Asolo Rep to Stage U.S. Premiere of HETTY FEATHER
by Tyler Peterson
- Dec 11, 2015
Asolo Repertory Theatre proudly announces the final production of its 2015-16 season, the U.S. premiere of the U.K. phenomenon HETTY FEATHER, Jacqueline Wilson's wildly popular U.K. novel adapted into a thrilling theatrical masterpiece by Emma Reeves. A 2015 Olivier Award nominee for Best Family Entertainment, HETTY FEATHER will have one preview on Thursday, June 2 at 7pm, open Friday, June 3 at 7pm and run through Sunday, June 26 in the Mertz Theatre, located in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts. Asolo Rep's production will feature the entire West End cast, starring Phoebe Thomas as Hetty. Sally Cookson, who directed the West End production, will direct Asolo Rep's production.
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for Role-Reversal SLEEPING BEAUTY at Bristol Old Vic
by BWW
News Desk
- Nov 27, 2015
Bristol Old Vic brings Sally Cookson's newest family show to life - the dreamy Christmas tale, SLEEPING BEAUTY. Bringing the much loved fairy-tale bang up to date, roles are reversed as our male beauty is tricked into a deep sleep for 100 years, before being woken by a poor young girl with the heart of a lion. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!
Sally Cookson's Role-Reversal SLEEPING BEAUTY to Play This Winter at Bristol Old Vic
by BWW
News Desk
- Nov 27, 2015
Bristol Old Vic today revealed the cast who are to bring Sally Cookson's newest family show to life - the dreamy Christmas tale, SLEEPING BEAUTY. Bringing the much loved fairy-tale bang up to date, roles are reversed as our male beauty is tricked into a deep sleep for 100 years, before being woken by a poor young girl with the heart of a lion.
Family Musical MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS Launches West End Tour Today
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 26, 2015
The producer of The Tiger Who Came to Tea, We're Going on a Bear Hunt, Hetty Feather and What the Ladybird Heard today announces the world premiere of brand new family musical Mr Popper's Penguins which is making a splash this winter touring around the country now through January 2016. Mr Popper and his Penguins will be hopping off to various locations, opening at the Theatre Royal Brighton today 26 November.
Travelling Light Brings STRICTLY BALTI to Birmingham Rep Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 26, 2015
The award-winning theatre company Travelling Light will bring their captivating production of STRICTLY BALTI, a beautiful coming-of-age story exploring the challenges of growing up different, to Birmingham Repertory Theatre from tonight 26 to 28 November (press night Thursday 26 November, 7pm).
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for Role-Reversal SLEEPING BEAUTY at Bristol Old Vic
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 16, 2015
Bristol Old Vic brings Sally Cookson's newest family show to life - the dreamy Christmas tale, SLEEPING BEAUTY. Bringing the much loved fairy-tale bang up to date, roles are reversed as our male beauty is tricked into a deep sleep for 100 years, before being woken by a poor young girl with the heart of a lion. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!
Family Musical MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS to Launch West End Tour, Nov. 26
by Matt Smith
- Nov 11, 2015
The producer of The Tiger Who Came to Tea, We're Going on a Bear Hunt, Hetty Feather and What the Ladybird Heard today announces the world premiere of brand new family musical Mr Popper's Penguins which is making a splash this winter touring around the country from November 2015 to January 2016. Mr Popper and his Penguins will be hopping off to various locations, opening at the Theatre Royal Brighton on Thursday 26 November. The tour continues on to Malvern Theatre and London's Cadogan Hall before settling in at the Lowry Salford for a glittering Christmas season from Thursday 10 December to Sunday 10 January. The tour is completed with a run at Rose Theatre Kingston from Thursday 14 January to Sunday 17 January.
Sally Cookson's Role-Reversal SLEEPING BEAUTY to Play This Winter at Bristol Old Vic
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 11, 2015
Bristol Old Vic today revealed the cast who are to bring Sally Cookson's newest family show to life - the dreamy Christmas tale, SLEEPING BEAUTY. Bringing the much loved fairy-tale bang up to date, roles are reversed as our male beauty is tricked into a deep sleep for 100 years, before being woken by a poor young girl with the heart of a lion.
Travelling Light to Bring STRICTLY BALTI to Birmingham Rep This Month
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 6, 2015
The award-winning theatre company Travelling Light will bring their captivating production of STRICTLY BALTI, a beautiful coming-of-age story exploring the challenges of growing up different, to Birmingham Repertory Theatre from 26 to 28 November (press night Thursday 26 November, 7pm).
Birmingham Repertory Theatre Sets 2016 Season
by Tyler Peterson
- Oct 15, 2015
Jonathan Coe's The Rotters' Club, Gareth Farr's The Quiet House and Tom Wells' Folk will receive their stage premieres at Birmingham Repertory Theatre next year. The new Spring and Summer 2016 season also features a ground-breaking new production of The Government Inspector, Don Warrington as King Lear, plus a major revival of Alan Bennett's Single Spies alongside a compelling mix of drama, comedy and family shows.
National Theatre Live Announces Broadcast Dates for JANE EYRE, 'LES LIAISONS' & AS YOU LIKE IT
by Tyler Peterson
- Oct 9, 2015
National Theatre Live has announced international broadcasts of the National Theatre and Bristol Old Vic co-production of Jane Eyre on December 8, 2016; the Donmar Warehouse's production of Christopher Hampton's Les Liaisons dangereuses on January 28, 2016; and, the National Theatre's production of William Shakespeare's As You Like It on February 25, 2016. Tickets for Jane Eyre and As You Like It are on sale now, with an on sale date for Les Liaisons dangereuses to be announced soon. Dates will vary at venues internationally and encore screenings will follow. Details can be found at www.ntlive.com.
Capitol Center for the Arts Sets National Theatre Live Screenings for 2015-16 Season
by Tyler Peterson
- Sep 1, 2015
The Capitol Center for the Arts is proud to present five broadcast presentations from London's National Theatre during the 2015-16 Season, including new productions of Hamlet, starring Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC's Sherlock, The Imitation Game), and Everyman, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave).
HETTY FEATHER Set for Limited Summer Run at Duke of York's Theatre
by Tyler Peterson
- Mar 17, 2015
After a sell-out critically acclaimed West End run in 2014, Sally Cookson's Olivier Award nominated production of Hetty Feather returns to the West End with a limited summer run at the Duke of York's Theatre from 6 August to 6 September. The West End run will form part of a major national tour which begins at Bristol Old Vic in July and continues through 2016, with an extended Christmas run at The Lowry, Salford.
Audrey Brisson, Joseph Drake & More to Star in ROMEO + JULIET at Rose Theatre Kingston
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 6, 2015
Executive Producer Jerry Gunn today announces full casting for the company's production of Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet. Sally Cookson returns to theatre to direct Sharon D Clarke (Nurse), Matt Costain (Paris/Prince), Chris Bianchi (Friar Lawrence/ Montague), Audrey Brisson (Juliet), Joseph Drake (Romeo), Laura Elphinstone (Mercutio), Felix Hayes (Tybalt) and Javier Marzan (Peter). The production opens on 4 March, with previews from 28 February, and runs until 14 March.
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