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Scarborough Theatre Company brings its joyous new production of Betty Blues Eyes to the town’s Stephen Joseph Theatre next month. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!

Full casting has been announced for the first London revival of BETTY BLUE EYES, playing at the Union Theatre 29 March - 22nd April, 2023.

'Betty Blue Eyes' is an utterly British musical, full of eccentric characters.

This is a fun night out. See what BWW's critic thinks about this production.

The Hale Center Theater Orem is thrilled to produce the regional premiere of "Betty Blue Eyes," a rollicking new British musical about rekindling the spark in a waning marriage, letting some underdogs have their well-deserved day and introducing us to the lovable porker whose blue-eyed presence makes it all possible.

Retired bank manager Henry Pulling is happy alone with his dahlias until he meets his decidedly bohemian Aunt Augusta who, having rattled the family skeletons, persuades the reluctant Henry to flee to Europe. He finds himself in a luxurious whirl through Paris and Istanbul and on to South America; but alongside the romance and first-class thrills, there's a lot Henry doesn't know about his aunt - particularly why she has so many grateful men dotted around the globe.

Another traveler hits the road! The Daily Mail writes that MATILDA's Haley Flaherty has joined the cast of the new musical TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT at Chichester this spring.

Jonathan Church and Alan Finch announce the Chichester Festival Theatre 2016 season - the last under their leadership as Artistic Director and Executive Director. 

Birmingham Ormiston Academy (or BOA as it is fondly known) may already be on your radar but if it isn't, you won't escape it for much longer. The performing arts academy for 14-19 year olds is an independent state-run establishment and was modelled on the very successful Brit School in London. In general, BroadwayWorld UK would not cover many non-professional productions but having been granted an exclusive license by Cameron Mackintosh to produce Betty Blue Eyes; an exception has been made. Performed by the Year 13's musical theatre pathway and supported by the Production Arts students in a technical capacity, the show also boasts a professional creative team whom the students can learn a myriad of skills from.

Students and a teacher from Canterbury Academy and a representative from The Marlowe Theatre travelled to the Royal Shakespeare Company's Stratford-Upon-Avon home to meet HRH The Prince Of Wales on Monday (2 June).

SHOWTIME is bringing back its groundbreaking series QUEER AS FOLK and THE L WORD in June in honor of gay pride month. All seasons will air on SHOWTIME® SHOWCASE from June through November.

THE MARLOWE Theatre and The Beaney are joining forces to present the second Canterbury Children's Festival.

Young people from across the region will be appearing on two stages at The Marlowe next month as part of National Theatre Connections.

The Garden Of England, The Marlowe's first community production, took place last week and involved more than 150 members of the various creative classes, aged from seven to 77. The ambitious project, which looked at what it means to live in Kent, took place over four days in and around the theatre. Scroll down for photos!

These popular acting and writing workshops include The Marlowe Diddies (two to four years) and The Marlowe Minis (five to seven years). These provide the perfect introduction to the world of theatre with drama activities, music and games.

Everyone has the chance to be creative in a new series of workshops at The Marlowe Theatre. From music, movement and fun for pre-school children (The Marlowe Diddies), to a session for adults exploring the different styles of theatre through play readings and creative scriptwriting (The Marlowe Speakeasy), these events give people the opportunity to try something new.

Music Theatre of Wichita will present the U.S. Premiere of the new musical Betty Blue Eyes. The first new musical produced by LES MISERABLES and Phantom of the Opera producer Cameron Mackintosh in more than a decade, Betty Blue Eyes celebrated a critically acclaimed run in London in 2011. Music Theatre of Wichita is the first North American theatre to be licensed for performance of the musical, and the first professional theatre anywhere to stage the show since its West End closing. Check out a first look at the cast below!

Evening performances run Wednesday July 24 -Saturday July 27 at 8pm and Sunday July 28 at 7pm; matinee performances are Saturday and Sunday at 2pm. All shows take place at Century II Performing Arts Center. Tickets may be obtained by calling the box office (316.265.3107) or visiting the Music Theatre of Wichita website (www.MTWichita.org).

On December 3, 2000 the series QUEER AS FOLK debuted on the Showtime cable network. Below, check out the introduction which aired during Seasons 4 and 5.