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ROCKY ROAD Streams From Stream.Theatre Beginning Tonight
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2021


Shaun McKenna’s compelling and timely new thriller Rocky Road is a gripping exploration of grief, obsession and revenge.

New Beatles Musical SHE LOVES YOU Will Get World Premiere in Denmark in 2022
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2021


She Loves You will have its world premiere in March 2022 at the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, starring Danish singer and actress Maria Lucia (The Beauty and the Beast, The Sound of Music on stage and the Danish film dubbing of Disney's Frozen) leading a cast of 24 musical performers. This production with Danish dialogue and English-language songs, will transfer to the Musikhuset in Aarhus before launching a Scandinavian tour of Sweden, Norway and Iceland, with several worldwide productions still in the pipeline.

Tyger Drew-Honey and Kirsten Foster Star in The World Premiere Of ROCKY ROAD
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2021


Tyger Drew-Honey and Kirsten Foster star in the world premiere of ROCKY ROAD, a compelling new thriller by the award-winning playwright, Shaun McKenna. Broadcast live from Jermyn Street Theatre via Stream.Theatre on Friday 30th April and Saturday 1st May.

The Mill at Sonning Secures £448,580 From The Culture Recovery Fund and Announces Five In-House Productions
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2021


The Mill at Sonning, the UK's only dinner theatre, has received a grant of £448,550 from the Government's £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help the organisation recover and reopen.

BWW Review: PETER PAN: THE AUDIO ADVENTURE, Audio Play
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 12, 2021


Rehearsed via Zoom and recorded remotely, Shaun McKenna’s new adaptation of JM Barrie’s ephemeral story Peter Pan: The Audio Adventure shows that something truly wonderful can come out of lockdown. The story of the boy who never grew up and his adventures with the Darling children in Neverland may be best known for the 1953 Disney animated film adaptation, but this beautiful and ageless tale has endured since Peter Pan’s first literary appearance in 1902.

Kenneth Branagh, Bertie Carvel, Olivia Colman, and More Star in Audio Adaptation of PETER PAN
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2020


An incredible all-star cast have come together to create a unique digital retelling of JM Barrie’s enchanting classic, Peter Pan, in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSH Charity).

Adam Woodyatt To Star In World Premiere Of Peter James' LOOKING GOOD DEAD
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2020


Following the announcement that Peter James' latest Roy Grace novel Find Them Dead has reached No.1 in the book charts - his 17th No.1 in the UK, Peter James and producer Joshua Andrews are delighted to announce that award winning EastEnders star Adam Woodyatt will play the leading role of Tom Bryce in the World Premiere stage production of the Peter James best selling novel “LOOKING GOOD DEAD” opening at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley on 1 April 2021 ahead of a major UK tour.

BWW Review: DEAD SIMPLE at Howick Little Theatre
by Glenda Pearce - Oct 10, 2020


LOOKING GOOD DEAD Will Make its Stage Premiere on a UK Tour in March 2021
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2020


Following the news this week that his latest Roy Grace novel, FIND THEM DEAD, has gone straight to No.1 in the UK Book charts, Peter James and producer Joshua Andrews have announced the World Premiere stage production of the Peter James novel LOOKING GOOD DEAD.

Meadow Brook Theatre Announces 55th Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2020


The season opens with Clue based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn, written by Sandy Rustin, with additional material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price. Based on the Paramount Pictures Motion Picture and the Hasbro board game, this show will be running October 7 - November 1, 2020. Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Featuring original music by Michael Holland, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.

Worthing's Connaught Theatre Presents THE HOUSE ON COLD HILL
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 18, 2019


Full casting has been announced for the world premiere production of the spine-chilling stage play The House on Cold Hill, adapted from the best-selling 2015 novel of multi-million selling author Peter James. Touring to Worthing's Connaught Theatre from Monday 3 to Saturday 8 June; an extra matinee has just been added due to overwhelming demand.

VIDEO: Watch the New Trailer For THE HOUSE ON COLD HILL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2019


Full casting has been announced for the world premiere production of the spine-chilling stage play The House on Cold Hill, adapted from the best-selling 2015 novel of multi-million selling author Peter James, touring the UK in 2019, opening at the Dartford Orchard on 23 January.

Joe McFadden & Rita Simons Star In THE HOUSE ON COLD HILL
by Julie Musbach - Jan 10, 2019


Following the huge success of Not Dead Enough, The Perfect Murder and Dead Simple, bestselling author Peter James is back in 2019 with the stage premiere of his spine-chilling thriller, The House on Cold Hill.

Rita Simons Cast in THE HOUSE ON COLD HILL
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2018


Eastender's Rita Simmons is to join the previously announced Joe McFadden in the world premiere production of Peter James' spine-chilling The House on Cold Hill which is to run at Theatre Royal, Glasgow next spring.

Rita Simons To Star Alongside Joe Mcfadden In Peter James' THE HOUSE ON COLD HILL
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2018


As previously announced, the thrilling work of multi-million selling author Peter James returns to theatres in January 2019 with the world premiere production of the spine-chilling stage play The House on Cold Hill - Adapted from his best-selling 2015 novel and based on the author's own real-life experience in a haunted house, the play will star the previously announced, BAFTA nominated actor and winner of BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing 2017, Joe McFadden (The Crow Road, Heartbeat, Holby City) as 'Ollie Harcourt' and joining him, as his wife 'Caro Harcourt', will be award winning actress Rita Simons, (who played the iconic Roxy Mitchell in Eastenders), as well as award winning actors, Charlie Clements ('Bradley' in EastEnders) as 'Chris', and Persephone Swales-Dawson (villainess 'Nico Blake' in Hollyoaks) as 'Jade', making her professional stage debut.

Joe Mcfadden To Star In UK Tour Of Peter James' THE HOUSE ON COLD HILL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2018


As previously announced, the thrilling work of multi-million selling author Peter James returns to theatres in January 2019 with the world premiere production of the spine-chilling stage play The House on Cold Hill - Adapted from his best-selling 2015 novel and based on the author's own real-life experience in a haunted house, the play will star TV favourite Joe McFadden.

Peter James To Tour With 'The House On Cold Hill'
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2018


As previously announced, the thrilling work of multi-million selling author Peter James returns to theatres in January 2019 with the world premiere production of the spine-tingling stage play The House on Cold Hill – adapted from his best-selling 2015 novel, based on the author's own lived experience in a haunted house…

THE HOUSE ON COLD HILL Comes to Theatre Royal
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2018


The thrilling work of multi-million selling author Peter James returns to Glasgow next year with a brand new production of the spine-tingling stage play The House on Cold Hill.

Peter James' THE HOUSE ON COLD HILL to Tour the UK
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2018


The thrilling work of multi-million selling author Peter James returns to theatres in January 2019 with the world premiere production of the spine-tingling stage play The House on Cold Hill - The announcement comes in the week the acclaimed author hits No. 1 again in the UK book charts for the 13th consecutive time, with his latest page-turner, Dead If You Don't.

Meredith Braun Re-Records 'When Love Is Gone' Celebrating MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL Anniversary
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 10, 2017


To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the iconic film 'The Muppet Christmas Carol', Meredith Braun, who played Belle and sang 'When Love Is Gone' in the film, has re-recorded the song as the title track of her new solo album. 'When Love Is Gone' is released today on CD, Download and Streaming.

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