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
Following its acclaimed sold-out run at Chichester Festival Theatre, The Unfriend has now opened in the West End for a strictly limited run from 15 January.
The Royal Court Theatre and Nica Burns have announced that For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy by Ryan Calais Cameron will transfer to the Apollo Theatre in London’s West End for a limited run of six weeks only.
“And what news of London Town, Paddy? This Walworth Road off the Elephant and Castle paint me a picture of this boulevard and its surrounding environs.
Islington's King's Head Theatre has announced The Takeover, where four guest Artistic Directors have been given the opportunity to curate and programme their own seasons’ from the end of March to August 2023.
The House of Lords Communications Committee has released a report, At risk: our creative future, warning that “Government complacency risks undermining the UK’s creative industries in the face of increased international competition and rapid technological change.
Polka Theatre have announced the appointment of new Artistic Director, Helen Matravers who will replace Peter Glanville after nine years co-leading Polka.
Despite performing the exact same work step for step and note for note in identical shows, performers in the UK are paid around half that of their US counterparts and experience greater precarity.
The Broadway is set to throw its doors wide open, bringing an exciting mix of live performances to Catford from Sunday 12 February while also providing a home for community projects and new writing.
Following almost 14 years leading Shakespeare’s Globe, Chief Executive and Trustee Neil Constable has advised the Board that he will be stepping down from the role by the end of 2023.