The Government's insurance scheme is not fit for purpose – certainly not for live theatre

Neither West End shows nor live performances all around Britain will take much heart from this threadbare official scheme.

Jerusalem

Sonia Friedman Productions and the Royal Court Theatre today confirm the return of Ian Rickson’s production of Jez Butterworth’s Jerusalem to London’s West End for a strictly limited 16-week engagement.

Casting announced for the re-opening of Leopoldstadt

Sonia Friedman Productions announces casting for the return performances of Tom Stoppard’s Leopoldstadt as rehearsals begin. Directed by Patrick Marber, Leopoldstadt returns to Wyndham’s Theatre for a 12-week run from 7 August – 30 October 2021.

Walden released in selected cinemas nationwide from 8 September 2021

Trafalgar Releasing, in collaboration with Sonia Friedman Productions and Stage2View, is pleased to announce the release of Walden in selected cinemas across the UK from 8 September 2021, following its recent run in the West End as part of the SFP RE:EMERGE season. Tickets are on sale now at www.WaldenCinema.com.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child returns 14 October 2021

The producers of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Sonia Friedman Productions, Colin Callender and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions are delighted to confirm that the original two-part multi award-winning production will resume performances at the Palace Theatre in London on 14 October 2021.

New dates announced for The Shark is Broken

Sonia Friedman Productions is delighted to announce new dates for The Shark is Broken at the Ambassadors Theatre after the production was postponed last year due to the pandemic.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Resumes Performances in North America In Newly Staged, One Show Magical Adventure

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the world’s most award-winning play, will return to North America as a newly staged, one show magical experience.

Live music and theatre industries launch legal action against Government to force the publication of Events Research Programme data

Sectors also repeat calls for insurance support, changes to quarantine protocols and the immediate publication of post-July 19 event guidance.

London’s West End is sleepwalking into oblivion – the Government must wake up

Our commercial theatres need government-backed insurance – many livelihoods are under existential threat if Step Four is delayed.

J'Ouvert and ANNA X to play additional performances

Following performances as part of SFP’s RE:EMERGE season at the Harold Pinter Theatre, Yasmin Joseph’s J’Ouvert will run for 5 performances only at Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall Nottingham from 21 to 24 July; and Joseph Charlton’s Anna X will run at The Lowry, Salford for 6 performances only from 10 August to 14 August, enabling more audiences to access the productions.