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LISTEN: Chris Thompson Releases New Single 'Blood On His Hands'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 8, 2020


Best known as the lead vocalist for Manfred Mann’s Earth Band and their major hit “Blinded By The Light,” legendary singer Chris Thompson has penned a seething new message about the current US administration with his single “Blood On His Hands.”

SRO Presents LA SERVA PADRONA at Gillioz Center
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2020


SRO presents two performances of LA SERVA PADRONA at Gillioz Center for Arts and Entertainment. Performances take place on September 25 and 26, 200.

Jennifer Lunn Wins The Popcorn Writing Award 2020
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2020


Jennifer Lunn has been awarded the The Popcorn Writing Award 2020 for her play 'Es and Flo', and receives a cash prize of £2,500.  The other Finalists are Matilda Ibini (awarded £1,500) and Chris Thompson (£1,000) with Camilla Whitehill receiving a Special Mention (£500).

Popcorn Award For New Play Writing at The 2020 Edinburgh Fringe Announce The Short List
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2020


This year's final shortlist of eight from 133 eligible plays that were due to premiere at Assembly, Gilded Balloon, Pleasance,  Summerhall, Traverse Theatre and Underbelly,  includes work from all over the UK and champions marginalised communities, shining a light on people who's stories are just not heard or seen.

Aimee Lou Wood, Dianna Agron, Kyle Soller, and More Perform Excerpts From Platform Presents Playwright's Prize Finalists.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2020


Top stars support the 2020 Platform Presents Playwright's Prize including Aimee Lou Wood, Dianna Agron, Kyle Soller, Phoebe Fox, Pippa Bennett-Warner, Aki Omoshaybi and George MacKay, who have self-filmed video excerpts from the finalist plays in isolation during Lockdown

Photo Flash: The Cast Of THE DOUBLE V Shines At The Matrix Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2019


The Cast of THE DOUBLE V Shines At The Matrix Theatre. Written by Carole Eglash-Kosoff, directed by Michael Arabian, and produced by Leigh Fortier.

World Premiere Of THE DOUBLE V Comes to Matrix Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2019


The multi-award-winning team that brought you When Jazz Had the Blues returns with Playwright Carole Eglash-Kosoff's new original play, The Double V at the Matrix Theatre. Directed by Michael Arabian with set design by John Iacovelli. Nic Few leads a dynamic cast!

Eli Young Band Comes to the Warner
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2019


The Warner Theatre will welcome GRAMMY-Award nominated group, ELI YOUNG BAND, to the Main Stage on Friday, August 30 at 8 pm. Connecticut native Jason Ingriselli and The Miles North Band will open the show.

Eli Young Band Comes to the Warner
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2019


The Warner Theatre will welcome GRAMMY-Award nominated group, ELI YOUNG BAND, to the Main Stage on Friday, August 30 at 8 pm. Connecticut native Jason Ingriselli and The Miles North Band will open the show.

Vibrant - A Festival Of Finborough Playwrights Returns For 11th Year
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2019


Now in its eleventh consecutive year, the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre presents Vibrant 2019 A Festival of Finborough Playwrights, its annual explosion of new writing, running between 16 June-4 July 2019.

Review Roundup: HAMILTON: AN AMERICAN MUSICAL on Tour, What Did Critics Think?
by Alan Henry - May 14, 2019


Broadway blockbuster, 'Hamilton: An American Musical' now has multiple companies entertaining audiences across the U.S. Check out what the critics have to say about the productions in cities such as San Francisco, Orlando, Cincinnati and more in the reviews below.

Eli Young Band Comes to the Warner
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2018


The Warner Theatre will welcome GRAMMY-Award nominated group, ELI YOUNG BAND, to the Main Stage on Friday, August 30, 2019 at 8 PM. Tickets will go on sale to Warner Members on Tuesday, November 13 at 10 AM and to the General Public on Friday, November 16 at 10 AM.

Rob Lowe to Star in ITV Crime Drama WILD BILL
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 12, 2018


TV's Head of Drama Polly Hill today confirmed commission of six-part crime drama, Wild Bill, starring Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor, Rob Lowe as high-flying US cop, Bill Hixon, who is appointed Chief Constable of the East Lincolnshire Police Force.

Vibrant Festival Returns For its Tenth Year
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2018


Now in its tenth consecutive year, the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre presents Vibrant 2018 - A Festival of Finborough Playwrights, its annual explosion of new writing, running between 7-25 October 2018.

The Tribeca TV Festival Features the Season Premieres of TRACEY ULLMAN'S SHOW, RAY DONOVAN, the 20th Season of LAW & ORDER
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 22, 2018


Calling all TV fans, the Tribeca TV Festival is back on the big screen bringing audiences together to discover new series and be the first to see favorite new season premieres. The 2nd Tribeca TV Festival will celebrate unforgettable storytellers who have shaped what 'peak TV' is today and introduce new voices in episodic storytelling. Over four days at Spring Studios in New York City, each event will feature a conversation with the stars and creators of favorite and soon-to-be-favorite shows. The 2018 Tribeca TV Festival will take place September 20-23. Tickets go on sale today, August 22, at 11am ET at tribecafilm.com/TVFestival.

Martin Barre to Release New Album ROAD LESS TRAVELLED September 1
by Macon Prickett - Jul 24, 2018


Martin Barre, best-known as guitarist in Jethro Tull - one of the biggest selling prog bands of all time, releases his new solo album Roads Less Travelled on Garage Records on 1st September 2018.

Photo Flash: First Look at Heritage Theatre Festival's A CHORUS LINE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2018


Get a first look at Heritage Theatre Festival's season-opening production of A Chorus Line!

National Theatre To Premiere New Plays Staged By Young People At 2018 Connections Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2018


Ten UK school and youth theatre companies will stage ten new plays at the 2018 National Theatre Connections Festival, which takes place in the Dorfman Theatre from 26-30 June.

Broadway's Nikka Graff Lanzarone Headlines Heritage Theatre Festival's Season Opening Production of A CHORUS LINE
by Julie Musbach - Apr 23, 2018


Heritage Theatre Festival is well on its way to creating one singular sensation with its 2018 season-opening production of the beloved Broadway classic A Chorus Line thanks to a stellar cast led by Broadway veteran Nikka Graff Lanzarone and an array of national, regional, and local talent.

National Theatre Announces its May-September 2018 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2018


The National Theatre has announced its May-September 2018 season.

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