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Full casting announced for Bacon playing London’s Riverside Studios, Edinburgh Fringe and Bristol Old Vic this summer

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HFH Productions has announced the full cast and creative team for the multi-award-winning production of Bacon by Sophie Swithinbank which will return this summer. The production will play at London’s Riverside Studios from 18-29 July, this year’s Edinburgh Fringe at Summerhall from 2-27 August (Press Night: 4th August) and Bristol Old Vic from 12-16 September. Winner of the Tony Craze Award, Bacon is an unflinching and unexpectedly humorous look at masculinity, sexuality, and power, through the dizzying lens of youth. Matthew Iliffe (Breeding – King’s Head Theatre), who received the Off West End Award for Best Director for the play’s extended critically acclaimed debut at London’s Finborough Theatre, will return to helm the production. It’s Year 10’s first day back at school. Mark is new … Continue reading Full casting announced for Bacon playing London’s Riverside Studios, Edinburgh Fringe and Bristol Old Vic this summer

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Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James to star in the world premiere of Lyonesse by Penelope Skinner

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Sonia Friedman Productions (SFP) is delighted to announce that Kristin Scott Thomas (Electra, Darkest Hour) and Lily James (All About Eve, Pam & Tommy) will star in the world premiere of Lyonesse, a searingly funny and passionate new play by Penelope Skinner (The Village Bike, Fresh Meat) directed by Ian Rickson (Jerusalem, Uncle Vanya).  Lyonesse will play a strictly limited season from 17 October – 23 December 2023 at the Harold Pinter Theatre. Tickets go on sale at midday on Thursday 29 June at www.lyonesseonstage.com. Elaine (Kristin Scott Thomas) a reclusive and talented actress, disappears in mysterious circumstances. 30 years later, she finally feels ready to tell her story – summoning Kate, a young film executive (Lily James), to her … Continue reading Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James to star in the world premiere of Lyonesse by Penelope Skinner

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Pen International Announces Post Show Q&As in partnershipThe Pillowman

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PEN International, which has been promoting literature and defending freedom of expression worldwide since 1921, is delighted to announce three post-show Q&As taking place in London this summer, as part of its unique partnership with the West End production of multi award-winning Martin McDonagh’s electrifying play The Pillowman which is running at the Duke of York’s theatre until 2 September 2023.  Lily Allen plays Katurian, a writer in a police state who is interrogated about the content of her short stories and their similarities to several murders occurring in the town.  Steve Pemberton plays Tupolski with Paul Kaye as Ariel and Matthew Tennyson as Michal. Featuring award winning writers, PEN International … Continue reading Pen International Announces Post Show Q&As in partnershipThe Pillowman

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Full Casting Announced for THE FULL MONTY UK Tour Starring Jake Quickenden, Danny Hatchard and Bill Ward

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Everyman Theatre Cheltenham & Buxton Opera House in association with Mark Goucher and David Pugh are delighted to announce full casting for the UK Tour of Simon Beaufoy’s THE FULL MONTY, opening at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham from 14 September 2023. Full tour schedule below. www.fullmontytheplay.com Joining the previously announced Danny Hatchard as Gaz, Jake Quickenden as Guy, Bill Ward as Gerald, Neil Hurst as Dave, Ben Onwukwe as Horse and Nicholas Prasad as Lomper will be Oliver Joseph Brooke, Katy Dean, Laura Matthews, Danny Mellor, Adam Porter Smith, Suzanne Procter, Alice Schofield, and Leyon Stolz-Hunter. The young actors playing the role of Nathan on tour will be Cass Dempsey, Theo Hills, Rowan Poulton and Jack Wisniewski. Danny Hatchard is probably best known for his role as Lee Carter in BBC One’s … Continue reading Full Casting Announced for THE FULL MONTY UK Tour Starring Jake Quickenden, Danny Hatchard and Bill Ward

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Sarah Snook to play all 26 characters in The Picture of Dorian Gray at Theatre Royal Haymarket

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The smash-hit production of The Picture of Dorian Gray will make its UK premiere in January at The Theatre Royal Haymarket, starring the critically acclaimed Sarah Snook in a ground-breaking adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s only novel. This stunning modern reworking of Wilde’s devastatingly brilliant story is adapted and directed by Sydney Theatre Company’s Artistic Director Kip Williams The Picture of Dorian Gray will begin performances on Tuesday 23 January 2024, with a Press Night on Wednesday 31 January 2024. The Picture of Dorian Gray goes on sale today, Thursday 22 June, with tickets available at www.doriangrayplay.com Wilde’s timeless text is revolutionised by William’s celebrated collision of form employing an explosive … Continue reading Sarah Snook to play all 26 characters in The Picture of Dorian Gray at Theatre Royal Haymarket