Eddie Izzard News

Assembly Festival 2019 is delighted to announce another exciting year of theatre, from local artists to international superstars, to one-woman shows to energetic ensemble pieces.

Netflix has announced additional voice cast joining “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance,” the epic prequel series to the beloved 1982 Jim Henson film “The Dark Crystal.” Newly announced voice cast include:

Suzi Ruffell, Seann Walsh and Rhys James headline Theatre Deli's comedy festival at The Old Library in Burgess Park, Camberwell and Theatre Deli Broadgate for its second year.

After nine spectacular sold out shows raising over £300,000 for the Make A Difference Trust, WEST END BARES, theatre's hottest annual fundraiser, returns for its 10th birthday with a one-off celebratory performance on Sunday 13 October at Troxy at 8.30pm with 1500 tickets on sale NOW.

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance returns to the world of Thra with an all new adventure. When three Gelfling discover the horrifying secret behind the Skeksis' power, they set out on an epic journey to ignite the fires of rebellion and save their world.

Introducing one of the UK's hottest new comics, Sukh Ojla. With her naturally likeable stage presence and bullet-proof timing, a recent slot on BBC2's The Big Asian Stand Up has already won her a dedicated fan-base, and this summer she heads up to the Fringe with her first ever hour.

DreamWorks Animation and Pearl Studio's co-production Abominable takes audiences on an epic 2,000-mile adventure from the streets of Shanghai to the breathtaking Himalayan snowscapes. 

Today (Wed 22 May) EdFest.com, a partnership between Assembly, Gilded Balloon, Pleasance and Underbelly celebrates twelve years of working together, with the launch of its new programme for 2019.

Ryan Hamilton makes his first appearance at Playhouse Square Nov. 16 at 8 pm in the Ohio Theatre. Tickets go on sale Fri., May 3 at 11 am, priced at $32.50. (Available at playhousesquare.org and 216-241-6000.)

Over the course of each Broadway season, unexpected and unique storylines inevitably pop up. This morning, with the announcement of the 2019 Tony Award nominations, a number of new narratives have come to life.

Variety reports that Netflix's television adaptation “Green Eggs and Ham” will premiere in the last quarter of 2019.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Kick off another week the only way Broadway fans know how - by catching up on the latest news!

Just in! Two-time Tony Award and three-time Emmy Award winner Laurie Metcalf and two-time Emmy Award winner Eddie Izzard will star on Broadway next season...

WestBeth Entertainment will present HANNAH GADSBY'S latest solo show, DOUGLAS, for a 4-week limited engagement, July 23 - August 17, at the Daryl Roth Theater (101 East 15th Street). Tickets go on sale to the general public on Sunday, April 14 at 10:00am at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

STOMP, the international percussion sensation, will return to Washington, D.C's National Theatre from April 23 - 28, 2019. From its beginnings as a street performance in the UK, STOMP has grown into an international sensation over the past 25 years, having performed in more than 50 countries and in front of more than 24 million people.

Comic obstacle course THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG thrills Gammage patrons.

Fawn James (director of Soho Estates) today announced the launch of the Boulevard Theatre in the heart of Soho in Walker's Court. The revived venue is located on the site where her grandfather Paul Raymond opened the original Boulevard Theatre.

Today Underbelly announces 13 new shows joining its Fringe herd. Pushing the limits of imagination, human skill and laughs per minute, this brilliant line-up will see everyone amoosed and astounded!

As the women's rights movement pushes forward, internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, performer and Human Rights activist Annie Lennox and the NGO she founded, The Circle, have partnered with Apple Music for a Global International Women's Day initiative launched today. 

Two-time Emmy nominated South African comedian, Loyiso Gola, announces the off-Broadway run of his show, Loyiso Gola: Unlearning, running April 10 - 21 at SoHo Playhouse in New York City. Following the off-Broadway run, Loyiso will perform at The Moontower Comedy Festival in Austin, TX, April 24 - 27. The off-Broadway run is produced by WestBeth Entertainment and Mick Perrin Worldwide. For show days, times and to purchase tickets click here.