News and Press

October 2011 – Mike to direct A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings for Little Angel Theatre

Little Angel Theatre in association with Kneehigh Theatre presents A VERY OLD MAN WITH ENORMOUS WINGS 19 November 2011 – 29 January 2012 For ages 6 to adult Little Angel Theatre closes its extraordinary 50th anniversary year with a unique Christmas treat, inspired by Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s famous short story A VERY OLD MAN WITH ENORMOUS WINGS. Presented in association with Kneehigh Theatre, Mike Shepherd directs alongside a creative team including Little Angel’s founding family, Lyndie, Sarah and Joe Wright… view full story

October 2011 – Wah! Wah! Girls - A World Stages London event

  Sadler’s Wells, Theatre Royal Stratford East & Kneehigh in association with Hall for Cornwall Written By: Tanika Gupta Venue: Sadler’s Wells, Peacock Theatre 24 May - 23 June 2012 East London meets Bollywood in a sparkling new musical from Sadler’s Wells, Theatre Royal Stratford East and Kneehigh.… view full story

October 2011 – Wah! Wah! Girls - A World Stages London event

  Sadler’s Wells, Theatre Royal Stratford East & Kneehigh in association with Hall for Cornwall Written By: Tanika Gupta Venue: Sadler’s Wells, Peacock Theatre 24 May - 23 June 2012 East London meets Bollywood in a sparkling new musical from Sadler’s Wells, Theatre Royal Stratford East and Kneehigh. Inspired by the world of the Mujra dancers, who for generations have entertained the rich and powerful with a spellbinding mix of dance and song, Wah! Wah! Girls tells a passionate and playful story of love against the odds. Set against the vibrant background of the East End in 2012, these unstoppable girls uncover deep secrets and create unexpected dreams.… view full story

September 2011 – London Drawing - The Wild Bride

Following the success of their workshop at the Kneehigh barns this summer, London Drawing return to the story of The Wild Bride with their London Drawing workshop, inspired by our latest show, at Battersea Arts Centre.… view full story

August 2011 – So Good at Love - 22nd August

Our night with the Kneehigh band takes place tonight, join us for a trip down musical memory lane!… view full story

August 2011 – So Good at Love... 15th August. Show CANCELLED

Due to unforseen circumstances, we have been forced to cancel our first band night on Monday 15th August. We are very sorry about this! Tickets are transferrable to the 22nd, or a full refund can be obtained from the box office by calling 01872 262 466.… view full story

July 2011 – The Asylum 2011

The Kneehigh Asylum opens its doors once more from Saturday 23rd of July. For full details why not head over to the new Asylum website www.thekneehighasylum.co.uk … view full story

June 2011 – Red Letter Days

Our very own Anna Maria Murphy telling tales...… view full story

May 2011 – Calling all Early Choughs...

[The Asylum] The most outdoors you can be indoors – The Guardian ***** Fancy a summer trip to Cornwall, already booked? Then feel free to take advantage of a little theatrical treat whilst you are here!  Read on...… view full story

May 2011 – The Early Bird catches the worm...

[The Asylum] The most outdoors you can be indoors – The Guardian ***** Fancy a summer trip to Cornwall, already booked? Then feel free to take advantage of a little theatrical treat whilst you are here!  Read on...… view full story

May 2011 – The Early Bird catches the worm...

[The Asylum] The most outdoors you can be indoors – The Guardian ***** Fancy a summer trip to Cornwall, already booked? Then feel free to take advantage of a little theatrical treat whilst you are here!  Read on...… view full story

April 2011 – Wanted: Communications Intern

3 month paid Internship for Asylum season!...… view full story

April 2011 – Umbrellas of Cherbourg

Kneehigh’s new adaptation of Jacques Demy and Michel Legrand’s The Umbrellas of Cherbourg will now have its last performance at the Gielgud Theatre on 21 May 2011.  The limited West End season follows a run at Curve, Leicester.   Daniel Sparrow, Producer, said: “Together with my co-producing team, we are immensely proud to have brought our production of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg to the West End following its run in Leicester earlier this year.  However despite consistently positive audience responses, for economic reasons we are having to close earlier than anticipated.  To have worked with Emma Rice, Kneehigh, our hugely talented creative team, cast and company has been a privilege and as producers, our on-going ambition to bring fresh, innovative and original work to the West End will continue to be pursued.  Following positive interest in the show from the global theatrical community, plans for a UK tour and various international productions of 'Umbrellas' are currently in discussion.”… view full story

April 2011 – Umbrellas of Cherbourg

Kneehigh’s new adaptation of Jacques Demy and Michel Legrand’s The Umbrellas of Cherbourg will now have its last performance at the Gielgud Theatre on 21 May 2011.  The limited West End season follows a run at Curve, Leicester. Daniel Sparrow, Producer, said: “Together with my co-producing team, we are immensely proud to have brought our production of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg to the West End following its run in Leicester earlier this year.  However despite consistently positive audience responses, for economic reasons we are having to close earlier than anticipated.  To have worked with Emma Rice, Kneehigh, our hugely talented creative team, cast and company has been a privilege and as producers, our on-going ambition to bring fresh, innovative and original work to the West End will continue to be pursued.  Following positive interest in the show from the global theatrical community, plans for a UK tour and various international productions of 'Umbrellas' are currently in discussion.”… view full story

April 2011 – Calling all Early Choughs...

[The Asylum] The most outdoors you can be indoors – The Guardian ***** Do you live in Cornwall? Do you wanna come see us in our Asylum? Do you fancy being the first to book for one (or both) of our brand new, made in Cornwall shows? Read on...… view full story

April 2011 – Calling all Early Choughs...

[The Asylum] The most outdoors you can be indoors – The Guardian ***** Do you live in Cornwall? Do you wanna come see us in our Asylum? Do you fancy being the first to book for one (or both) of our brand new, made in Cornwall shows? Read on...… view full story

March 2011 – Arts Council NPO Funding statement

Following the announcements from Arts Council England, Kneehigh are pleased to be able to announce that we have been awarded NPO status, securing our position for the next 3 years. Whilst the award keeps us at standstill, we are confident that we can continue to deliver artistic success, new audiences and value for money from the grant offered to us by ACE.… view full story

February 2011 – Asylum 2011 - Dates announcement

Kneehigh Theatre announces summer season dates. Fancy a summer of music, performance, dancing, laughing, and eating – all under the canvas of the finest theatre tent in the land? Good! Then so, it shall be...   … view full story

January 2011 – The Umbrellas of Cherbourg - Announcement

JOANNA RIDING AND MEOW MEOW LEAD CAST IN WEST END TRANSFER OF KNEEHIGH’S PRODUCTION OF MICHEL LEGRAND & JACQUES DEMY’S T H E   U M B R E L L A S   O F   C H E R B O U R G DIRECTED BY EMMA RICE… view full story

December 2010 – 2011 - whats in store?

Asylum seasons, new shows, west end productions... what else are we up to in 2011?… view full story

September 2010 – The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

In the new year, Curve (Leicester) will co-produce the Kneehigh production of Michel Legrand’s re-orchestrated THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG, directed by Emma Rice, opening at Curve for a short run in February 2011 before an anticipated transfer to the West End in the Spring.… view full story

September 2010 – Brief Encounter opens on Broadway

Brief Encounter, directed by Emma Rice has started its preview shows on Broadway.… view full story

September 2010 – The Red Shoes - UK Tour starts...

Following its successful revival in Cornwall this summer, The Red Shoes is now heading off on tour, starting with Bristol Old Vic.… view full story

January 2010 – KneehighFRIENDS

We’ve refreshed our Friends Scheme! You can become a Friend from £30 and enjoy a treasure trove of Kneehigh treats. Click here for more information.… view full story

January 2010 – So Good At Love CDs

Perfect for all you Stu Barker fans...… view full story

– So Good at Love - 22nd August

Our night with the Kneehigh band takes place tonight, join us for a trip down musical memory lane!… view full story