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Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's STICK MAN Slates New UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - Sep 2, 2017


Following six consecutive Christmas seasons in London's West End and multiple UK and international tours, the joyful adaptation of Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's bestselling book, Stick Man, is back on the road again for another enchanting UK tour, running September 2017 through January 2018.

Oily Cart Presents KUBLA KHAN
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2017


The sights, sounds and smells of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's epic poem - Kubla Khan - are to be re-imagined into a brand new and unique immersive production in August 2017 by one of Britain's most innovative and ground-breaking young people's theatre companies - Oily Cart.

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's STICK MAN Slates New UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2017


Following six consecutive Christmas seasons in London's West End and multiple UK and international tours, the joyful adaptation of Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's bestselling book, Stick Man, is back on the road again for another enchanting UK tour, running September 2017 through January 2018.

Rec Room Arts Continues Inaugural Season with DEAD ROCKSTAR SING-A-LONG CLUB
by BWW News Desk - Jul 20, 2017


George Michael, 53, born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou on June 25, 1963 in Finchley, North London, died December 25, 2016 and left the world broken-hearted. One of the greatest singers, songwriters, and pop sensations of our generation, his catchy, upbeat music demands that the listener move, dance, sing-along, foot-tap, shimmy/shake, and feel good.

Rec Room Arts Continues Inaugural Season with DEAD ROCKSTAR SING-A-LONG CLUB
by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2017


George Michael, 53, born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou on June 25, 1963 in Finchley, North London, died December 25, 2016 and left the world broken-hearted. One of the greatest singers, songwriters, and pop sensations of our generation, his catchy, upbeat music demands that the listener move, dance, sing-along, foot-tap, shimmy/shake, and feel good.

Toby Stephens and Lydia Leonard Cast in Tony Award-Winning OSLO
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 13, 2017


OSLO, which last night won Best Play at the Tony Awards, has its UK premiere later this year at the National Theatre and then transfers to the Harold Pinter Theatre in London's West End from 30 September to 30 December. Book tickets here from £24 

Rec Room Arts Continues Inaugural Season with DEAD ROCKSTAR SING-A-LONG CLUB
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2017


George Michael, 53, born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou on June 25, 1963 in Finchley, North London, died December 25, 2016 and left the world broken-hearted. One of the greatest singers, songwriters, and pop sensations of our generation, his catchy, upbeat music demands that the listener move, dance, sing-along, foot-tap, shimmy/shake, and feel good.

Cardboard Citizens Announce Full Free Programme for the Home Truths Festival
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2017


As previews begin for Home Truths, a season of new plays exploring the state of housing in the UK from the award-winning theatre company Cardboard Citizens who are celebrating 25 years of making work with and for homeless people, the company has announced a wide-ranging additional programme of free events supported by the National Lottery Fund (HLF).

Super Channel acquires UK Drama NATIONAL TREASURE from all3media International
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 20, 2017


Super Channel is pleased to announce that it has acquired the critically acclaimed UK series, National Treasure, from all3media International.

Cardboard Citizens Announce Casting For HOME TRUTHS: A Season Of Nine Brand New Plays Exploring The History Of Housing
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2017


The award-winning theatre company Cardboard Citizens has today announced casting for its season of new work at The Bunker in London this April. Celebrating 25 years of making work with and for homeless people, the company will continue its exploration of the state of housing in nine new plays commissioned by Cardboard Citizens from some of the UK's most exciting playwrights.

Ambreen Razia's THE DIARY OF A HOUNSLOW GIRL to Launch UK Tour This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2017


An acerbic comedy told through the sharp, straight-talking voice of an aspirational 16 year old British Muslim girl; The Diary of a Hounslow Girl returns as emerging actress Nyla Levy takes on the lead role in Ambreen Razia's witty debut following its 2016 national tour.

Ambreen Razia's THE DIARY OF A HOUNSLOW GIRL to Launch UK Tour This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2017


An acerbic comedy told through the sharp, straight-talking voice of an aspirational 16 year old British Muslim girl; The Diary of a Hounslow Girl returns as emerging actress Nyla Levy takes on the lead role in Ambreen Razia's witty debut following its 2016 national tour.

Cardboard Citizens Present HOME TRUTHS: A Season Of Nine Brand New Plays Exploring The History Of Housing
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2017


???????The award-winning theatre company Cardboard Citizens has today announced an ambitious season of new work at The Bunker in London this April. Celebrating 25 years of making work with and for homeless people, the company will continue its exploration of the state of housing in nine new plays commissioned by Cardboard Citizens from some of the UK's most exciting playwrights

Candoco Dance Company Hosts Open Week Across London and Brighton
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2017


Candoco throws open its doors for a half-term week of participation, performance and discussion for dancers, teachers, young people, families and the public.

Hulu Acquires U.S. Rights to Hit Drama Series NATIONAL TREASURE
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 13, 2016


In a deal with All3Media International, Hulu has acquired the U.S. rights to all episodes of hit series NATIONAL TREASURE, the ratings-winning drama produced by The Forge Entertainment for Channel 4.

Casting Announced for A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Vaults
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2016


Casting announced for The Fitzrovia Radio Hour's unique take on Charles Dickens' classic tale at The Vaults, Waterloo.

BWW Review: KING LEAR, Old Vic, 7 November 2016
by Jenny Gilbert - Nov 8, 2016


Gender-blind casting has arrived and we'd better get used to it. Correction: it seems we are getting used to it, viz the imminent revival of the Donmar's all-female Shakespeare trilogy. So the headline story of this Old Vic production is not that a woman is taking on the Everest north-face of a role formerly reserved for mature alpha males of the acting profession. The headline story of Glenda Jackson's Lear is that this Lear is magnificent, and its magnificence emanates directly from the text.

Sonar Entertainment to Distribute 8-Episode Series DAS BOOT
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 27, 2016


Sonar Entertainment has teamed up with Germany's Bavaria Fernsehproduktion and Sky Deutschland to co-produce and distribute the eight-episode series DAS BOOT

Sue Kelvin Takes BETTE MIDLER AND ME On Tour Around The UK
by Edward Baker - Jul 28, 2016


'When I'm on stage - it's a party!' quipped Bette Midler. So join in the fun, and catch West End star and leading lady Sue Kelvin's roller-coaster ride through the Divine Bette Midler's fabulous career. The show explores how Bette inspired Sue to don seven-inch platform shoes, and become a musical diva herself! Sue has starred in many West End hits including Wicked, LES MISERABLES, Fiddler on the Roof and Chicago.

Stage Adaptation of David Walliams' THE FIRST HIPPO ON THE MOON to Launch UK Tour
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 12, 2016


Today, Les Enfants Terrible's sister company Les Petits Theatre Company have announced that the stage adaptation of David Walliams' The First Hippo on the Moon will begin a major UK Tour in December 2016. Visiting 30 venues across the UK, the production will receive its world premiere at the Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne from 13 December 2016 until 7 January 2017. Suitable for children aged three and up, casting for The First Hippo on the Moon will be announced in due course.

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