Warren Smith

South Carolina New Play Festival 2026 to Debut Production Featuring Drew Gehling
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026

The South Carolina New Play Festival will premiere its first full production The House That I Live In; Josh White's America, by Donnetta Lavinia Grays, taking place as part of the fifth anniversary season of the festival.

GARRY STARR: CLASSIC PENGUINS Transfers to the Garrick Theatre and Attempts World Record
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2025

Following a sell-out extended run at the Arts Theatre, the critically acclaimed hit show Garry Starr: Classic Penguins will transfer to the Garrick Theatre, seating over 700 audience members a night.

Review: GARRY STARR: CLASSIC PENGUINS, Arts Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - Nov 4, 2025

There’s a fine line between genius and idiocy, and, in his determined effort to “save literature”, Garry Starr doesn’t so much walk it as perform the can-can on it wearing black tails, orange flippers and nothing else. In a show that drops jaws (and, in at least one case, drawers), he flaps through a catalogue of Penguin classics, bringing each to life in a gloriously stupid way.

GARRY STARR: CLASSIC PENGUINS Heads To The West End
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2025

The multi-award-winning comedy sensation Garry Starr: Classic Penguins is set for the West End as it takes up residence at Arts Theatre for a limited run this November.

Harlem Jazz Series Announces August 2025 Lineup Featuring Corey Wallace, Carla Cook & More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2025

The Harlem Jazz Series has announced its electrifying August 2025 lineup, continuing its celebrated Thursday Night Rhythms of Resistance concert series at Mt. Morris Ascension Presbyterian Church.

Jordan Fisher, Shoshana Bean, Tituss Burgess, and Joy Woods Will Lead SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD 30th Anniversary Concert in London
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2025

Shoshana Bean, Tituss Burgess, Jordan Fisher and Joy Woods will lead a concert performance celebrating the 30th anniversary of Songs For a New World. Learn more here!

Warren Smith to Perform at Harlem Jazz Series in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2025

Join in at the Harlem Jazz Series for an unforgettable night with acclaimed jazz drummer, percussionist, and timpanist Warren Smith-live in the heart of Harlem! Learn more!

Garry Starr's Award-Winning CLASSIC PENGUINS Comes to The Grand Electric This September
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2025

Following a triumphant year on the global comedy circuit, Garry Starr’s Classic Penguins will make its highly anticipated Sydney debut at The Grand Electric from 3 September to 12 October 2025. This exclusive six-week run comes fresh off smash-hit seasons at Adelaide Fringe, Perth Fringe World, and a win for Most Outstanding Show at the 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

GARRY STARR: CLASSIC PENGUINS Comes to Soho Theatre and Underbelly
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025

Garry Starr is back! Following sell-out seasons in 2018, 2022 and 2024, the multi-award-winning, sartorially shy comic wunderkind returns with his acclaimed anarchic masterclass: Garry Starr: Classic Penguins.

Video: FULL SWING Season 3 Documentary Series Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 12, 2025

The cameras are back for a third season of Full Swing, and Netflix has released the official teaser trailer for the immersive documentary series. Watch it now!

92NY to Present Max Roach At 100: Tyshawn Sorey Trio & Sandbox Percussion
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025

The 92nd Street Y, New York will celebrate the extraordinary legacy of legendary drummer, composer and activist Max Roach on his centenary. Learn more and see how to attend.

FULL SWING Season 3 Sets Netflix Release Date
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 22, 2025

The cameras are back for a third season of Full Swing, as this immersive documentary series follows a diverse group of professional golfers on and off the course. The new season premieres on Netflix February 25, 2025.

Review: EDINBURGH 2024: GARRY STARR: CLASSIC PENGUINS, Pleasance Courtyard
by Kat Mokrynski - Aug 29, 2024

Directed by Cal McCrystal and Georgia Murphy, Garry Starr: Classic Penguins takes audiences on an adventure through as many Penguin Classics books as possible with our host, Garry Starr (Damien Warren-Smith). There’s just one thing that’s a bit unusual - Starr is in the nude. Well, not exactly. He is wearing a tailcoat and flippers, but that’s it.

Jazzmobile Summerfest Continues This Friday
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024

In celebration of Max Roach 100, the legendary late jazz drummer, composer, bandleader, activist, will be honored with a performance by M’BOOM + HORNS, in Marcus Garvey Park on August 16, starting at 7:00 pm.

The Lowry Reveals Contemporary Dance and Circus Seasons For Autumn 2023
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2024

The Lowry, Salford has announced its Contemporary Dance and Circus Seasons for Autumn 2024. Learn more about the lineup here!

Garry Starr Brings CLASSIC PENGUINS to Venue 33, Pleasance Courtyard - Forth
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024

The multi-award-winning, sartorially shy comic wunderkind will return with another anarchic masterclass in Garry Starr: Classic Penguins. 

Garry Starr Brings MONKEYS EVERYWHERE to Pleasance in July
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024

Join award-winning performer Damien Warren-Smith as he tries to find a calmer place to be amongst the madness of the monkey business that fills his mind.

FULL SWING Season 2 Sets Netflix Release Date
by Michael Major - Jan 31, 2024

The cameras are back for a second season, as this immersive documentary series follows a diverse group of professional golfers on and off the course across a relentless season of competition on the PGA TOUR, including all four of golf's Major championships, the Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open Championship, and The Open Championship.

GARRY STARR  PERFORMS EVERYTHING Comes to Southwark Playhouse in November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2023

GARRY STARR  PERFORMS EVERYTHING comes to Southwark Playhouse in November. Performances run 29 November - 23 December. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

Ars Nova Workshop Reveals Fall 2023 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2023

 Ars Nova Workshop has announced its fall 2023 season, featuring more than two dozen acclaimed artists spanning the broad spectrum of exploratory and experimental music. Learn more about the upcoming lineup of events here!