Having recently lost his job and his girlfriend, 30-year-old Tom Chadwick has a rather unsure sense of his own identity. But when he inherits a mysterious box of belongings from a great aunt he never met, Tom starts investigating his lineage and uncovers a whole world of unusual stories and characters, acquiring a growing sense of who he and his real family are.
Written and created by Christopher Guest and Jim Piddock, the new comedy series FAMILY TREE is a single-camera, documentary-style show in the manner of Guest's acclaimed feature films (such as 'Best in Show,' 'Waiting for Guffman' and 'A Mighty Wind'). Chris O'Dowd ('Bridesmaids') stars as Tom Chadwick in the HBO presentation, along with Tom Bennett and Nina Conti. The series also features appearances by Carrie Aizley, Bob Balaban, Ed Begley, Jr., Maria Blasucci, Matt Griesser, Christopher Guest, Don Lake, Michael McKean, Lisa Palfrey, Jim Piddock, Kevin Pollak, Amy Seimetz, Meera Syal, Ashley Walters and Fred Willard.
Written and created by Christopher Guest and Jim Piddock, the new comedy series FAMILY TREE is a single-camera, documentary-style show in the manner of Guest's acclaimed feature films (such as 'Best in Show,' 'Waiting for Guffman' and 'A Mighty Wind'). Chris O'Dowd ('Bridesmaids') stars as Tom Chadwick in the HBO presentation, along with Tom Bennett and Nina Conti. The series also features appearances by Carrie Aizley, Bob Balaban, Ed Begley, Jr., Maria Blasucci, Matt Griesser, Christopher Guest, Don Lake, Michael McKean, Lisa Palfrey, Jim Piddock, Kevin Pollak, Amy Seimetz, Meera Syal, Ashley Walters and Fred Willard.
STICK MAN Will Return to London and Debut in Sheffield
by Stephi Wild - March 04, 2026
Based on the well-loved book by renowned author Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, perennial festive favourite Stick Man will simultaneously play in two UK cities this winter season....
Miami MoCAAD Brings History To Life With Youth-Focused Arts And Technology Activation
by Stephi Wild - February 27, 2026
In celebration of Youth Arts Month this March, the Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora (Miami MoCAAD) is inviting youth, families, and community members to experience ARt, Tech & Culture....
The Classics Opera Returns to Victoria Gardens With BAG, BORROW, OR STEAL
by Stephi Wild - January 20, 2026
The City of Stonnington will present 'Beg, Borrow or Steal' at Victoria Gardens, Prahran on February 7, 2026, as part of the 24th annual Classics Opera series....
READY FOR COMPANY AND OTHER FAMILY TALES Comes to La MaMa
by Stephi Wild - October 09, 2025
Ready For Company and Other Family Tales is a one-woman play about family and legacy. An inheritance of stories and unfinished quests from this Jewish-Japanese-American family tree....
Andrew Santino Returns to Wynn Las Vegas in March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - September 29, 2025
Catch comedian Andrew Santino live at Encore Theater, Wynn Las Vegas on March 21, 2026. Don't miss this one-night-only comedy event!...
Photos: AFTER SUNDAY In Rehearsal at Belgrade Theatre and Bush Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - September 24, 2025
The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, and Bush Theatre, London, have released rehearsal photos of After Sunday, a new play by Sophia Griffin directed by Belgrade Theatre Artistic Director Corey Campbell. ...
Review: DID MY GRANDFATHER KILL MY GRANDFATHER? Features Masterful Storytelling
by Andrew White - July 16, 2025
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Chuck E. Cheese to Receive First-Ever Animated Holiday Special
by Josh Sharpe - June 17, 2025
Chuck E. Cheese is making its debut into animation with an original holiday special, “The Chuck E. Cheese Christmas Special”, which is currently in production with a release date scheduled for this holiday season....
Marc Lottering Brings Award-Winning Stand-Up Show to The Drama Factory In July
by A.A. Cristi - June 13, 2025
South African comedy icon Marc Lottering will return to the stage with his latest critically acclaimed stand-up show, Marc Eugene Lottering, set for a special performance at The Drama Factory on Saturday, July 5 at 3:00 PM....
Review: THIS HOUSE at Opera Theatre Of St. Louis
by Steve Callahan - June 03, 2025
'This House', a world premiere opera at Opera Theatre of St. Louis is the saga of a Harlem family that is both blest and cursed....
Review: The NAC English Theatre's Presentation of the Epic MAHABHARATA: KARMA - PART 1
by Courtney Castelino - May 16, 2025
The curtain closed on Mahabharata: Karma - Part 1 The Life We Inherit to an uproar of applause. Upon exiting the theatre, the air was filled with loud, excited chatter, as is always the case at the National Arts Centre when the audience is deeply appreciative of what they have just seen. ...
Cast Set For Mojisola Adebayo's STARS at Brixton House
by Stephi Wild - May 07, 2025
Mojisola Adebayo's STARS: An Afrofuturist Space Odyssey will return to London following outstanding 5-star responses to its premiere at the ICA in 2023, for which it won the Off West End Theatre (Offie) Award....
Plays Of Wilton to Present Dan Clancy's THE TIMEKEEPERS
by A.A. Cristi - March 27, 2025
Plays of Wilton(POW!) reunites with Wilton Manors playwright Dan Clancy and director Bruce Linser for the South Florida revival of Clancy's award winning The Timekeepers....
Review Roundup: WE HAD A WORLD Starring Joanna Gleason and Andrew Barth Feldman
by A.A. Cristi - March 19, 2025
The world premiere production of We Had A World, written by Tony Award nominee Joshua Harmon and directed by Tony Award nominee Trip Cullman. Read the reviews! ...
Review: ABT'S CRIME AND PUNISHMENT at Kennedy Center
by Emily Berger - February 14, 2025
American Ballet Theatre (ABT) regularly brings new story ballets to DC for their Kennedy Center performances and this year was no different. Crime and Punishment, based on the novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky, premiered in New York in the fall and is the first full-length ballet by a female choreographer ...
CULTURE & COCKTAILS Returns To The Ben With DIVINE DRAMATIC DIVAS
by A.A. Cristi - February 05, 2025
Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County has touted the second of three fun and fascinating programs during the 20th and final season of the popular series: CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben. ...
The Leo Baeck Institute to Present North American Premiere of Neta Pulvermacher's THE ARCHIVE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 22, 2025
The Leo Baeck Institute, a research library and archive focused on the history of German-speaking Jews, will present the New York Premiere of The Archive by choreographer and performer Neta Pulvermacher. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets....
Review: RICHARD III at OrangeMite Studio
by Sandra Harberger - January 21, 2025
Daryll Perkins Jr.’s portrayal of Richard was excellent and perfectly evil for this tragic character. Chris Koslosky’s curses and predictions of downfall as the banished Queen Margaret was fantastic. The fighting scene between Richard (Daryl Perkins Jr.) and Henry Tudor of Richmond was realistic...
Review: LEOPOLDSTADT at Shakespeare Theatre Comany
by Pamela Roberts - December 08, 2024
Leopoldstadt, a weighty and ambitious work by award-winning author Tom Stoppard, is on stage now at the Shakespeare Theatre Company. The modern epic traces a Viennese Jewish family from the zest and promise at the eve of the 20th century, through the devastations of the Great War and the annexation ...
Psychedelic Soul Collective Moonalice Release New 'Cool Cats' EP
by Josh Sharpe - November 29, 2024
The legend of Moonalice continues to grow as the Bay Area psychedelic soul collective unveils their new eight-song EP, Cool Cats, out now. Listen to it here!...
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and Pianist Kathryn Stott Release New Album 'Merci'
by Josh Sharpe - October 25, 2024
Yo-Yo Ma and longtime collaborator Kathryn Stott have released their newest album, Merci (Sony Classical), which is out now. Merci is a deeply personal expression of gratitude, a celebration of the powerful relationships that keep music alive. Listen to the new album here....
Review: OPERATION BOOMERANG at Subiaco Arts Centre
by David Bravos - October 13, 2024
Every year, Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company brings together emerging indigenous writers to work with experienced First Nations playwrights. In 2020, Bruce Denny used it to turn his own reflection on family and connection to country into a genuinely heartwarming and funny play called OPERATION BOOMERANG...
David Harris' TAMBO & BONES Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - September 25, 2024
Actors Touring Company (ATC) have announced that their acclaimed production of David Harris’ Tambo & Bones will return for a national tour from 7 March - 24 May 2025, following its European premiere at Stratford East in 2023. ...
Full Cast Set For Julia Donaldson and Axel Sheffler's STICK MAN at The Bloomsbury Theatre
by Stephi Wild - September 18, 2024
Based on the book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, this Christmas Stick Man will play at it's new home in the Bloomsbury Theatre from 4 December to 5 January with a press performance on Thursday 5 December at 1pm....
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors Release New Album 'Strangers No More Volume Two'
by Josh Sharpe - September 12, 2024
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors have released their new album Strangers No More Volume Two. The LP was recorded during the band’s Strangers No More album sessions in Asheville, NC when they recorded 21 songs over a two-week period, ultimately splitting them into two releases....
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