Theresa Heskins News

As their production of the critically acclaimed Marvellous opens @sohoplace in the West End, the New Vic's festive show Alice in Wonderland begins to take shape at the Staffordshire-based theatre as the company prepares for the finale celebrations of their 60th anniversary year.

The weather might be cooling, but the West End is heating up. October's theatrical offerings provide an embarassment of riches, with some fantastic shows coming up: from David Tennant as the lead in C.P. Taylor's acclaimed play GOOD to Carrie Hope Fletcher in The Caucasian Chalk Circle at the Rose, to Juliet Stevenson in The Doctor and Elton's John's new musical Tammy Faye.

Nica Burns just announced that the opening production of @sohoplace will be the New Vic’s much acclaimed production Marvellous, directed by Theresa Heskins.

Whether we need another wartime tale of very decent Allied blokes escaping not at all decent Nazi blokes, isn't really answered in this new take on The Great Escape's inspiration.

Tom Dick & Harry, a new play using top-secret information from the war archives classified until 1972 opened at the New Vic Theatre Newcastle-Under-Lyme on 10 June (national press night 22 June) and Alexandra Palace Theatre, London on 26 July (London press night 28 July). Check out photos!

As Staffordshire's New Vic prepare to open the world premiere production of brand new play Tom, Dick and Harry this week, ahead of its transfer to London's Alexandra Palace, the theatre today announces its autumn season, which includes the return of their critically-acclaimed production of Marvellous alongside one of their best-loved Christmas shows, Alice In Wonderland.

Staffordshire’s New Vic Theatre have today released a first look at the production images for the world stage premiere of Marvellous - the remarkable story of Stoke City FC kit man, clown and all-round hero, Neil ‘Nello’ Baldwin.

Staffordshire’s New Vic Theatre have today released rehearsals images for the much-anticipated world stage premiere of Marvellous - the remarkable story of Stoke City FC kit man, clown and all-round hero, Neil ‘Nello’ Baldwin.

Rehearsals are well underway at Staffordshire's New Vic Theatre for the much-anticipated stage production of Marvellous - the remarkable story of Stoke City FC kit man, clown and all-round hero, Neil 'Nello' Baldwin.

The New Vic Theatre and Kenny Wax Ltd will co-produce brand new stage play Tom, Dick and Harry this summer.

The cast has been announced for Northern Broadsides and New Vic Theatre's world premiere co-production of As You Like It. Drawn from across the worlds of stage, TV and film, including award-winning productions, the 12 fabulous Northern actors include non-binary and disabled performers.

Marking the company's first full scale touring production since Quality Street was curtailed by the pandemic in March 2020.

The world premiere stage production of everyday hero Neil ‘Nello’ Baldwin’s story Marvellous will be performed from Friday 11 March to Saturday 9 April. The story of Nello’s extraordinary life has previously been adapted into a BAFTA winning film and a book.

This Christmas, the New Vic Theatre takes the classic story of Beauty and the Beast back to its roots, for a magical retelling of the much-loved classic, from Friday 26 November 2021 to Saturday 29 January 2022.

The New Vic Theatre will work with three Associate Artists – Khaos Theatre, Quick Duck, and playwright James Morton – across the next year, as part of the theatre-in-the-round's relaunched Kiln Associates programme.

The theatre has notified all actors and freelance staff contracted for the project and will honour all payments for these employees, and the New Vic's Box Office team are in the process of contacting all existing ticket holders for the show to discuss their options with them.

Tickets for the upcoming season will be on sale from Wednesday 7 July at midday. Learn more about the productions and how to get tickets here!

Coppelia – A Mystery will be performed in and around the New Vic from Friday 16 July to Saturday 7 August 2021. Learn more about the production and how to book tickets here!

The New Vic Theatre in Staffordshire will put shows for family audiences back centre stage from June, as their home-produced summer season welcomes audiences for an evocative version of a classic tale.

The New Vic Theatre, based in Staffordshire, is offering three companies the opportunity to be an Associate Artist at the theatre-in-the-round for one year from September 2021, as part of Kiln Associates, their artist development scheme.