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{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2025}} {{Use British English|date=October 2013}} {{Infobox venue |name = Selladoor Worldwide |image = |caption = |address = 1 Creek Road, London |city = [[Greenwich]] |country = England |longitude = |architect = |owner = |capacity = |type = |opened = 2008 |years active = |rebuilt = |closed = |other_names = |production = |current_use = |website = {{URL|www.selladoor.com}} }}
'''Selladoor Worldwide''' is a UK Theatre producing company based in [[Greenwich]], London. Selladoor Worldwide produce musical theatre, plays and family theatre for UK and international touring and the [[West End Theatre|West End]].<ref name="Selladoor founders on humble beginnings">{{cite web |url= https://www.thestage.co.uk/features/selladoor-founders-on-humble-beginnings-i-would-drive-the-van-and-phil-would-get-up-the-ladders |title= Selladoor founders on humble beginnings |work= The Stage|access-date=2017-12-04}}</ref> Selladoor Worldwide also operate and manage theatres across the UK, known as Selladoor Venues.
==History== Selladoor Worldwide was formed in 2009 by [[David Hutchinson (producer)|David Hutchinson]] and Phillip Rowntree, whilst students at [[The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts]].<ref name="Selladoor founders on humble beginnings"/> Phillip departed from Selladoor Worldwide in 2020, and David Hutchinson remained as CEO.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/selladoor-co-founder-phillip-rowntree-leaves-company-after-11-years|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201104121026/https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/selladoor-co-founder-phillip-rowntree-leaves-company-after-11-years|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 November 2020|title=Selladoor co-founder Phillip Rowntree leaves company after 11 years|date=4 November 2020|work=The Stage}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Team |url=https://www.selladoor.com/about/team |website=Selladoor |access-date=7 August 2023}}</ref> In 2022, it was announced that Andrew Shepherd would take over as executive director and Lucy Atkinson was brought in, in 2023 as the new Creative Producer.
In 2024 a senior leadership change saw Sarah Crompton-Howes come on board as Executive Producer taking over from both Andrew and Lucy, supported by Alex Neidert as Finance & Operations Director.
The company's début production, ''The Secrets Inside'', was written by Hutchinson and directed by Richard Adams. It premiered at the 2008 [[Edinburgh Fringe Festival]], then ran at the Tolbooth in [[Stirling]]. Selladoor soon moved into producing regional touring theatre, starting with a national tour of [[Liz Lochhead]]'s adaptation of ''[[Dracula]]'' in 2010. The following year, it conducted the first British tour of ''[[Spring Awakening (musical)|Spring Awakening]]'', which visited [[Exeter]], [[Stirling]], [[Edinburgh]], [[Manchester]], [[London]] and [[Norwich]]; and produced the centenary tour of [[William Golding]]'s ''[[Lord of the Flies]]'', across Scotland, England and Wales.<ref name="Past Productions">{{cite web |url= https://www.selladoor.com/shows/whats-on/past-productions |title= Past Productions|work= Selladoor Worldwide|access-date=2017-10-01}}</ref>
In 2011, Selladoor also started producing an annual [[Off West End]] season at the [[Greenwich Theatre]]. In November 2013, Selladoor was made an official partner company at the Greenwich Theatre.<ref name="Greenwich Theatre partners with Sell A Door Theatre Company">{{cite web |url= https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/greenwich-theatre-partners-with-sell-a-door-theatre-company |title= Greenwich Theatre partners with Sell A Door Theatre Company |work= The Stage|access-date=2013-11-19}}</ref> The 2014 season included ''[[Avenue Q]]'' and adaptations of the novels ''[[Kidnapped (novel)|Kidnapped]]'' and ''[[Alice in Wonderland]]''.
Selladoor's head office moved to London in 2009, at Athenley House on [[A206 road|Greenwich High Road]] and subsequently to the Deptford Mission in Deptford. In 2012, they were made a resident producing company at the [[Beacon Arts Centre]] in [[Greenock]], which opened in January 2015.<ref name="Sell a Door Five Years">{{cite web |url= http://www.heraldscotland.com/arts-ents/stage/busy-is-as-busy-does.18965884 |title= Five Years of Sell a Door |work= The Herald|access-date=2012-09-23}}</ref><ref name="Federation of Scottish Theatre">{{cite web | title=Sell A Door Theatre Company | website=Federation of Scottish Theatre | url=http://www.scottishtheatre.org/members/808/sell-a-door-theatre-company | access-date=15 March 2018}}</ref>
In December 2012, Selladoor made their West End debut with a production of ''[[Seussical]]'', written by [[Stephen Flaherty]] and [[Lynn Ahrens]], at the [[Arts Theatre]]. Recent shows include the London revival of [[Alan Bennett]]'s ''[[The History Boys]]'' and [[Tim Kelly (playwright)|Tim Kelly]]'s adaptation of ''[[The Hound of the Baskervilles]]''.<ref name="Past Productions"/>
In 2013, [[Sell a Door Theatre Company]] partnered with the [[Greenwich Theatre]] following nine productions at the South London venue. James Haddrell and David officially announced the partnership on 19 November ahead of [[Sell a Door Theatre Company]] opening their second West End production of ''[[Seussical]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/greenwich-theatre-partners-with-sell-a-door-theatre-company|title=Greenwich Theatre Partners with Sell a Door|date=19 November 2013|work=The Stage}}</ref>
In 2014, [[Sell A Door Theatre Company]] produced their first UK Tour of the popular musical ''Avenue Q''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.whatsonstage.com/blackpool-theatre/news/03-2014/sell-a-doors-david-hutchinson-wins-25k-stage-one-i_33934.html|title= Sell A Door's David Hutchinson wins 25K Stage One investment for Avenue Q tour|date=24 March 2014|work=What's on Stage}}</ref> Due to the demand and success from their production it completed another UK Tour throughout 2015 and 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://britishtheatre.com/casting-announced-for-2015-16-avenue-q-tour/|title=Casting Announced for 2015-16 Avenue Q Tour|date=26 February 2015|work=British Theatre.com}}</ref>
In 2015, David Hutchinson directed the world premiere of Jo Clifford's ''Jekyll and Hyde'' based on [[Robert Louis Stevenson]]'s gothic classic at the [[Greenwich Theatre]] followed by a thirty-three venue tour across the UK.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/jekyll-and-hyde-sell-a-door-tour_36421.html|title=Jekyll and Hyde Sell a Door|date=5 February 2015|work=WhatsOnStage}}</ref>
In 2016, Sell A Door Theatre Company continued to expand in size, borders and targets, rebranding the company to Selladoor Worldwide.<ref name="selladoor1">{{cite web|url=https://www.selladoor.com/|title=About Us|date=13 March 2015|work=Selladoor Worldwide}}</ref>
In 2017, Selladoor produced UK Tours of ''[[Footloose (musical)|Footloose]]'', ''[[Flashdance The Musical]]'', ''[[Spamalot]]'', and ''[[The Crucible]]'', and produced their first International Tours, ''[[Jersey Boys]]'' and ''[[The Producers (musical)|The Producers]]''. Collectively in 2017 Selladoor Worldwide's productions performed in 8 different countries.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.selladoor.com/shows/whats-on/current-productions|title=What's On|date=13 March 2018|work=Selladoor Worldwide}}</ref>
2017 also saw Selladoor Worldwide opened an international offices in [[Bangkok]].<ref name="International Offices">{{cite web|url=https://www.selladoor.com/about/international-offices|title=International Offices|date=13 March 2018|work=Sellador Worldwide}}</ref> David saw great potential in the Bangkok's developing cultural market, and explained that he wants "to be in there first and develop those relationships." Therefore, David opened the Asia Pacific office located in Bangkok, which is managed by Peevara Kitchumnongpan
Selladoor Creation was launched in 2018, a platform for new writers to showcase and develop their work and bring innovative new work to the national and international stage, making it accessible for all audiences.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.selladoor.com/news/announcement-selladoor-launches-a-new-platform-to-support-develop-programmme-new-writing|title=Selladoor launches a new platform to support, develop & programmme new writing|date=1 November 2018|work=Selladoor Worldwide}}</ref>
In 2018 Selladoor produced John Steinbeck's classic ''[[Of Mice and Men (play)|Of Mice and Men]]'' in association with the [[Marlowe Theatre]] in Canterbury and collaborated with the Queen's Theatre Hornchurch and Les Theatre De La Villa De Luxembourg for a limited run of Diane Samuel's [[Kindertransport]], marking 25 years since its debut at the Cockpit Theatre in London. Flashdance The Musical continued to tour the UK throughout 2018 as well visiting international venues such as Zurich MAAG and Kursaal Oostende. In the summer Selladoor launched two new exhilarating productions, Madagascar The Musical and Fame the 30th Anniversary UK tour. The Christmas season saw Selladoor's first pantomime of Aladdin at The Broadway Theatre, Catford, along with their Christmas show of ''The Wizard of Oz'' starring [[Holly Tandy]] at the Blackpool Winter Gardens.<ref name="About Us">{{cite web|url=https://www.selladoor.com/about/about-us|title=About Us|date=13 March 2018|work=Sellador Worldwide}}</ref>
In 2019 ''[[American Idiot]]'' was revived for a 10th Anniversary Tour, and ''[[Avenue Q]]'' embarked on its 3rd UK Tour. Selladoor co-produced ''9 to 5 the musical'' with [[Ambassador Theatre Group|ATG]] and [[Dolly Parton]] at the [[Savoy Theatre]], London. Selladoor Worldwide also produced the London premiere of ''[[Falsettos]]'' at [[The Other Palace]], alongside UK tours of ''Amelie The Musical'' and ''Little Miss Sunshine the Musical'', ''Elmer The Patchwork Elephant Show'' and ''The Mr. Men & Little Miss on Stage''.
In 2020 Selladoor announced the UK tours of ''Footloose The Musical'' and ''Bring It On the Musical'' and international tours of ''[[We Will Rock You (musical)|We Will Rock You]]'' and ''9 to 5 the Musical'', however due to COVID-19 all productions have been postponed to 2021. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.selladoor.com/shows/whats-on/current-productions|title=Current Productions|date=Jan 2021|work=Selladoor Worldwide}}</ref>
In 2021, Selladoor produced the stage version<ref>{{cite web |title=Review: Amélie the Musical (Criterion Theatre) |url=https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/review-amelie-the-musical-criterion-theatre_54176/ |website=What's on Stage |access-date=7 August 2023}}</ref> of the 2001 whimsical, romantic comedy of the same name, "[[Amélie]]". The plot centres around a young woman who lives quietly in the world, but loudly in her head.
In 2022, Selladoor produced Footloose The Musical tour taking it on the road to Switzerland before returning for a UK run with stars<ref>{{cite web |last1=Worldwide |first1=Selladoor |title=Footloose The Musical 2022 Cast |url=https://www.selladoor.com/shows/whats-on/footloose-the-musical-2022/cast |website=Selladoor |access-date=10 May 2023}}</ref> [[Darren Day]] and Jake Quickenden.
2022, also brought in the Broadway musical, "[[Bring It On: The Musical|Bring It On]]", based on the 2000 American, teenage, cheer comedy. Starting its tour at the Peterborough New Theatre<ref>{{cite web |title=Bring It On the Musical Tour Dates |url=https://www.selladoor.com/shows/whats-on/bring-it-on-the-musical/tour-dates |website=Selladoor |access-date=10 August 2023}}</ref> before ending at The Southbank Centre; the show starred Olympic Gymnast Louis Smith<ref>{{cite web |last1=Worldwide |first1=Selladoor |title=Bring It On the Musical Cast |url=https://www.selladoor.com/shows/whats-on/bring-it-on-the-musical/cast |website=Selladoor |access-date=9 August 2023}}</ref> and Love Island star, Amber Davies.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/bring-it-on-starring-amber-davies-and-louis-smith-watch-the-brand-new-trailer_55577/ |title='Bring It On' starring Amber Davies and Louis Smith |website=What's on Stage |access-date=14 August 2023}}</ref>
In 2023, Madagascar The Musical, in partnership with DreamWorks ([[Shrek The Musical|Shrek the Musical]]) began its tour of Australia before returning to the UK in October 2023. The first touring production with Selladoor<ref>{{cite web |title=New UK tour set for Madagascar – The Musical |url=https://www.westendtheatre.com/181018/news/new-uk-tour-set-for-madagascar-the-musical/ |website=Westend Theatre |access-date=7 August 2023}}</ref> premiered in 2018.
After taking over the general management role from The Path Entertainment Group, "[[The SpongeBob Musical]]" based on the beloved series written by Stephen Hillenburg and the book written by Kyle Jarrow which had made a splash with audiences all over the world, began its UK based tour with Selladoor in 2023 starring RuPaul's Drag Race UK star,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wood |first1=Alex |title=London cast for The SpongeBob Musical announced |url=https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/london-cast-for-the-spongebob-musical-announced_1194395/#:~:text=Set%20to%20appear%20in%20the,she%2Fher)%20as%20Mayor. |website=What's on Stage |access-date=7 August 2023}}</ref> Divina de Campo and Pop Idol star, Gareth Gates.
==Venues== In 2021 the Selladoor venues of Queen's Theatre Barnstaple, The Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe; and Peterborough New Theatre were brought together to become a separate entity, away from Selladoor Worldwide. They were successfully launched as a new non for profit entity and began operating in 2022 before being officially named Landmark Theatres in May 2023.<ref name="Selladoor Worldwide">{{cite web|url=https://www.selladoor.com/news/announcement-selladoor-wins-tender-to-run-queens-theatre-barnstaple-landmark-theatre-ilfracombe|title=Selladoor wins tender to run Queen's Theatre Barnstaple & Landmark Theatre Ilfracombe|date=23 November 2018|work=Selladoor Worldwide}}</ref> The Theatre was officially opened by<ref>{{cite web |last1=Cooper |first1=Joel |title=Sir Ian McKellen to reopen Devon theatre under new management |url=https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/sir-ian-mckellen-reopen-devon-2243702 |website=Devon Live |access-date=7 August 2023}}</ref> Sir Ian McKellen with the premiere of his one-man show, Tolkien, Shakespeare and You!
Selladoor Worldwide also have offices in Madrid and Bangkok in addition to their headquarters in London. 2019 saw the expansion of the Selladoor Worldwide group, with the announcement of Selladoor Venues. Selladoor Venues are the current operators for The Landmark Theatres.<ref name="About Us"/>
{| class="wikitable" |- ! Name ! Location ! Year |- | ''New Theatre'' | Peterborough | September 2019 |- | ''Queen's Theatre'' | Barnstaple | January 2019 |- | ''The Landmark'' | Ilfracombe | January 2019 |- | ''The Key Theatre'' | Peterborough | January 2019 |- |}
==International Offices== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Name ! City ! Country ! Year opened |- | ''Selladoor Worldwide'' | London | United Kingdom | 2009 |- | ''Selladoor Asia Pacific'' | Bangkok | Thailand | 2018 |- |}
==Notes== <references/>
==External links== *[http://selladoor.com Selladoor Worldwide] *https://archive.today/20130131124325/http://47film.photographise.com/blog/2011/11/24/lord-of-the-flies-sell-a-door-theatre-company *http://www.heraldscotland.com/arts-ents/stage/busy-is-as-busy-does.18965884 *http://www.whatsonstage.com/news/theatre/london/E8831349101667/Flaherty+%26+Ahrens'+Seussical+spends+Christmas+at+Arts+Theatre.html *http://westend.broadwayworld.com/article/Sell-a-Door-Theatre-Presents-Luke-Clarkes-SEALAND-Oct-23-Nov-10-20120919#sthash.2JRV5E77.dpbs
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