Sir Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire Announce New Roles

Sir Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire

Frequently labelled as the most powerful players in British Theatre, Sir Howard Panter and Rosemary Squire OBE, have announced today that they are moving from their Joint Chief Executive roles at ATG, to take on different roles within that organisation as well as starting a new creative phase in their theatrical careers. It’s a future direction that will see both focus more on theatre production. Whilst the announcement is packed with details – the crux of the announcement is this:- The pair are acquiring the Tralgar Studios Theatre; Sir Howard will continue as Executive Producer on some existing and future ATG projects; Sir Howard will remain Producer of The Rocky Horror Show worldwide; Rosemary will take on the role as Deputy Chair of the ATG Group and remain Chairman of Sonia Friedman Productions; Both will remain directors and shareholders of ATG Founded in 1992, by Sir Howard and Rosemary, ATG … Read more

King Lear UK Tour 2016

King Lear Uk Tour

THIS TOUR OF KING LEAR HAS NOW CONCLUDED   The Ambassador Theatre Group have announced that a new Royal and Derngate Theatre, Northampton production of Shakepeare’s greatest tragedy King Lear will tour the UK from April to July 2016. Renowned Shakespearean actor and two time Olivier Award nominee Michael Pennington will reprise the role of King Lear after his highly acclaimed performance at the Shakespeare Center New York in 2014. Michael will be joined by a distinguished cast of thirteen actors. In Shakespeare’s epic tragedy, an ageing tyrant’s decision to divide his kingdom tears his family apart, sparks catastrophic civil war and destroys all that he has. Driven from his home, King Lear endures madness, blindness and great suffering as he battles a great storm. Yet with madness he finds reason, from blindness he gains new sight, after betrayal he discovers loyalty and through his suffering a better world emerges. … Read more