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Review Roundup: MACBETH, starring Sam Heughan and Lia Williams
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 27, 2025

Directed by Daniel Raggett, the Royal Shakespeare Company’s brings a new version of Macbeth to the small studio space in Stratford-upon-Avon. Starring Sam Heughan, best known for his role in the series Outlander, and Lia Williams as Lady Macbeth. This staging imagines the play in a gangland pub in 20th-century Glasgow, with its characters as violent criminals.

First Preview Performances of THE HAMLET PROJECT Will Launch New RADA Residencies Programme
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025

RADA and Trish Wadley Productions have announced Sinéad Rushe's polyphonic production of The Hamlet Project will have a week of previews at RADA to pilot a new RADA Residencies programme.

Review Roundup: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Watermill Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 8, 2025

See what the critics are saying about Jesus Christ Superstar at Watermill Theatre. Read the reviews here in BroadwayWorld's review roundup and learn more about the production.

Review Roundup: GHOSTS, starring Victoria Smurfit and Callum Scott Howells
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 17, 2025

Gary Owen’s new play, a contemporary reimagining of Ibsen’s classic, is directed by Artistic Director Rachel O’Riordan, reuniting the team behind the critically acclaimed Iphigenia in Splott, Romeo and Julie and Killology.

Gus Englehorn Sets U. S. Tour Dates
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 4, 2025

Fresh off the release of his new album The Hornbook via Secret City Records, Gus Englehorn is hitting the road for a string of U.S. dates with stops in Seattle, Portland, Salt Lake City, and more.

Review Roundup: CHURCHILL IN MOSCOW at the Orange Tree Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

Churchill in Moscow is now playing at Orange Tree Theatre. The world premiere of Howard Brenton’s gripping drama dramatises the meetings between two unpredictable titans as history teeters on a knife-edge. Read the reviews!

Review Roundup: AS LONG AS WE ARE BREATHING at Arcola Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025

A real-life story about trauma, survival and ultimately healing, As Long As We Are Breathing is currently running at Arcola Theatre. See what the critics are saying and read the reviews.

Gus Englehorn to Release 'The Hornbook' Album, Shares New Single
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 13, 2025

Two years after the release of his critically acclaimed album “Dungeon Master,' Gus Engelhorn has announced a brand-new album “The Hornbook,” set for a January 31 release. Ahead of the album, he has released the single 'Metal Detector,' available now.

New York City Opera Presents MUSIC OF SURVIVAL: Works By Weinberg, Korngold, And Rovner
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025

New York City Opera will present Music of Survival: Works by Weinberg, Korngold, and Rovne, with the NYC Opera Orchestra, featuring Constantine Orbelian, Conductor; Kristina Reiko Cooper, Cello; and Elizaveta Ulakhovich, Soprano.

Review Roundup: MAKE GOOD: THE POST OFFICE SCANDAL at Omnibus Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2024

Make Good, a new musical about the Post Office Scandal inspired by sub-postmasters’ interviews and performed with a community choir in each venue is now officially open and touring. See what the critics are saying...

ALISON SKILBECK'S UNCOMMON GROUND Will Be Performed For One Show Only at The White Bear Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024

Critically acclaimed writer and actress, Alison Skilbeck, brings her award nominated show Alison Skilbeck's Uncommon Ground to The White Bear Theatre for one show only on Sunday 24 November.

Review Roundup: PERICLES Opens at Swan Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 9, 2024

See what the critics are saying about Pericles at Swan Theatre. Read the reviews and learn more about the production.

Alison Skilbeck Will Tour Lockdown Drama To OSO Arts Centre In Barnes
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2024

Critically acclaimed writer and actress, Alison Skilbeck, brings her award nominated show 'Alison Skilbeck's Uncommon Ground' to the OSO Arts Centre in Barnes from the 3 July to the 5 July.

Alex Nicol Releases New Single 'Hollywood'
by Michael Major - Jul 3, 2023

The Montreal artist’s latest single ensnares with all the potency and poison of its namesake. Casting strings of a knife-edge tension against the unexpected twists that unfold with its dramatic key changes, “Hollywood” finds Nicol play a starring role in a song of downbeat and disturbing Lynchian thrills.

Zoon Shares 'Gaagige' Single From 'Bekka Ma'iingan' LP
by Michael Major - Mar 22, 2023

To create the full-length album, Monkman sought Polaris Music Prize inaugural winner Owen Pallett to compose sweeping string arrangements, then performed by the FAMES Orchestra. Grammy nominated Michael Peter Olsen, who is a regular in Zoon’s live band, played on the new record as did Zoon’s drummer Andrew McLeod (Sunnsetter).

Casting and Creative Team Announced For Barney Norris' VISITORS at The Watermill
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2023

Casting has been announced for VISITORS the major new UK revival of Barney Norris' award-winning play that will run at The Watermill Theatre Friday 31 March until Saturday 22 April.

Revival of VISITORS Will Open at The Watermill Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2023

A major new UK revival of Barney Norris' award-winning play VISITORS will run at The Watermill Theatre Friday 31 March until Saturday 22 April. It will also be directed by Barney Norris (The Wellspring – Royal and Derngate, Nightfall – The Bridge Theatre), who's an Associate Artist at The Watermill. 

Alexis Castrogiovanni Shares New EP 'Someday My Thoughts Will Be Like a Range of Mountains'
by Michael Major - Sep 21, 2022

Montreal's Alexis Castrogiovanni's ambitious & emotional debut EP is streaming everywhere now. In case you missed the singles, be sure to check out Alexis' incredibly cinematic music video for 'Someday My Thoughts Will Be Like a Range of Mountains.' & 'Ex-Girl.' In her music, you can hear echoes of saxophonist Colin Stetson.

Bath Festival 2022 Set For May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2022

In just one month, The Bath Festival, world-renowned as an innovative and unique cultural melting pot, brings a packed programme of exciting events for music and book fans alike within a range of historic and beautiful city venues including the historic Queen Square, former Art Deco cinemas as well as the famous Roman baths.

Art-Pop Artist Selci Releases Her Debut Album 'Fallen Woman I'
by Michael Major - Mar 4, 2022

Calgary-based art-pop artist Selci released her debut full-length album, Fallen Woman I today, the first in a two-part album series this year. Fallen Woman I is an electronic patchwork that blends ambient electronica with 90’s house and trip hop. The stylized arrangements are augmented with vintage synths and complex drum programming.