Cast Set For CINDERELLA at Citizens Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2026
The Citizens Theatre announces the full cast for its festive production of CINDERELLA, directed by Joanna Bowman and written by Stuart Paterson, featuring Molly Geddes in the title role and Claire Dargo as the stepmother.
Review: TREASURE ISLAND at Children's Theatre Company
by Joe Sarafolean - Sep 13, 2025
As Long John Silver laments, “Where would we be without dreams?”. A simple, yet profound, question that aptly sums up the entire point of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic work, Treasure Island.
Review: IDENTICAL, Nottingham Playhouse
by Laura Lott - Aug 3, 2022
From Erich Kastner's classic 1949 novel, to the 1961 movie starring Hayley Mills and the 1998 remake featuring Lindsay Lohan, The Parent Trap has been delighting families for generations. Its newest incarnation comes in the form of this charming new musical, produced by Kenny Wax and directed by Trevor Nunn.
Photos: First Look at IDENTICAL, Based on THE PARENT TRAP
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2022
Destined for the West End, it will open at Nottingham Playhouse 26 July – 14 August 2022, then transfer to Salford’s The Lowry 19 August – 3 September 2022. Get a first look at the production in the photos here!
Photos: See Emily Tierney, James Darch & More in Rehearsals for Trevor Nunn-Directed IDENTICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2022
Identical is based on the novel ‘The Parent Trap’ by Erich Kästner, which inspired the Disney films featuring Hayley Mills in 1961 and Lindsay Lohan in 1998. Destined for the West End, it will open at Nottingham Playhouse 26 July – 14 August 2022, then transfer to Salford’s The Lowry 19 August – 3 September 2022. Check out rehearsal photos here!
Nottingham Playhouses Announces THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO Set For 2023
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2022
As Nottingham Playhouse launches its new brochure for the late summer and autumn 2022 to early Spring 2023, the company has revealed that its first production for 2023 will be the world premiere of Christy Lefteri's gripping best-selling novel, The Beekeeper of Aleppo adapted by Nesrin Alrefaai and Matthew Spangler.
Autumn Season Announced at the Nottingham Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2022
After a period of rescheduled productions, postponed because of the pandemic, today Nottingham Playhouse reveals a rich array of new work for the latter part of 2022. The newly announced work for the autumn season includes some of the biggest names in UK theatre, world premieres, exciting collaborations and eagerly awaited family favourites.
Nottingham Playhouse Announces Spring And Summer 2022 Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2021
Following the triumphant return of live work at Nottingham Playhouse this autumn, today the theatre confirms its Spring and Summer Season for 2022. The season comprises a long-awaited programme of work that was postponed from 2020 due to the first COVID 19 lockdown.
The Hunt Is On For Identical Twins To Star In New Musical, IDENTICAL, Based on THE PARENT TRAP, Directed by Trevor Nunn
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2019
Identical, the world premiere of a 'Twin-sational' new musical, destined for London's West End, is based on the novel The Parent Trap by Erich Kästner, which inspired Disney films featuring Hayley Mills in 1961 and Lindsay Lohan in 1998. It tells the story of twin girls separated at birth, reunited by chance at a summer camp 10 years later. In an attempt to re-join their divorced parents, they decide to exchange identities.
Spring at Nottingham Playhouse to Include Jenna Russell in PIAF, Director Trevor Nunn and More
by Julie Musbach - Sep 23, 2019
Tony-nominated and Olivier Award-winning actress Jenna Russell (EastEnders and Sunday in the Park with George) will be taking to the stage in Piaf in May 2020. She will bring to life the sensational, world-renowned Edith Piaf, whose most famous songs include La Vie en Rose and Je Ne Regrette Rien. Pam Gems' play explores the extraordinary life led by Piaf a?" from singing in the streets to becoming one of France's biggest international stars.
Rhode Island Stage Ensemble Announces THE SNOW QUEEN
by Julie Musbach - Dec 26, 2018
Rhode Island Stage Ensemble, one of the Ocean State's premier community theater companies, is thrilled to announce our second annual "RISE Jr." production - THE SNOW QUEEN, based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen. An all-youth cast hailing from Woonsocket, Coventry, Whitinsville, Warwick, and other towns from around the RI/MA region will bring the show to life in February, 2019.