David Ames News

What did our critic think of HORSE-PLAY at Riverside Studios? Well, you could stick to bland Date Night ideas, like going to the cinema or a gastropub meal for two. Or you could be more daring, like Tom and Tim. After a decade of marriage, the married gay couple decide to spend an evening with a hunky male escort in a sex dungeon. What could possibly go wrong?

All new rehearsal photos have been released for Horse-Play at Riverside Studios.

Casting has been announced for the world premiere of HORSE-PLAY, a new comedy by Ian Hallard exploring the kinkier side of life. Directed by Andrew Beckett, HORSE-PLAY will be at The Riverside Studios from 30 August to 24 September, with a press night on 1 September.

The theatre formerly known as Tristan Bates, located just across the road from the Palace in the West End, has undergone a refurbishment and come out of the pandemic with a brand new name and snazzy facelift. Now called the Seven Dials Playhouse, it’s finally opened its doors again with a camp, compassionate story about hurt and acceptance that’s really a tribute to musicals at its core.

Joe Aaron Reid (Dreamgirls, Savoy Theatre; In the Heights, Kings Cross Theatre), Michael Walters (The Inheritance, Young Vic & West End transfer; Death of a Salesman, Royal & Derngate/UK Tour; The Sandman, Netflix/Warner Bros), Giles Cooper (Toast, The Other Palace; Henry V, The Knight of the Burning Pestle, The Duchess of Malfi, Shakespeare's Globe) and Nico Conde (Westworld, HBO Entertainment; El Inocente, Netflix) will join the cast of the highly-anticipated European premiere of Steve at Seven Dials Playhouse.

Searing comedy Steve opens at Seven Dials Playhouse on 8th February 2022 for its European Premiere. Running until 19th March, Steve stars Tony Award nominee and Olivier Award-winner Jenna Russell opposite Holby City’s David Ames. 

Joe Aaron Reid (Dreamgirls, Savoy Theatre; In the Heights, Kings Cross Theatre), Michael Walters (The Inheritance, Young Vic & West End transfer; Death of a Salesman, Royal & Derngate/UK Tour; The Sandman, Netflix/Warner Bros), Giles Cooper (Toast, The Other Palace; Henry V, The Knight of the Burning Pestle, The Duchess of Malfi, Shakespeare's Globe) and Nico Conde (Westworld, HBO Entertainment; El Inocente, Netflix) will join the cast of the highly-anticipated European premiere of Steve at Seven Dials Playhouse.

Heartfelt, hysterical, and sharp-witted comedy, Steve has been extended until 19th March 2022 due to popular demand.  Marking the launch of this exciting new venue in Covent Garden, the long-awaited European premiere will run in London’s West End for two extra weeks this February.

A MAD Drag Night is one of the highlights of MAD Trust fundraising calendar and should have taken place thus year on 26t July. Looking back over the years we will be celebrating the joy that is A MAD Drag Night, with the help of John Barrowman, Faye Tozer, Dr Ranj, Sherrie Hewson Hayley Tamaddon, Tom Read Wilson, Harriet Thorpe, David Ames and Jenny 'The Vixen' Ryan.

Gary Oldman and Olivia Colman are set to be part of a virtual gala showcasing young stars of the future from Yorkshire.

There is only one place to be on Sunday 18th August; Proud Embankment  where you can join the party to celebrate five amazing years of A MAD Drag Night.

Since the inception of A MAD Drag Night in 2015, our audiences have been treated to some of the West End's finest performers, but as you've never seen them before. Our audiences have witnessed Queen Bey bringing Coachella to London, Goldie Hawn and Meryl Streep dueling till the un-death, he-who-shall-not-be-named casting the unforgivable curse or Melania Trump confused about what she was doing there herself.

Love is in the air at Holby City Hospital in a special episode of BBC One's long-running medical drama, due to air at 8pm on Tuesday 11 December. A wedding is planned - and the happy couple need a Reverend to officiate the ceremony.

Silver Spring Stage presents Earth and Sky by Douglas Post, directed by David Dieudonne and produced by Pauline Griller-Mitchell and Ellen Lafferty, the fuse is lit on this ingeniously plotted noir thriller when librarian-poet Sara finds out that her new boyfriend has been found dead in a Chicago back alley and because of an indifferent cop she seeks to find his killer herself. Earth and Sky will perform weekends tonight, October 31 to November 22, 2014.

Silver Spring Stage presents Earth and Sky by Douglas Post, directed by David Dieudonne and produced by Pauline Griller-Mitchell and Ellen Lafferty, the fuse is lit on this ingeniously plotted noir thriller when librarian-poet Sara finds out that her new boyfriend has been found dead in a Chicago back alley and because of an indifferent cop she seeks to find his killer herself. Earth and Sky will perform weekends October 31 to November 22, 2014.

Firehouse Theater presents 'Earth and Sky' running tonight, February 21 through March 22 at the John Hand Theater/Colorado Free University, 7653 East First Place, Denver, CO. Performances are Todays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; with two Sunday performances on March 2 & 16 @ 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 Adult; $18 for Students/seniors; and are available by calling 303-562-3232. For more information, go to www.firehousetheatercompany.com.

Dog & Pony Theatre Company announces its two latest works: THE DINNER PARTY PROJECT, a one-night only performance April 17 at Ada Street restaurant that incorporates a three-course meal from celebrated chef Michael Kornick of DMK Burger Bar and Fish Bar; and THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING, a world premiere play with music that offers a look at the Democratic National Convention of 1968 in Chicago May 4-June 9 at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater.

The Village Players present 'Earth and Sky' by Douglas Post thru March 27, 2010.

The Village Players present 'Earth and Sky' by Douglas Post from March 12 to 27, 2010.