Southbank Centre Announces Last Ever Performances of Travis Alabanza's BURGERZ
by Aliya Al-Hassan
- December 13, 2022
The Southbank Centre announces the return and last ever performances of Hackney Showroom & Travis Alabanza’s Burgerz and the London Premiere of Australia’s Circa’s Humans 2.0 as part of its 2023 performance and dance programme, featuring international work and cross artform collaborations.
Totally Thames Announces Illuminated Flotilla and More Set For September 2022
by Stephi Wild
- July 11, 2022
More events have been announced for Totally Thames 2022, the annual celebration of London's river. The festival will include the Thames's first illuminated night-time flotilla, the return of the popular Kids' Choir and Sing for Water, and a fascinating exploration of the heritage of Trinity Buoy Wharf and the Leamouth Peninsula.
Read Excerpts from Troy David Johnston's 'Going Dark'
by Team BWW
- May 16, 2022
Just last month, Matcham Books released Troy David Johnston's Going Dark- a new book featuring a series of photographs that document the closure of theatres across the West End and Greater London during the 2020/21 Covid-19 pandemic.
David Wenzel Talks HAMLET/HORATIO
by Carissa Chesanek
- June 30, 2021
The new film, Hamlet/Horatio, held its first public screening at New York City’s Chain Theatre last weekend. We spoke with Hamlet/Horatio's producer, David Wenzel about the film’s creation, storyline, and the power of creative collaboration.
Change Of Heart Cabaret Comes to The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild
- January 29, 2020
Julie Atherton (The Grinning Man), Jason Denton (Spamilton), Dominic Hodson (Beautiful), Natalie Williams (Evita) and Charlotte Vaughan (Phantom of the Opera) will star in the world premier cabaret production of Estee Stimler (Book & Lyrics) and Yuval Havkin's (Music) hilarious and irreverent new musical Change of Heart.
The Old Vic and Young Vic: What You Need To Know
by Aliya Al-Hassan
- October 28, 2019
After continuing to work on an extensive refurbishment, Waterloo's Old Vic not-for-profit theatre continues to build on 200 years of history. Just down the road, located on an old bomb site, the Young Vic started life as the first residence of the Royal National Theatre under Laurence Olivier. It was only meant to be there for five years, but remains there today, refurbished and more vibrant than ever.
Here is everything you need to know if you are travelling there.
Southbank Centre Announces Premieres From Established And New Artists For 2019 Autumn And Winter Programme
by Stephi Wild
- June 10, 2019
This Autumn, Southbank Centre showcases some of the most pioneering new artists using performance to challenge societal norms including dancer and choreographer Oona Doherty, performance artists Travis Alabanza and Nicola Gunn, and theatre makers Lisa Hammond and Rachael Spence. Alongside these artists, Southbank Centre welcomes back three important companies experimenting with form and challenging the audience experience; Reckless Sleepers, and two Southbank Centre Associate Companies - Forced Entertainment and Shobana Jeyasingh Dance. Winter sees offerings for all ages with the return of Circus 1903 with new acts for 2019 following its huge success last Christmas, the arrival of a new dynamic interpretation of Black Beauty, and a fresh show from favourites Fascinating A da.
Nancy Carroll Talks THE MODERATE SOPRANO
by Rona Kelly
- April 04, 2018
The Moderate Soprano opens in the West End this week, two years after the production's run at Hampstead Theatre. David Hare's play tells the story of the passion and the people behind Glyndebourne, including the soprano herself: Audrey Mildmay.
In this two part series, we speak to the cast and creative behind the production. Taking on the titular role, Nancy Carroll shares her thoughts on returning to the production and the role after two years.