Sue Johnston News

Photos/Video: First-Look at British Ensemble Comedy FACKHAM HALL

by Josh Sharpe — October 29, 2025

The first trailer and first-look photos have dropped for Fackham Hall, a new ensemble comedy described as a cross between Downton Abbey and Airplane! and Monty Python.

IRISH ANNIE Nationwide Tour Opens In Liverpool Next Week

by A.A. Cristi — April 22, 2025

TV legend Ricky Tomlinson heads a talented cast of performers in the smash-hit production which is due to travel across England, Scotland and Wales, playing at 30 venues over two months.

IRISH ANNIE'S Will Embark on UK Tour Starring Ricky Tomlinson

by Stephi Wild — January 30, 2025

Actor and comedian Ricky Tomlinson will return to head a talented cast of performers in the musical production which will play 30 venues across England, Scotland and Wales.

THE ROYALE FAMILY's Ricky Tomlinson & Sue Johnston Come to the Shakespeare Playhouse Next Month

by Stephi Wild — January 10, 2024

Stars of beloved British sit-com The Royale Family, Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnson, head to Shakespeare North Playhouse on February 16th to celebrate 40 years on screen together with An Audience with Ricky Tomlinson & Sue Johnston.

Cast Set For Kay Mellor's A PASSIONATE WOMAN at Leeds Playhouse

by Stephi Wild — April 13, 2023

Full casting has been announced for a major new production of the late Kay Mellor's A Passionate Woman at Leeds Playhouse – the theatre which first staged her breakthrough play 30 years ago.

BKLYN THE MUSICAL, SCARAMOUCHE JONES, CRUISE and More Available to Stream in March and April

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 25, 2021

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BWW Review: UNPRECEDENTED - EPISODE FIVE, BBC iPlayer

by Aliya Al-Hassan — June 4, 2020

As part of the BBC Arts' Culture in Quarantine initiative, Unprecedented is a series of 14 plays written by a diverse group of playwrights; conceived, produced and performed during lockdown.

Gemma Arterton, Lennie James, Rory Kinnear, Alison Steadman and Meera Syal To Star In UNPRECEDENTED: THEATRE FROM A STATE OF ISOLATION

by Stephi Wild — April 21, 2020

The cast of over 50 UK actors taking part in Unprecedented: Theatre from the State of Isolation has been announced.

Review Roundup: THE MAN IN THE WHITE SUIT At Ealing Studios

by A.A. Cristi — October 9, 2019

Read reviews for Sean Foley's hotly anticipated stage adaptation of the classic Ealing Studios comedy The Man in the White Suit.

BWW Review: THE MAN IN THE WHITE SUIT, Wyndham's Theatre

by Debbie Gilpin — October 8, 2019

A 1950s Ealing comedy probably wouldn't be your first port of call when trying to think of a timely film to adapt for the stage, whilst also giving people an opportunity for a much-needed laugh.

Photo/Video: First Look at THE MAN IN THE WHITE SUIT

by Stephi Wild — September 26, 2019

Brand new production images and footage is released today of Sean Foley's hotly anticipated stage adaptation of the classic Ealing Studios comedy The Man in the White Suit.

THE ANTIPODES Leads October's Top 10 New London Shows

by Marianka Swain — September 24, 2019

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings.

THE MAN IN THE WHITE SUIT Announces Full Cast And Creative Team For World Premiere Stage Production

by Stephi Wild — July 17, 2019

The full cast and creative team is announced for Sean Foley's hotly anticipated stage adaptation of classic Ealing Studios comedy The Man in the White Suit, which will have a three week engagement at Theatre Royal Bath from 5th September as part of its 2019 summer season before its world premiere at

Sue Johnston Joins Cast Of THE MAN IN THE WHITE SUIT

by Stephi Wild — May 31, 2019

The producers of Sean Foley's hotly anticipated stage adaptation of classic Ealing Studios comedy The Man in the White Suit are delighted to announce that Sue Johnston (The Royle Family, Brookside, Coronation Street) will join the cast for a strictly limited engagement.