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BWW Review: A LITTLE PRINCESS, Royal Festival Hall
by Nicole Ackman - May 29, 2018

The concert of A Little Princess at Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall was a lovely production with lots of great talent of a musical that still feels a bit messy. Rebecca Trehearn, Danny Mac, and Alexia Khadime all lent their amazing voices to the show and the young girls playing Sara, Becky, Lottie, and their friends were simply incredible. However, the show itself, with book and lyrics by Brian Crawley and music by Andrew Lippa, felt rather lacking in cohesion and proper pacing.

Theatre Royal Bath Announces Jonathan Church's Summer Season 2018
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2018

Jonathan Church, Artistic Director of Theatre Royal Bath's Summer Season, today announces the full 2018 programme. Some of the country's most prolific actors will star in a selection of both UK premieres and renowned classics in the theatre's historic Main House and the intimate Ustinov Studio.

Photo Flash: First Look at Amanda Abbington in A LITTLE PRINCESS
by Julie Musbach - Apr 25, 2018

Sherlock star Amanda Abbington and Sunset Boulevard leading man Danny Mac are starring in the UK premiere of the musical A Little Princess by Tony-nominated composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa (Big Fish,The Addams Family, The Wild Party).

More Star Casting Announced For the UK Premiere Of A LITTLE PRINCESS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2018

More star casting is announced for the UK premiere of the musical A Little Princess by Tony-nominated composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa (Big Fish,The Addams Family, The Wild Party).

Amanda Abbington and Danny Mac Confirmed For The UK Premiere Of New Musical A LITTLE PRINCESS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2018

Sherlock star Amanda Abbington and Sunset Boulevard leading man Danny Mac are the first stars to be announced for the UK premiere of the musical A Little Princess by Tony-nominated composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa (Big Fish,The Addams Family, The Wild Party).

Almeida Theatre Announces Launch of FIGURES OF SPEECH SERIES 3
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2018

The Almeida Theatre today launches the third and final series of Figures of Speech, its major digital film project exploring the vitality of speech, the power of performance, and what visionary leadership sounds like.

Michael C Hall & More to Star in Harlan Coben's SAFE on Netflix
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 21, 2017

RED Production Company called 'action' as filming commenced in Manchester on original new television drama, SAFE. The 8 x 60' series has been ordered by CANAL+ Group and Netflix and will run on free-to-air channel C8 (CANAL+ Group) in France and Netflix globally outside of France in 2018.

Photo Flash: First Look at Amanda Abbington and More in ABIGAIL'S PARTY at Theatre Royal Bath
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2017

Theatre Royal Bath Productions has today released production photography of Mike Leigh's Abigail's Party starring Amanda Abbington and directed by Sarah Esdaile. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the classic comedy, the production opened at Theatre Royal Bath and has its official opening night for press on Thursday 6 April at Oxford Playhouse before continuing on its UK Tour and to London's West End. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!

Theatre Royal Bath Productions Announces Further Details For Its Spring 2017 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2017

Theatre Royal Bath Productions today announces further details for its Spring 2017 season which includes Mike Leigh's Abigail's Party and two UK premieres in The German Season at the Olivier Award-winning Ustinov Studio, Plastic and The Mentor.

PBS & Masterpiece Premieres New SHERLOCK 90-Minute Special Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jan 1, 2016

MASTERPIECE and PBS today announced that Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, a 90-minute special, will premiere tonight, January 1, 2016 on MASTERPIECE Mystery! on PBS

VIDEO: First Look - Benedict Cumberbatch Stars in SHERLOCK Christmas Special
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 14, 2015

Benedict Cumberbatch will reprise his role as iconic fictional detectiveSherlock Holmes for BBC One's SHERLOCK Christmas special.

Photo Coverage: OLIVIER AWARD WINNERS 2015 Part One! Dame Angela Lansbury, Mark Strong and More!
by BWW Special Coverage - Apr 12, 2015

Here are the pictures from the press room at the Olivier Awards 2015 - with winners so far including the legendary Dame Angela Lansbury, Penelope Wilton, Mark Strong and Sylvie Guillem!

OLIVIERS 2015: Liveblog!
by Carrie Dunn - Apr 12, 2015

Follow all the latest news from the 2015 Olivier Awards!

Benedict Cumberbatch Among Nominees for 2015 BAFTA TV AWARDS; Full List!
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 8, 2015

Yesterday, the nominations for the House of Fraser British Academy Television Awards were announced at a press conference hosted by television stars Freddie Fox and Amanda Abbington.

Amanda Abbington Leads GOD BLESS THE CHILD, Beginning Tonight at the Royal Court
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2014

Amanda Abbington stars in Molly Davies' new play GOD BLESS THE CHILD, beginning tonight, November 12 at the Royal Court Upstairs. Artistic Director of the Royal Court Vicky Featherstone directs.

Amanda Abbington, Nikki Amuka-Bird & More to Star in The Royal Court's GOD BLESS THE CHILD
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 10, 2014

Casting is announced today for God Bless the Child, a new play at the Royal Court Theatre written by Molly Davies and directed by Artistic Director Vicky Featherstone, premiering on 12 November at Jerwood Theatre Upstairs.

Amanda Abbington to Lead GOD BLESS THE CHILD at the Royal Court, Beginning Nov 12
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2014

According to the Daily Mail, Amanda Abbington will star in Molly Davies' new play GOD BLESS THE CHILD, beginning November 12 at the Royal Court Upstairs. Artistic Director of the Royal Court Vicky Featherstone directs.

THE NORMAL HEART, Matt Bomer, BREAKING BAD, ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK & More Win at 2014 CRITICS' CHOICE AWARDS - Full List!
by TV News Desk - Jun 20, 2014

The Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) presents the 4th annual Critics' Choice Television Awards, which are being broadcast live on The CW from the Beverly Hilton Hotel tonight, June 19, 2014 (8:00pm ET/8:00pm PT) and hosted by actor/comedian Cedric the Entertainer. Cedric is currently the star, co-creator and executive producer of the hit comedy series The Soul Man on TV Land as well as one of the stars of The Original Kings of Comedy. Scroll down for the full list of winners!

HBO's NORMAL HEART Tops CTA Award Nominees; Full List Announced
by BWW Special Coverage - May 28, 2014

The Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) today announced nominations for the 4th annual Critics' Choice Television Awards, which will be broadcast live on The CW from the Beverly Hilton Hotel

VIDEO: Sneak Peek & Behind-the-Scenes of BBC's SHERLOCK, Season 3
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 6, 2014

BBC One has released a promo for the third episode of SHERLOCK, Series 3, airing on Sunday, January 12th.

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