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Indira Varma And John Lithgow To Be Honored At Shakespeare Theatre Company's Annual Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2024


Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the star-studded line-up and honorees to be celebrated at its annual Gala on April 15, 2024.

Dorothea Myer Bennett Replaces Romola Garai in NACHTLAND
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 30, 2024


Dorothea Myer Bennett will join the cast of Nachtland at the Young Vic replacing previously announced Romola Garai, who has now withdrawn.

Double Bill ROMAN REVER and THE HUMAN VOICE Come to Pegasus Opera Company
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2024


Pegasus Opera Company and Hagemann Rosenthal Associates are proud to present a double bill featuring the gripping female driven stories of Roman Fever by Philip Hagemann and The Human Voice (La Voix Humaine) by Francis Poulenc, play by Jean Cocteau at Susie Sainsbury Theatre, Royal Academy of Music, London.

Joseph Marcell Will Lead the UK Tour of A SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2024


Stage, film and TV star Joseph Marcell will head the cast of Seán Aydon's new production of The School For Scandal, which begins a major UK tour this spring.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At Ivo van Hove's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR in Amsterdam
by Joshua Wright - Jan 22, 2024


Get a first look at Ivo van Hove's production of Jesus Christ Superstar at theater DeLaMar in Amsterdam.

Michael Stuhlbarg Will Return to Broadway in Peter Morgan's PATRIOTS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2024


Award-winning theatre, film, and television actor Michael Stuhlbarg will return to Broadway for the first time in almost 20 years to star in Patriots, the Almeida Theatre production of the timely new play by Peter Morgan. Learn more about the play here!

Full Cast Set for PLAYER KINGS Starring Ian McKellen, Toheeb Jimoh & Richard Coyle
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024


IAN MCKELLEN, TOHEEB JIMOH & RICHARD COYLE star in Robert Icke's production of PLAYER KINGS, adapted from Shakespeare's Henry IV, Parts 1 & 2.

Mark Strong and Lesley Manville to Star in Robert Icke's OEDIPUS in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024


Oedipus, a new adaptation created by Robert Icke after Sophocles, is set to have a West End run. Learn additional details and see how to purchase tickets!

EVOLUTION FESTIVAL to Return to Lyric Hammersmith Theatre in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024


Lyric Hammersmith Theatre announces the return of Evolution Festival in March 2024. Join us for an exciting lineup of performances and events.

Ash Hunter Will Lead MACBETH at Leeds Playhouse; Full Cast Revealed!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2024


Leeds Playhouse has announced the cast for its restaging of Macbeth in its epic Quarry theatre, with Hamilton star Ash Hunter in the lead role. Learn more about the cast and production here!

Benjamin Walker, Rebecca Thornhill, and More Join the Cast of the World Premiere of OPENING NIGHT
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2024


Full casting has been announced for the World Premiere of John Cassavetes' OPENING NIGHT, a new musical with book by Ivo van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright.

Shakespeare's Globe Reveals Cast For THE DUCHESS OF MALFI
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024


Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of The Duchess of Malfi, directed by Rachel Bagshaw. Find out who is starring in the production here!

RSC European Premiere of ENGLISH Will Transfer to Kiln Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024


Kiln Theatre has announced the European première of Sanaz Toosi’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, English. Directed by Diyan Zora, the production completes Indhu Rubasingham’s final season as Artistic Director of Kiln Theatre.

Young Vic's INNOVATE Project Releases Findings
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 16, 2024


The INNOVATE project research by Royal Holloway, University of London finds that embedding arts and creative activities in subjects including maths and science resulted in increased student confidence and participation, deeper reflection and an enhanced enjoyment of learning.

Cast Set For UNCLE VANYA at the Orange Tree Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024


Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full casting for Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!

Full Cast Set For THE HUMAN BODY at the Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2024


 Donmar Warehouse Artistic Director Michael Longhurst and Executive Director Henny Finch have announced the full cast for the world première of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Human Body.

Cast And Creative Team Announced For SAMUEL TAKES A BREAK At The Yard
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2024


'Get the scoop on the cast and creative team for 'Samuel Takes a Break' at The Yard Theatre. This genre-bending play explores the legacy of slavery in Ghana and beyond, written by Rhianna Ilube and directed by Olivier award winner Anthony-Simpson Pike.'

Cast Announced For Phoebe Eclair-Powell's SHED: EXPLODED VIEW
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 11, 2024


Award-winning and critically acclaimed director Atri Banerjee returns to the Royal Exchange Theatre with Phoebe Eclair-Powell's original new drama, SHED: EXPLODED VIEW, a delicately woven play about violence, love, and loss.

US Premiere of THE HUNT Starring Tobias Menzies to Begin in February at St. Ann's Warehouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2024


St. Ann’s Warehouse is presenting the U.S. premiere of the Almeida Theatre production ofThe Hunt, a blistering thriller catapulting audiences into some of today’s thorniest questions surrounding mob justice and forgiveness.

Cast Set For TALAWA STORIES on BBC Radio 4
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2024


Following a successful first series in 2021, Talawa Stories is returning to BBC Radio 4 with three fresh, powerful audio dramas in 2024, presented by Talawa, the UK’s outstanding Black theatre company. 

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