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EDINBURGH 2021: BWW Review: DISHONOUR, Fringe Player
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Aug 11, 2021

Dishonour is a powerful drama that explores the terrifying practice of female genital mutilation (FGM). Mimi, who plays all six characters, immerses viewers in the difficult truths of the FGM culture.

Hampstead Theatre's Associate Company, The Mono Box, Launches 'The Monologue Library'
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2020

Hampstead Theatre's Associate Company, The Mono Box, has announced the launch of The Monologue Library, audio recordings of renowned artists performing their favourite theatrical speeches.

VIDEO: Watch the 'Honest Trailers' Take on Netflix's THE WITCHER
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2020

Honest Trailers has released their take on the trailer for The Witcher, the 2019 fantasy series from Netflix.

Netflix's THE WITCHER Begins Season 2 Production and Announces New Casting
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 21, 2020

This month, Netflix's The Witcher began production on season 2 in the UK, for a planned launch in 2021.

VIDEO: Watch the Final Trailer for THE WITCHER on Netflix
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 12, 2019

Netflix has released the final trailer for the The Witcher, which will premiere on the streamer on December 20, 2019.

Netflix Renews THE WITCHER Before Series Debut
by Abigail Charpentier - Nov 14, 2019

'The Witcher,' set to premiere Dec. 20 on Netflix, has already been renewed for a second season.

VIDEO: Netflix Releases the Trailer for THE WITCHER Starring Henry Cavill
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 31, 2019

Fans at Lucca Comics and Games convention in Lucca, Italy were treated to the brand new main trailer for the highly anticipated new series The Witcher on Thursday, October 31, 2019 when showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich unveiled the footage during a panel discussion with cast members Anya Chalotra (Yennefer) and Freya Allan (Ciri). 

VIDEO: Netflix Drops Teaser for THE WITCHER
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 22, 2019

Fans in Hall H were treated to the first look at the highly anticipated new series The Witcher  at San Diego Comic Con 2019 on Friday, July 19 when star Henry Cavill previewed the teaser trailer for the room. Yvette Nicole Brown (“Community,” “Mom”) moderated the panel discussion with showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich and cast members Cavill (Geralt of Rivia), Anya Chalotra (Yennefer) and Freya Allan (Ciri).

Photo Flash: Netflix Shares First Look of Henry Cavill and Cast of THE WITCHER
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 1, 2019

Netflix today launched official social handles for highly anticipated new series The Witcher, along with first looks at the three lead characters; Geralt (Henry Cavill), Yennefer (Anya Cholatra), and Ciri (Freya Allan). Fans can follow official show news on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.

Netflix Shares First Look at Henry Cavill in THE WITCHER
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 31, 2018

Netflix has released the first look of Henry Cavill in The Witcher. See the first look below!

Netflix's THE WITCHER Casts Ciri and Yennefer
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 10, 2018

Based on the best-selling fantasy series, The Witcher is an epic tale of fate and family. Geralt of Rivia, a solitary monster hunter, struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts. But when destiny hurtles him toward a powerful sorceress, and a young princess with a dangerous secret, the three must learn to navigate the increasingly volatile Continent together.

THE INCIDENT Takes on Alexander Upstairs
by Julie Musbach - Jun 25, 2018

Presented with support from the Swedish Embassy, Pretoria; the Swedish Author Fund; and Bilimankhwe Arts. Grateful thanks to Michaela Waldram-Jones; Goldsmiths Theatre dept, University of London; and Poplar Union.

BWW Review: Paapa Essiedu is a Fresh, New HAMLET at the Kennedy Center
by Barbara Johnson - May 5, 2018

If you've somehow missed the buzz surrounding Paapa Essiedu in the title role of Royal Shakespeare Company's HAMLET, let me be the one to tell you: get thee to the Kennedy Center before the end of its very short run. Simon Godwin directs this contemporary, graffiti-splashed, West Africa-set take on the classic, buoyed by enthralling performances from an excellent cast.

BWW Interview: Buom Tihngang Talks HAMLET Tour
by Rona Kelly - Mar 13, 2018

The Royal Shakespeare Company's revival of Hamlet enters its final weeks of UK performances, before heading across the pond to play to US audiences. We spoke to James Cooney about returning to the production after two years and Buom Tihngang about joining the show, taking on the role of Laertes, and his favourite moments on and offstage.

BAM Presents the U.S. Premiere Of Royal Shakespeare Company's New Production Of KING LEAR
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2018

The incomparable Sir Antony Sher and the legendary Royal Shakespeare Company return to BAM with their acclaimed new production of King Lear. Directed by Artistic Director Gregory Doran and presented at BAM in its US premiere, it is the last Shakespearean role for Sher.

BWW Review: HAMLET, Hackney Empire
by Cindy Marcolina - Mar 9, 2018

'Hamlet, Prince of Denmark!' the announcement at Wittenberg's graduation ceremony is barely made that beating drums accompany Hamlet Senior's glass hearse across the stage while Gertrude and Claudius look down woefully.

Off West End Announces OFFIES Finalists and Awards Event
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2018

The Offies 2018 finalists were announced live on Twitter & Facebook at 1pm today by OffWestEnd Panel Judge & Critic for The Stage Mark Shenton.

Christopher Haydon Announces Cast for the UK Premiere of THE CONVERT
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2016

Artistic Director of the Gate Theatre, Christopher Haydon, today announces the cast for the UK premiere of Danai Gurira's The Convert. Following the success of her critically acclaimed Eclipsed, which ran at the Gate in 2015, Gurira's The Convert will open the Gate's Resist! season, a series of plays about rebellion and revolution.

Photo Flash: First Look at Rehearsals for SOUL, the Life of Marvin Gaye
by Christina Mancuso - May 5, 2016

This summer, Royal & Derngate Northampton and Hackney Empire will co-produce the world premiere of Soul, a new play by Roy Williams about the family life of soul legend Marvin Gaye. Directed by James Dacre and designed by Jon Bausor, Soul takes to Northampton's Royal stage from Friday 20 May to Saturday 11 June, before its run at Hackney Empire from Wednesday 15 June to Sunday 3 July.  BroadwayWorld has a first look at the rehearsal photos below!

Roy Williams' SOUL Sets Cast, Creative Team & Choirs
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 18, 2016

This summer, Royal & Derngate Northampton and Hackney Empire will co-produce the world premiere of Soul, a new play by Roy Williams about the family life of soul legend Marvin Gaye. Directed by James Dacre and designed by Jon Bausor, Soul takes to Northampton's Royal stage from Friday 20 May to Saturday 11 June, before its run at Hackney Empire from Wednesday 15 June to Sunday 3 July.