50 days before The Old Vic turns 200, the theatre announces a host of celebratory activities, from free performances and a family-focused open house with comedy, stage make up demonstrations, puppetry workshops and a marching band; to a cabaret Birthday Variety Night. Birthday celebrations will run from Friday 11 May (the actual birthday) until Sunday 13 May, during which time The Old Vic’s doors will be open to as many people as possible. The Old Vic is London’s independent theatre, a … [Read more...]
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Casting announced for Tartuffe at Theatre Royal Haymarket
Acclaimed film and television actor Paul Anderson will play the title role in Tartuffe at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, alongside celebrated French stage and screen star Audrey Fleurot as Elmire. In the West End’s first ever dual-language production, Molière’s classic comedy re-imagines Tartuffe as a radical American evangelist who uproots the life of a French film tycoon in Hollywood. Tartuffe will premiere for a limited ten-week West End run at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from Friday 25th … [Read more...]
Casting update for Mood Music at the Old Vic Theatre
The Old Vic announces a casting change and further updates for the World Premiere of Joe Penhall’s new play Mood Music which previews from 21 April 2018, with a press night on 2 May 2018. Ben Chaplin will be taking on the role of Bernard replacing Rhys Ifans who, with regret, is withdrawing from the production due to family reasons. Starring alongside Ben Chaplin is Seána Kerslake in the role of Cat, and she is joined by Pip Carter as Ramsay, Kurt Egyiawan as Miles, Jemma Redgrave as Vanessa … [Read more...]
Cast announced for Devil With The Blue Dress | The Bunker
The world premiere of Kevin Armento’s thrilling political drama Devil With The Blue Dress will star: Emma Handy (Handbagged, Tricyle Theatre; Miss Julie, Chichester Festival Theatre; Flare Path, Theatre Royal Haymarket), Dawn Hope (Follies, National Theatre; The Scottsboro Boys, Young Vic Theatre and Garrick Theatre; Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, New Players Theatre and National Tour), Daniella Isaacs (Hear Me Raw, Soho Theatre, Arcola Theatre, Underbelly Edinburgh; Fleabag, BBC/Amazon; … [Read more...]
Nicholas Hytner will direct two world premieres at the Bridge Theatre
Nicholas Hytner will direct the world premiere of Alan Bennett’s Allejujah!, which previews at the Bridge Theatre from 11th July 2018 with Opening Night on 18th July and running to 28th September 2018. Designed by Bob Crowley, Allelujah! will have lighting by Natasha Chivers and music by George Fenton. Tickets on sale from 23rd February, 201 for priority members with public booking opening on Friday 2nd March 2018 at 10am. Casting for Allelujah! will be announced shortly. The Beth, an … [Read more...]