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Choreographer Dougie Squires OBE MVO Dies at 91
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2023

The legendary choreographer Dougie Squires OBE MVO died peacefully on Sunday night, 21 May.

The Mill At Sonning Theatre Names The Auditorium in Honor of Ray Cooney
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2021

The Mill at Sonning, the UK's only dinner theatre, has renamed its theatre The Ray Cooney Auditourium in honor of comedy legend Ray Cooney, whose classic farces have all been performed there, and whose incredibly generous financial support during lockdown helped ensure the venue's survival.

Family Channel Continues Bullying Awareness Campaign With Launch of Annual Stand UP!
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 5, 2017

Continuing its commitment to raise awareness surrounding one of the most important issues affecting youth today, Family Channel is pleased to announce its annual Bullying Awareness Week campaign will be returning for its 15th year this November.

BWW Review: TIME OF MY LIFE, Brockley Jack Theatre, April 14 2016
by Gary Naylor - Apr 17, 2016

Gary Naylor sees a smart revival of a Nineties Ayckbourn comedy that gets through some tricky theatrical challenges to deliver a funny and thought-provoking play.

Jillian Leigh's HOOKED Set for Inaugural LA Theater Festival, Now thru 9/25
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2015

Indie film darling Jillian Leigh's daring new play, Hooked, will have its World Premiere at this year's inauguralLos Angeles Theater Festival in Hollywood at The Ruby Theatre, opening tonight, September 16, 2015 for eight performances through Friday, September 25, 2015.

Jillian Leigh's HOOKED Set for Inaugural LA Theater Festival, 9/16-25
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 9, 2015

Indie film darling Jillian Leigh's daring new play, Hooked, will have its World Premiere at this year's inauguralLos Angeles Theater Festival in Hollywood at The Ruby Theatre, opening on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 for eight performances through Friday, September 25, 2015. Set in a turbulent New York City (1988 & now), against a backdrop of police misconduct and political corruption, the complex play is about the patterns that we cannot break. It explores issues related to power, child abuse, and modern day prostitution. Evening performances start at 7:30pm (with one Sunday matinee on 9/20 at 2:30pm). For more information please visit https://www.facebook.com/ThePlayHooked and http://hookedplay.brownpapertickets.com. (See bottom of press release for more details regarding experiencing the play.)

DON'T WAKE ME: THE BALLAD OF NIHAL ARMSTRONG to Open Brits Off Broadway at 59E59 Theaters, 4/1-20
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 27, 2014

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes Nihal Theatre Company in association with Louise Chantal Productions to Brits Off Broadway with the US premiere of DON'T WAKE ME: THE BALLAD OF NIHAL ARMSTRONG, written by Rahila Gupta, directed by Guy Slater, and starring Jaye Griffiths. DON'T WAKE ME: THE BALLAD OF NIHAL ARMSTRONG begins performances on Tuesday, April 1 for a limited engagement through Sunday, April 20. Press opening is Sunday, April 6 at 7:30 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7:30 PM; Friday at 8:30 PM; Saturday at 2:30 PM & 8:30 PM; and Sunday at 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Tickets are $25 ($17.50 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or visit www.59e59.org.

Photo Flash: Cameron Mackintosh and More at Opening Night of St. James Theatre!
by Patrick Nugent - Sep 14, 2012

St. James Theatre, the first newly-built theatre complex in central London in 30 years, officially opened to the public on September 13, 2012, rising from the site of the former Westminster Theatre at 12 Palace Street in the heart of Victoria. Check out photos from the Opening Night Gala inside!