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Cast Set For A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2026

The Old Vic announced the full cast for the 10th anniversary production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, directed by Matthew Warchus and adapted by Jack Thorne, starring Giles Terera as Ebenezer Scrooge alongside an ensemble cast.

REINCARNATION BLUES Musical Adaptation to Hold Workshop
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2025

A reading of new musical Reincarnation Blues, adapted from the cult-hit fantasy novel by Michael Poore will take place this week. Learn more about the production here!

REINCARNATION BLUES, A NEW MUSICAL To Have Closed Workshop This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2025

A reading of new musical Reincarnation Blues, adapted from the cult-hit fantasy novel by Michael Poore will take place on Thursday 24th April at 2:30pm at The Other Palace Studio.

ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS Cast Recording is Available Now
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

Wise Children and Plush Theatricals have announced the release of the live cast album for the hit musical ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS. The recording, captured during its 2020 run at Bristol Old Vic, is now available on all streaming platforms.

Emma Rice's ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS Cast Album Released
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2025

Wise Children and Plush Theatricals have announced the release of the live cast album for the hit musical ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS. The recording, captured during its 2020 run at Bristol Old Vic, is now available on all streaming platforms.

Emma Rice's ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS Will Release Live Cast Album
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

A live cast album will be released for the musical ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS. The recording, captured during its 2020 run at Bristol Old Vic, will be available on all streaming platforms starting on Valentine's Day, February 14th.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC and Sondheim's ASSASSINS Announced as Part of the New Chichester Festival Theatre Season
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 16, 2023

Chichester Festival Theatre’s Festival 2023 – the final season programmed by outgoing Artistic Director Daniel Evans – has been announced by Daniel and Executive Director Kathy Bourne.

CHRISTMAS ROUND OURS Will Be Performed Next Month at St Pancras Old Church
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2021

On Friday December 10th 2021, stars of the stage and screen come together for an evening of festive songs, music and storytelling - Christmas Round Ours - presented by Declan Bennett and Fra Fee.

AND BREATHE..., Ivano Turco, Lucy St Louis, and More Take Home Black British Theatre Awards
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2021

The Black British Theatre Awards (BBTAs), the UK's first award show to celebrate the excellence and influence of Black performers and creatives in the theatre industry, were held last night.

BWW Review: CAROUSEL, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Aug 10, 2021

During the first three weeks of the initial lockdown in 2020, 16 women and children were murdered in the United Kingdom because of domestic violence. Those numbers were only going to rise during the following year. It is said that men were able to gain power and rule the world because murder makes them less uncomfortable.

Photos: Rodgers and Hammerstein's CAROUSEL At Regent's Park Open Air Theatre 
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2021

Ahead of opening night on Monday 9th August, check out production photos from Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel, which plays until 25 September.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For CAROUSEL at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2021

Featuring a score that includes ‘If I Loved You’ and ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’, director Timothy Sheader reunites with Jesus Christ Superstar choreographer Drew McOnie. The cast includes  Carly Bawden (Julie Jordan), Declan Bennett (Billy Bigelow), John Pfumojena (Enoch Snow), Joanna Riding (Nettie Fowler) and Natasha May Thomas (Louise Bigelow).

Brendan Charleson, Jo Eaton-Kent, Sam Mackay and More Join the Cast of CAROUSEL at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2021

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre have today confirmed full casting for Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel, which plays 31 July – 25 September. Joining the cast are Brendan Charleson (Mr Bascombe), Jo Eaton-Kent (Mrs Mullin), Sam Mackay (Jigger Craigin), Ediz Mahmut (Young Enoch) and Christina Modestou (Carrie Pipperidge).

CAROUSEL Casting Announced at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in July
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2021

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre have today confirmed initial principal casting for Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel, which plays 31 July – 25 September.

BWW Review: ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS, Bristol Old Vic
by Maya Bowles - Sep 26, 2020

Emma Ricea??s acclaimed Romantics Anonymous was supposed to be embarking on a US tour in March, which was cancelled due to the pandemic. Instead, Wise Children have created a a??digital toura??, in which the musical is performed live at the Bristol Old Vic from 22-26 September and streamed both internationally and across the UK, with each night presented in partnership with a different group of theatres. Finally, on 27 September the show will be performed to a socially distanced audience at the Bristol Old Vic.

BWW Interview: Marc Antolin On Entering the ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS Bubble
by Gil Kaan - Sep 18, 2020

Emma Rice, the creator and leader of the UK theatre company Wise Children, has remounted the interrupted U.S. tour of her ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS. Wise Children will present a LIVE production of ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS (with dancing and kissing) livestreaming from the Bristol Old Vic stage September 22 through 26, benefiting 30+ theatres worldwide, with each night targeting a different country or region.

ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS Cast Announced For U.S. Digital Premiere Benefiting The Wallis
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2020

Wise Children, Bristol Old Vic and Plush Theatricals, in conjunction with the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, announces the cast for Emma Rice's critically acclaimed musical Romantics Anonymous, which will be performed live in the U.K. as part of a 'digital tour' that will livestream in the U.S. as a benefit for a collective of theaters across the country, including The Wallis in Beverly Hills, CA, on  Saturday, September 26, 2020, 1 pm (PDT).

Casting Announced for Emma Rice's ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2020

Full casting has now been confirmed for Romantics Anonymous a?" the delicious new musical from visionary director Emma Rice (Wise Children). Embarking on a virtual tour this autumn, the show will be co-hosted online by the Belgrade Theatre on Wednesday 23 September.

Socially Distanced Performance Of ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS Launches Bristol Old Vic's Autumn Season Of Live Performance
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2020

Following a successful trial period of pilot performance in the newly launched Courtyard and outdoor Garden Stage, Bristol Old Vic will present a rolling schedule of performances to socially distanced audiences throughout the autumn.

Photo Flash: London's Independent, Fringe & Alternative Theatres Celebrated at THE OFFIE AWARDS 2020
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2020

Celebrating its 10th anniversary with a ceremony held in the iconic Grand Hall of Battersea Arts Centre on Sunday 8 March 2020, the Off West End Awards once again celebrated the best of independent, fringe and alternative theatres across London.