233 stories by "Ruth Comerford"
Making his playwriting debut with Dorian, poet Andrew McMillan's retelling of Oscar Wilde's novel is set in a gym. He tells Ruth
Talks are underway to set recommended fees and create a basic contract for dramaturgs working in the UK. The Dramaturgs' Network, a
This week's round-up includes an announcement that Tom Bateman will star in Coriolanus at Sheffield's Crucible as part of their new season,
Bush Theatre artistic director Lynette Linton, actor Andrew Scott and director Marianne Elliott have been named as among London's top theatre people,
Tom Bateman is to star as Coriolanus in Sheffield Theatres' new season, which also includes Bryony Lavery's new adaptation of Oliver Twist. The new
A mysterious portrait of English actor Henry Irving is going up for auction later this month. The painting, a direct copy of
Behind the scenes images of London theatres will feature in a new book co-written by actor Simon Callow and photographer Derry Moore.
Having previously starred as Cordelia alongside Ian McKellen in King Lear, Anita-Joy Uwajeh is currently performing in August Wilson's Two Trains Running.
West End performers Luke Bayer and Millie O'Connell will lead the cast of musical Soho Cinders at Charing Cross Theatre. Bayer, who
A performance of Macbeth starring John Simm and Dervla Kirwan at Chichester Festival Theatre was abandoned after part of the stage was
Janie Dee is to star in the European premiere of The Niceties by Eleanor Burgess at the Finborough Theatre in London. The
Everybody's Talking About Jamie has extended booking in the West End by eight months. It had been booking at the Apollo Theatre
The future of the Guildhall Theatre in Derby is in doubt, after the venue was closed indefinitely due to structural concerns. The
The National Theatre's production of A Taste of Honey starring Jodie Prenger has announced a West End transfer. Shelagh Delaney's play, which
Jenna Russell will star as Edith Piaf in Nottingham Playhouse's 2020 season, which also includes a new Stiles and Drewe musical directed
Taunton's Brewhouse Theatre has warned its future is at risk, because of financial insecurity surrounding its plans for redevelopment. Taunton Deane Borough
Blithe Spirit starring Jennifer Saunders is set to tour the UK from January 2020, prior to a West End run. The production
Ghost Stories is to embark on its first UK tour. The supernatural thriller, which runs in the West End from October, opens
Bristol Old Vic has announced it is introducing baby-friendly performances to make its work more accessible for parents and carers who may
Often referred to as Spain's most represented female playwright, Paloma Pedrero is bringing a bilingual production of her play The Eyes of
Emma Thompson has been appointed as a new patron of Graeae Theatre Company. The actor and screenwriter joins Peter Blake, Harriet Walter
Drama school graduates have been cast in the forthcoming production of the musical Dear Evan Hansen, with Sam Tutty making his West
Rebecca Frecknall is to direct a new production of The Duchess of Malfi at the Almeida Theatre. The title role will be
Swansea Council has announced plans to take ownership of the Palace Theatre and develop it into retail and office space. The building,
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical has extended booking for its West End run, as a new child cast for the show is
