In January 2025, Gyles Brandreth and an all-star cast joined together for a special celebration of Twelfth Night, all in support of the Orange Tree Theatre's Shakespeare in Schools projects. Watch the video here!
Stage and screen performer Lesley Manville is currently treading the boards as Jocasta in Oedipus, a new version of Sophocles' classic tragedy now playing at Studio 54. Watch her interview on The Late Show now.
See footage from the opening night red carpet o Oediups, starring Mark Strong, Lesley Manville and more! Watch as BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge interviews the cast and creative team.
In honor of their rapidly approaching Centennial Anniversary, the shop has reached out to some of its most beloved fans and asked them to share why they keep coming back for more. Legendary actors Brian Dennehy and Laura Linney are featured in the shop's new video series, along with Leslie Kritzer, Neil LaBute, Anne Reid and more. Watch the first video in the series below and find out why they all love The Drama Book Shop!
The first trailer for the new family drama “Believe” has been released. The film is set in 1984 and inspired by true events. The story is a funny and touching tale about Sir Matt Busby, legendary Manchester United football manager, who helps a wayward boy fulfill his dream. An act of petty crime by 11 year old Georgie becomes a collision of fate as Sir Matt tracks him down, only to discover that the boy is an extraordinarily gifted footballer and captain of a team of unruly talents. Having lived with football all his life and survived the tragic 1958 Munich plane disaster, in which eight of his young players were killed, Sir Matt is still committed to continue his work of 'training lads for life' and so begins a thrilling adventure as Sir Matt Busby, comes out of retirement to transform a young group of scallywags into a dream team.
Legally Blonde's Sheridan Smith will star in the Old Vic's production of HEDDA GABLER by Henrik Ibsen, in a version by Brian Friel directed by Anna Mackmin. The production opens on 12 September for a run until the 10th of Novemeber. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the show. Check out the video below.