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Cate Blanchett, Sandra Oh, and More Lead 2026 Programming at The National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026

The National Theatre will present a star-studded 2026 season with Cate Blanchett, Sandra Oh, and others enhancing its global reach. Learn more about the full lineup here!

FRIGID Nightcap Brings BEING DRAMATIC To Under St. Marks
by Emmy Rice - Jul 19, 2025

FRIGID New York's wildest late-night variety show returns this month with a theme that promises to crank the theatricality to eleven: 'Being Dramatic.' On Friday, July 25 at 10:30 PM, Under St. Marks transforms into a late-night playground for the bold, the unhinged, and the gloriously extra.

Video: Cristin Milioti, Paul Giamatti, & More Star in BLACK MIRROR Season 7 Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2025

Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for the highly anticipated seventh season of Black Mirror. Charlie Brooker's dark, satirical anthology series will return on April 10, 2025. Watch the trailer now!

Full Cast Announced For OTHELLO at the National Theatre Starring Giles Terera
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2022

Clint Dyer (Death of England: Parts 1, 2, and 3; Get Up Stand Up! The Bob Marley Musical) will direct an extraordinary new vision for William Shakespeare's Othello in the Lyttelton theatre from 23 November 2022 until 21 January 2023. The full cast is announced as rehearsals begin at the National Theatre.

Giles Terera-Led OTHELLO and New Play KERRY JACKSON to Be Presented at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 5, 2022

The National Theatre has announced two further productions to be staged this winter, Shakespeare's Othello and Kerry Jackson a new play by April De Angelis, both going on sale to the public on 21 July.

Greenwich+Docklands International Festival Announces Line Up For Ceremonies Taking Place Around Luke Jerram's In Memoriam
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2020

Greenwich+Docklands International Festival today announces the line-ups for two special ceremonies planned in tribute to the NHS, which take place on the opening weekend of the 25th annual festival, at the site of Luke Jerram's In Memoriam on Woolwich Common.

David Tennant to Play Serial Killer Dennis Nilsen in New ITV Drama
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 22, 2019

ITV has announced the commission of Des, a three part drama which follows the arrest and trial of serial killer Dennis Nilsen, known as Des. 

BWW Review: THE FIRM, Hampstead Theatre
by Anthony Walker-Cook - May 15, 2019

For all its bravado and comedy, Roy Williams' The Firm is a potent piece about masculinity. Set in an attractive south London pub, four friends have gathered to celebrate the release of their friend Shaun, who has spent the past 12 years in prison. But as the evening continues, an unexpected guest and copious amounts of alcohol prompt revelations about all of those gathered.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE FIRM
by Julie Musbach - May 9, 2019

In a pub in South London 'The Firm' reunite for the first time in twelve years. Once they were a notorious criminal gang. Today, they're older, wiser and wistful - their lives changed beyond recognition.

Paul Ritter, Jessie Buckley, Adrian Rawlins and Con O'Neill Among a Raft of Talent Joining Sky and HBO's CHERNOBYL
by Tori Hartshorn - May 23, 2018

A huge list of top names from the world of TV and film are confirmed to star in Chernobyl, Sky and HBO's high-end drama based on one of the worst man-made catastrophes in history.

Paul Weller Releases New Video 'Alpha'
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 14, 2017

Paul Weller has released a new video for the track 'Alpha.' The instrumental blues-infused track is taken from Weller's deluxe edition of his current internationally acclaimed album A Kind Revolution.

Full Cast Announced For Gregory Doran's THE WITCH OF EDMONTON at Swan Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 28, 2014

Full casting is announced for Gregory Doran's new production of the rarely-performed Jacobean domestic tragedy by Dekker, Ford and Rowley, The Witch of Edmonton. As previously announced Eileen Atkins returns to the RSC in the title role of Elizabeth Sawyer as the RSC continues to stage the plays of Shakespeare's contemporaries in the Swan Theatre. The Witch of Edmonton opens for previews on the 23 October 2014 and will play in repertoire with an extended run of The White Devil until the 29 November 2014.

Kirsty Bushell, Laura Elphinstone & More to Lead RSC'S THE WHITE DEVIL
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 9, 2014

Full casting is announced for Maria Aberg's production of Webster's violent tragedy The White Devil, which continues the Royal Shakespeare Company's 'Roaring Girls' season in the Swan Theatre, revealing some of the great parts written for and about women.

Casting Announced RSC's THE ROARING GIRL, ARDEN OF FAVERSHAM
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 27, 2014

Full casting is announced for the first two plays in the 'Roaring Girls' season. Led by Royal Shakespeare Company Deputy Artistic Director, Erica Whyman these rarely performed Jacobethan plays reveal some of the great parts written for and about women.

BWW Reviews: THE PRIDE - Crucible Studio, Sheffield, June 28 2011
by Ruth Deller - Jun 29, 2011

Ruth Deller reviews Richard Wilson's take on Alexi Kaye Campbell's play

Record-Breaking 'Dealer's Choice' Transfers to the West End
by BWW News Desk - Oct 29, 2007

The Menier Chocolate Factory's record-breaking, sold out production of Patrick Marber's play Dealer's Choice, directed by Samuel West is transferring to Trafalgar Studios 1 for a West End season.