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London Theatre Company Announce Plans For Second Theatre In The Heart Of King's Cross
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2019


Today, 8 May 2019, London Theatre Company and King's Cross Central Limited Partnership (KCCLP) announce their joint venture for a brand new 600 theatre in King's Cross.

Photo Flash: The Stars Come Out for Press Night for ADMISSIONS at Trafalgar Studios
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2019


Alex Kingston (ER, Doctor Who) stars in Admissions, from the writer of acclaimed hit Bad Jews, direct from New York's Lincoln Centre Theater, the producers of Oslo.

Gwendoline Christie, Oliver Chris, David Moorst and Hammed Animashaun Will Lead Nicholas Hytner's Immersive A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2019


Gwendoline Christie, Oliver Chris, David Moorst and Hammed Animashaun lead the cast as Titania, Oberon, Puck and Bottom in Nicholas Hytner's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream which has its first performance in the Bridge Theatre's immersive format this summer on 3 June.

BWW Interview: Tamara Lawrance Talks THE TELL-TALE HEART
by Rona Kelly - Dec 4, 2018


The Tell-Tale Heart marks Tamara Lawrance's third appearance at the National Theatre. Reuniting with writer Anthony Neilson, Tamara gives us an insight into his rehearsal rooms, how they've adapted originally a six page story, and what audiences can expect from the play.

Shakespeare's Globe Announces Full Casting For Oliver Chris's RALEGH: THE TREASON TRIAL
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2018


Shakespeare's Globe has announced the full cast of Ralegh: The Treason Trial, compiled, edited, dramatized and directed by Oliver Chris. A verbatim account of what played out on that extraordinary November morning in 1603, the production has been compiled and edited from sources present at the trial itself. It will premiere in Winchester Great Hall from Friday 16 November, the location of the original trial 415 years ago, before opening in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse on Saturday 24 November for a limited one week run.

Shakespeare's Globe Announces Winter Season For 2018/19 In The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2018


Shakespeare's Globe has announced its Winter Season for 2018/19 in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Featuring two pairings of plays by William Shakespeare and his celebrated counterpart, Christopher Marlowe, this call and response season opens on 7 November 2018. Throughout the season we are also inviting today's artists to examine, rework and elaborate on these 400-year-old provocations with new work written in response to Shakespeare and Marlowe.

Burning Coal Theatre Company Presents KING CHARLES III
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2018


Burning Coal Theatre Company will present Mike Bartlett's future history play King Charles III directed by Karen O'Brien. The play will run April 12 - April 29, 2018 (April 12 - 14, 19 - 21, 26 - 28 at 7:30 PM, and April 15, 22, and 29 at 2:00 PM) at Burning Coal's Murphey School Auditorium, 224 Polk Street, Raleigh, NC 27604.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; Just One Week Left!
by Alan Henry - Dec 22, 2017


The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; Just Two Weeks Left!
by Alan Henry - Dec 15, 2017


The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; Palace Playhouse Leads Theatre of the Year!
by Alan Henry - Dec 8, 2017


The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; ROCK OF AGES Leads Best Musical Race!
by Alan Henry - Dec 1, 2017


The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; Palace Playhouse Leads Theatre of the Year!
by Alan Henry - Nov 24, 2017


The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Austin Awards; Palace Playhouse Leads Theatre of the Year!
by Alan Henry - Nov 17, 2017


The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.

National Theatre Announces Casting for MACBETH, THE GREAT WAVE, JOHN and More
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2017


Dates and casting have announced for new National Theatre season!

YOUNG MARX Opens Tonight at the Bridge Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2017


Nancy Carroll (Jenny von Westphalen), Laura Elphinstone (Nym), Eben Figueiredo (Schramm), Nicholas Burns (Willich), Tony Jayawardena (Gert 'Doc' Schmidt), Miltos Yerolemou (Barthelemy), Duncan Wisbey (Fleece/Darwin), Scott Karim (Grabiner/ Singe), Alana Ramsey (Mrs Mullett), Sophie Russell (Librarian), Fode Simbo (Peter), William Troughton (Constable Crimp) and Joseph Wilkins (Sergeant Savage) join the previously announced Rory Kinnear (Marx) and Oliver Chris (Engels) in the world premiere of Young Marx, a new comedy by Richard Bean and Clive Coleman, directed by Nicholas Hytner.

Photo Flash: Meet a Familiar Historical Face in the New Comedy YOUNG MARX
by Julie Musbach - Oct 17, 2017


1850, and Europe's most feared terrorist is hiding in Dean Street, Soho. Broke, restless and horny, the thirty-two-year-old revolutionary is a frothing combination of intellectual brilliance, invective, satiric wit, and child-like emotional illiteracy.

AN OCTOROON and More Join National Theatre's 2018 Lineup of Shows, Tours, Premieres and More
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2017


Find out what coming to National Theatre!

LABOUR OF LOVE Leads October's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - Sep 28, 2017


London is never short of theatre temptations, whether epic West End shows or bold fringe offerings. From political drama to immersive Agatha Christie and the unveiling of a new venue, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews...

Full Cast Announced for YOUNG MARX at the Bridge Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2017


Nancy Carroll (Jenny von Westphalen), Laura Elphinstone (Nym), Eben Figueiredo (Schramm), Nicholas Burns (Willich), Tony Jayawardena (Gert 'Doc' Schmidt), Miltos Yerolemou (Barthelemy), Duncan Wisbey (Fleece/Darwin), Scott Karim (Grabiner/ Singe), Alana Ramsey (Mrs Mullett), Sophie Russell (Librarian), Fode Simbo (Peter), William Troughton (Constable Crimp) and Joseph Wilkins (Sergeant Savage) join the previously announced Rory Kinnear (Marx) and Oliver Chris (Engels) in the world premiere of Young Marx, a new comedy by Richard Bean and Clive Coleman, directed by Nicholas Hytner.

A SOLDIER'S PLAY Opens August 12 at Loft Ensemble Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Aug 3, 2017


LOFT ENSEMBLE announces opening night of their production of A SOLDIER'S PLAY by Charles Fuller., presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Performances begin with opening night August 12th at 8 pm.

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