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Cast and Creatives Announced For TSUNAGU/CONNECT LIVE at New Earth Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2022


New Earth Theatre today announce the cast for Tsunagu/Connect Live, created by Kumiko Mendl and Kazuko Hohki. This theatre production was developed in response to an oral history project launched in 2020, that conducted over 30 interviews with Japanese women living in the UK.

Shakespeare's Globe Announces Cast For JULIUS CAESAR
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2022


Shakespeare's Globe has announced the cast and company for Julius Caesar. Directed by Diane Page, Globe on Tour will be bringing this production to The Globe Theatre and venues across the UK from 29 April - 10 September.

The Watermill Theatre's Newly Created Youth Ensemble Present THE GIRL OF INK AND STARS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2022


The Watermill Theatre has a reputation for producing high-quality youth theatre productions that are both enthralling and entertaining. This spring they will welcome their newly created Youth Ensemble who will take to the stage to impress and inspire audiences in a new adaptation of Kiran Millwood Hargrave's novel The Girl of Ink and Stars, adapted by Becca Chadder.

Arcola Theatre Announces Full Cast For WE STARTED TO SING
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2022


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.

BWW Review: THE WICKER HUSBAND, The Watermill Theatre
by Jo Caruana - Mar 16, 2022


The Wicker Husband is a folk musical written by Rhys Jennings, with music by Darren Clark. Half world-premiere, half returning reboot, its original March 2020 run was cut short when theatres shut for the pandemic. Now it’s back in all its heartening glory and, from start to finish, it delivers in droves.

Photos: The Orange Tree Theatre Presents TOM FOOL
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2022


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).

David Hunter and Wendy Mae Brown Join the UK and Ireland Tour of WAITRESS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2022


David Hunter and Wendy Mae Brown will join the cast of the UK and Ireland Tour of the smash hit romantic musical comedy WAITRESS as 'Dr Pomatter' and 'Becky'.

Full Casting Announced For THE CHILDREN at Salisbury Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2022


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).

Pitlochry Festival Theatre Announces Ensemble For 2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2022


Pitlochry Festival Theatre has announced its Ensemble for its 2022 season which takes place this summer between May and October.

Liam Tamne Joins WUTHERING HEIGHTS UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2022


Wise Children today announce that Liam Tamne joins the company as Heathcliff for the world première production of Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights on 15 March, completing the run at the National ahead of the UK tour. Adapted and directed by Emma Rice, the show is a co-production with the National Theatre, Bristol Old Vic and York Theatre Royal.

THE JUNGLE BOOK Comes to the Oldham Coliseum
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2022


This Easter Oldham Coliseum presents a musical adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's famous story The Jungle Book, a perfect treat for the whole family to enjoy.

Photos: First Look at THE KITCHEN SINK at Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2022


Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch release rehearsal images as the 10th anniversary production of Tom Wells award- winning, irresistibly funny and tender play, The Kitchen Sink prepares to open on 17 March.

Fra Fee and Amy Lennox Will Take Over For the Emcee and Sally Bowles in CABARET At The Kit Kat Club
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2022


Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club has found its new leads! Fra Fee will play 'The Emcee' and Amy Lennox will play 'Sally Bowles' from 21 March – 25 June 2022. This unique production opened in December last year to critical and audience acclaim, widely praised as the ultimate theatrical experience.

Full Casting Announced for THE WICKER HUSBAND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2022


Full casting has been announced for the return of critically acclaimed musical THE WICKER HUSBAND.

THE KITCHEN SINK Comes to Queen's Theatre Hornchurch in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2022


Queen's Theatre Hornchurch announce casting for the 10th anniversary production of Tom Wells award- winning, irresistibly funny and tender play, The Kitchen Sink (17 Mar - 2 Apr 2022).

Orange Tree Theatre Announces Full Cast For Franz Xaver Kroetz's TOM FOOL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2022


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).

Full Cast Announced For BLACK LOVE Launching Kiln Theatre's 2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2022


Kiln Theatre's Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham announces the full company for Chinonyerem Odimba's Black Love. Black Love launches the theatre's 2022 season, transforming the venue into the round. With Book and Lyrics by Chinonyerem Odimba, Music by Ben and Max Ringham, the production opens on 1 April with previews from 28 March and runs until 23 April, following a successful tour as part of Paines Plough's Roundabout season last year.

West End HAMILTON Extends Booking to 10 July 2022
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2022


Karl Queensborough plays the title role of Alexander Hamilton with Jay Perry currently as Aaron Burr, Ava Brennan as Angelica Schuyler, Sharon Rose as Eliza Hamilton, Trevor Dion Nicholas as George Washington, Waylon Jacobs as Marquis De Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson, Emile Ruddock as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison, Khalid Daley as John Laurens/Phillip Hamilton, Emilie Louise Israel as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds and Harry Hepple as King George. 

UK Theatre Launches Biggest 2-for-1 Ticket Offer For National Lottery Players
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2022


UK Theatre is launching Love Your Local Theatre, a new campaign encouraging the public to support their local theatres as they begin to recover from the impact of Covid. Over 100 theatres UK-wide have come together to join in on the effort and offer the biggest ever 2-for-1 ticket offer to National Lottery players who attend a show during the month of March.

Casting Announced For WHEN THE LONG TRICK'S OVER
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2022


HighTide and New Wolsey Theatre have announced that Stacey Ghent ('Sophia' - Arcola Theatre,'The Prince and the Pauper' - Watermill Theatre) and Shenagh Govan ('One Under' Arcola Theatre, 'Legacy' - Rich Mix Theatre) have been cast playing mother and daughter in two hander When The Long Trick's Over - a triumphant play from Olivier Award winning Morgan Lloyd Malcolm ('Emilia'- West End, 'Typical Girls' - Sheffield Crucible, 'Mum' - Plymouth Theatre Royal & Soho Theatre) - a work which moves forwards and backwards in time across the 21 miles between Dover and Calais as a young swimmer harnesses her mind and body to make the Channel crossing.

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