Production news round-up: Mel Giedroyc to star in Much Ado About Nothing and Amber Riley to leave Dreamgirls cast
This week in production news Mel Giedroyc is to star in Much Ado About Nothing at the Rose Theatre Kingston and a
This week in production news Mel Giedroyc is to star in Much Ado About Nothing at the Rose Theatre Kingston and a
Playwright Chino Odimba's credits include a re-imagining of Medea at Bristol's Old Vic and Amongst the Reeds at London's Yard Theatre. She
Home in Manchester has announced a new season of international theatre and dance, which includes a production of Annie Baker's Circle Mirror
Warwick Davis is to co-produce a full production of musical Eugenius! at London's the Other Palace. Written by Ben Adams and Chris
The Lyric Hammersmith in London has announced its 2018 season, which will include Chris Goode's stage adaptation of Jubilee, starring Toyah Willcox.
Hampstead Theatre in London has announced it is to stage three plays by emerging female playwrights. Georgia Christou's debut play Yous Two,
The new management of Norfolk's Cromer pier has vowed to continue its theatre programme, which it claims is the last traditional end-of-the-pier
Director Max Elton is working on David Ireland's new comedy The End of Hope, which is playing at London's Soho Theatre. He
Rose Theatre Kingston in London has announced that Mel Giedroyc is to star in its production of Much Ado About Nothing, which
Meera Syal is to join the cast of Annie for the duration of its run at London's Piccadilly Theatre. She will take
Casting directory Spotlight has announced a partnership with the membership body that represents voice artists allowing them to subscribe to the castings
Labour MP Tracy Brabin has claimed the English Baccalaureate is turning young people "into robots that regurgitate facts", labelling it a "disaster"
Nominations have now opened for The Stage Awards 2018, which include categories celebrating innovation, sustainability and the industry's unsung hero. The awards,
Robert Powell and Liza Goddard are to star in the world premiere of Sherlock Holmes: The Final Curtain as part of the
Tina Turner has announced that Broadway star Adrienne Warren will portray her in the West End musical based on her life. Tina
Angela Clerkin is co-directing and performing in her play The Secret Keeper. She talks to Roda Musa about the politics of keeping
The UK and Ireland tour of Matilda the Musical will star previous West End cast members Craige Els and Rebecca Thornhill. Opening
A stage musical of the animated film Madagascar will tour the UK next year. Based on the Dreamworks animation the production has
Best presentation of touring theatre Winner: Nuffield Southampton Theatres for the world premier touring musical production of Roald Dahl's Fantastic Mr Fox
Ian McKellen has been cast as the voice of the demon in the West End production of The Exorcist. Based on William
Hip-hop dance company Boy Blue Entertainment has announced an immersive performance of dance and digital animation that will take place this October.
Jen Silverman's Collective Rage: A Play in Five Betties is to have its UK premiere at the Southwark Playhouse in London. It
This week Girl from the North Country announced its West End transfer, and Emma Thompson and Anthony Hopkins are to lead the
The Lion King musical is to hold open auditions for singers and dancers to appear in its West End production. Next month
Political theatre collective Take Back Theatre, set up by actor Julie Hesmondhalgh, is to create an immersive production about refugees in partnership