Second Half Productions News

A stage adaptation of The Spy Who Came in From the Cold will continue its UK tour through August 2026, with new production images released from the Chichester Festival Theatre production. The tour opened March 12 at Curve Theatre and is scheduled to visit 21 venues nationwide.

Casting has been announced for the West End transfer of GRACE PERVADES, which opens at the Theatre Royal Haymarket next month, with performances from 24 April to 11 July 2026.

Matthew Broderick is starring in the American Premiere of David Ireland's Ulster American, now running at Irish Repertory Theatre. On Friday, the Tony winner visited CBS Mornings to talk about the play and what about it appealed to him. Watch the interview now.

The Royal Shakespeare Company will present a new season of theatrical productions in 2026-27, featuring classic and contemporary plays. Learn more about the lineup here!

The Ink Factory and Second Half Productions have announced the full cast for the extensive UK-wide tour of the Chichester Festival Theatre production of John le Carré's The Spy Who Came in From the Cold.

The Ink Factory and Second Half Productions have announced lead casting for the extensive UK-wide tour of John le Carré's The Spy Who Came in From the Cold. Ralf Little (Death in Paradise, God of Carnage, The Royle Family) will play disillusioned British intelligence officer Alec Leamas in the Chichester Festival Theatre production, which will open at Leicester Curve on 12 Mar 2026, and continue through to August 2026.

Actor Ralf Little will star as Alec Leamas in the upcoming UK tour of THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD, set to begin performances in 2026. Learn more about the show here!

Irish Repertory Theatre will present the American Premiere of Ulster American by David Ireland, directed by Ciarán O’Reilly, and starring Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick.

The Ink Factory and Second Half Productions have released production images from the West End premiere of John le Carré’s The Spy Who Came in From the Cold.

Daniel Radcliffe is heading back to Broadway in 2026. The Tony winner will star in the Broadway transfer of Duncan Macmillan's Every Brilliant Thing, directed by Jeremy Herrin and Macmillan. Performances will begin on February 21 at the Hudson Theatre, with an opening set for March 12.

All new production photos have been released of Minnie Driver in the West End premiere of Every Brilliant Thing @sohoplace theatre. The play runs until 8 November 2025. Check out the photos here!

The Ink Factory and Second Half Productions will present the Chichester Festival Theatre production of John le Carré’s The Spy Who Came In From The Cold on a major UK tour in 2026. Tickets are available now.

Tickets will go on sale Friday 26 September at 10 am for a limited West End run of Ralph Fiennes and Miranda Raison in David Hare's GRACE PERVADES with performances at Theatre Royal Haymarket from 24 April to 11 July 2026.

The nominees for the UK Theatre Awards 2025 have been announced. The winners will be announced at this year's ceremony, taking place next month. Check out the full list of nominations here!

Ralph Fiennes and Miranda Raison will lead the cast of David Hare’s Grace Pervades at Theatre Royal Haymarket. The limited West End run will begin in April 2026, with tickets on sale from mid-September 2025.

Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actress Minnie Driver will perform in the West End premiere of Every Brilliant Thing, written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe.

Fiennes captures the voice and gait of actor-manager Sir Henry Irving and Miranda Raison conveys the intuitive nature of actress Ellen Terry in a superb production by director Jeremy Herrin in Fiennes' new season at Theatre Royal Bath.

The RALPH FIENNES / THEATRE ROYAL BATH SEASON is opening with the world premiere of a new play by David Hare, GRACE PERVADES which sees Ralph Fiennes play opposite Miranda Raison. See photos here!

Second Half Productions will soon present Every Brilliant Thing, written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe and directed by Jeremy Herrin and Duncan Macmillan. Check out a first look at art featuring Lenny Henry, Jonny Donahoe and Ambika Mod.

The RALPH FIENNES / THEATRE ROYAL BATH SEASON will open with the world premiere of a new play by David Hare, GRACE PERVADES which sees Ralph Fiennes play opposite Miranda Raison. See rehearsal photos here!