The actor will play Atticus Finch in Aaron Sorkin’s play based on Harper Lee’s iconic novel. Today producers Scott Rudin, Barry Diller and Sonia Friedman Productions have announced that Rhys Ifans will be playing the role of Atticus Finch in the new play by Aaron Sorkin at the Gielgud Theatre. The actor was most recently seen on stage in… Read More
NEWS: Aaron Sorkin’s Adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird to Play in the West End
Producers Scott Rudin, Barry Diller and Sonia Friedman Productions have confirmed that Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird will head to the West End next year. It has been announced today that Bartlett Sher’s production will be heading to the West End’s Gielgud Theatre in May 2020. Adapted for the stage by… Read More
REVIEW: The King and I, London Palladium
Bartlett Sher’s production of this classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical is a real treat for the eyes and the ears. It was really difficult not to dance the entire way home after watching this gloriously beautiful production that is a visual treat from beginning to end. The King and I might feature many ideas that… Read More
Review Round Up: The King and I, London Palladium
Bartlett Sher’s production brings the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical to the West End. But what have critics had to say about it? The Guardian: *** “Bartlett Sher’s much-lauded Lincoln Center production is handsomely mounted and boasts two star performances from Kelli O’Hara and Ken Watanabe but, in addressing the musical’s dated premise, it creates further problems. Unicornsmiles.me: ****… Read More
NEWS: Further Casting and Extension Announced for The King and I
Due to popular demand, it has been confirmed that The King and I will now play at the London Palladium until September. In addition to news of the extended run, further casting for the London run has also been confirmed. Joining the previously announced Ken Watanabe and Kelli O’Hara will be Tony Award winner Ruthie Ann… Read More
PREVIEW: The King and I, London Palladium
The classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical will arrive in London from June 2018. Bartlett Sher’s production of the musical will transfer to the London Palladium following a successful run at the Lincoln Center Theatre in New York in 2015. The production, which won four Tony Awards, will see Kelli O’Hara and Ken Watanabe, who will both reprise… Read More
First Glimpse of….Oslo at the National Theatre
Production images for Bartlett Sher’s Tony Award winning production of J.T Rogers play have been released ahead of the production officially opening at the National Theatre. The Lincoln Center’s critically acclaimed production is now in previews at the National Theatre, running until the 23rd September before transferring to the Harold Pinter Theatre from the 2nd October… Read More
Inside the Rehearsals of… Oslo, National Theatre
As rehearsals get under way for the Tony Award winning play, images have been released of the cast at work. Here’s a glimpse of what they have been up to so far… Following a successful run in America, the new play from J.T. Rogers arrives at the National Theatre from the 5th to the 23rd September,… Read More
NEWS: National Theatre to Present UK Premiere of Oslo
London’s National Theatre has announced that it will be presenting the UK premiere of Lincoln Center Theater’s critically acclaimed production of the new play by J T Rogers, directed by Bartlett Sher. Playing at the National Theatre from the 5th to the 23rd September, the production will then transfer to the West End’s Harold Pinter Theatre from the… Read More