Stephen Fry News

Comedian Richard Herring will return to stand-up after six years with his new show Can I Have My Ball Back?, coming to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre on 23 May.

After triumphant seasons in 2023, and due to phenomenal demand, the 50th Anniversary world tour has continued its global celebrations in honour of iconic Rock ‘N' Roll musical The Rocky Horror Show in 2024. This new Australian production will welcome Gretel Killeen to play its final Narrator from May 4 – 12.

Revered Finnish composer and musician Lauri Porra has released his spectacular new album Matter And Time. Scored for narrator, large orchestra, choir, electric ensemble and vocal soloist, Matter And Time finds Porra bringing together an array of musical influences to create a hugely ambitious work, in both scope and sound. It features broadcasting legend Stephen Fry as the narrator. Listen to the album here!

Based in Piccadilly Circus in the heart of London's West, The Criterion Theatre is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a pioneering scheme to give 150 free tickets each week for eight weeks to 12-21 year olds to see the production currently playing at the theatre - Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York).

The Almeida Theatre production of Patriots officially begins previews on Broadway tonight, April 1. Meet the cast of Patriots here!

Lauri Porra releases new single 'Consciousness' featuring Ringa Manner. The album will be narrated by Stephen Fry. Stay tuned for more updates on BroadwayWorld. On ‘Consciousness' she sings the lyrics of songwriter Paula Vesala while elsewhere on the album Stephen Fry speaks the words of the celebrated astronomer and writer Esko Valtaoja.

The cast and creative team has been announced for the West Coast premiere of Martin McDonagh's HANGMEN at San Jose Stage Co.

Andrew Rannells is reuniting with Girls creator Lena Dunham for her new Netflix series. Rannells will be joining Megan Stalter, Will Sharpe, and Emily Ratajkowski in Too Much, also starring Michael Zegen, Richard E. Grant, Stephen Fry, Janicza Bravo, Rhea Perlman, Rita Wilson, and more. Get the scoop on the new show.

The full Broadway cast has been announced for the Almeida Theatre production of Patriots, the new play by Peter Morgan. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring here!

Directed by Wagner College Professor Brian Sgambati and Music Directed by Sarah Brett England, ME AND MY GIRL comes to Wagner College Theatre next month.

The 50th Anniversary world tour of The Rocky Horror Show continues in 2024. This new Australian production will return to Theatre Royal Sydney from March 31.

The BBC World Service’s original musical ‘U.Me: The Complete Musical’ has launched globally on BBC World Service’s YouTube channel, BBC Sounds, all major podcast providers and BBC iPlayer. Watch the musical here!

The Pandemic and its consequences, especially on 20- and 30-somethings, are explored in the BBC's world premiere of U.Me: The Complete Musical.

British singer-songwriter and filmmaker Tim Arnold will launch a run of unique tour dates in support of his new album and film Super Connected. See if Tim Arnold is coming to a venue near you and learn how to purchase tickets.

Second song and video released from new upcoming British musical SOHO DREAMS. Watch Jessica Pardoe as lead character, Samantha Serraillier sing 'Child'. 'Child' is a moving autobiographical ballad that reflects the dilemma Samantha faces in a changing Soho.

Celebrated British-Australian TV and film star and raconteur Miriam Margolyes brings her new live stage show to Australia and New Zealand.

 BBC World Service announced the cast for the global premiere of U.Me: The Complete Musical to be released on February 21, 2024. Find out who has joined the cast here!

Renowned Las Vegas mentalist Paul Draper elected to leadership council of The Magic Circle. Paul Draper becomes the first American to serve at the highest level in the world's most famous magic society.

The 50th Anniversary world tour continues its global celebrations in honour of iconic Rock ‘N' Roll musical The Rocky Horror Show in 2024. This new Australian production will return to Theatre Royal Sydney from March 31 starring Jason Donovan and joining him and the cast as the Narrator will be Dylan Alcott!

The original musical, staged for radio and podcast, was set during the global pandemic, and ‘U.Me: The Complete Musical' returns with part two, set after lockdown and following main characters Rose and Ryo as they change their lives after that extraordinary experience.