Ben Murray News

Nevill Holt Festival Will Launch in Summer 2024

by Stephi Wild — December 18, 2023

Nevill Holt has announced a new chapter in its award-winning history as it becomes Nevill Holt Festival, welcoming a lineup of internationally renowned artists to Leicestershire next June.

Southern Halo Teams With FriendlySky To Launch Virtual Concert Series

by Kaitlin Milligan — May 19, 2020

Southern Halo has teamed with FriendlySky to launch a four-part virtual concert series, HANGIN WITH HALO.

WAR HORSE--An Unmissable Theatrical Feat--Must Close in Hong Kong Today, June 2

by Oliver Oliveros — June 1, 2019

After a week of extended performances, the second UK and international touring company of the Tony-Award winning play WAR HORSE must close its Hong Kong leg today, June 2, 2019, at the Lyric Theatre of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts--the venue was packed to the rafters when we watched it

BWW Review: WAR HORSE at HKAPA

by Rachel Wong — May 14, 2019

Seen by over 8 million people worldwide, in 97 towns and cities across 11 countries, the National Theatre production of War Horse has finally arrived in Hong Kong on 10th May!

WAR HORSE Gallops Into Hong Kong--The Only Asian Stop in Its First International Tour

by Oliver Oliveros — April 17, 2019

The National Theatre of Great Britain's critically-acclaimed 2007 stage production of 'War Horse,' which inspired Steven Spielberg's 2011 war drama film of the same name, extends its limited engagement at the Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (1 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai).

Submissions Now Open For Prestigious Comedy Pitch Programs

by Julie Musbach — March 11, 2019

Submissions are now open for the largest and longest-running comedy pitch program, the 10th annual Just For Laughs' Stand Up & Pitch in Montreal.

Michael Morpurgo's WAR HORSE To Be Narrated Live By Juliet Stevenson, Accompanied By Royal Scottish National Orchestra

by Stephi Wild — November 1, 2018

Award-winning author Michael Morpurgo will read his heart-breaking War Horse live at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on Sunday 18 November as part of the venue's Sunday Classics series.

WAR HORSE To Be Narrated Live By Juliet Stevenson Accompanied By Royal Scottish National Orchestra

by Julie Musbach — October 8, 2018

Michael Morpurgo's emotionally-charged story is to be narrated live at Edinburgh's Usher Hall by the multi award-winning author, with specially arranged music performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Lakeside Pavilion Free Outdoor Summer Series Of Films And Concerts Includes Three New Components

by A.A. Cristi — May 24, 2018

McAninch Arts Center, located at 425 Fawell Blvd.

MAC Announces 2018 Lakeside Pavilion Free Outdoor Summer Series of Films and Concerts

by Julie Musbach — May 22, 2018

McAninch Arts Center, located at 425 Fawell Blvd.

Seasons of Rent

by Virag Dombay — May 5, 2018

Noh Reimagined 2018 Comes to Kings Place

by Stephi Wild — April 25, 2018

Following the highly successful 2016 edition, Noh Reimagined is returning to Kings Place with an exciting new theme and line-up.

Partners Announced For Just For Laughs' Stand Up & Pitch '18, The Comedy Industry's Largest And Longest Running Pitch Program

by Stephi Wild — February 26, 2018

The Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) and Tubefilter join CBC Comedy, Project 10 Productions and Some Spider Studios as program partners for Stand Up & Pitch '18, the comedy industry's largest and longest running pitch program.

Cast Announced For Queensland Production Of RENT

by A.A. Cristi — February 7, 2018

Fourteen talented young musical theatre artists have landed roles in the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning musical, RENT, to be presented by Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) and Matt Ward Entertainment, from 2 May 2018.

WAR HORSE Announces Final Extension in the West End, New Fall 2017 UK Tour

by BWW News Desk — September 17, 2015

After eight record breaking years, the National Theatre has announced the final extension of its West End run of WAR HORSE, with a last performance at the New London Theatre scheduled for 12 March 2016.

Photo Flash: First Look at New Cast of West End's WAR HORSE

by Tyler Peterson — March 20, 2015

At the New London Theatre, the proud home of Michael Morpurgo's much celebrated War Horse, the National Theatre's acclaimed stage production recently extended bookings for the West End production to 13 February 2016.

Photo Flash: Michael Morpurgo, James Backway, Phillip Bertioli & More Join Cast of WAR HORSE!

by Danielle Ashley Dias — February 3, 2015

At the New London Theatre, the proud home of Michael Morpurgo's much celebrated War Horse, the National Theatre's acclaimed stage production today (2 February) releases over 150,000 new tickets for sale taking bookings for the West End production to 13 February 2016.