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LOOKING FOR ME FRIEND: THE MUSIC OF VICTORIA WOOD Returns for UK Tour
by Emmy Rice - Jul 11, 2025

Nostalgic musical comedy Looking for Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood returns for an autumn tour, having sold out stages across the country for the last five years.

Review: GYPSY: A MUSICAL FABLE at Argenta Contemporary Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - May 1, 2025

The Argenta Contemporary Theatre in North Little Rock spotlighted Arkansas theatre royalty with its bold and emotionally rich production of Gypsy: A Musical Fable, which captivated audiences from April 9–19. This golden-age musical, considered one of Broadway’s most enduring masterpieces, was brought to life with striking precision and artistry that riveled any Broadway show. With a book by Arthur Laurents, score by Jule Styne, and lyrics by a young Stephen Sondheim, Gypsy demands both powerhouse performances and thoughtful direction—and Argenta delivered on all fronts. 

AN EVENING WITHOUT KATE BUSH Comes to Riverside Theatres
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2025

Riverside Theatres will present the cabaret-style homage to Kate Bush, An Evening Without Kate Bush at the Riverside Theatre this March. Learn more about the show here!

Bondi Pavilion Reveals 2025 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2024

Bondi Pavilion has announced its 2025 Artistic Program, filled with events and activities for all ages. Learn more about the full upcoming event lineup here!

Feature: October Monthly Musical Birthday Tribute �" It's a Quiz!
by Rob Lester - Oct 1, 2024

What star turned down CABARET? What two cabaret stars were born on Halloween? What cabaret club was named for a character in a musical? What Broadway lyricist turns 100 this month? Take the multiple-choice quiz and see what you know (or might guess correctly) about so many talented folks ALL born in October.

LOOKING FOR ME FRIEND: THE MUSIC OF VICTORIA WOOD Announces 5th Anniversary Tour Dates
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2024

Looking For Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood, the celebration of the music of the late comedy genius and national treasure written and performed by Paulus, has announced further tour dates for 2024/25.

Harriet Dyer To Return To The Edinburgh Fringe With New Show SKIN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2024

Harriet Dyer will bring her new stand-up show SKIN to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024, blending personal anecdotes, sharp wit, and dark comedy to explore themes of friendship, identity, and mental health. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Playbox Theatre, Sarah Louse Young, and More Join ALSO Festival Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024

ALSO is the UKs most inspirational summer festival combining ideas, music and comedy alongside adventures in food, nature and wellness. Over 100 events have been added to the lineup for ALSO Festival's upcoming 11th edition.

Photos: First Look at THE LONDON 50-HOUR IMPROVATHON: THE WEDDING PARTY
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 9, 2024

Check out photos from The London 50-Hour Improvathon: The Wedding Party here!

Spring/Summer 2024 Tour Dates Set For LOOKING FOR ME FRIEND: THE MUSIC OF VICTORIA WOOD
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024

Looking For Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood, the celebration of the music of the late comedy genius and national treasure written and performed by Paulus  will return to delight audiences this year. Learn more about where to catch the show here!

Review: FASCINATING AIDA: 40TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW, London Palladium
by Franco Milazzo - Feb 5, 2024

The UK can’t claim too many music groups with the impressive longevity or sheer depravity of Fascinating Aïda. Celebrating forty years of dropping jaws with a set of songs that still amuse, shock and titillate, they return for yet another tour up and down the country. 

Review: LOUISE YOUNG: FERAL, Soho Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - Jan 29, 2024

Louise Young: Feral is a fun show that will have you thinking your life is pretty tame compared to what Young has gone through. And, according to her, there are still plenty of stories she hasn’t told - I look forward to hearing them!

Playwright Mark Ravenhill to Join The London 50-Hour Improvathon: The Wedding Party
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2024

Playwright Mark Ravenhill joins the cast of The London 50-Hour Improvathon: The Wedding Party, featuring top improvisers.

See Duran Duran, Kasabian, Keane, London Grammar, Sara Pascoe & More at Latitude Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2024

Latitude Festival has revealed a huge comedy and arts bill. The festival offers a diverse lineup of music, arts, dance, and cultural experiences. Get your tickets now for a weekend of uninhibited discovery.

Soho Theatre Brings Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomers to London in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2023

This January, Soho Theatre brings all seven Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomers to London, for a side-splitting start to 2024. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Review: ALMA at Théâtre Des Capucins
by David Sousa Lopes - Nov 18, 2023

What would do if you were given one wish by the devil? And even if your wish was vain, could you truly make the best of your new life?

Sydney Festival Launches 2024 Program
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2023

The mainstay of Sydney’s high summer season, Sydney Festival, sails back this January with a first class line-up of World Premieres, extraordinary immersive experiences, cutting-edge public art, Australian exclusives, free events, trailblazing First Nations programming and an epic live music offering. 

The 2023 Edinburgh Comedy Awards Announces Nominees For Best Comedy Show And Best Newcomer
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2023

Long-standing Edinburgh Comedy Awards Director Nica Burns, has today announced the nominees for the biggest prizes in live comedy, Sky Best Comedy Show and DLT Entertainment Best Newcomer celebrating the best up-and-coming comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with the Victoria Wood Award to be announced on Saturday 26th August.

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: LOUISE YOUNG: FERAL, Pleasance Courtyard
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Aug 9, 2023

Debut hour from Geordie rising star with a show all about class, chaos and coming out. She did ask her friends if her life had been feral enough to warrant this title; they laughed and assured her it still is.

EDINBURGH 2023: BroadwayWorld's Edfringe Reviews
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Aug 4, 2023

A compilation of all of BroadwayWorld's coverage of the world's biggest arts festival.