The cast and full creative team have been revealed for the upcoming production of King Lear at Sheffield Theatres, in association with MGC. 

As previously announced, client Titas Halder will direct Ian McDiarmid in the title role. Client Ryan Day will design the lighting. 

For the full announcement and to book tickets visit https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/king-lear

The production runs from 29 August to 19 September.

Client Ben Jacobs' latest design is for Firebird at Southwark Playhouse Borough. 

"The design work throughout is exceptional. Ben Jacobs’ lighting design doesn’t simply illuminate the action; it helps tell the story" - All That Dazzles, 5 stars

“Marlie Haco’s direction and Ben Jacobs’ lighting design ensure that each scene is powerful and completely gripping” - The Reviews Hub, 4 stars

See the production until 1 August.

https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/firebird/

The second revival of Michael Grandage's production of Britten's Billy Budd at Glyndebourne has opened to outstanding reviews.

"The makings of a Glyndebourne classic" - The Stage, 5 stars
"Superb revival of a classic production" - The Arts Desk, 5 stars
"Like the 1951 opera, it still feels watertight" - The Times, 4 stars

The opera runs until the end of July. For tickets and more information visit https://www.glyndebourne.com/events/billy-budd/

MGCfutures has launched futures Remixed, a brand new podcast where artists at the forefront of contemporary theatre discuss the future of the industry.

The inaugural series Universal Stories examines theatre's ability to resonate with an audience by connecting personal experiences with the world that we live in. In each episode, MGCfutures Bursary recipients sit down at Wyndham’s Theatre in London’s West End to investigate how theatre can affect cultural, social, and political change, one conversation at a time.

All episodes are available to listen to now, including an exclusive conversation between Michael Grandage and award-winning director and previous bursary recipient Rebecca Frecknall.

https://www.mgcfutures.com/podcast/

We're delighted to announce that the MGC production of Red by John Logan is available to stream via National Theatre at Home. Directed by Michael Grandage, starring Alfred Molina as Mark Rothko and Alfred Enoch as his assistant, Ken, the production was filmed live during its 2018 West End run at Wyndham's Theatre. 

To watch, visit https://www.ntathome.com/red