National Theatre

STILL LIFE Will Open at Theatre Royal Drury Lane's Grand Saloon Bar
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026

Noël Coward's STILL LIFE, the play behind the classic film 'Brief Encounter,' will be staged as an immersive dining experience in Theatre Royal Drury Lane's Grand Saloon Bar, presented by Bob and Co. and Wild Pursuit Theatre.

2026 Critics’ Awards Winners Announced For Theatre In Scotland
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 22, 2026

The 2026 Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland, which were presented at the Citizens Theatre, Glasgow celebrated the breadth and depth of dramatic work produced in Scotland with no fewer than 10 different productions being recognised across the 11 different award categories this year.

Photos: First Look At ABIGAIL'S PARTY At Theatre Royal Bath
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 20, 2026

Theatre Royal Bath Productions has released a first look at production photography for the UK tour and West End transfer of the critically acclaimed Theatre Royal Stratford East production of Abigail’s Party. Check out the photos!

Renée Fleming, Thomas Hampson and More to be Featured in Aspen Music Festival & School 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2026

The Aspen Music Festival and School's eight-week summer season, titled 'For All,' will feature world and Colorado premieres, a fully staged opera, and guest appearances by Renée Fleming, Thomas Hampson and more.

LIFELINE Musical to Make Indian Premiere With West End and Broadway Cast
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2026

Charades Productions and the British Council will present a one-night-only Indian premiere of LIFELINE, featuring West End and Broadway veterans alongside a community ensemble of local New Delhi doctors and scientists.

DIDO & AENEAS, TOSCA, and More Set for English Touring Opera's 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2026

English Touring Opera has revealed its 2026-27 season, featuring new productions of Dido & Aenas, Tosca and more, touring cities across England including Durham for the first time.

Review: SUFFS at The National Theatre
by Aidan O'Connor - Jun 18, 2026

The women’s suffrage movement in the United States spanned 72 years, finally concluding in 1920 when women gained the right to vote. Thousands of women lended their lives to the cause with a hope for the future, that subsequent generations would be inspired by the suffragists. Yet, their names were consistently left out of history books. Until Shaina Taub’s Suffs. Suffs at The National Theatre revives the legacy of luminaries like Alice Paul and Ida B. Wells through a musical journey that cements the suffragists’ rightful place in history.

WAITRESS Will Embark on 10th Anniversary North American Tour This Fall
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026

The Broadway musical Waitress will launch a North American tour this September in honor of its 10th anniversary. Learn more about how to catch Waitress in a city near you.

Photos: Adrian Lester and More in CYRANO DE BERGERAC at the Noel Coward Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026

New production photos have been released from Cyrano de Bergerac at the Noel Coward Theatre in the West End. Learn more about the show and check out the photos here!

Video: Aidan Turner and Monica Barbaro in LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES on National Theatre Live
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2026

Les Liaisons Dangereuses is currently streaming on National Theatre Live. Watch a clip of the production featuring Aidan Turner and Monica Barbaro! Directed by Marianne Elliott, the production was filmed live at The National Theatre.

PAPER STORY Will Come to the National Theatre in Prague
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026

Paper Story will come to the National Theatre in Prague this month. The production combines mime, contemporary dance with elements of acrobatics, puppetry and animation.

Kaiqi Zhang’s New Book The Art of Kaiqi Zhang to Be Released Soon
by Team BWW - Jun 15, 2026

Costume designer, artist, and scholar Kaiqi Zhang will present the book launch of The Art of Kaiqi Zhang in Los Angeles, showcasing a comprehensive overview of her artistic practice in recent years. Officially published in 2026, the book features nine representative creative chapters, each dedicated to a distinct project. Spanning fashion art, character construction, body studies, conceptual creation, and interdisciplinary visual practice, the publication offers a systematic presentation of Zhang’s artistic research and creative development. 

Reimagined JEKYLL AND HYDE to Open at Liverpool Everyman
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026

Young Everyman Playhouse will present a contemporary reimagining of JEKYLL AND HYDE, written by Evan Placey and directed by Jen Tan, at the Liverpool Everyman, featuring a cast of emerging young talents.

Rory Kinnear and Natalia Osipova Will Lead THE STANDARD OF LIVING West End World Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026

Rory Kinnear and Royal Ballet principal Natalia Osipova will star in the world premiere of James Graham's THE STANDARD OF LIVING, directed by Nicholas Hytner at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.

Interview: 'It's My First Ever Professional Shakespeare!': Actor Misia Butler on A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 15, 2026

Recently, we had the chance to speak with Misia Butler, who is playing Lysander, one of the four lovers, in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. We discussed what made him want to be a part of this production, what it is like to prepare to perform theatre outdoors and even why he thinks Shakespeare is still so relevant today.

Broadway 2026/27: Season Preview: Upcoming Premieres and Star-Studded Revivals
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 13, 2026

2026 is halfway over, which means that the 2026/27 Broadway season has just begun! Now that the 79th Annual Tony Awards have concluded, all eyes are already on the lineup for the new Broadway season and many Broadway productions have already revealed full details of their upcoming engagements.

Cast Set For ALICE IN WONDERLAND at Riverside Studios and Soho Theatre Walthamstow
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2026

Casting has been announced for the return of ALICE IN WONDERLAND to London, with Ailsa Erskine as Alice and Kate Malyon as Cheshire Cat joining returning cast members at Riverside Studios and Soho Theatre Walthamstow.

Photos: A LIFE IN FOUR SEASONS Reimagined at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2026

All new photos have been released from A Life in Four Seasons at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. Vivaldi’s  masterpiece is reimagined in a new contemporary dance work. Check out the photos here!

Drew Dillon to Release First TAKE ME HOME Remix EP
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2026

Actor and composer Drew Dillon announced a remix EP reimagining music from his one-man musical TAKE ME HOME, blending dance-pop and electronic sounds with the original score's contemporary pop and folk influences.

Interview: Theatre Life with Maya Keleher
by Elliot Lanes - Jun 11, 2026

Today’s subject Maya Keleher is currently living her theatre life onstage touring the country as suffragette Alice Paul in the Tony Award winning Suffs. The show begins a two week engagement at the National Theatre on June 16th and will play through June 28th.