Oldham Coliseum Theatre presents the world premiere of We Should Definitely Have More Dancing, Clara Darcy's triumphant real-life story of the fist-sized tumour in her head, created with the award-winning writer and director behind The Greatest Play In the History Of The World.
A slapstick comedy packed with skilled stunts and uproarious interactive gags is set to entertain family audiences at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre later this month. Chores, at the SJT on Saturday 25 June, is the story of a brother and sister playing in their messy bedroom.
Freddie Hayes brings her debut one-potato-show Potatohead to the SJT on Tuesday 14 June. Directed by Sh!t Theatre, it's a starch-raving-mad adaptation of Doctor Faustus and the Seven Deadly Sins... with puppets. It tells the story of a humble spud Charlotte, who dreams of becoming a stand-up comedian. But how does a couch potato grow to become a golden wonder?
A rehearsed reading of excerpts from brand new plays submitted to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre will take place at the theatre later this month, followed by four play readings throughout the summer.
Artistic Directors Charlotte Bennett and Katie Posner have today announced Paines Plough's Roundabout programme for 2022. The award-winning pop-up venue will be premiering three new plays in rep at Summerhall as part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the first time since 2019. As well as work from three trailblazing playwrights Dipo Baruwa-Etti, Sami Ibrahim and Laura Lindow, Summerhall will also see the return of Chris Bush's critically acclaimed play HUNGRY which premiered at Roundabout last year.
The Belgrade Theatre will play host to a brand new stage adaptation of Private Peaceful, coming to its Main Stage from Tues 17 – Sat 21 May. The ensemble retelling of Michael Morpurgo's acclaimed novel is adapted for the stage by Simon Reade.
A new adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel Jane Eyre has opened at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre. The show, a co-production with the New Vic, Newcastle-under-Lyme, can be seen at the SJT throughout April, and at the New Vic in May and we've got the first photos.
Kitchen Zoo in association with Northern Stage bring their brand new show for five-year-olds and under, WOLF!, to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre during the Easter holidays.
Arcola Theatre today announces the full cast for the world première of Barney Norris' new play We Started To Sing, which marks the reopening of the theatre since March 2020. Barney Norris directs Barbara Flynn, David Ricardo-Pearce, Naomi Petersen, George Taylor and Robin Soans.
A new adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's classic novel Jane Eyre is in rehearsal at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre. The show, a co-production with the New Vic, Newcastle-under-Lyme, can be seen at the SJT next month, and at the New Vic in May.
The Orange Tree Theatre today announces the full cast for Franz Xaver Kroetz’s Tom Fool, translated by Estella Schmid and Anthony Vivis. Diyan Zora directs Anna Francolini (Martha), Jonah Rzeskiewicz (Ludwig) and Michael Shaeffer (Otto).
A gut-kicking physical performance with humour, poetry, and the horrors of being a child soldier comes to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre this month.
Master impressionist Alistair McGowan is embarking on a brand new tour during Spring 2022 which combines his incredible comedy talents with his new-found passion for classical piano music.
Wiltshire Creative today announce the full cast for Lucy Kirkwood's The Children opening at Salisbury Playhouse next month. Belinda Lang directs Christine Kavanagh (Rose), Joanne Pearce (Hazel) and Brian Protheroe (Robin).
Casting has been announced for a new adaptation of Charlotte Brontë's classic novel Jane Eyre at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre this spring in a co-production with the New Vic, Newcastle-under-Lyme.