Almost 40 years ago Captain Ross Poldark galloped across the TV screens of millions ?of PBS viewers, vexing villains and winning female hearts in one of MASTERPIECE
Cast Announced for A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Exeter Northcott Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - October 27, 2015
The Exeter Northcott Theatre and Creative Cow are delighted to announce the cast for their magical new adaptation of Charles Dickens' much-loved Christmas classic....
by Tyler Peterson - October 27, 2015
The Exeter Northcott Theatre and Creative Cow are delighted to announce the cast for their magical new adaptation of Charles Dickens' much-loved Christmas classic....
Cheltenham Literature Festival Announces Full Lineup, Including Matthew Bourne
by Matt Smith - September 10, 2015
For culture lovers, there's really only one place to be this autumn and that's The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival. Running from Friday till Sunday, October 2-11 the Festival boasts speakers as diverse as Ronnie Wood, Martha Lane Fox, Matthew Bourne, George the Poet, Garry ...
by Matt Smith - September 10, 2015
For culture lovers, there's really only one place to be this autumn and that's The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival. Running from Friday till Sunday, October 2-11 the Festival boasts speakers as diverse as Ronnie Wood, Martha Lane Fox, Matthew Bourne, George the Poet, Garry ...
Lifetime & BBC One Team on Agatha Cristie's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE
by Caryn Robbins - July 14, 2015
BBC One and Lifetime have partnered on a miniseries based on Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None, one of the best-selling crime novels of all time, with 100 million copies sold worldwide....
by Caryn Robbins - July 14, 2015
BBC One and Lifetime have partnered on a miniseries based on Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None, one of the best-selling crime novels of all time, with 100 million copies sold worldwide....
Amazon Expands Exclusive PBS Licensing Deal for Prime Members
by Caryn Robbins - June 30, 2015
Amazon and PBS Distribution expanded their licensing agreement to bring even more MASTERPIECE programming exclusively to Prime members at no additional cost...
by Caryn Robbins - June 30, 2015
Amazon and PBS Distribution expanded their licensing agreement to bring even more MASTERPIECE programming exclusively to Prime members at no additional cost...
PBS Premieres Third Season of Acclaimed Drama LAST TANGO IN HALIFAX Tonight
by TV News Desk - June 28, 2015
BBC Worldwide NORTH AMERICA Sales & Co-productions and PBS announced that the critically acclaimed British drama LAST TANGO IN HALIFAX will return for a third season in the U.S., premiering tonight, June 28, 2015, at 8:00 p.m. ET on PBS....
by TV News Desk - June 28, 2015
BBC Worldwide NORTH AMERICA Sales & Co-productions and PBS announced that the critically acclaimed British drama LAST TANGO IN HALIFAX will return for a third season in the U.S., premiering tonight, June 28, 2015, at 8:00 p.m. ET on PBS....
Pleasance Sets 2015 Edinburgh Programme
by Tyler Peterson - May 18, 2015
Often referred to as the beating heart of the Festival, the Pleasance once again presents a programme for this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe this is both entertaining and thought-provoking....
by Tyler Peterson - May 18, 2015
Often referred to as the beating heart of the Festival, the Pleasance once again presents a programme for this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe this is both entertaining and thought-provoking....
Open Air Theatre's THE SEAGULL Announces Full Cast
by Matt Smith - May 11, 2015
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced full casting for Anton Chekhov's The Seagull, which begins rehearsals today, Monday 11 May. Celebrated as one of the most important plays of the nineteenth century, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre have commissioned a new version by Torben Betts to mark...
by Matt Smith - May 11, 2015
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced full casting for Anton Chekhov's The Seagull, which begins rehearsals today, Monday 11 May. Celebrated as one of the most important plays of the nineteenth century, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre have commissioned a new version by Torben Betts to mark...
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Announces Cast of THE SEAGULL
by Tyler Peterson - May 11, 2015
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced full casting for Anton Chekhov's The Seagull, which begins rehearsals today, Monday 11 May. Celebrated as one of the most important plays of the nineteenth century, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre have commissioned a new version by Torben Betts to mark the...
by Tyler Peterson - May 11, 2015
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced full casting for Anton Chekhov's The Seagull, which begins rehearsals today, Monday 11 May. Celebrated as one of the most important plays of the nineteenth century, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre have commissioned a new version by Torben Betts to mark the...
Full Cast Announced for LUNA GALE at Hampstead Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - May 06, 2015
Sharon Small, Corey Johnson and Rachel Redford will be joined by Alexander Arnold, Caroline Faber, Ed Hughes and Abigail Rose in the UK Premiere of Luna Gale, in a cast which features both outstanding established performers and exciting new talent. ...
by Tyler Peterson - May 06, 2015
Sharon Small, Corey Johnson and Rachel Redford will be joined by Alexander Arnold, Caroline Faber, Ed Hughes and Abigail Rose in the UK Premiere of Luna Gale, in a cast which features both outstanding established performers and exciting new talent. ...
PBS to Premiere Third Season of Acclaimed Drama LAST TANGO IN HALIFAX, 6/28
by Caryn Robbins - April 22, 2015
BBC Worldwide North America Sales & Co-productions and PBS announced today that the critically acclaimed British drama LAST TANGO IN HALIFAX will return for a third season in the U.S., premiering June 28, 2015...
by Caryn Robbins - April 22, 2015
BBC Worldwide North America Sales & Co-productions and PBS announced today that the critically acclaimed British drama LAST TANGO IN HALIFAX will return for a third season in the U.S., premiering June 28, 2015...
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Announces Casting for PETER PAN, THE SEAGULL and More
by Christina Mancuso - April 01, 2015
Casting for Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's 2015 production of J.M Barrie's Peter Pan has today been announced, with lead casting for The Seagull and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers also confirmed. The season opens for previews on 15 May....
by Christina Mancuso - April 01, 2015
Casting for Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's 2015 production of J.M Barrie's Peter Pan has today been announced, with lead casting for The Seagull and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers also confirmed. The season opens for previews on 15 May....
Clare Calbraith, Navin Chowdhry & More to Star in MULTITUDES at Tricycle Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - January 14, 2015
Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham today announces the cast for her production of the world premiere of John Hollingworth's Multitudes - Clare Calbraith (Natalie), Navin Chowdhry (Kash), Salma Hoque (Khadira), Asif Khan (Julian/Shabir/Shafiq), Jacqueline King (Lyn), and Maya Sondhi(Rukhsana/Sam/Har...
by Tyler Peterson - January 14, 2015
Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham today announces the cast for her production of the world premiere of John Hollingworth's Multitudes - Clare Calbraith (Natalie), Navin Chowdhry (Kash), Salma Hoque (Khadira), Asif Khan (Julian/Shabir/Shafiq), Jacqueline King (Lyn), and Maya Sondhi(Rukhsana/Sam/Har...
PBS to Air MASTERPIECE's 'Wolf Hall' Starring Tony-Award Winner Mark Rylance
by Caryn Robbins - November 19, 2014
PBS will host two days of press conferences featuring Damian Lewis, who plays Henry VIII in MASTERPIECE's "Wolf Hall," starring Tony-Award winner Mark Rylance as Thomas Cromwell...
by Caryn Robbins - November 19, 2014
PBS will host two days of press conferences featuring Damian Lewis, who plays Henry VIII in MASTERPIECE's "Wolf Hall," starring Tony-Award winner Mark Rylance as Thomas Cromwell...
Royal Court and The Guardian's First Micro-Play Online Today
by Tyler Peterson - November 17, 2014
The worlds of theatre and journalism collide in Off the Page, a unique new collaboration. Guardian journalists are partnering with Royal Court playwrights, theatre directors and a stellar company of actors to create a series of six 'micro-plays', each around five minutes long, to be showcased on the...
by Tyler Peterson - November 17, 2014
The worlds of theatre and journalism collide in Off the Page, a unique new collaboration. Guardian journalists are partnering with Royal Court playwrights, theatre directors and a stellar company of actors to create a series of six 'micro-plays', each around five minutes long, to be showcased on the...
'CLOCKWORK ORANGE' Star Warren Clarke Dies at Age 67
by Caryn Robbins - November 12, 2014
U.K. actor Warren Clarke, perhaps best known for his role in Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange, has passed away at the age of 67....
by Caryn Robbins - November 12, 2014
U.K. actor Warren Clarke, perhaps best known for his role in Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange, has passed away at the age of 67....
VIDEO: Benedict Cumberbatch Presents a Lifetime of British Drama in New BBC Promo
by Caryn Robbins - October 29, 2014
Benedict Cumberbatch appears in an all new trailer for The BBC which offers a unique glimpse of some of the BBC's biggest upcoming dramas...
by Caryn Robbins - October 29, 2014
Benedict Cumberbatch appears in an all new trailer for The BBC which offers a unique glimpse of some of the BBC's biggest upcoming dramas...
DAYTONA Debuts at Park Theatre Tonight; Launches UK Tour thru Oct 2013
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2013
Daytona is a brand new play by Oliver Cotton, which today announced its UK tour. After its premiere at the Park Theatre, London on tonight, the 17 July, Daytona will embark on a seven week tour visiting Rose Theatre Kingston, Watford Palace Theatre, Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Oxford Playhouse, Lyceum Theat...
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2013
Daytona is a brand new play by Oliver Cotton, which today announced its UK tour. After its premiere at the Park Theatre, London on tonight, the 17 July, Daytona will embark on a seven week tour visiting Rose Theatre Kingston, Watford Palace Theatre, Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Oxford Playhouse, Lyceum Theat...
DAYTONA to Debut at Park Theatre, July 17; Launches UK Tour thru Oct 2013
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 2013
Daytona is a brand new play by Oliver Cotton, which today announced its UK tour. After its premiere at the Park Theatre, London on the 17 July, Daytona will embark on a seven week tour visiting Rose Theatre Kingston, Watford Palace Theatre, Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Oxford Playhouse, Lyceum Theatre Sheffi...
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 2013
Daytona is a brand new play by Oliver Cotton, which today announced its UK tour. After its premiere at the Park Theatre, London on the 17 July, Daytona will embark on a seven week tour visiting Rose Theatre Kingston, Watford Palace Theatre, Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Oxford Playhouse, Lyceum Theatre Sheffi...
BWW Reviews: NEVILLE'S ISLAND at Olney Theatre Center is Ambitious Production
by Charles Shubow - April 18, 2013
Playwright Tim Firth's play is given splendid production....
by Charles Shubow - April 18, 2013
Playwright Tim Firth's play is given splendid production....
SLINGS & ARROWS Among Series to Be Streamed on Acorn TV
by Caryn Robbins - November 05, 2012
Starting today, Acorn TV, the first British TV focused streaming service, streams one of its few non-British series with the first season of the most critically-acclaimed theater series ever, SLINGS & ARROWS featuring Paul Gross, Rachel McAdams, and Mark McKinney....
by Caryn Robbins - November 05, 2012
Starting today, Acorn TV, the first British TV focused streaming service, streams one of its few non-British series with the first season of the most critically-acclaimed theater series ever, SLINGS & ARROWS featuring Paul Gross, Rachel McAdams, and Mark McKinney....
Acorn TV Increases Programming by 200% Since Launch
by Caryn Robbins - October 01, 2012
Increasing its content by 200% since its launch in July 2011, Acorn TV, the first streaming service focused on the best of British TV, is now streaming 18 full seasons (up from six) of the best classic and contemporary British mysteries and dramas with different series added each week....
by Caryn Robbins - October 01, 2012
Increasing its content by 200% since its launch in July 2011, Acorn TV, the first streaming service focused on the best of British TV, is now streaming 18 full seasons (up from six) of the best classic and contemporary British mysteries and dramas with different series added each week....
THE FORSYTE SAGA Among Upcoming DVD/Blu-ray Releases From Acorn Media
by Caryn Robbins - July 11, 2012
Leading British specialist Acorn Media announces upcoming DVDs/Blu-rays including several must-see, brand new series as well as the first complete collection of Masterpiece Theatre favorite and addictive costume drama THE FORSYTE SAGA starring Damian Lewis (Homeland)....
by Caryn Robbins - July 11, 2012
Leading British specialist Acorn Media announces upcoming DVDs/Blu-rays including several must-see, brand new series as well as the first complete collection of Masterpiece Theatre favorite and addictive costume drama THE FORSYTE SAGA starring Damian Lewis (Homeland)....
Acorn TV Streams Patrick Stewart, Judi Dench in Playing Shakespeare
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2011
On Monday, Dec. 19th, Acorn TV, the first streaming service specializing in British television, adds Patrick Stewart, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Ben Kingsley, and David Suchet in the critically-acclaimed Shakespearean master class series PLAYING SHAKESPEARE, and Richard Bradford in the 1960s spy seri...
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2011
On Monday, Dec. 19th, Acorn TV, the first streaming service specializing in British television, adds Patrick Stewart, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Ben Kingsley, and David Suchet in the critically-acclaimed Shakespearean master class series PLAYING SHAKESPEARE, and Richard Bradford in the 1960s spy seri...
Acorn TV Streams Patrick Stewart, Judi Dench in Playing Shakespeare
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 16, 2011
On Monday, Dec. 19th, Acorn TV, the first streaming service specializing in British television, adds Patrick Stewart, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Ben Kingsley, and David Suchet in the critically-acclaimed Shakespearean master class series PLAYING SHAKESPEARE, and Richard Bradford in the 1960s spy seri...
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 16, 2011
On Monday, Dec. 19th, Acorn TV, the first streaming service specializing in British television, adds Patrick Stewart, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Ben Kingsley, and David Suchet in the critically-acclaimed Shakespearean master class series PLAYING SHAKESPEARE, and Richard Bradford in the 1960s spy seri...
Acorn Media and Athena Announce DVD Release Calendar
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 26, 2010
Acorn Media (British TV) and Athena (Best Documentaries) DVD Release Calendar, July 27: Agatha Christie's Poirot, The Movie Collection, Set 5 (DVD debut) - PBS Mystery!'s most-watched detective returns in three all-new, star-studded movies starring fan-favorite David Suchet. Set includes new adaptat...
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 26, 2010
Acorn Media (British TV) and Athena (Best Documentaries) DVD Release Calendar, July 27: Agatha Christie's Poirot, The Movie Collection, Set 5 (DVD debut) - PBS Mystery!'s most-watched detective returns in three all-new, star-studded movies starring fan-favorite David Suchet. Set includes new adaptat...
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