Rebecca Frecknall News

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.

Nancy Medina Wins The RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award, Josh Seymour Runner-Up

by Stephi Wild — July 27, 2018

The Royal Theatrical Support Trust (RTST) and Royal & Derngate Northampton have announced Nancy Medina as the winner of the 2018 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award and Josh Seymour as the runner-up.

MGCfutures Bursary Programme Opens Applications For The Third Year

by Stephi Wild — July 10, 2018

Artistic Director of MGC, Michael Grandage today announces the third annual MGCfutures Bursary Programme is now open for applications; and in addition, a special gala performance of The Lieutenant of Inishmore.

Tennessee Williams' SUMMER AND SMOKE Transfers To The Duke Of York's Theatre

by Stephi Wild — June 11, 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.

The Royal Theatrical Support Trust And Royal & Derngate Northampton Invite Entries For The RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award 2018

by Julie Musbach — April 16, 2018

The Royal Theatrical Support Trust (RTST) and Royal & Derngate Northampton are delighted to announce that the 2018 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award Scheme is now open for entries.

BWW Review: SUMMER AND SMOKE, Almeida Theatre

by Gary Naylor — March 8, 2018

Bold re-imagining of an early Tennessee Williams play that gives its themes a universality in a uniquely theatrical experience.

Photo Flash: First Look at SUMMER AND SMOKE at Almeida Theatre

by Stephi Wild — March 8, 2018

The girl who said 'no' - she doesn't exist anymore, she died last summer - suffocated in smoke from something on fire inside her.

Sheffield Theatres Announces 2018-19 Season

by Stephi Wild — March 2, 2018

Robert Hastie today announces Sheffield Theatres' new season, his third as Artistic Director.

The National Theatre's MACBETH Leads March's Top 10 New London Shows

by Marianka Swain — February 28, 2018

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

BWW Interview: Matthew Needham Talks SUMMER AND SMOKE

by Rona Kelly — February 9, 2018

This spring, Matthew Needham will feature in Summer and Smoke at the Almeida Theatre.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsals for SUMMER AND SMOKE at the Almeida

by Stephi Wild — February 7, 2018

The girl who said 'no' - she doesn't exist anymore, she died last summer - suffocated in smoke from something on fire inside her.

Almeida Theatre Announces New Season

by Stephi Wild — February 1, 2018

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

Full Cast Announced For SUMMER AND SMOKE at the Almeida Theatre

by Stephi Wild — January 2, 2018

Joining the previously announced Patsy Ferran are Seb Carrington, Nancy Crane, Eric MacLennan, Forbes Masson, Matthew Needham, Tok Stephen and Anjana Vasan.

Royal Theatrical Support Trust Renames Director Award in Honour of Sir Peter Hall

by BWW News Desk — October 3, 2017

The Royal Theatrical Support Trust's prestigious accolade, the RTST Director Award - which provides a rare opportunity for up-and-coming directors to make their mark in British theatre and provides grant support to British regional theatres - has been re-named, with immediate effect, the RTST Sir Pe