Richard Eyre News

Review: THE TEMPEST, Starring Kenneth Branagh

by Cindy Marcolina — May 31, 2026

Kenneth Branagh has returned to Stratford-upon-Avon to tread the boards of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, where we last saw him 33 years ago as the Prince of Denmark directed by Adrian Noble.

His Majesty King Charles III Attends Opening Of THE TEMPEST

by Marissa Faith Curley — May 24, 2026

His Majesty King Charles III joined audiences at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon for a performance of The Tempest directed by Sir Richard Eyre and starring Sir Kenneth Branagh.

GHOSTS, A SLOW FIRE and More Set for Jermyn Street Theatre 2026 Autumn Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 20, 2026

Jermyn Street Theatre has unveiled its 2026 Autumn season.

Laura Linney Will Lead World Premiere of MONTAUK on Broadway in Spring 2027

by Stephi Wild — April 28, 2026

Laura Linney will star in the world premiere of Montauk by David Hare and directed by Daniel Sullivan at Manhattan Theatre Club.

Full Cast Set For RSC's THE TEMPEST

by Stephi Wild — March 26, 2026

Full casting has been announced for the RSC's forthcoming production of William Shakespeare's The Tempest, directed by Richard Eyre marking his first time directing in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Orange Tree Theatre Reveals Additional 2026 Lineup

by Stephi Wild — February 13, 2026

With Richard Eyre's new adaptation of August Strindberg's Dance of Death currently running at the venue, Orange Tree Theatre has announced further programming for 2026.

Review Roundup: DANCE OF DEATH at Orange Tree Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 9, 2026

Orange Tree Theatre is presenting Richard Eyre’s new adaptation of August Strindberg’s Dance of Death.

Review: DANCE OF DEATH, Orange Tree Theatre

by Aliya Al-Hassan — February 7, 2026

Hatred, desolation and disappointment run deep through August Strindberg's Dance of Death.

Photos: DANCE OF DEATH In Rehearsal at Orange Tree Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — January 16, 2026

Orange Tree Theatre has released rehearsal photographs for two upcoming productions: Richard Eyre’s new adaptation of August Strindberg’s Dance of Death.

Octagon Theatre Bolton Will Stage CINDERELLA: A FAIRY TALE This Christmas

by Stephi Wild — January 15, 2026

The Octagon Theatre, Bolton has announced that its Christmas show for 2026-27 will be Cinderella: A Fairy Tale, opening on Friday 20 November 2026.

Review: LA TRAVIATA, Royal Ballet And Opera

by Clementine Scott — January 9, 2026

Opera as a whole may be too reliant on museum pieces, on endless identikit revivals designed to secure bums on seats.

Cast and Creative Teams Set For Richard Eyre's DANCE OF DEATH and Nicholas Wright's VINCENT IN BRIXTON

by Stephi Wild — November 5, 2025

Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for Richard Eyre’s new adaptation of August Strindberg’s Dance of Death, as well as Nicholas Wright’s Vincent in Brixton.

Kenneth Branagh and Helen Hunt to Star in Royal Shakespeare Company Productions

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 11, 2025

Kenneth Branagh and Helen Hunt will be starring in upcoming productions at The Royal Shakespeare Company.

Review: MARY POPPINS, Birmingham Hippodrome

by Laura Lott — July 21, 2025

What did our critic think of MARY POPPINS at Birmingham Hippodrome?

Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ian McKellen, and Sir Derek Jacobi Support Redevelopment of The Arts Theatre Cambridge

by A.A. Cristi — July 8, 2025

British theatre icons Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ian McKellen, and Sir Derek Jacobi have joined forces in a new campaign film championing the ambitious redevelopment of The Arts Theatre Cambridge, one of the region’s most historic and influential cultural venues.