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Rodney Ackland's AFTER OCTOBER Rediscovered at Finborough Theatre
by Rebecca Russo - Oct 24, 2016


The first Central London production in eighty years of Rodney Ackland's After October opens at the Finborough Theatre for a limited four and a half week season on Tuesday, 22 November 2016.

First World War Masterpiece Comes To Swindon
by Robert Diamond - Sep 20, 2016


R.C Sheriff's multi award-winning First World War Masterpiece Journey's End comes to Swindon Arts Centre this Friday and is a story based on real-life experiences not to be missed.

Photo Flash: First Look at Immersion Theatre's Touring Company of JOURNEY'S END
by Nora Dominick - Aug 2, 2016


Journey's End is a harrowing insight into the humanity of the First World War based on R. C. Sherriff's own experiences in the trenches. Utterly compelling, this award-winning classic masterfully brings the courage, valour, humour and inescapable tragedy of warfare to the stage. BroadwayWorld has your first look at Journey's End below!

Tom Grace, Matt Ray Brown and Rory Fairbairn Announced for JOURNEY'S END Tour
by Marianka Swain - Jun 7, 2016


Immersion Theatre today announced lead casting for their Autumn 2016 tour of R.C. Sherriff's Journey's End. Tom Grace (The Ilyiad, Labyrinth) will play Stanhope, and will be joined by Matt Ray Brown (1984, Ghosts) as Osborne and Rory Fairbairn (Madame X, Blackout) as Raleigh.

BWW Review: Can A SHRED OF EVIDENCE Really Ruin Your Idyllic Life?
by Shari Barrett - Mar 27, 2016


Tense mysteries where not much happens in the way of real action on the stage can be problematic if the storyline proves to be too easy to figure out. Thankfully A SHRED OF EEVIDENCE by R.C. Sherriff directed by Jules Aaron at Theatre 40 is so well written and directed that you will be kept on the edge of your seat trying to figure out if the lead character really is guilty of a crime he cannot remember committing when all the circumstantial evidence points directly to him being the culprit.

MY PERFECT MIND Set for 2015 Brits Off Broadway Festival at 59E59 Theaters
by Tyler Peterson - May 5, 2015


59E59 Theaters will welcome acclaimed actor Edward Petherbridge to Brits Off Broadway in MY PERFECT MIND, created by Told by an Idiot, written by Kathryn Hunter, Paul Hunter and Edward Petherbridge, directed by Kathryn Hunter. Produced by Told by an Idiot, Young Vic, and Theatre Royal Plymouth, MY PERFECT MIND begins performances on Wednesday, June 10 for a limited engagement through Sunday, June 28.  Press opening is Tuesday, June 16 at 7 PM.  The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7 PM; Friday at 8 PM; Saturday at 2 PM & 8 PM; and Sunday at 3 PM. Please note, there is an additional performance on Sunday, June 21 at 7 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Tickets are $70 ($49 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or go to www.59e59.org. 

Deep Dish Theater Stages JOURNEY'S END, Now thru 3/21
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2015


A band of British soldiers, hunkered down in the trenches in France in World War I, battle their own demons as they await a rumored German attack in R.C. Sherriff's landmark play, Journey's End, the next offering of the Deep Dish Theater Company. This warm and clear-eyed drama opens tonight, February 27 and plays through March 21, continuing the company's fourteenth season at University Mall.

Photo Flash: First Look- Deep Dish's JOURNEY'S END
by Sally Henry Fuller - Feb 14, 2015


A band of British soldiers, hunkered down in the trenches in France in World War I, battle their own demons as they await a rumored German attack in R.C. Sherriff's landmark play, Journey's End, the next offering of the Deep Dish Theater Company. This warm and clear-eyed drama opens February 27 and plays through March 21, continuing the company's fourteenth season at University Mall. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the show below!

Deep Dish Theater to Stage JOURNEY'S END, 2/27-3/21
by BWW News Desk - Jan 29, 2015


A band of British soldiers, hunkered down in the trenches in France in World War I, battle their own demons as they await a rumored German attack in R.C. Sherriff's landmark play, Journey's End, the next offering of the Deep Dish Theater Company. This warm and clear-eyed drama opens February 27 and plays through March 21, continuing the company's fourteenth season at University Mall.

JOURNEY'S END, PETER PAN and More Set for Watermill Theatre's Autumn/Winter 2014 Season
by BWW News Desk - Aug 6, 2014


The Watermill is delighted to announce its Autumn/Winter 2014 Season, with highlights including the World Premiere of But First This, A Musical Homage to Radio 4 written by Radio 4 newsreader Kathy Clugston, a new 75-minute three-man adaptation of Hamlet, and a Christmas production of Peter Pan with original music by Simon Slater. Full season on sale now.

California Stage's JOURNEY'S END Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2014


California Stage will commemorate the 100th anniversary of 'The War To End All Wars' by presenting R.C. Sherriff's gripping drama Journey's End tonight, June 7th thru July 6th 2014. In doing so, the theatre will honor the sacrifices made by those who served from the Sacramento area while calling critical attention to the devastating impact of modern warfare has made on generations of American youth.

California Stage Observes WWI Centennial with RC Sherriff's JOURNEY'S END, Now thru 7/6
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2014


California Stage will commemorate the 100th anniversary of 'The War To End All Wars' by presenting R.C. Sherriff's gripping drama Journey's End today, June 7th thru July 6th 2014. In doing so, the theatre will honor the sacrifices made by those who served from the Sacramento area while calling critical attention to the devastating impact modern warfare has made on generations of American youth.

California Stage's JOURNEY'S END Begins 6/7
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 2, 2014


California Stage will commemorate the 100th anniversary of 'The War To End All Wars' by presenting R.C. Sherriff's gripping drama Journey's End June 7th thru July 6th 2014. In doing so, the theatre will honor the sacrifices made by those who served from the Sacramento area while calling critical attention to the devastating impact of modern warfare has made on generations of American youth.

California Stage Observes WWI Centennial with RC Sherriff's JOURNEY'S END, 6/7-7/6
by Courtnie Mele - Apr 20, 2014


California Stage will commemorate the 100th anniversary of 'The War To End All Wars' by presenting R.C. Sherriff's gripping drama Journey's End June 7th thru July 6th 2014. In doing so, the theatre will honor the sacrifices made by those who served from the Sacramento area while calling critical attention to the devastating impact modern warfare has made on generations of American youth.

Michael Praed Stars in THE WHITE CARNATION at Jermyn Street Theatre, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 4, 2014


Following a critically acclaimed and sell-out run at the Finborough Theatre, the first production in sixty years of R. C. Sherriff's supernatural drama, The White Carnation transfers for a limited three week run to Jermyn Street Theatre, opening tonight, 4 February 2014 (Press Night: Thursday, 6 February 2014 at 7.30pm). The show stars Michael Praed (Design for Living - West End, Robin of Sherwood, Dynasty) who joins the existing superlative Finborough Theatre cast, which includes acclaimed newcomer Daisy Boulton and Benjamin Whitrow (Mr. Bennet in BBC's Pride and Prejudice).

Ross Valley Players to Present JOURNEY'S END, 1/16-2/16
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 14, 2014


ROSS VALLEY PLAYERS will present the West Coast Premiere of the World War I drama, Journey's End, by R.C. Sherriff. Set in the trenches of World War I, Journey's End gives a look into the experiences of the officers of a British Army infantry company as they prepare for an enemy attack. Nominated for 12 Tony Award for the 2007 Broadway revival and winner for Best Revival of a Play, Journey's End is directed by renowned Marin County director, teacher and actor, James Dunn. Journey's End begins with a preview on Thursday, January 16 and runs through Sunday, February 16. Opening night is Friday, January 17 at 8PM. www.rossvalleyplayers.com.

Michael Praed to Star in THE WHITE CARNATION at Jermyn Street Theatre from Feb 4
by BWW News Desk - Jan 7, 2014


Following a critically acclaimed and sell-out run at the Finborough Theatre, the first production in sixty years of R. C. Sherriff's supernatural drama, The White Carnation transfers for a limited three week run to Jermyn Street Theatre, opening on Tuesday, 4 February 2014 (Press Night: Thursday, 6 February 2014 at 7.30pm). The show stars Michael Praed (Design for Living - West End, Robin of Sherwood, Dynasty) who joins the existing superlative Finborough Theatre cast, which includes acclaimed newcomer Daisy Boulton and Benjamin Whitrow (Mr. Bennet in BBC's Pride and Prejudice).

Finborough's THE WHITE CARNATION to Transfer to Jermyn Street Theatre, Feb 4-22
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2013


Following a critically acclaimed and sell-out run at the Finborough Theatre, the first production in sixty years of R. C. Sherriff's supernatural drama, The White Carnation transfers for a limited three week to Jermyn Street Theatre, opening on Tuesday, 4 February 2014 (Press Night: Thursday, 6 February 2014 at 7.30pm). Most of the Finborough Theatre cast will be transferring with the production including acclaimed newcomer Daisy Boulton and Benjamin Whitrow (Mr. Bennett in BBC's Pride and Prejudice). Full casting details will be released in early January.

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