The Barn Theatre in Cirencester have today released production photos for the premiere of the musical play The Brothers Grimm Present: Cinderella. The Brothers Grimm Present: Cinderella, written by Alan Pollock and composed & arranged by Tarek Merchant, will be directed by Francesca Goodridge with design by Cory Shipp, musical direction by Dylan Townley, movement... Continue Reading →
News: Rehearsal images released for David Copperfield at the Barn Theatre
The Barn Theatre today have released rehearsal photos for the world premiere production of David Copperfield (Full Title: The Personal History, Adventure, Experience and Observation of David Copperfield, The Younger of Blunderstone Rookery (Which He Never Meant to Publish on Any Account), which runs in Cirencester from 28 September – 30 October.In this new three-hander... Continue Reading →
News: Rachel Redford to star in Cat Goscovitch’s A Russian Doll
The Barn Theatre in Cirencester and the Arcola Theatre in London have today announced that Rachel Redford (The Jungle, Gap Year), will star as Masha in the world premiere of Cat Goscovitch’s new one woman play, A Russian Doll. The play, which is based on a true story, follows twenty-something Masha as she becomes embroiled in the world of data and deceit as a member... Continue Reading →
News: Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense announced
The Barn Theatre in Cirencester and The Theatre Chipping Norton have announced that they will be remounting their 2020 production of the Goodale Brothers’ Olivier Award-winning comedy Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense to mark the 140th anniversary of the author P.G. Wodehouse’s birth.In this joyous reimagining of the classic P.G. Wodehouse characters, three actors... Continue Reading →
Review: Now or Never, Barn Theatre (online)
Over the past year the Barn Theatre has been bringing audiences innovative digital productions, streaming the likes of Peter Pan, the incredible What A Carve Up! and A Picture of Dorian Gray (co-produced with Lawrence Batley Theatre, New Wolsey Theatre, Oxford Playhouse and Theatr Clwyd) and the Bandersnatch-esque The Secret Society of Leading Ladies. And... Continue Reading →
Review: A Picture of Dorian Gray (online)
As users of social media we're all on a quest for likes and new followers, or the perfect filter to hide our imperfections and make us look good to the outside world. And now the team behind the critically acclaimed murder mystery production What A Carve Up!, which streamed last autumn, have taken this idea... Continue Reading →
News: First look at new digital production of The Picture of Dorian Gray
First look images of the upcoming digital adaptation of The Picture of Dorian Gray have been released today. The contemporary take on the Oscar Wilde classic brings the Faustian tale kicking and screaming into a world of Instagram, Facebook and dating apps and stars Fionn Whitehead (Dunkirk, Black Mirror: Bandersnatch) in the title role of... Continue Reading →
News: Watch Courtney Stapleton, Tyrone Huntley, Nicholas McLean and more sing “Only A Moment”
The Barn Theatre have today released the debut recording of the song “Only A Moment” by composer, lyricist and performer Matthew Harvey, featuring West End stars including Courtney Stapleton, Tyrone Huntley, Alexia Khadime & Emma Kingston.Matthew Harvey, who has previously been seen on stage in Jesus Christ Superstar and Violet, has also today been announced... Continue Reading →
News: Full cast announced for new digital production of The Picture of Dorian Gray
The co-producers of the upcoming digital adaptation of The Picture of Dorian Gray have today announced the production’s full casting and creative team. Joining previously announced Fionn Whitehead, in the title role, are Alfred Enoch as Harry Wotton, Joanna Lumley as Lady Narborough, Emma McDonald as Sibyl Vane and Russell Tovey as Basil Hallward with... Continue Reading →
News: First look at The Secret Society of Leading Ladies
The Barn Theatre have today released a first look at the upcoming digital musical theatre event entitled The Secret Society of Leading Ladies, which provides a new innovative format that allows the viewer to make decisions and control the set list. The Secret Society of Leading Ladies, which will run from 22 February – 7 March, takes audiences into a... Continue Reading →