New photographs of Jonathan Bailey and Joel Harper-Jackson in Mike Bartlett’s razor sharp, and hilarious play C O C K have been released today (6 April 2022). C O C K is running at the Ambassadors Theatre in London until Saturday 4 June 2022. The Olivier Award-winning Jonathan Bailey, who plays John … Continue reading New photographs released for COCK starring Jonathan Bailey and Joel Harper-Jackson
Today it has been announced that Royal & Derngate’s Resident Ensemble Company the acclaimed Wardrobe Ensemble will adapt Judith Kerr’s beloved and iconic stories in a first-ever stage adaptation of Mog The Forgetful Cat. The adaptation is a collaboration between co-producers Royal & Derngate Northampton, The Old Vic and The Wardrobe Ensemble. Royal & Derngate Artistic Director James Dacre said “These magical stories, from one of the country’s greatest writers for younger audiences, have delighted generations of children. We’re thrilled to be welcoming back The Wardrobe Ensemble and to be partnering with The Old Vic for the first time to reimagine them for the … Continue reading Judith Kerr’s Mog The Forgetful Cat to premiere this June
Robert Icke’s (Animal Farm, The Wild Duck, Hamlet, Mary Stuart, Oresteia, 1984) sold-out, five-star Almeida Theatre production, The Doctor, will tour to Brighton (5-10 September), Bath (13-17 September) and Richmond (19-24 September) before transferring to the Duke of York’s Theatre from 29 September – 11 December 2022. Olivier Award winner, Juliet Stevenson, ‘delivering one of the peak performances of the theatrical year’ (The Guardian), will reprise her role as Professor Ruth Wolff. Juliet won a Critics’ Circle Award and was nominated for an Evening Standard Award for Best Actress for her performance in this role. Juliet Stevenson said “I am beyond thrilled that The Doctor is travelling to Brighton, Bath and Richmond and … Continue reading The Doctor to tour the UK this september
Following a sold-out run at The Cherry Lane Theatre, and after selling out the SoHo Playhouse just a week into its current run, Alex Edelman’s critically acclaimed comedy show Just For Us will enjoy another encore engagement this summer at The Greenwich House … Continue reading JUST FOR US To Play The Greenwich House Theatre This Summer After Two Sold-Out Runs
Frankie Meredith’s May Queen, which premiered last summer as part of Paines Plough’s Roundabout Season, will be re-staged in-the-round in B2 from Sat 25 June – Sat 2 July. Directed by Balisha Karra, one of the Belgrade’s three Co-Artistic Directors for the … Continue reading May Queen to be re-staged at the Belgrade this summer
After a sold-out debut run at The Other Palace in 2019, Love Is Only Love makes a triumphant return for a limited run from 29 April to 15 May, with press night on 4 May 2022. Directed by Jason Morell, with Sam Harrison playing the boy and David Seadon-Young as all the loves of his life, this is a joyful, tender, and honest celebration of young love. “I’m six years old, about to watch Hello Dolly starring Barbra Streisand for the first time, and I’m terrified.” A young boy’s life is changed forever when he discovers the passionate romance of Hollywood musicals. So begins a decades-long, round-the-world … Continue reading Love Is Only Love to return to The Other Palace this april
Melissa Johns will star in the world premiere production of her debut play SNATCHED which will run at The Lowry in Salford from 13-14 May before transferring to London’s Soho Theatre from 16-18 May, ahead of a UK tour. In 2018, disabled actor, Melissa Johns’ iCloud was hacked and explicit photos of her were released online. SNATCHED is Melissa Johns’ response to this event, a humorous and revealing show that displays no remorse in championing female sexuality, fighting body shaming and the taboo of sex and disability. A young disabled woman with a history of body dysmorphia comes to terms with her body becoming public property. SNATCHED is a fast-paced, uplifting one … Continue reading Melissa Johns to star in the world premiere of her debut play Snatched
Joel Harper-Jackson will take over the role of M in Mike Bartlett’s razor sharp, hilarious play C O C K until the end of the run. The part was originally played in this production by Taron Egerton, who has had to withdraw from the production due to personal reasons. Joel understudied the role and has been playing the part of M for the past ten days while Taron was absent from the production having tested positive for Covid. Director Marianne Elliott said: ‘Joel is an absolute hero. He is a brilliant and gifted actor and stepped into the role at extremely short notice. Audiences have been standing and cheering and so am I.’ Jonathan Bailey added: … Continue reading Joel Harper-Jackson to take over the role of M in COCK
After a successful premier in February where it received rave reviews, the 1990s queer- culture classic musical is extending its run at The Turbine Theatre. Following a short closure to make some necessary changes for its future life, But I’m A Cheerleader will run until Sunday 8 May. Joining the cheer squad as the new ‘Super Cheerleaders’ will be Lauren Soley and Owen McHugh, taking on the baton as the cast swings. Addition changes to the cast include Leslie Bowan taking over the role of André and Kurt Kansley as Mike at the end of April. And joining as the resident director/choreographer will be Ruthie Stephens. Paul Taylor-Mills has said, “The Turbine … Continue reading But I’m A Cheerleader : The Musical extends its booking period at the Turbine Theatre
