The Royal Court Theatre News

Today, Wednesday 6 January 2010, Digital Theatre announces the first in its 2010 catalogue of theatre productions, downloadable to keep from www.digitaltheatre.com

The TRAP DOOR THEATRE presents: The American Premiere of Minna Written by: Howard Barker

The Trap Door Theatre presents the American premiere of 'Minna', Howard Barker's ferociously sardonic view of war and sexual politics. The show runs from January 2 - February 13.

Whatsonstage.com is reporting that Ian Fricker will produce George Bernard Shaw's Candida in London next year. The production, rumored to be directed by Peter Hall, will reportedly play the Rose Theatre in Kingston before transferring to the West End in the summer.

HBO Films will present the premiere of Caryl Churchill's A Number, which Churchill has adapted for the screen for the broadcast giant. The telefilm stars Emmy Award-winner Tom Wilkinson and Rhys Ifans in this shattering meditation on human identity, as it examines the issues of human cloning and nature vs. nurture. A Number premieres on HBO Signature on Tuesday, December 29 at 9pm.

Today, Wednesday 23 December 2009, Digital Theatre announces the release of the critically acclaimed Young Vic production of Kafka's Monkey by Franz Kafka. Kathryn Hunter's one woman show, in an adaptation by Colin Teevan, is directed by Walter Meierjohann and enjoyed a sell-out season at the Young Vic earlier this year.

Playwright Neil LaBute returns for the third time in as many years to the Geffen Playhouse's intimate Audrey Skirball Kenis theater, and this time he's bringing along Obie and Golden Globe winner, four-time Oscar and Tony nominee Ed Harris.

Park Square Theatre starts the new decade with a production of Tom Stoppard's ROCK ‘N' ROLL, his deeply personal story spanning two countries and three generations. Centering on rock music's role in the fall of communism, the play touches on a multitude of emotional themes where the music of revolution, protest and liberation 'becomes a symbol of both personal and political freedom and its attendant but exhilarating dangers.' ROCK 'N' ROLL opens Friday, January 22 (previews begin January 15) and runs through February 7.

Park Square Theatre starts the new decade with a production of Tom Stoppard's ROCK ‘N' ROLL, his deeply personal story spanning two countries and three generations.

Christopher Shinn's play, Four, is currently in the process of being adapted into a film by Joshua Sanchez.

The TRAP DOOR THEATRE presents: The American Premiere of Minna Written by: Howard Barker

The Trap Door Theatre presents the American premiere of 'Minna', Howard Barker's ferociously sardonic view of war and sexual politics. The show runs from January 2 - February 13.

The Royal Court Theatre's autumn season will focus on British playwriting talent, with new plays from Mike Bartlett, Tim Crouch, Lucy Prebble and Michael Wynne, tackling subjects as diverse as sexuality, abuse, authorship, financial scandal and the disappointed hopes of the Affluenza generation.

Hynes is cast alongside Rachael Stirling in Michael Wynne's play.

Nightwood Theatre, in co-production with The Canadian Stage Company, is proud to present the Canadian premiere of That Face, opening Thursday night at thw Berkeley Street Theatre.

Profiles Theatre opens its 21st Anniversary Season with the Midwest premiere of the drama The Mercy Seat by Neil LaBute, directed by Artistic Director Joe Jahraus. The production runs September 25- November 15, 2009, at Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway. The press opening is Thursday, October 1, 2009, at 8:00 p.m.

Chicago Dramatists has a special block of orchestra tickets on reserve to A STEADY RAIN, the hottest upcoming Broadway show starring Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman and directed by Tony-Award nominee John Crowley. With stars of this caliber, tickets are in high demand, but Chicago Dramatists will be hosting a benefit performance on November 14th. A STEADY RAIN, the smash hit production by Chicago Dramatists Resident Playwright, Keith Huff, thrilled audiences during its two critically and publicly acclaimed runs in Chicago and will open in New York City this September.

Today, Monday 09 November 2009, Digital Theatre makes available its next high definition downloadable theatre production - The Container.

Nice People Theatre Company (NPTC) kicks off its season with the World Premiere of Lauren Feldman's Grace, or the Art of Climbing.

Nightwood Theatre, in co-production with The Canadian Stage Company, is proud to present the Canadian premiere of That Face, opening Thursday night at thw Berkeley Street Theatre.