Theatre Royal Bath News

Emmy, Olivier, and Golden Globe-winning actor Brian Cox will receive the RAINDANCE ICON AWARD this year at Raindance’s Opening Gala on 17 June, after the UK premiere of APRIL X. 

Polka Theatre will present a full summer season including ARTHUR, a new co-production based on Arthurian legend, and THERE'S A TIGER IN THE GARDEN, adapted from Lizzy Stewart's award-winning book, alongside workshops and immersive shows for young audiences.

Shakespeare's Globe announced the cast for A WORLD ELSEWHERE, a new show inspired by Shakespeare's tales, directed by Lucy Cuthbertson and co-written by Kerry Frampton and Ben Hales, running at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

Bristol Old Vic announced the creative team for its Christmas production of CINDERELLA: A FAIRYTALE, the Olivier Award-nominated adaptation returning to its hometown. Director Lisa Gregan leads the team for the brand-new staging.

Shakespeare's Globe announced the full cast for LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, directed by Indiana Lown-Collins in her Globe directorial debut, featuring flamenco dancers and a singer alongside a 14-member cast.

Felicity Kendal will play Madame Arcati in a new production of Noël Coward's BLITHE SPIRIT at Theatre Royal Bath, directed by Lindsay Posner, prior to a national tour.

Emma Rice Company's adaptation of Dylan Thomas' A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES will return this Christmas at the Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath, following a sell-out run at the company's Frome home base.

Mike Leigh's black comedy ABIGAIL'S PARTY, directed by Nadia Fall, will transfer to the Harold Pinter Theatre following its Theatre Royal Stratford East run, with Tamzin Outhwaite and Kevin Bishop leading the cast.

The Egg Theatre is a pioneering space in Bath where children and young people discover the power of theatre. Each year, they present over 400 performances, run dynamic participation programmes, and champion accessibility. The Egg is celebrating 20 years of work with a new adaptation of Francis Hidgson Burnett's The Secret Garden. Artistic director of The Egg Kate Cross told BroadwayWorld the adaptation, the work of the theatre and why stereotypes need to be challenged.

Giovanna Fletcher is set to return to the stage in the world premiere UK tour of BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP, based on S.J. Watson's bestselling novel previously adapted into a film starring Nicole Kidman.

Bristol Old Vic, in association with ETT, has announced the full creative team for the world premiere stage adaptation of Max Porter's novel LANNY, with direction by Nancy Medina and writing by Bea Roberts.

The Egg at Theatre Royal Bath announced a disability-led reimagining of THE SECRET GARDEN, adapted by Tom Wentworth and directed by Stephanie Kempson.

Storyhouse has announced full casting for its Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre season, featuring two world premieres: OUTLAWS: A ROBIN HOOD STORY and LET THE SUN SHINE!, alongside a company of ten actors and four trainees.

All new production photos have been released from Equus which is currently in previews at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Learn more about the show and check out the photos here!

Theatre Royal Windsor announced full casting for OUR MAN IN HAVANA, Clive Francis' adaptation of Graham Greene's novel, starring Jack Ashton, Bob Barrett, Leon Ockenden, and Jodie Steele across a Windsor run and UK tour.

Charlie Brooks and Joe McFadden will play Chris' parents in a new UK tour of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, opening at Birmingham Rep before touring nationally.

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All new production photos have been released from The Emma Rice Company’s Malory Towers at Theatre Royal Bath. Learn more about the show and check out photos here!

First staged last year at Theatre Royal Bath, Gary Oldman directs, set-designs, co-produces and performs Samuel Beckett’s 1958 one-act play, Krapp's Last Tape at London's Royal Court, the theatre where the play made its UK debut back in 1958. But this production is no exercise in ego, but an emotionally involved and truly captivating performance.

Polka Theatre and The Egg, Theatre Royal Bath, announced casting for ARTHUR, a world premiere musical based on Arthurian legend, created by Bucket Club and directed by Nel Crouch, running on Polka's newly named YC Chan Theatre stage.