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Wayne Sleep OBE to Lead Cambridge Arts Theatre's ALADDIN Pantomime Photo Wayne Sleep OBE to Lead Cambridge Arts Theatre's ALADDIN Pantomime
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2018

Cambridge Arts Theatre has announced that world-renowned ballet dancer, choreographer and TV personality Wayne Sleep OBE will lead the cast of its 2018 family pantomime, Aladdin, in the role of Abanazar....


To the Revolution! Rachelle Ann Go, Rachel John, and More Announced for West End HAMILTON
by A.A. Cristi - January 26, 2017

The casting revolution begins. It has been reported that Rachelle Ann Go (Eliza Hamilton), Rachel John (Angelica Schuyler), Tarrinn Callendar (Hercules Mulligan/James Madison), Giles Terera (Aaron Burr), Obioma Ugoala (George Washington), Cleve September (John Laurens/Philip Hamilton), and Jason Pen...


Star Studded 'Shakespeare Live! From the Royal Shakespeare Company' Coming to PBS' GREAT PERFORMANCES
by Caryn Robbins - November 17, 2016

To commemorate the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death on April 23, 2016, The Royal Shakespeare Company hosted a glittering jubilee party with an all-star cast....


Donmar Warehouse Announces Full Casting for THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI Starring Lenny Henry
by BWW News Desk - March 03, 2017

The Donmar Warehouse today announces full casting for Bruce Norris' new translation of Bertolt Brecht's satirical masterpiece The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, directed by Simon Evans with design by Peter McKintosh....


Wayne Sleep Dances Into Cambridge For This Year¹s Family Pantomime ALADDIN Photo Wayne Sleep Dances Into Cambridge For This Year¹s Family Pantomime ALADDIN
by Stephi Wild - October 04, 2018

World-renowned ballet dancer, choreographer and TV personality Wayne Sleep OBE will lead the cast of its 2018 family pantomime, Aladdin, in the role of Abanazar from 29 November to 6 January 2019....


Nuffield Theatre Announces Cast for FANTASTIC MR. FOX
by Ashlee Latimer - October 17, 2016

Director of Nuffield Theatre Sam Hodges today announces the full cast for its brand new adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic Fantastic Mr Fox, a co-production with Curve, in association with Lyric Hammersmith.  Greg Barnett plays Mr Fox, with Richard Atwill (Rat/Bean), Raphael Bushay (Badger/Boggis), ...


Stage Adaptation of David Walliams's GANSTA GRANNY Returns To The West End Photo Stage Adaptation of David Walliams's GANSTA GRANNY Returns To The West End
by Marianka Swain - May 01, 2018

Birmingham Stage Company today announces the return of their smash-hit adaptation of David Walliams's bestselling book, Gangsta Granny, to the West End. The Olivier Award and UK Theatre Award nominated production opens at the Harold Pinter Theatre for a limited two week run, opening on 16 August, wi...


Casting Announced For JEANNIE at the Finborough Theatre Photo Casting Announced For JEANNIE at the Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - November 02, 2018

A 1930s comedy for Christmas, Jeannie by rediscovered female playwright Aimee Stuart will open at the Finborough Theatre for a four-week limited season on Tuesday, 27 November 2018 (Press Nights: Thursday, 29 November and Friday, 30 November 2018 at 7.30pm)....


Baroque Theatre Presents New Adaptation of THE THREE MUSKETEERS Photo Baroque Theatre Presents New Adaptation of THE THREE MUSKETEERS
by Stephi Wild - December 05, 2017

A brand-new adaptation of the ever popular THE THREE MUSKETEERS arrives at The Cotswold Playhouse, Gloucestershire from Wednesday 3 Sunday 7 January 2018 providing an action-packed swashbuckling start to the New Year for the whole family!...


Russell Tovey, Mark Bonnar & More Announced For QUEERS At Old Vic
by Marianka Swain - July 04, 2017

The Old Vic today announces casting for Queers, a series of eight monologues curated by Mark Gatiss. Staged on 28 and 31 July at The Old Vic, they mark 50 years since the Sexual Offences Act of 1967 began the decriminalisation process for homosexuality between men. Queers celebrates some of the most...


THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL Will Open At Theatre Royal Bath's The Egg Theatre Photo THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL Will Open At Theatre Royal Bath's The Egg Theatre
by Stephi Wild - November 19, 2018

This Christmas, Theatre Royal Bath's the egg theatre and Pins & Needles Productions present a new adaptation of Baroness Orczy's The Scarlet Pimpernel in a comedic romp reuniting the award-winning production team behind last year's critically acclaimed production of Little Mermaid. Recently named wi...


David Walliams Meets his AWFUL AUNTIE in the World Premiere Theatre Production of his Photo David Walliams Meets his AWFUL AUNTIE in the World Premiere Theatre Production of his Bestselling Book
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2017

The bestselling children's author David Walliams came face-to-face today for the first time with one of his most monstrous creations, Aunt Alberta....


Adrian Scarborough, Gawn Grainger, and More Join David Tennant For DON JUAN IN SOHO
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2017

Joining the previously announced David Tennant who plays the title role, Adrian Scarborough as Stan and Gawn Grainger as Louis are Theo Barklem-Biggs (Pete), Mark Ebulue (Aloysius), Mark Extance (ensemble), David Jonsson (Col), Dominique Moore (Lottie), Emma Naomi (ensemble), Alice Orr-Ewing (Mattie...


BroadwayWorld's Top Christmas Picks For London Theatre Photo BroadwayWorld's Top Christmas Picks For London Theatre
by Marianka Swain - November 19, 2018

There are plenty of seasonal treats served up in the capital this year, from pantos and plays to opera and dance. Here are some of the tastiest morsels for the 2018-19 festive period....


Historical Figures Invade the Stage in HORRIBLE HISTORIES: MORE BEST OF BARMY BRITAIN Photo Historical Figures Invade the Stage in HORRIBLE HISTORIES: MORE BEST OF BARMY BRITAIN
by Stephi Wild - May 01, 2018

Following their smash hit production of David Walliams' Gangsta Granny earlier this year, the award-winning Birmingham Stage Company return to the Belgrade Theatre once again this spring with the latest chapter in their hugely popular Horrible Histories Live series....


AMC to Team with Channel 4 on Jon Brown's LOADED; Casting Announced
by Caryn Robbins - October 26, 2016

Channel 4 is partnering with AMC as co-producer of LOADED, an eight-part series that follows four tech entrepreneurs and childhood friends who become multi-millionaires overnight....


Liz Pichon's Best-Selling Series TOM GATES Comes Alive On Stage For The First Time Photo Liz Pichon's Best-Selling Series TOM GATES Comes Alive On Stage For The First Time
by Stephi Wild - May 03, 2018

The award-winning series of books TOM GATES will receive its world stage premiere at the Capitol Theatre, Horsham on 14 February 2019 followed by a year-long UK tour. The producers behind the Olivier award nominated Gangsta Granny and the celebrated Horrible Histories stage shows have teamed up with...


World Premiere of David Walliams' GANGSTA GRANNY - Manchester Dates Announced
by A.A. Cristi - May 02, 2017

Watch out! The cabbage-crunching, criminal mastermind Gangsta Granny is coming to Manchester next month!...


Photo Flash: Cabbage-Crunching Criminal Master-Mind GANGSTA GRANNY is Coming to Bristol
by Julie Musbach - March 27, 2017

Birmingham Stage Company, the acclaimed producers of HORRIBLE HISTORIES, are bringing their world premiere of David Walliams' GANGSTA GRANNY to The Bristol Hippodrome Theatre from Wed 31 May - Sat 3 Jun 2017....


Full Casting Announced For Rose Theatre Kingston's Christmas Show ALICE IN WINTERLAND Photo Full Casting Announced For Rose Theatre Kingston's Christmas Show ALICE IN WINTERLAND
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2017

Rose Theatre Kingston has just announced full casting for its Christmas show, Alice in Winterland, based on Lewis Carroll's timeless books Alice Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass....


Rose Theatre Kingston Announces 2018 Christmas Show HANSEL & GRETEL Photo Rose Theatre Kingston Announces 2018 Christmas Show HANSEL & GRETEL
by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2018

Rose Theatre Kingston today announces its 2018 Christmas show, a festive new version with original music of the Brothers' Grimm classic Hansel & Gretel written by Ciaran McConville, who returns to the theatre following last year's successful adaptation of Alice in Winterland. Rosie Jones will direct...


Launch Season Announced for Broadway Theatre Letchworth
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2016

Olivier award-winning producer Sue Scott Davison, Creative Programmer of the Broadway Theatre - a new mid-scale theatre in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, only half an hour from London - today announces the venue's inaugural season which will run from February to May 2017....


From Page to Stage: Belgrade Theatre Celebrates World Book Night With a Literary Line Photo From Page to Stage: Belgrade Theatre Celebrates World Book Night With a Literary Lineup
by Stephi Wild - April 20, 2018

Bestselling books will burst from page to stage this summer as part of a hugely varied literary line-up at the Belgrade Theatre. With Monday 23 April marking World Book Night, here's a look ahead at some of the Belgrade's best bibliophile-friendly shows running from May-June 2018....


Full Cast Announced For Rose Theatre Kingston's Christmas Show HANSEL & GRETEL Photo Full Cast Announced For Rose Theatre Kingston's Christmas Show HANSEL & GRETEL
by Stephi Wild - October 04, 2018

Rose Theatre Kingston today announces the full cast for Hansel & Gretel, a new festive version with original music. Director of Learning and Participation, Ciaran McConville, returns with a new version of the Brothers' Grimm classic following last year's successful adaptation of Alice in Winterland....


Historical Figures Invade the Stage in HORRIBLE HISTORIES: MORE BEST OF BARMY BRITAIN Photo Historical Figures Invade the Stage in HORRIBLE HISTORIES: MORE BEST OF BARMY BRITAIN
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2018

Following their smash hit production of David Walliams' Gangsta Granny earlier this year, the award-winning Birmingham Stage Company return to the Belgrade Theatre once again this spring with the latest chapter in their hugely popular Horrible Histories Live series....






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