Orange Tree Theatre

Cast Set For TOTO at Polka Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026

Polka Theatre announced casting for the world premiere of TOTO, a stage adaptation of Ximo Abadia's children's book about a young donkey with astronaut dreams. The production will run at the Wimbledon venue.

UK Theatre Awards 2026 Reveal Nominees
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026

The UK Theatre Awards 2026 has unveiled its nominees spanning performing, creative and production categories. The ceremony will honour theatrical excellence from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Video: MURDER IN THE CATHEDRAL Cast Begins Rehearsals at Orange Tree Theatre
by Rachel Stone - Sep 12, 2026

Orange Tree Theatre shared a first look at rehearsals for T.S. Eliot's Murder in the Cathedral, starring David Suchet, ahead of its already sold-out run.

Full Cast Set For OH, MARY! With Lolly Adefope at Trafalgar Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2026

Lucy Frederick, J.R. Ballantyne, Vinnie Heaven and Syrus Lowe will join Lolly Adefope in OH, MARY! at the Trafalgar Theatre, with the comedy currently booking through early January.

THE HOLLOW Full Cast Revealed for Milton Keynes Theatre Run
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2026

Full casting has been announced for Agatha Christie's THE HOLLOW, set to play a limited engagement at Milton Keynes Theatre as part of its touring run.

Laura Main to Join Jane Asher in BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026

Laura Main will replace Samantha Womack as The Dresser opposite Jane Asher's Queen in Daisy Goodwin's BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT, opening at Arts Theatre Cambridge Sept. 24 before touring Nottingham, Chelmsford, York and other cities into February 2027.

Full Cast Set For THE HOLLOW UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026

Luke Allen-Gale, Victoria Blunt and James Clyde headline a cast joining Peter Polycarpou in Lucy Bailey's touring production of Agatha Christie's THE HOLLOW, opening at the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury.

Tamsin Greig in CRANFORD and More Set For Orange Tree Theatre's 2026/27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026

Orange Tree Theatre unveiled its 2026/2027 season, featuring Tamsin Greig in CRANFORD, Olivia Williams in THE VORTEX, and Claire Skinner in INFAMOUS ANNE, alongside King Lear and Richard II in repertory.

HAY FEVER Reveals Full Cast Starring Alongside Christine Baranski at Wyndham's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026

Nancy Carroll, Will Close, Charles Edwards, Ophelia Lovibond, Ash Hunter, Lucy Karczewski and Jo McInnes will join Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant in Noël Coward's HAY FEVER, directed by Emily Burns.

Noah Jupe, Sadie Sink, Tom Fletcher and More Nominated for 2026 Stage Debut Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2026

Sadie Sink, Noah Jupe, Brendan Gleeson and Ralph Fiennes are among nominees for The Stage Debut Awards 2026, with winners to be revealed at a London ceremony on September 27.

KING LEAR With Autistic Adults to Tour Rochester, London, Brighton, Aug 24-28
by Rachel Stone - Aug 17, 2026

Flute Theatre will tour its KING LEAR production with autistic adults to Rochester, London, Brighton and Stratford-upon-Avon from August 24-28, 2026.

EDUCATING RITA at Curve to Star Alexandra Mardell and Dominic Mafham
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2026

Alexandra Mardell and Dominic Mafham will lead Curve's new production of Willy Russell's EDUCATING RITA, directed by Associate Director Cara Nolan in Leicester.

Orange Tree Theatre Cancels LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST Performance Due to the Heat
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2026

The Orange Tree Theatre has cancelled an open-air matinee performance of Love’s Labour’s Lost due to concerns about the heat. Guildford Shakespeare Company is currently presenting Love's Labour's Lost and Much Ado About Nothing.

SAPPHO: THE POETESS EP Will Be Released Ahead of Edinburgh and London Runs
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2026

Center Stage Records announced the release of Sappho: The Poetess, an EP written and performed by Hayley Canham, ahead of performances at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and London's Young Vic.

Playwrights ‘73 Awards Reveals Cohort Of Writers For 2026
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2026

Cordelia Lynn, Carley Magee, Tolu Okanlawon and AJ Yi have been named recipients of the Playwrights '73 bursaries, each receiving £15,000 to write a new play with a partner UK theatre.

Review: LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST & MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Orange Tree on the Hill
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 10, 2026

There has long been discussion that Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost and Much Ado About Nothing may have been intended to be connected in some way. Love's Labour's Lost  ends abruptly with no conclusion to the promises of rekindling love connections and Much Ado About Nothing never explains the incredibly fractious relationship between Benedick and Beatrice. Christopher Luscombe paired the two plays back in 2015 at the RSC and now director Tom Littler stitches both plays together in gorgeous al fresco productions, as the Orange Tree theatre continues its renovation.

Full Cast Set for MURDER IN THE CATHEDRAL at Orange Tree Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2026

Orange Tree Theatre has revealed the complete company for T.S. Eliot's Murder in the Cathedral, joining David Suchet at Richmond's St John the Divine Church ahead of a transfer to Theatre Royal Bath.

Creative Team Set For JANE EYRE UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2026

Mercury Theatre Colchester, Rose Theatre Kingston, Storyhouse Chester and Northern Stage Newcastle announced the creative team for a new touring production of JANE EYRE, directed by Lily Dyble.

Full Cast Set For TRISTAN & YSEULT UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026

The Emma Rice Company has announced full casting for Rice's adaptation of Tristan & Yseult, which will embark on a UK tour, with previews at Theatre Royal Bath. Learn more here.

Full Cast Set For TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY World Premiere at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026

Full casting announced for the world premiere of Simon Reade's stage adaptation of Patrick Hamilton's TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY, directed by Matthew Iliffe at Southwark Playhouse Borough.