Swan Theatre

Full Cast Set for MIDDLEMARCH at The Royal Shakespeare Company
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the full cast for Middlemarch, Nina Raine's stage adaptation of George Eliot's novel, opening at the Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Cast Set For BLOODSPORT at Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2026

Full casting has been announced for Ava Pickett's BLOODSPORT, set to run at Stratford East this autumn. Learn more about the show and the cast for the production here.

ROOM ON THE BROOM Will Embark on UK Tour This Holiday Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2026

Tall Stories' stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's picture book will embark on a national UK tour, including a holiday season residency at the Lyric Theatre in London's West End.

Review: THE CHERRY ORCHARD, Starring Kenneth Branagh, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
by Cheryl Markosky - Jul 22, 2026

Kenneth Branagh triumphs as rags to riches Lopakhin in Laura Wade's fresh rendering of Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard. Part of a star-studded Royal Shakespeare Company cast, including Helen Hunt and Bill Pullman, he gives a multifaceted portrait of a serf's son who ultimately wins what he wants – but at great cost.

Nicholas Bailey and Susan Penhaligon Will Lead THE MOUSETRAP 75th Anniversary UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2026

Nicholas Bailey and Susan Penhaligon will star as Major Metcalf and Mrs Boyle in the 75th anniversary UK tour of Agatha Christie's THE MOUSETRAP, the world's longest-running play.

Photos: Kenneth Branagh, Helen Hunt, and More in THE CHERRY ORCHARD at the Swan Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company has released production images for The Cherry Orchard, starring Kenneth Branagh, Helen Hunt, and Bill Pullman. Check out the photos here.

Full Cast Set For HIGH SOCIETY UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026

Full casting has been announced for the upcoming UK tour of HIGH SOCIETY, the musical comedy based on the classic film featuring Cole Porter's iconic score.

Photos: THE CHERRY ORCHARD in Rehearsal at the Royal Shakespeare Company
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company has released rehearsal images for the forthcoming production of The Cherry Orchard. Learn more and check out the photos here!

THE FORBIDDEN REALM OF CONSPIRACIES: UNCOVERED to Launch 32-Date UK Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 5, 2026

THE FORBIDDEN REALM OF CONSPIRACIES: UNCOVERED, an immersive live theatre experience blending cinematic projection, live polling, and audience participation, will visit 32 UK venues this autumn, opening at Liverpool's Epstein Theatre.

OTHELLO With Sharon D Clarke and More Join The RSC's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2026

The RSC announced new productions for its 2026-27 season, including Sharon D Clarke in OTHELLO, a world premiere by Stewart Pringle, and a touring MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR visiting regional theatres across England.

Johannes Radebe Will Embark on UK Tour With FINALLY HOME
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026

Strictly Come Dancing host and dancer Johannes Radebe will tour the UK with FINALLY HOME, featuring ballroom, South African rhythms, and pop anthems, culminating in a gala performance at the London Palladium.

Full Cast and Creative Team Set For LOVE NEVER DIES at The London Palladium
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2026

The full cast and creative team have been announced for the WhatsOnStage Award-winning concert production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's LOVE NEVER DIES at the London Palladium, directed by Shaun Kerrison.

Cast Set For THE CHERRY ORCHARD at The Royal Shakespeare Company
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026

The RSC announced full casting for Laura Wade's THE CHERRY ORCHARD, directed by Tamara Harvey. Alfred Enoch, Chumisa Dornford-May, Esther Smith, and Sophie Stone join Kenneth Branagh, Helen Hunt, and Bill Pullman at the Swan Theatre.

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Musical Will Return on UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2026

The Chichester Festival Theatre, Stage Entertainment and Sheffield Theatres production of SINGIN' IN THE RAIN will tour the UK and Ireland, including a summer season at London's Sadler's Wells, following a Christmas run at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre.

Full Cast Set for JERSEY BOYS 20th Anniversary UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026

The full cast has been announced for the 20th anniversary UK and Ireland tour of JERSEY BOYS, led by Luke Baker as Frankie Valli, with the production opening at New Wimbledon Theatre and booking through 2027.

Review: THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI, starring Mark Gatiss
by Cindy Marcolina - Apr 26, 2026

A corrupt lot steeped in scandal puppeteers the economy. Unreasonable taxes are plaguing the people. Violence is rampant. All the while, a megalomaniac is gaining more traction by the day. Did we turn on the news, or are we watching Bertolt Brecht’s merciless satire? Seán Linnen transforms the allegorical German classic into a riotous, electric, exciting romp with music by Placebo. Translated by Stephen Sharkey, it follows a fictional mobster who, appealing to the masses, reaches enormous power in 1930s Chicago. Brecht wrote the play as a response to Hitler’s ascent to dictatorship, specifically including direct references and relevant information about the timeline. Now more than ever, The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui is both a parable and a warning.

Bill Pullman Joins the Cast of THE CHERRY ORCHARD at RSC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2026

Bill Pullman will play Gaev in RSC's production of The Cherry Orchard, a new version of Anton Chekhov’s final play by Olivier Award-winning playwright Laura Wade.

Simon Brodkin Announces UNLEASHED Tour: 56 Dates Worldwide
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026

Simon Brodkin hits the road with his biggest ever tour, UNLEASHED – 56 dates across Australia, Sweden, Greece, Cyprus, and the UK and Ireland in 2026-2027.

Photos: THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI At Royal Shakespeare Company
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2026

The Royal Shakespeare Company has released production images for The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, starring Mark Gatiss. The production of Bertolt Brecht’s play is running at the Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. The staging marks the first time the company has presented the work.

Tickets Now on Sale for The Pantomime Awards 2026 at Wycombe Swan
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026

Tickets are now on sale for The Pantomime Awards, which will be held at Wycombe Swan in High Wycombe, featuring guest performances from Steve Royle, Michael J Bachelor, and Wendi Harriott.