Simon Wainwright News

Derren Brown's ONLY HUMAN, following a sell-out UK and Ireland tour, will run at London's Apollo Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue. It marks Brown's 11th West End show.

imitating the dog, one of the UK’s most original and innovative theatre companies, have released rehearsal photos for their new adaptation of H. G. Wells’s iconic science fiction tale War of the Worlds.

The award-winning imitating the dog have announced full casting for the premiere of their contemporary retelling of H.G Wells's iconic science fiction tale The War of the Worlds.

Experimental theatre company imitating the dog will premiere a new stage adaptation of H.G. Wells’s The War of the Worlds at Cast, Doncaster from 5–7 February 2026, ahead of a UK and Switzerland tour.

Derren Brown, the multi-award-winning illusionist, returns to the stage with his latest show.

The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, returns to the stage of the King's Theatre in Glasgow next Spring with a brand-new live show, Only Human. 

The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, will return to the stage next Spring with a brand-new live show, Only Human. 

New production images have been released by Leeds Playhouse and imitating the dog show the gothic beauty of their psychologically thrilling remake of Frankenstein. Inspired by Mary Shelley’s novel, the production is now open in the Playhouse’s Courtyard theatre until 24 February ahead of a UK tour.

Leeds Playhouse and imitating the dog have announced the company for their new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s iconic Gothic tale Frankenstein. Find out who is starring in the show here!

Casting has been announced for a new production of the West End and Broadway smash hit Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical arriving at The King's Theatre in 2024! Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

Leeds Playhouse has announced a new Spring/Summer 24 Season, which will offer an all new programme of entertainment for all ages. Among the shows are a new Dolly Parton musical, as well as My Fair Lady, Paranormal Activity, and more!

Imitating the dog & Leeds Playhouse will premiere a new adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at Leeds Playhouse in February 2024. The production will then tour until May. Learn more about how to get tickets here!

Leeds Playhouse has announced four new productions as part of its Spring/Summer 2024 season with an eclectic mix of returning hits, reimagined classics, family favourites and beloved stories. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Internationally acclaimed psychological illusionist Derren Brown has announced his first-ever cast for his brand-new show UNBELIEVABLE, which opens in London's West End at the Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly Circus on 19 September 2023. UNBELIEVABLE is a Mercury Theatre co-production with Vaudeville Productions and Kenny Wax Ltd.

The West End and Broadway smash hit Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The Musical UK tour opens at Milton Keynes Theatre on 9 February running until 05 March  following a Christmas season at Leeds playhouse.

The spectacular new production of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE MUSICAL, presented by Leeds Playhouse in association with Neal Street Productions & Playful Productions, opens this week. Check out photos here!

The 2022 UK Theatre Awards winners have been revealed in a lunchtime ceremony at London's Guildhall. The biggest winner of the day was Leeds Playhouse, who won three awards including UK's Most Welcoming Theatre, Best Design for Laura Hopkins & Simon Wainwright for Dracula: The Untold Story and Best Performance in a Musical for Divina de Campo for Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

There is just one month to go until the opening of the sensational new production of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE MUSICAL presented by Leeds Playhouse in association with Neal Street Productions & Playful Productions. Check out rehearsal photos!

Leeds Playhouse has revealed the full company who will join previously announced Gareth Snook (Willy Wonka) in its exciting new production of Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY – THE MUSICAL, presented in association with Neal Street Productions & Playful Productions.

From imitating the dog and Leeds Playhouse, the creators of last year's critically acclaimed unique shot-for-shot stage recreation of George A. Romero's classic 1968 zombie movie – Night of The Living Dead - Remix comes a radical new adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic gothic horror novel.