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ETT Production of MACBETH Comes To Lyric Hammersmith Theatre in March 2025
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2024

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced ETT's contemporary re-imagining of Macbeth as part of its 2025 programming, playing from 28 February – 29 March 2025.

Photos: Get an All New Look at BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN @sohoplace
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2023

New production photos have been released for Nica Burns’ world premiere production of Brokeback Mountain, as the show enters its final three weeks of performances, running @sohoplace theatre until 12 August 2023. 

ETT Reveals Full Cast and Dates for MACBETH UK and International Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2023

Get ready for an unforgettable experience as ETT announces the full casting and tour dates for the highly anticipated production of Macbeth. Don't miss out on this thrilling rendition of Shakespeare's classic tragedy, set to tour the UK and international stage.

Video: Watch the All New Trailer For BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN @sohoplace
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2023

An all new trailer has been released for the world premiere of Brokeback Mountain, a new play with music, written by Ashley Robinson with songs by Dan Gillespie Sells, based on Annie Proulx's short story, and directed by Jonathan Butterell. Check out the video here!

Photos: First Look at Mike Faist and Lucas Hedges in BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2023

All new production photos have been released for the world premiere of Brokeback Mountain, a new play with music, written by Ashley Robinson with songs by Dan Gillespie Sells, based on Annie Proulx’s short story, and directed by Jonathan Butterell. 

Cast and Creative Team Revealed For the UK Premiere of TAMBO & BONES
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2023

Theatre Royal Stratford East and Actors Touring Company today announce lead cast and creatives for the UK premiere of Tambo & Bones by award-winning US playwright Dave Harris.

PLAYFIGHT Comes to Pleasance Theatre as Part of its Spring/Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2023

Orísun Productions announced in its 5th anniversary year, that its critically acclaimed stage play PlayFight will run for five nights from 29th May & 31st May-3rd June 2023 as part of Pleasance Theatre's Spring/Summer Season.

Video: Eddi Reader Sings 'Sharing Your Heart' From BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2023

A brand new song has been released from the world premiere stage adaptation of Annie Proulx’s short story, Brokeback Mountain, a new play with music. In the video, Eddi Reader sings ‘Sharing Your Heart’. This is the moment where Alma (played by Emily Fairn) realises that her husband, Ennis Del Mar (played by Lucas Hedges), also loves another.

Full Cast and Creative Team Set to Join Mike Faist and Lucas Hedges in BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2023

The full cast and creative team have been announced for world premiere of Brokeback Mountain, a new play with music, written by Ashley Robinson with songs by Dan Gillespie Sells, based on Annie Proulx's short story, and directed by Jonathan Butterell.

English Touring Theatre Announces MACBETH & More for 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 9, 2023

ETT (English Touring Theatre) has announced their new production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and further programming for 2023.

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for MACBETH at Shakespeare's Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2022

Macbeth is directed by Sarah Frankcom and will open to the public at Shakespeare's Globe from 19 March with performances exclusively for schools running from 3 March.

Shakespeare's Globe Announces Full Cast of MACBETH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2022

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the full cast for the 2022 Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank production of Macbeth, directed by Sarah Frankcom. This marks Sarah’s directorial return following her tenure as Artistic Director of LAMDA. 

Pet Shop Boys To Create Music For MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2019

Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe of iconic British pop duo Pet Shop Boys join the production team for upcoming stage adaptation of Hanif Kureishi's My Beautiful Laundrette, creating music to bring the 80s-set drama to life.

Full Casting For MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE Announced
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2019

Following the recent announcement that Curve, Belgrade Theatre Coventry, Everyman Theatre Cheltenham and Leeds Playhouse are co-producing a new stage production of Hanif Kureishi's My Beautiful Laundrette this autumn, the full cast for the drama has now been revealed.

WEST SIDE STORY Comes to Royal Exchange Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2019

Sarah Frankcom, Royal Exchange Artistic Director, creates a brand-new version of Broadway's biggest musical WEST SIDE STORY for the Royal Exchange Theatre's unique in-the-round stage. Celebrated for her reinterpretations of American classics, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, DEATH OF A SALESMAN and her award-winning production OUR TOWN, she brings a new focus to the gang culture of the iconic Sharks and Jets with new choreography from Aletta Collins and orchestration by Jason Carr. The production runs in the Theatre from 6 April - 25 May.

BWW Review: EDWARD II, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
by Charlotte Downes - Feb 14, 2019

Christopher Marlowe's Edward II is one of the earliest English history plays, and tells the story of the title character, his infatuation with his favourites and the dissent of his disapproving peers. It is a tragedy, replete with violence, gore and death.

Photo Flash: First Look at World Premiere of GILGAMESH
by Julie Musbach - Oct 8, 2017

Gilgamesh the world premiere of a new queer play told in verse by Piers Beckley, directed by Ray Shell, is the story of Gilgamesh and his best friend and lover Enkidu. How the two men fought the demon Humbaba and the Bull of Heaven. How they lived, loved, and died. It is about the most important of questions: What does it mean to live forever?

White Bear Theatre Presents the World Premiere of GILGAMESH
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2017

Gilgamesh the world premiere of a new queer play told in verse by Piers Beckley, directed by Ray Shell, is the story of Gilgamesh and his best friend and lover Enkidu. How the two men fought the demon Humbaba and the Bull of Heaven. How they lived, loved, and died. It is about the most important of questions: What does it mean to live forever?

New Contests Kicks Off in Celebration of National Yearbook Week
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 5, 2015

All students should have the opportunity to have a yearbook, which is why Picaboo Yearbooks has announced the first annual My School Deserves a Yearbook contest. This contest is part of Picaboo's annual Yearbooks for Everyone Fund, which helps make yearbooks a reality for students and districts who might not otherwise be able to afford them.

Pippa Bennett-Warner and Samuel Barnett Lead THE BEAUX' STRATAGEM, Opening Tonight at the National
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2015

The National Theatre will present THE BEAUX' STRATAGEM in its Olivier Theatre, beginning May 19, 2015. Pippa Bennett-Warner will star as 'Dorinda' opposite Samuel Barnett as 'Mr Aimwell'. Simon Godwin will direct the production, slated to open tonight, May 26, and playing through July 19, 2015.