Rebecca Frecknall News

West End Production of SUMMER AND SMOKE Must Close 19 January

by Stephi Wild — January 3, 2019

Sonia Friedman Productions confirms the previously announced end-date of 19 January 2019 for the West End production of Summer and Smoke.

BWW Interview: Forbes Masson Talks SUMMER AND SMOKE

by Rona Kelly — December 21, 2018

Music sits very much at the heart of director Rebecca Fracknell's vision of Summer and Smoke, the stage surrounded by pianos.

2018 Year in Review: Gary Naylor's Best of Theatre

by Gary Naylor — December 16, 2018

In 2018, I saw 101 productions ranging from black box theatres with more actors in the cast than punters in the stalls to huge productions at the Royal Opera House and London Coliseum.

BWW Interview: Patsy Ferran Talks SUMMER AND SMOKE

by Rona Kelly — December 12, 2018

Straight off her win for Best Actress in a New Production of a Play at BroadwayWorld's UK Awards, Patsy Ferran shares what it's like to have a character in your head for that long a time.

BWW Review: SUMMER AND SMOKE, Duke Of York's Theatre

by Cindy Marcolina — November 21, 2018

Rebecca Frecknall's production of Summer and Smoke lands in the West End after a starry run at Almeida Theatre earlier this year.

Photo Flash: First Look at SUMMER & SMOKE at Duke of Yorks Theatre

by Stephi Wild — November 20, 2018

The West End transfer of Tennessee Williams' intoxicating and rarely staged classic, Summer and Smoke, follows a sold-out and critically lauded run at the Almeida Theatre.

See The Current Standings In The BroadwayWorld UK Awards; Ian McKellen Leads Best Actor!

by Alan Henry — November 13, 2018

Voting continues for the 2018 BroadwayWorld UK Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favourites.

See The Current Standings In The BroadwayWorld UK Awards; THE JUNGLE Leads Best Play!

by Alan Henry — November 5, 2018

Voting continues for the 2018 BroadwayWorld UK Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favourites.

See The Current Standings In The BroadwayWorld UK Awards; Cast Your Vote!

by Alan Henry — October 29, 2018

Voting continues for the 2018 BroadwayWorld UK Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites!

HADESTOWN Leads November's Top 10 New London Shows

by Marianka Swain — October 27, 2018

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings.

Shortlist Announced For The 2018 BroadwayWorld UK Awards; Voting Now Open!

by Marianka Swain — October 22, 2018

Today, the shortlist is announced for the 2018 BroadwayWorld UK Awards, celebrating the best long-running West End productions and best new productions from around the country.

Less Than Six Weeks Until The West End Transfer Of Tennessee Williams' SUMMER AND SMOKE

by Stephi Wild — October 3, 2018

To celebrate less than six weeks until the West End transfer, an exclusive trailer for Tennessee Williams' intoxicating and rarely staged classic, Summer and Smoke, has been released.

Photo Flash: Sheffield Theatres Presents A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

by A.A. Cristi — October 1, 2018

Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres Robert Hastie today announces the full cast for the world premiere of Chris Bush's Steel, and his major new revival of William Shakespeare's classic A Midsummer Night's Dream.

BroadwayWorld UK Awards 2018: Gary Naylor's Recommendations

by Gary Naylor — September 27, 2018

The highlights of Gary Naylor's last 12 months and his nominations for the BroadwayWorld UK Awards 2018

Almeida Theatre Announces New Season

by Stephi Wild — September 20, 2018

Artistic Director Rupert Goold today announces the Almeida Theatre's new season.

BWW Review: STEEL, Crucible Studio, Sheffield

by Ruth Deller — September 18, 2018

Chris Bush's new play about women in the Labour party is a must-see.

Guest Blog: Andrew Broadley On THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE Gala For MGCfutures

by Marianka Swain — September 4, 2018

I'm sure there's an old showbiz credo somewhere that says never work with children or animals - and never ever volunteer to organise a gala charity performance.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal For STEEL at Sheffield Theatres

by Marianka Swain — September 3, 2018

LAMDA MA Graduating Students Will Present Final Productions

by Stephi Wild — August 16, 2018

LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) present the final productions of its graduating MA students.

Sheffield Theatres Announces Casting for STEEL and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

by Stephi Wild — August 10, 2018

Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres Robert Hastie today announces the full cast for the world premiere of Chris Bush's Steel, and his major new revival of William Shakespeare's classic A Midsummer Night's Dream.