Aliya Al-Hassan - Page 13

Aliya Al-Hassan

Aliya Al-Hassan is UK Managing Editor of BroadwayWorld. A London-based theatre critic and journalist, she has a life-long passion for the arts, with a focus on theatre. She is always keen to promote new work and smaller venues. Follow her on Twitter @aliyajaderosa






The King Unveils Statue of Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal Albert Hall
The King Unveils Statue of Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal Albert Hall
November 13, 2023

A new permanent sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II has been unveiled at the Royal Albert Hall by His Majesty The King. Her Majesty The Queen also unveiled a sculpture of The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. 

Photos: First Look at Rehearsals for MACBETH, Starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma
Photos: First Look at Rehearsals for MACBETH, Starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma
November 10, 2023

Rehearsal images have been released for MACBETH starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma, which opens at The Depot, Liverpool from Saturday 18 November 2023, before embarking on tour to Edinburgh, London and Washington, D.C.

Black Friday Deals: Tickets From £15 for CRAZY FOR YOU, at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
Black Friday Deals: Tickets From £15 for CRAZY FOR YOU, at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
November 13, 2023

Black Friday Deals: Tickets from just £15 for Crazy For You Directed and choreographed by multi-Tony and Olivier award winner Susan Stroman, this spectacular production transfers from a sell-out season at the Chichester Festival Theatre.

Sheridan Smith to Star in Ivo van Hove's OPENING NIGHT in 2024
Sheridan Smith to Star in Ivo van Hove's OPENING NIGHT in 2024
November 10, 2023

Sheridan Smith is to star in the World Premiere of John Cassavetes’ Opening Night, a new musical with book by Ivo van Hove and music and lyrics by Rufus Wainwright.

Review: MATES IN CHELSEA, Royal Court
Review: MATES IN CHELSEA, Royal Court
November 10, 2023

burbThe Royal Court was the first stage for Lucy Wade’s biting satire Posh, which focused on the lack of consequences of the poor and entitled behaviour of certain members of the upper classes. That was back in 2010 and it can be argued that amount of material to work with on the subject is even greater that ever. Unfortunately, Rory Mullarkey’s new play wastes every opportunity to say anything novel.

Black Friday Deals: Save up to 55% on NUTCRACKER at The Tuff Nutt Jazz Club
Black Friday Deals: Save up to 55% on NUTCRACKER at The Tuff Nutt Jazz Club
November 10, 2023

Diving into the glittering winter wonderland head on, McOnie Company dancers perform to Tchaikovsky’s world famous score, reimagined for an onstage Jazz band by multi-award winning jazz artist Cassie Kinoshi.

Southwark Playhouse Celebrates 30th Birthday With £5 Tickets for 24 Hours
Southwark Playhouse Celebrates 30th Birthday With £5 Tickets for 24 Hours
November 9, 2023

Southwark Playhouse is celebrating its 30th birthday by offering a limited number of £5 tickets for 24 hours only.

Black Friday Deals: Tickets From Just £15 for ALADDIN at Hackney Empire
Black Friday Deals: Tickets From Just £15 for ALADDIN at Hackney Empire
November 9, 2023

Black Friday Deals: Save up to 50% - Tickets From £15 for Aladdin at Hackey Empire. Join us on a journey to a magical world, as the much-loved tale of Aladdin flies into Hackney this festive season!

BroadwayWorld's Black Friday Deals Start Now!
BroadwayWorld's Black Friday Deals Start Now!
November 8, 2023

Our Black Friday theatre celebration has officially begun, with over 50 shows available in this unmissable promotion.

Hadley Fraser and Ramin Karimloo to Star in FROM THE REHEARSAL ROOM: LIVE AT THE SAVOY
Hadley Fraser and Ramin Karimloo to Star in FROM THE REHEARSAL ROOM: LIVE AT THE SAVOY
November 8, 2023

Hadley Fraser and Ramin Karimloo will appear at the Savoy Theatre on a musical journey from their rehearsal room onto the stage with From the Rehearsal Room: Live at the Savoy on 26 November.

RSC to Mark 400th First Folio Anniversary With New Podcast
RSC to Mark 400th First Folio Anniversary With New Podcast
November 8, 2023

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) will mark the 400th anniversary of the publication of Shakespeare’s First Folio with the launch of a new five-part podcast series hosted by Gregory Doran (RSC Artistic Director Emeritus).

New Details Revealed for the Return of STARLIGHT EXPRESS in London
New Details Revealed for the Return of STARLIGHT EXPRESS in London
November 7, 2023

Ticket holders will be able to sit in 'Trackside Seats' around the “racing track”, or behind the performance space. The seats that surround the main performance area, in a section called the '1st Class Carriage' will also move during show.

The Warm Hub Returns to the Royal Shakespeare Company's The Other Place
The Warm Hub Returns to the Royal Shakespeare Company's The Other Place
November 7, 2023

Susie's Café Bar will reopen, and the Warm Hub will return at The Other Place in Stratford-upon-Avon.  

New UK Arts Access Scheme, All In, is Launched
New UK Arts Access Scheme, All In, is Launched
November 7, 2023

Details of an innovative pilot to improve the experience of disabled people going to theatres, concerts and festivals has been unveiled.

Helen Wallace Joins Barbican as New Head of Music
Helen Wallace Joins Barbican as New Head of Music
November 7, 2023

Helen Wallace has been appointed the new Head of Music at the Barbican. Helen will take up her new role in February 2024.   

Photos: First Look at Rehearsals for THE HOMECOMING at the Young Vic
Photos: First Look at Rehearsals for THE HOMECOMING at the Young Vic
November 7, 2023

Photos have been released of Matthew Dunster's new version of Harold Pinter’s powerful masterpiece, The Homecoming at the Young Vic.

I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY Halted Due to Audience Disruption at Manchester Opera House
I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY Halted Due to Audience Disruption at Manchester Opera House
November 7, 2023

New musical I Should Be So Lucky had to be halted for 14 minutes at Manchester's Opera House theatre - after a disturbance involving audience members.

Review: SUNSET BOULEVARD, Savoy Theatre, Starring Rachel Tucker
Review: SUNSET BOULEVARD, Savoy Theatre, Starring Rachel Tucker
November 7, 2023

Guest starring as Norma Desmond on Mondays is West End and Broadway performer Rachel Tucker. However, if you think that means seeing the show on a Monday is in any way a compromise, you could not be more wrong.

Tickets From £35 for STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS at the Gielgud Theatre
Tickets From £35 for STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS at the Gielgud Theatre
November 6, 2023

Tickets from £35 for Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends.

Review: NUTCRACKER, Tuff Nutt Jazz Club, Southbank Centre
Review: NUTCRACKER, Tuff Nutt Jazz Club, Southbank Centre
November 6, 2023

Every Christmas we are promised a 'new take' on either Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker and Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Often these are changed for change's sake, but in Drew McOnie's new take on the iconic ballet, we have a joyful, fresh and vibrant production, with a subtle message of acceptance and love.



  …       13       …    




Videos