Artistic Director Sean Foley has announced details for the theatre’s Autumn season which will take place in its current home on Centenary Square. Details have emerged for the Birmingham Repertory Theatre’s 50th anniversary season which will take place at its current home on Centenary Square. The newly announced programme is set to open with the… Read More
REVIEW: The Upstart Crow, Gielgud Theatre
Filled with fantastic wordplay, Ben Elton’s comedy is a lovely tribute to William Shakespeare. Believe it or not I hadn’t heard or seen anything of Ben Elton’s BBC comedy before hearing about this new stage version – but after seeing this brilliantly funny production I definitely left wanting more. The Upstart Crow sees William Shakespeare… Read More
Review Round Up: The Upstart Crow, Gielgud Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for the stage adaptation of Ben Elton’s comedy. The Stage: *** “Ultimately this all works better in sitcom format: small doses, over several weeks. By the end of the play it feels like we’ve heard every gag four times too many. The near-perfect cast, and Foley’s steady… Read More
Review Round Up: The Man in the White Suit, Wyndham’s Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Sean Foley’s adaptation of the film starring Stephen Mangan and Kara Tointon. The Daily Mail: *** “No one puts a foot wrong, yet sporadic laughter is more appreciative than festive. When a comedy has to work this hard, it’s often because it’s not working at all.… Read More
NEWS: Production Images Released for The Man in the White Suit
The production plays at the Wyndham’s Theatre from this evening. Here’s a look at what audience’s can expect… New production images for the world premiere of The Man in the White Suit have been released as Sean Foley’s production, opens for performances at the Wyndham’s Theatre. When Sidney Stratton develops a fabric that never gets… Read More
NEWS: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for The Man in the White Suit
The production will open for previews at the Wyndham’s Theatre from the 27th September following a run at the Theatre Royal Bath. The full cast and creative team has been announced for the world premiere production of the classic Ealing Studios comedy The Man in the White Suit which will have a three week engagement at… Read More
NEWS: Sue Johnston Joins the Cast of The Man in the White Suit
The actress has been confirmed to join Sean Foley’s stage production of the Ealing Studio comedy. Producers of Sean Foley’s upcoming production of The Man in the White Suit have confirmed that Sue Johnston (The Royle Family, Brookside, Coronation Street) will be joining the production, playing the role of Mrs Watson from 5th September for three weeks… Read More
NEWS: Stephen Mangan and Kara Tointon to Star in The Man in the White Suit
Sean Foley’s production will play at the Theatre Royal Bath from the 5th to the 21st September before heading to London’s Wyndham’s Theatre from the 26th September. Based on the Ealing Comedy classic, this world stage premiere is set to star Stephen Mangan and Kara Tointon as Sidney Stratton and Daphne Birnley respectively. The 1951… Read More
Review Round Up: The Miser, Garrick Theatre
Griff Rhys Jones, Lee Mack and Ryan Gage star in Sean Foley’s production of Moliere’s comedy. But what have critics been saying about it? The Stage: ** “Foley has directed many of his actors to over-the-top extremes, and there’s nothing less funny than acting that is trying too hard to be funny.” The Telegraph; *** “It’s… Read More
NEWS: Matthew Horne to Join Griff Rhys Jones in The Miser
Full casting for the major West End revival of Molière’s The Miser, which arrives at the Garrick Theatre from March 2017, has been confirmed. Joining the previously announced Griff Rhys Jones and Lee Mack, the cast will also include Mathew Horne, Saikat Ahamed, Ryan Gage, Simon Holmes, Andi Osho, Michael Webber, Ellie White and Katy Wix. Molière’s… Read More