The Habit of Art 2009 - Articles Page 7

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2 hours and 35 minutes, with one interval
Opened: November 17, 2009
Closing: September 20, 2010

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Alan Bennett's The Habit of Art examines the stormy relationship between Benjamin Britten and W.H. Auden, imagining a meeting between the former friends, 25 years after they last saw each other, in which they are "observed and interrupted by, amongst others, their future biographer and a young man from the local bus station."


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The Habit of Art - 2009 - West End Articles Page 7

Photo Coverage: THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA Meets the Press - Performance Preview!
by Walter McBride - Jun 22, 2012


The company of THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA, which opens August 2 upstairs at The Westside Theatre, met the press yesterday, June 21, and treated the audience to a performace preview. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the show and meet and greet and brings you photo coverage below!

Sheridan Smith to Star in Old Vic's HEDDA GABLER, September - Brian Friel Adapts Ibsen
by James T Harding - Jun 12, 2012


Sheridan Smith will star in the Old Vic's production of HEDDA GABLER by Henrik Ibsen, in a version by Brian Friel directed by Anna Mackmin. The show begins previews on the 5th of September and opens on the 12th for a run until the 10th of Novemeber.

Michael Attenborough to Direct Almeida Theatre's FILUMENA
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2012


Michael Attenborough will direct Eduardo de Filippo's Filumena in a new English version by Tanya Ronder running at the Almeida from 15 March - 12 May 2012, with press night on 22 March at 7pm. Designs are by Robert Jones, with lighting by Tim Mitchell and sound by John Leonard. Filumena is sponsored by Pinsent Masons.

Photo Flash: First Look at Owain Arthur, Jodie Prenger in ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 7, 2012


Nicholas Hytner's five star award-winning production of One Man, Two Guvnors is currently playing at the Theatre Royal Haymarket after two sell-out record-breaking runs at the National and Adelphi Theatres. Joining Owain Arthur as lovable chancer Francis Henshall are Jodie Prenger and Hannah Spearritt who play Dolly and Pauline respectively. Martin Barrass joins the cast to play Alfie with David Benson as Gareth, Nigel Betts as Harry, Derek Elroy as Lloyd, Gerard Horan as Charlie, Daniel Ings as Alan, Ben Mansfield as Stanley and Gemma Whelan as Rachel.

Jim Findlay's Botanica Opens at 3LD 1/28
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2012


Writer and director Jim Findlay examines our relationship to plant life in the black comedy Botanica.

Photo Flash: FILUMENA in Rehearsal at the Almeida Theatre
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 24, 2012


Michael Attenborough directs Eduardo De Filippo's Filumena in a new English version by Tanya Ronder running at the Almeida from 15 March - 12 May 2012, with press night on 22 March at 7pm. Designs are by Robert Jones, with lighting by Tim Mitchell and sound by John Leonard. Filumena is sponsored by Pinsent Masons.

Oliver Chris, Jemima Rooper & More Join James Corden in Broadway's ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS this Spring!
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 16, 2012


Bob Boyett has announced the full Broadway cast for the National Theatre of Great Britain's acclaimed production of ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS. Previews begin on April 6 and the official opening is April 18, 2012 at the Music Box Theatre on Broadway.

A MAP OF VIRTUE Plays 4th Street Theater 2/6-25
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2012


At the conclusion of this final season, which begins with the world premiere of A Map of Virtue by Erin Courtney in February, the collective of American playwrights will have realized full productions by each of its 13 members.

Jim Findlay's Botanica Opens at 3LD 1/28
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2012


Writer and director Jim Findlay examines our relationship to plant life in the black comedy Botanica.

Photo Coverage: National Theatre Live History
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 25, 2012


The National Theatre presents the third season of National Theatre Live (NT Live), a successful initiative to broadcast live performances from the National's stages to cinemas worldwide. In addition to the previously scheduled broadcasts of The Comedy of Errors (March 1), the season will include Travelling Light (February 9) and She Stoops to Conquer (March 29). Since its first season, which began in June 2009 with the acclaimed production of Phédre starring Helen Mirren, over half a million people have now experienced the National's acclaimed work on movie screens around the world. Check out photos from National Theatre productions past below!

A MAP OF VIRTUE Plays 4th Street Theater 2/6-25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 24, 2012


At the conclusion of this final season, which begins with the world premiere of A Map of Virtue by Erin Courtney in February, the collective of American playwrights will have realized full productions by each of its 13 members.

Jodie Prenger and Hannah Spearritt To Join Cast Of ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS From Mar 2
by Carrie Dunn - Jan 20, 2012


Nicholas Hytner's five star award-winning production of One Man, Two Guvnors will transfer to the Theatre Royal Haymarket (2 March - 1 September 2012) after two sell-out record-breaking runs at the National and Adelphi Theatres. Joining the previously announced Owain Arthur as lovable chancer Francis Henshall are Jodie Prenger and Hannah Spearritt who play Dolly and Pauline respectively.

Michael Attenborough to Direct Almeida Theatre's FILUMENA
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 13, 2012


Michael Attenborough will direct Eduardo de Filippo's Filumena in a new English version by Tanya Ronder running at the Almeida from 15 March - 12 May 2012, with press night on 22 March at 7pm. Designs are by Robert Jones, with lighting by Tim Mitchell and sound by John Leonard. Filumena is sponsored by Pinsent Masons.

Jim Findlay's Botanica Opens at 3LD 1/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 10, 2012


Writer and director Jim Findlay examines our relationship to plant life in the black comedy Botanica.

13P Begins Final Season with A Map of Virtue
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 5, 2012


Performances of A Map of Virtue will take place February 6-25 at the 4th Street Theatre. The 4th Street Theatre is located at 83 East 4th Street in New York City.

Jim Findlay Examines our Relationship to Plants At 3LD
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 16, 2011


Writer and director Jim Findlay examines our complicated relationship to plant life in the creepy, futuristic black comedy Botanica.

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS to Open at Broadway's Music Box Theatre on April 18; James Corden to Star
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 15, 2011


The National Theatre of Great Britain's acclaimed production of ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS, a comedy by Richard Bean, based on Carlo Goldoni's The Servant of Two Masters, with songs by Grant Olding, directed by Nicholas Hytner, will open at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street) on Broadway on April 18, 2012. Preview performances will begin Friday, April 6, 2012.

Mac Wellman to Present 3 2’s; OR AFAR at Dixon Place 10/6-10/29
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2011


Mac Wellman will present 3 2's; or AFAR on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, October 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 at 7:30 pm at Dixon Place (161A Chrystie Street New York, NY 10002). Tickets cost $15 in advance and $18 at door. For more information, visit online at www.dixonplace.org or call 212 219-0736.

Mac Wellman Presents 3 2’s; OR AFAR at Dixon Place
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2011


Mac Wellman presents 3 2's; or AFAR on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, October 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 at 7:30 pm at Dixon Place (161A Chrystie Street New York, NY 10002). Tickets cost $15 in advance and $18 at door. For more information, visit online at www.dixonplace.org or call 212 219-0736.

Mac Wellman to Present 3 2’s; OR AFAR at Dixon Place 10/6-10/29
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 17, 2011


Mac Wellman will present 3 2's; or AFAR on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, October 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 at 7:30 pm at Dixon Place (161A Chrystie Street New York, NY 10002). Tickets cost $15 in advance and $18 at door. For more information, visit online at www.dixonplace.org or call 212 219-0736.

'A Turn of the Blinds' Plays Media Theatre's June Film Festival 6/8
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2011


Hamme Productions is proud to be a part of the Media Theatre's Ten Nights in June 2011 film festival! Join us for a screening of the award-winning, feel-good short film for all ages, A TURN OF THE BLINDS.

New York Theatre Workshop to Complete 2011-2012 Season with ONCE
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 6, 2011


New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that the new musical Once, based on the Academy Award-winning film, rounds out the theatre's 2011-2012 season.

'A Turn of the Blinds' Plays Media Theatre's June Film Festival 6/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 27, 2011


Hamme Productions is proud to be a part of the Media Theatre's Ten Nights in June 2011 film festival! Join us for a screening of the award-winning, feel-good short film for all ages, A TURN OF THE BLINDS.

'A Turn of the Blinds' Plays Media Theatre's June Film Festival 6/8
by Kelsey Denette - May 26, 2011


Hamme Productions is proud to be a part of the Media Theatre's Ten Nights in June 2011 film festival! Join us for a screening of the award-winning, feel-good short film for all ages, A TURN OF THE BLINDS.

Line-up for Toronto's 2011 LUMINATO Festival Announced!
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 31, 2011


Luminato, Toronto Festival of Arts and Creativity, today announced the Festival's 2011 programs. The fifth edition of Luminato's annual multi-disciplinary celebration of theatre, dance, music, literature, food, visual arts, fashion, film, and more takes place from June 10-19, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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