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FutureHome Productions to Present THE SEAGULL at Hollywood Fringe 2023
by Blair Ingenthron - May 13, 2023

The stark and riveting version by UK playwright Anya Reiss, first performed at London's Royal National Theatre, will be directed by FutureHome Founding Executive Producer Josh Sobel as part of the 2023 Hollywood Fringe.

BWW Review: THE WOODS, Southwark Playhouse
by Abbie Grundy - Mar 8, 2022

David Mamet's 1977 play, exploring and exposing gender differences, is given its first London Revival in 25 years.

VIDEO: The Stars Come Out For The First London Production Of THE WOODS In 25 Years
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2022

Danielle Tarento presents Francesca Carpanini and Sam Frenchum in THE WOODS by David Mamet, directed by Russell Bolam, at Southwark Playhouse. 

Photos: First Look at THE WOODS at Southwark Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2022

'The Woods', David Mamet’s extraordinary 1977 ‘battle of the sexes’ play gets its first UK revival in 25 years, directed by Russell Bolam, from Thursday 24 February to Saturday 26 March, 2022.

VIDEO: Rehearsal Footage of David Mamet's THE WOODS at Southwark Playhouse
by Marissa Tomeo - Feb 19, 2022

David Mamet’s extraordinary 1977 ‘battle of the sexes’ play gets its 1st UK revival after 25 years, directed by Russell Bolam, at Southwark Playhouse from Thursday 24 February to Saturday 26 March, 2022.

THE WOODS Will Be Revived at Southwark Playhouse in 2022
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2021

Nick and Ruth are spending the weekend at a remote cabin in the woods. They push their relationship to breaking point in a night of stories and fights, only to rediscover their need for one another in the morning, but the final reconciliation remains uncomfortably tempered by the violent core we now know to be hiding beneath.

Final Round of Shows On Sale For the Pleasance's Festival Programme
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2018

The Pleasance is a place for experiences and, this year, marks Pleasance's boldest programme yet. From the funny to the sorrowful, the political to the magical, the Pleasance has always been a place for incredible stories and 2018 takes this tradition to a new level.

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch Presents First Major Revival of Bob Larbey's A MONTH OF SUNDAYS
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2016

This autumn, as the second work in Douglas Rintoul's inaugural season, The Queen's Theatre Hornchurch presents the first major revival of Bob Larbey's award-winning and heart-warming comedy, A Month of Sundays.

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch to Present First Major Revival of A MONTH OF SUNDAYS
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2016

This autumn, as the second work in Douglas Rintoul's inaugural season, The Queen's Theatre Hornchurch presents the first major revival of Bob Larbey's award-winning and heart-warming comedy, A Month of Sundays.

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch to Present First Major Revival of A MONTH OF SUNDAYS
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2016

This autumn, as the second work in Douglas Rintoul's inaugural season, The Queen's Theatre Hornchurch presents the first major revival of Bob Larbey's award-winning and heart-warming comedy, A Month of Sundays.

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch Presents First Major Revival of Bob Larbey's A MONTH OF SUNDAYS
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2016

This autumn, as the second work in Douglas Rintoul's inaugural season, The Queen's Theatre Hornchurch presents the first major revival of Bob Larbey's award-winning and heart-warming comedy, A Month of Sundays.

DON'T MISS: Cyrano de Bergerac Leads This Week's Top 10 New London Shows, February 22 2016
by Marianka Swain - Feb 22, 2016

London is never short of theatre temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From an all-female reimagining of a classic tale to a late, great Shakespeare, here are some of this week's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, and if you need more ticket-booking inspiration, here is last week's round-up.

Southwark Playhouse Sets Full All-Female 'CYRANO' Cast
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 21, 2016

Lauren Brown and Chloe Courtney today announce the full cast for Russell Bolam's production of Cyrano de Bergerac. Kathryn Hunter plays the title role of Cyrano and is joined by Sabrina Bartlett as Roxane, Ellie Kendrick as Christian and by Holly Burn, Tina Chiang, Penelope Dimond, Tamzin Griffin and Kiran Sonia Sawar. The production opens on 22 February at Southwark Playhouse, with previews from 18 February, and runs until 19 March.

PHOTO FLASH: Look Inside Rehearsals with John Hannah in The Titanic Orchestra
by Nora Dominick - Jul 24, 2015

Four tramps huddle together at an abandoned railway station, full of vodka-fuelled dreams of escaping on one of the passing trains. But the trains never stop. Until one day, a dishevelled stranger is thrown into their midst. He claims to be the great illusionist Harry Houdini, and promises that together they will perform the most astonishing vanishing act the world has ever seen.

Chris Ioan Roberts' DEAD ROYAL Comes to Ovalhouse This Week
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2015

Villa Windsor, Paris, 1981 - Wallis, Duchess of Windsor aged 82, invites Lady Diana Spencer aged 19 to a despair-laden bachelorette party on the eve of her wedding to the Prince of Wales. Chris Ioan Roberts' Dead Royal is a lacerating, camp-drenched celebration of 1980s narcissistic megalomania. The production will play Ovalhouse, 52-54 Kennington Oval, London SE11 5SW today 21st - Saturday 25th April 2015. Press night: Wednesday 22nd April, 7.45 p.m.

Chris Ioan Roberts' DEAD ROYAL Comes to Ovalhouse, April 21-25
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2015

Villa Windsor, Paris, 1981 - Wallis, Duchess of Windsor aged 82, invites Lady Diana Spencer aged 19 to a despair-laden bachelorette party on the eve of her wedding to the Prince of Wales. Chris Ioan Roberts' Dead Royal is a lacerating, camp-drenched celebration of 1980s narcissistic megalomania. The production will play Ovalhouse, 52-54 Kennington Oval, London SE11 5SW Tuesday 21st - Saturday 25th April 2015. Press night: Wednesday 22nd April, 7.45 p.m.

BWW Reviews: UNCLE VANYA, St James Theatre, October 13 2014
by Laura Jones - Oct 17, 2014

Uncle Vanya follows on from Anya Reiss' two previous modernisations of Chekhov, Three Sisters and The Seagull, both of which were performed at Southwark Playhouse. This third attempt to bring Chekhov into the 21st century is a fair effort thanks to strong performances from the cast.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with John Hannah and More for Anya Reiss's UNCLE VANYA
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2014

The first rehearsal images were released today for a new version of Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya by multiple award-winning playwright Anya Reiss, premiering on Wednesday 8 October at St. James Theatre. Directed by Russell Bolam, Reiss's adaptation of Chekhov's masterpiece of modern theatre reignites the piece for a 21st century audience, revealing the universal difficulties of impossible love, longing and regret. Scroll down for a sneak peek!

Arcola Theatre Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Philip Ridley's GHOST FROM A PERFECT PLACE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2014

Twenty years after its explosive premiere at Hampstead Theatre - where it was denounced as 'pornographic' by The Guardian's Michael Billington and hailed by The Spectator as 'a masterpiece' - Ghost From A Perfect Place will have its first major revival at Arcola Theatre, directed by Russell Bolam, following his critically-acclaimed production of Ridley's Shivered at Southwark Playhouse.

Full Casting Announced for UNCLE VANYA - John Hannah, Amanda Boxer, Buffy Davis and More
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 2, 2014

Casting is announced today for a new version of Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya by multiple award-winning playwright Anya Reiss, premiering on Wednesday 8 October at St. James Theatre. Directed by Russell Bolam, Reiss' adaptation of Chekhov's masterpiece of modern theatre reignites the piece for a 21st century audience, revealing the universal difficulties of impossible love, longing and regret.