Lyric Hammersmith Theatre

Simon-Anthony Rhoden and Everal A Walsh Join FENCES UK Tour Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2026

Headlong has announced further casting for their brand new production of August Wilson's Fences, touring the UK this autumn. Learn more about the cast here.

Full Cast and Creatives Set For BULL UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026

Deafinitely Theatre, Birmingham Rep, and Park Theatre announced the full cast and creative team for the UK tour of Mike Bartlett's BULL, performed entirely in British Sign Language with creative captions.

Video: Lyric Hammersmith Releases RELICS Trailer Ahead of World Premiere
by Michael Major - Jul 8, 2026

A trailer for RELICS, the world premiere of Ben Ockrent's darkly comic family drama, is now playing at Lyric Hammersmith through 18 July. Charly Clive, JJ Feild, Sally Phillips, and Sam Swainsbury star. Watch the video!

Sophie Okonedo Will Lead A MONTH IN THE COUNTRY at the Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2026

Sophie Okonedo will lead the cast of A MONTH IN THE COUNTRY at the Donmar Warehouse, directed by Lyndsey Turner. The production is Brian Friel's reworking of Turgenev's classic play.

Cast Set For THE CHILDREN at Lyric Hammersmith
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2026

Full casting announced for Lyric Hammersmith Theatre's 10th anniversary production of THE CHILDREN by Lucy Kirkwood, with Meera Syal, Declan Conlon, and Kerry Fox joining the cast.

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and Bristol Old Vic Present Bill Cashmore Award
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and Bristol Old Vic announced a new partnership to co-present the Bill Cashmore Award, offering UK writers aged 18–30 the chance to have their one-act play professionally produced at both venues.

Ray Fearon, Madeline Appiah, and More Will Lead UK Tour of FENCES
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026

Headlong announced the cast for its UK tour of August Wilson's FENCES, directed by Daniel Bailey. Ray Fearon leads as Troy, joined by Madeline Appiah, Michael Ahomka-Lindsay, and Josh Tedeku in the first major revival in over a decade.

LANNY, PERICLES, and More Set For English Touring Theatre 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2026

English Touring Theatre announced a season of five plays, including world premieres of APPLICATION 39, LANNY, and PERICLES, alongside a new production of ROMEO AND JULIET, touring venues across the UK.

THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE Musical Trailer Released Ahead of Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Run
by Robert Diamond - Jun 7, 2026

A new trailer has arrived for THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE, the musical adaptation heading to the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre. The production follows a scheming crocodile whose jungle plans are foiled by fellow creatures summoning the courage to stop him.

Two UK Premieres And More Set for Kiln Theatre 2026-2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026

Kiln Theatre announced its upcoming season, featuring the UK premieres of TABLE 17 and BERLIN, a new production of NINE NIGHT directed by Artistic Director Amit Sharma, and a community production with 80 cast members.

Review: BLACK COMEDY, Orange Tree Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - May 28, 2026

There is exactly one joke in Peter Shaffer's 1965 farce: when the lights come on, the characters are in the dark. Everything else — the borrowed furniture, the hapless sculptor, the stern colonel, the ex-girlfriend arriving at the worst possible moment — is just escalation.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Drama Desk winners announced & Jeff Awards halt non-Equity Adjudication
by Alex Freeman - May 18, 2026

In New York, awards season rolls on: Schmigadoon! and Ragtime led the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, Dorian Award nominations have been announced, and John Lithgow is slated for a lifetime achievement honor. Chicago’s Jeff Awards have halted non-Equity adjudication to overhaul policies following community backlash, while the UK’s National Theatre is launching a 12-venue partnership to rescue a collapsing regional touring network. We round out the news with a wave of key executive appointments in Massachusetts, Dallas, and London, a breakdown of Australia’s complex new $1.1 billion arts budget, and the return of BroadwayWorld's My Show’s Curtain Call for the 2025-2026 season.

Photos: AN IDEAL HUSBAND is Now Playing at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has released new photos from their production of Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband, in association with Bristol Old Vic. Check out the photos and learn more here!

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Names Matthew Turbett as New Executive Director
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026

Matthew Turbett, formerly General Manager at ATG's Savoy and Phoenix theatres, has been named Executive Director and Joint CEO of Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, replacing Amy Belson, who is departing to lead Luton Cultural Trust.

Cast Set for RELICS at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026

Charly Clive, JJ Feild, Sally Phillips, and Sam Swainsbury will star in RELICS, a new dark comedy by Olivier Award nominee Ben Ockrent, directed by Michael Longhurst at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre.

Full Cast Set for Amy Leach's BRASSED OFF at Leeds Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026

Leeds Playhouse has revealed the full cast for Brassed Off, a major new staging directed by Olivier Award‑nominated and UK Theatre Awards winner Amy Leach.

Rachel O'Riordan to Direct THE CHILDREN Revival at Lyric Hammersmith
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre announced a revival of Lucy Kirkwood's THE CHILDREN, directed by Artistic Director Rachel O'Riordan and starring Olivier Award-nominated Dame Meera Syal, marking the play's 10th anniversary.

FENCES, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, and More Set For Leeds Playhouse 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

Leeds Playhouse has announced Tom Wright's inaugural season of shows as Artistic Director, with new productions running from autumn 2026 to summer 2027 in the Quarry theatre and Courtyard theatre.

Full Cast Set for HERCULES Final Extension at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

Disney Theatrical Group announced the full company for the final extension of HERCULES at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, with Bradley Gibson leading as the title character alongside newly announced cast members joining the production.

Photos: Oscar Wilde's AN IDEAL HUSBAND in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has rehearsal images ahead of  their upcoming production of Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband, in association with Bristol Old Vic. Check out the photos here!