David Boyle News

Punk Grandpa is a heartwarming and humorous solo show about embracing life and the grandparent/grandchild relationship. With storytelling, dance, music, and vintage family movies, this performance explores themes of identity, Alzheimer's, and jazz music.

The band, consisting of Kate Robberson, Emilie Basez, and twin sisters Madeleine and Lydia Froncek add this beautiful new song to their celebrated catalog which includes a combined total of over 5 million plays on Spotify and rising. Their critically acclaimed releases have support from NPR, Billboard, Brooklyn Vegan, KUTX, and more.

Check out photos for Grenfell: System Failure, which will tour to three West London venues: The Playground Theatre (18 February – 25 February), The Tabernacle (27 February – 12 March) and Marylebone Theatre (14 March – 26 March).

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the upcoming transfer of James Graham's political thriller Best of Enemies directed by Jeremy Herrin. Check them out here!

Best of Enemies will begin previews at the Noël Coward Theatre on 14 November with an opening night on 28 November. Find out how to get tickets to Zachary Quito's West End Debut

Austin's multilingual folk fusion group, Ley Line has announced a new single 'Postcards,' which will be released on November 12, 2021. This is the first single and taste from a brand new album that is currently in the works.

According to London Theatre Direct, The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie has extended its run in the West End once more. It is now booking through November 2020 at St. Martin's Theatre.

Today, Austin-based folk-pop virtuosos The Belle Sounds premiere the music video for their single 'Like a Villain' with Atwood Magazine off their forthcoming album 'The Sea Within.' You can find the premiere here. The video, directed by Barbara FG, can be streamed here and the single is available on iTunes, Spotify and everywhere else music is sold or streamed. 'The Sea Within' is set to be released on Friday, July 20, with an official album release party taking place Saturday, July 21 at One-2-One Barlocated at 1509 S. Lamar Blvd. St. 600, Austin, Texas. Doors are at 7:30 p.m.with The Sanco Loop playing at 8 p.m., The Belle Sounds at 9:30 p.m. and the Brandon Aguilar Band at 11:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 and there will be a free download card of the album with entry. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here. The Belle Sounds will also have a Houston album release party at The Mucky Duck on Tuesday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available now here. For more information on the group, please see www.thebellesounds.com.

Today, Austin-based folk-pop virtuosos The Belle Sounds premiere their new single titled 'Like a Villain' with Glide Magazine off their forthcoming album 'The Sea Within.' You can find the premiere here and the single is available on iTunes, Spotify and everywhere else music is sold or streamed. 'The Sea Within' is set to be released on Friday, July 20 with an official album release party taking place Saturday, July 21 at One-2-One Bar located at 1509 S. Lamar Blvd. St. 600, Austin, Texas. Doors are at 7:30 p.m., with The Sanco Loop playing at 8 p.m., The Belle Sounds at 9:30 p.m.and the Brandon Aguilar Band at 11:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 and there will be a free download card of the album with entry. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here. The Belle Sounds will also have a Houston album release party at The Mucky Duck on Tuesday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available now here. For more information on the group, please see www.thebellesounds.com. 

Austin-based folk-pop virtuosos The Belle Sounds are thrilled to announce the forthcoming release of their album 'The Sea Within' on Friday, July 20. Their official album release party will take place on Saturday, July 21 at One-2-One Bar located at 1509 S. Lamar Blvd. St. 600, Austin, Texas. Doors are at 7:30 p.m., with The Sanco Loop playing at 8 p.m., The Belle Sounds at 9:30 p.m. and the Brandon Aguilar Band at 11:30 p.m.Tickets are $12 and there will be a free download card of the album with entry. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here. The Belle Sounds will also have a Houston album release party at The Mucky Duck on Tuesday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available now here. For more information on the group, please see www.thebellesounds.com.

FRIGID New York presents A Glitter Candy production, PUNK GRANDPA by Laura Force Scruggs, this month at UNDER St. Marks (94 St Marks Pl. New York, NY 10009).

Gary Naylor gets an insight into one of British comedy's great eccentric talents, whose life was blighted as much as celebrated by his success.

Jeepers Creepers, written by Marty's best-selling biographer Robert Ross, and starring David Boyle (Being Sellers, The Fool Who Dared to Dream) and Rebecca Vaughan (Austen's Women, I, Elizabeth), will premiere in a four-week season in the Lounge at Leicester Square Theatre from Monday 18 January - Saturday 20 February. Press nights: Wednesday 27 January at 7pm & Thursday 28 January at 7pm. Check out photos below!

FRIGID New York presents A Glitter Candy production, PUNK GRANDPA by Laura Force Scruggs, this February at UNDER St. Marks (94 St Marks Pl. New York, NY 10009).

Gary Naylor sees the revival of an old favourite from Saturday night television in the years long before it was captured by Simon Cowell and his clones - for whom no number of raspberries can be too many!

Monty Python legend Terry Jones is to direct the world premiere of Jeepers Creepers, a play about comedy star Marty Feldman and his ambitious wife, Lauretta.

The Ministry of Entertainment Limited is thrilled to announce the world stage premiere of Spike Milligan and Ronnie Barker's legendary comedy, The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town.

The 25th Annual Chicago's Biggest Liar Contest will take place at The Ravenswood United Church of Christ (2050 W Pensacola) tonight, May 3 at 7pm. Eleven of the city's most skilled storytellers will unleash their tallest tales and biggest whoppers in a Battle Royale of Bullshit for the legendary Hogwashe Cup. The city's only tall tale competition promises ridiculous surprises, top secret special guests, and lies of all sizes throughout the evening.

The 25th Annual Chicago's Biggest Liar Contest will take place at The Ravenswood United Church of Christ (2050 W Pensacola) on Saturday, May 3 at 7pm. Eleven of the city's most skilled storytellers will unleash their tallest tales and biggest whoppers in a Battle Royale of Bullshit for the legendary Hogwashe Cup. The city's only tall tale competition promises ridiculous surprises, top secret special guests, and lies of all sizes throughout the evening.

"You Don't Have to Be a Whore," a new solo play written and performed by David Boyle, premieres at Studio Be, 3110 N. Sheffield, Chicago, Sun., Mar. 2, 7:30 p.m., and continues every Sunday in March, 7:30 p.m. Directed by Rob Fagin, the stories begin when a four-year-old boy gives up on anything magical when he is unable to turn his baby sister into a butterfly. Over the 20 years, this gay misfit experiences moments that are so awkward and bizarre that he begins to rethink his beliefs. Tickets are $15 and available at davidboyle.brownpapertickets.com. For more information contact David Boyle, 773-213-1250 or Facebook.com/ChicagoSoloTheatre.