Amelia Bullmore News

Kevin Spacey, the artistic director of The Old Vic in London, recently produced the first London revival of Alan Ayckbourn's masterpiece, the comic trilogy, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, directed by Matthew Warchus.

The Lost Studio is thrilled to announce that the critically-acclaimed (LA TIMES Critics? Choice; LA WEEKLY Go!) American Premiere of MAMMALS, written by Amelia Bullmore and directed by John Pleshette is EXTENDING through SUNDAY, APRIL 5 at the Lost Studio Theatre, 130 S. La Brea Ave. (between 1st and 2nd) in Hollywood.

The original cast of The Old Vic's critically acclaimed revival of Alan Ayckbourn's comedy trilogy, The Norman Conquests, are readying for the production's upcoming Broadway bow. The cast and creative team met the press on Thursday morning April 2nd at the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue) and BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there!

Kevin Spacey, the artistic director of The Old Vic in London, discusses the theatre's critically acclaimed production of Alan Ayckbourn's THE NORMAN CONQUESTS on 'The Tavis Smiley Show' tonight, prior to the production beginning previews on Broadway next week. In the New York area, 'The Tavis Smiley Show' runs at midnight on WNET Channel 13. Check local listings.

The original cast of The Old Vic?s critically acclaimed revival of Alan Ayckbourn?s comedy trilogy, The Norman Conquests, began rehearsal today in London. Director Matthew Warchus flew to London following last night?s opening of his production of God of Carnage to direct his Norman Conquests company. The Norman Conquests begins previews on Tuesday, April 7 on Broadway, prior to opening on Thursday, April 23 at Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street between Broadway and Eighth Avenue).

The website for THE NORMAN CONQUESTS is now live! For performance schedule, photos and other details about the Broadway production of Alan Ayckbourn's comedy trilogy that was a critically acclaimed, sold out hit this season at The Old Vic in London, visit: www.NormanConquestsOnBroadway.com

Sir Alan Ayckbourn was honored last night at the Society of London Theatre's Olivier Awards with a special award for his lifetime contribution to theatre. The award was presented to him by Kevin Spacey, artistic director of The Old Vic, where Ayckbourn's masterpiece, the comedy trilogy THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, was a sold out smash hit earlier this season.

The Lost Studio is thrilled to announce that the critically-acclaimed (LA TIMES Critics? Choice; LA WEEKLY Go!) American Premiere of MAMMALS, written by Amelia Bullmore and directed by John Pleshette is EXTENDING through SUNDAY, APRIL 5 at the Lost Studio Theatre, 130 S. La Brea Ave. (between 1st and 2nd) in Hollywood.

Variety reveals that with four of her smash London productions in the running for a collective 13 Olivier Awards and two Broadway transfers likely to figure in the Tony race for play revival, Sonia Friedman might be forgiven for slowing down.

Tickets go on sale on Sunday, February 22 for The Old Vic's critically acclaimed production of THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, a comedy trilogy of plays by Alan Ayckbourn, directed by Matthew Warchus. The production begins performances on Tuesday, April 7 and opens Thursday, April 23 at Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street). Tickets will be available through Telecharge at 212-239-6200, online at www.telecharge.com and at the Circle in the Square box office.

Alan Ayckbourn's comic trilogy of plays, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, will come to Broadway directly following its sold out critically acclaimed run in London. The production, the latest success for The Old Vic Theatre Company under the artistic leadership of Kevin Spacey, will play for 16 weeks only. THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, directed by Matthew Warchus, opens Thursday, April 23 at Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street). Previews begin Tuesday, April 7.

Theater News Online is reporting that Alan Ayckbourn's well regarded comic trilogy 'The Norman Conquests,' will open this April at Circle in the Square. The Norman Conquests is comprised of three plays - Table Manners, Living Together and Round and Round the Garden.

The Lost Studio presents the American Premiere of MAMMALS, written by Amelia Bullmore and directed by John Pleshette. MAMMALS will preview on Thursday, January 15 and will open on Friday, January 16 at 8:00p.m. at the Lost Studio Theatre, 130 S. La Brea Ave. (between 1st and 2nd) in Hollywood. MAMMALS is scheduled to run for eight weeks through Sunday, March 8. 2009.

The Old Vic announced a new line up of productions for 2009 that will begin in January with the World Premiere of the new play, COMPLICIT by Joe Sutton and directed in-the-round by Kevin Spacey. Following the hugely successful The Norman Conquests, which runs through to late December 2008, the new program brings further diversity and originality to one of London's oldest theatres.

The Lost Studio presents the American Premiere of MAMMALS, written by Amelia Bullmore and directed by John Pleshette. MAMMALS will preview on Thursday, January 15 and will open on Friday, January 16 at 8:00p.m. at the Lost Studio Theatre, 130 S. La Brea Ave. (between 1st and 2nd) in Hollywood. MAMMALS is scheduled to run for eight weeks through Sunday, March 8. 2009.

The Old Vic announced a new line up of productions for 2009 that will begin in January with the World Premiere of the new play, COMPLICIT by Joe Sutton and directed in-the-round by Kevin Spacey. Following the hugely successful The Norman Conquests, which runs through to late December 2008, the new program brings further diversity and originality to one of London's oldest theatres.

The 2008 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been awarded to Judith Thompson for her critically acclaimed play Palace of the End, marking the first time a Canadian writer has received the prestigious playwriting award's highest honor. Thompson received $20,000 and a signed and numbered print by artist Willem de Kooning at a special 30th Anniversary ceremony on Monday, March 10th at the Alley Theatre in Houston, Texas where Ms. Blackburn first became involved in theatre.

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced ten finalists for the prestigious playwriting award which celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year. The awards are given annually to recognize women from around the world who have written works of outstanding quality for the English-speaking theatre.