Alastair Whatley

Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING OSCAR at Reading Rep

Micheál Mac Liammóir’s critically acclaimed one-man show delves into the Wild(e) world of the renowned literary genius. Published in 1961, Liammóir’s play has gained international success on both stage and screen, and the production has now arrived at Reading Rep, upon the doorstep of the infamous Reading Gaol.

Photos: First Look at Alastair Whatley in THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING OSCAR at Reading Rep Theatre

Reading Rep Theatre and Original Theatre have released photos from their upcoming new production of Micheál Mac Liammóir’s renowned play, The Importance of Being Oscar, which will run at Reading Rep Theatre from 24 May - 8 June and star Original Theatre’s Artistic Director Alastair Whatley.

Reading Rep Theatre and Original Theatre Reveal Full Creative Team For THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING OSCAR

Reading Rep Theatre and Original Theatre have announced the full creative team and released rehearsal photos of their upcoming new production of Micheál Mac Liammóir's renowned play, The Importance of Being Oscar.

Max Bowden Will Lead UK Tour of BIRDSONG

Award-winning actor Max Bowden, best known for the roles of Ben Mitchell in EastEnders and Justin Fitzgerald in Waterloo Road, will star as Jack Firebrace in Birdsong, Sebastian Faulks's epic story of love and loss, when it returns to the stage in a brand-new production for 2024, marking the 30th anniversary of the international best-selling novel. 

Adrian Lukis Will Lead the London Premiere of BEING MR WICKHAM at Jermyn Street Theatre This June

Adrian Lukis who starred in the renowned BBC TV adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, returns to the role of Mr Wickham in the London premiere of Being Mr Wickham, presented by Original Theatre at Jermyn Street Theatre from Wednesday 5 June to Saturday 22 June 2024.

BARNES' PEOPLE Returns to Original Online's Digital Theatre Library This Week

Barnes' People, a selection of exquisitely crafted theatrical monologues written by Peter Barnes (The Ruling Class) and performed by four of the country's leading actors, returns to Original Online's digital theatre library from Friday 23 February 2024.

Video: See the BIRDSONG Flash Mob At King's Cross Station

Watch the flash mob performance of 'Birdsong' at King's Cross station on Valentine's Day. Get a sneak peek behind the scenes and learn about the upcoming Autumn tour of the show.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING OSCAR Comes to Reading Rep in May

Reading Rep Theatre and Original Theatre have announced that they will bring Micheál Mac Liammóir’s renowned play, The Importance of Being Oscar, back to the stage with a new production running at Reading Rep Theatre from 23 May - 8 June.

BIRDSONG Will Embark on UK Tour For 2024

Sebastian Faulks’s story of love and loss, Birdsong, returns to the stage in a brand-new production for 2024.  Learn more about where to catch the tour here!

Cast Set For THE INTERVIEW at Park Theatre

Original Theatre in association with Park Theatre presents the world premiere of The Interview at Park Theatre from 27 October until 25 November 2023. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring here!

Neil LaBute's THE SHAPE OF THINGS Will Be Available to Stream Next Month

Neil LaBute’s Olivier Award nominated dark comedy The Shape of Things, presented by Trish Wadley Productions in association with Bethany Cooper Productions and Park Theatre, will be available to stream on Original Theatre’s digital theatre website from 8 August 2023 at 7pm.

Susie Blake Joins Tom Chambers in the UK and Ireland Tour of MURDER IN THE DARK; Full Casting and Extra Dates Revealed!

Original Theatre, Trafalgar Theatre Productions and JAS Theatricals have announced full casting and extra dates for the new Torben Betts thriller, Murder in the Dark, directed by Philip Franks. 

THE TIME MACHINE - A COMEDY Comes to the Park Theatre in November

Original Theatre in association with Park Theatre presents The Time Machine – A Comedy, at Park Theatre from 30 November – 30 December 2023, marking the London première of Steven Canny and John Nicholson’s play following a three-month tour.

THE TIME MACHINE - A COMEDY Will Be Available to Stream Online

Following the recent stage premiere of Steven Canny & John Nicholson’s play, THE TIME MACHINE – A Comedy, starring Michael Dylan (Wilf), Dave Hearn (founding member of the Olivier Award-winning Mischief Theatre, The Goes Wrong Show) and Amy Revelle (Offside), a filmed version of the live show will be available to stream online for two years from Thursday 22 June 2023 at 7.30pm.   

Original Theatre Launches New Digital Membership Scheme With A Limited Release of THE HABIT OF ART

Original Theatre, the multi-award-winning live and digital theatre company, has revamped the way in which it presents online theatre with the launch of its new digital membership scheme. Replacing the previous pay-per-production system, it will be available on a monthly or annual subscription basis.

Original Theatre Launches New Digital Membership With Limited Release of Alan Bennett's THE HABIT OF ART

Original Theatre, the multi-award-winning live and digital theatre company, has revamped the way in which it presents online theatre with the launch of its new digital membership scheme.

MURDER IN THE DARK Starring Tom Chambers Will Embark on UK and Ireland Tour

The award-winning Original Theatre has teamed up with Trafalgar Entertainment for the first time to produce a new Torben Betts thriller, Murder in the Dark, directed by Philip Franks and starring Tom Chambers. 

Original Theatre to Release THROUGH THE MIRROR Documentary In Celebration of World Theatre Day

From Monday 27 March 2023 (#WorldTheatreDay), theatre-lovers can watch Through The Mirror – The Making of a Miss Marple Mystery, a free documentary showing behind the scenes footage of Original Theatre’s recent hit touring production of Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d.

Original Theatre to Host BEING MR. WICKHAM Talkback with Adrian Lukis and Host Terri Paddock

Original Theatre, the multi award-winning London and Suffolk based theatre company, will return to Brits Off Broadway, 59E59 Theaters' annual celebration of UK theatre, for its 2023 Season, presenting the critically acclaimed productions The Habit of Art from 29 April – 28 May and Being Mr Wickham from 25 May – 11 June. 

Original Theatre Presents The Stage Tour Of Shomit Dutta's STUMPED

With a game of cricket and two of the greatest playwrights at its heart, Original Theatre's stage premiere of Shomit Dutta's witty new play Stumped will tour in 2023 to Theatre Royal Bath (23 – 27 May), Cambridge Arts Theatre (5 – 10 June) and Hampstead Theatre (16 June – 22 July).