Jesse Eisenberg in The Spoils at Trafalgar Studios

Book now for The Spoils written by and starring Jesse Eisenberg.

The Spoils is the razor-sharp new comedy written by and starring international film-star Jesse Eisenberg. The Spoils will run at Trafalgar Studios from 27 May until 13 August 2016. A cuttingly satirical glimpse of a lost soul searching to assent the reality of his situation. Perceptively disconcerting,The Spoils speaks to the exasperated, self-analysing millennial generation. A painfully awkward comedy, not to be missed! Eisenberg’s third play, The Spoils originally ran Off-Broadway, to critical acclaim, in 2015 at The Pershing Square Signature Center from 5 May to 28 June. This play cements his reputation as a talented playwright whose tragicomic work explores questions of American privilege and the nature of family and relationships. The production is directed by The New Group’s Artistic Director, Scott Elliott, and stars Jesse as Ben, alongside his original co-star, Kunal Nayyar (The Big Bang Theory) as Kalyan. Further casting to be announced in due course. Nobody … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Timothy Spall in The Caretaker at the Old Vic

Timothy Spall in The Caretaker

When it premiered in 1960, The Caretaker changed the face of modern theatre. Now Harold Pinter’s groundbreaking classic comes to The Old Vic in a new production directed by Matthew Warchus and starring Timothy Spall, Daniel Mays and George MacKay. Disturbed handyman Aston has invited an irascible tramp to stay with him at his brother’s jumbled London flat. At first it seems that the manipulative guest will take advantage of his vulnerable host. But when Aston’s brother Mick arrives, an enigmatic power struggle emerges between the three men that is in equal parts menacing, touching and darkly comic. BOOK NOW FOR THE CARETAKER

FIRST LOOK: Eva Noblezada as Eponine in Les Miserables

Book Now to see Eva Noblezada as Eponine in Les Miserables.

BritishTheatre.com is pleased to bring you this first look photograph of Eva Noblezada as Eponine. Eva opened in Les Miserables last night (4 April). Eva Noblezada wowed audiences as ‘Kim’ in Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical “Miss Saigon”, having made her professional stage debut in the role when the musical opened in 2014 at the Prince Edward Theatre. Eva will perform the role of ‘Kim’ when the show opens on Broadway in 2017. BOOK NOW FOR LES MISERABLES

1984 Returns To the Playhouse Theatre

1984 by George Orwell at the Playhouse Theatre

1984 returns to the Playhouse Theatre following its hugely successful international tour for a limited 12 week season from 14th June 2016. April, 1984.13:00. Comrade 6079, Winston Smith, thinks a thought, starts a diary and falls in love. But Big Brother is always watching. The definitive book of the 20th century is re-examined in a radical, award-winning adaptation exploring surveillance, identity and why Orwell’s vision of the future is as relevant now as ever. Now seen by over a quarter of a million people, this Headlong, Nottingham Playhouse and Almeida Theatre production premiered at Nottingham Playhouse in September 2013. Since opening, 1984 has played to packed houses at the Almeida Theatre, as well as throughout its two West End runs and in performances across the globe during national and international tours. BOOK NOW FOR 1984

OPENING NIGHT: Sunset Boulevard

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard with Glenn Close

BritishTheatre.com is pleased to bring you these great images of the Opening Night of Sunset Boulevard at the London Coliseum. This semi-staged production stars the incomparable Glenn Close, Michael Xavier, Siobhan Dillon and Fred Johnason together with the 48 piece ENO Orchestra.

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The 2016 Olivier Awards – The Results

Olivier Awards 2016

Last night’s Olivier Awards ceremony saw many wonderful productions and performances recognised. We are pleased to bring you the list of winners from this years Olivier Awards OLIVIER AWARDS 2016 WITH MASTERCARD WINNERS Best Revival Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom at National Theatre, Lyttelton Best Entertainment and Family Showstopper! The Improvised Musical at Apollo Theatre Best Costume Design Gregg Barnes for Kinky Boots at Adelphi Theatre Blue-i Theatre Technology Award for Best Set Design Anna Fleischle for Hangmen at Jerwood Theatre Downstairs at the Royal Court Theatre and Wyndham’s Theatre White Light Award For Best Lighting Design Mark Henderson for Gypsy at Savoy Theatre Best Sound Design Tom Gibbons for People, Places And Things at National Theatre, Dorfman Best New Opera Production Cavalleria Rusticana/Pagliacci at Royal Opera House Outstanding Achievement in Opera English National Opera Chorus and Orchestra for The Force Of Destiny, Lady Macbeth Of Mtsensk and The Queen Of … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Glenn Close in Sunset Boulevard

Tickets for Glenn Close in Sunset Boulevard are available through Britishtheatre.com

Performances begin today for Glenn Close in Sunset Boulevard at the London Coliseum. Andrew Lloyd Webber, Don Black and Christopher Hampton’s musical based on Billy Wilder’s iconic film of the same name is being presented for 43 performances only. Co-starring Michael Xavier, Sionhan Dillon and Fred Johanson, Sunset Boulevard looks set to be the theatrical event of 2016. Read our review of Sunset Boulevard BOOK NOW FOR SUNSET BOULEVARD Photos: Richard Hubert Smith