Joanna Lumley News

American Lyric Theater (ALT) announces the World Premiere of The Golden Ticket, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, on June 13, 2010 at7pm at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis at Webster University's Loretto-Hilton Center, continuing for five more performances on June 16, 18, 22 (mat), 24, and 26.

American Lyric Theater (ALT) announces the World Premiere of The Golden Ticket, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, on June 13, 2010 at7pm at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis at Webster University's Loretto-Hilton Center, continuing for five more performances on June 16, 18, 22 (mat), 24, and 26.

American Lyric Theater (ALT) announces the World Premiere of The Golden Ticket, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, on June 13, 2010 at7pm at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis at Webster University's Loretto-Hilton Center, continuing for five more performances on June 16, 18, 22 (mat), 24, and 26.

Improbable present Keith Johnstone's Lifegame Part chat show. Part improv show. Unique theatre. AN IMPROBABLE AND LYRIC HAMMERSMITH PRODUCTION at Lyric Hammersmith, London 07 - 17 July

The first major revival of David Hirson's Olivier Award-winning comedy LA BÊTE starring Tony and Olivier Award winner Mark Rylance, Tony and Emmy Award winner David Hyde Pierce, and BAFTA Award winner (and star of 'Absolutely Fabulous') Joanna Lumley will play Broadway's Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street) beginning September 23, 2010. This new production, helmed by acclaimed director Matthew Warchus (God of Carnage, Boeing-Boeing, The Norman Conquests), will officially open October 14, 2010. This immediately follows a limited summer engagement at the Comedy Theatre in London's West End from June 26-September 4, 2010 with opening night set for July 7.

American Lyric Theater (ALT) announces the World Premiere of The Golden Ticket, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, on June 13, 2010 at7pm at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis at Webster University's Loretto-Hilton Center, continuing for five more performances on June 16, 18, 22 (mat), 24, and 26.

Following Time Out Critics' Choice at the White Bear Theatre and a transfer to Oval House, Good Night Out will close its new re-imagined production of Daniel Reitz's STUDIES FOR A PORTRAIT after an eight-week run at the King's Head Theatre, May 23rd.

The first major revival of David Hirson's Olivier Award-winning comedy LA BÊTE starring Tony and Olivier Award winner Mark Rylance, Tony and Emmy Award winner David Hyde Pierce, and BAFTA Award winner (and star of 'Absolutely Fabulous') Joanna Lumley will open on Broadway October 14, 2010 at a Shubert Theatre to be announced. This new production, helmed by acclaimed director Matthew Warchus (God of Carnage, Boeing-Boeing, The Norman Conquests), will begin previews September 23, 2010, following a limited summer engagement at the Comedy Theatre in London's West End from June 26-September 4, 2010 with opening night set for July 7.

Mark Rylance (Valere), David Hyde Pierce (Elomire) and Joanna Lumley (The Princess) are joined by Stephen Ouimette (Bejart), Lisa Joyce (Marquise-Therese Du Parc), Greta Lee (Dorine), Robert Lonsdale (Rene Du Parc), Michael Milligan (De Brie), Liza Sadovy (Catherine De Brie) and Sally Wingert (Madeleine Bejart) as rehearsals begin for Matthew Warchus' production of David Hirson's La Bête.

Following sellout performances at Tristan Bates and the Tara Studion, One Mind Theatre Company closes their production of 'Eight' by Ella Hickson, directed by Nick Ewans and Renu Arora on 2 May.

Adapted from the hit play by award-winning novelist, playwright and screenwriter John Mortimer (Rumpole of Bailey), A Voyage Round My Father, debuts on DVD from Acorn Media on April 27, 2010. Also adapted for screen by Mortimer himself, this touching story of father and son stars stage and screen legends Laurence Olivier and Alan Bates (Gosford Park), and garnered multiple awards, including an International Emmy® for best drama (1982). By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, A Voyage Round My Father captures the special bond between father and son, which at times seems unbearable-but ultimately proves unbreakable (80 min., $29.99, www.AcornOnline.com).

BBC's hit undercover cop drama series Murphy's Law is back with the DVD debut of Series 2 from Acorn Media on April 27, 2010. Award-winning actor James Nesbitt (Waking Ned Devine, Bloody Sunday, Woody Allen's Match Point, and Five Minutes of Heaven) delivers another powerhouse performance as roguish undercover cop Tommy Murphy in this 'outstanding series' (The Mirror, UK). Based on his novel, Colin Bateman (Divorcing Jack) wrote and created the series specifically for Nesbitt. The 2-volume DVD set includes all six episodes from Series 2 (www.AcornOnline.com, $39.99).

Featuring poetry's highlights through the years, as read by distinguished actors, Six Centuries of Verse debuts on DVD from Athena (Playing Shakespeare) on April 27, 2010. Presented by Oscar® winner John Gielgud (Gandhi), one of the most revered actors of his generation, this star -studded series traces the evolution of English-language poetry from Beowulf to modern times.

Following sellout performances at Tristan Bates and the Tara Studion, One Mind Theatre Company present 'Eight' by Ella Hickson, directed by Nick Ewans and Renu Arora.

Adapted from the hit play by award-winning novelist, playwright and screenwriter John Mortimer (Rumpole of Bailey), A Voyage Round My Father, debuts on DVD from Acorn Media on April 27, 2010. Also adapted for screen by Mortimer himself, this touching story of father and son stars stage and screen legends Laurence Olivier and Alan Bates (Gosford Park), and garnered multiple awards, including an International Emmy® for best drama (1982). By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, A Voyage Round My Father captures the special bond between father and son, which at times seems unbearable-but ultimately proves unbreakable (80 min., $29.99, www.AcornOnline.com).

BBC's hit undercover cop drama series Murphy's Law is back with the DVD debut of Series 2 from Acorn Media on April 27, 2010. Award-winning actor James Nesbitt (Waking Ned Devine, Bloody Sunday, Woody Allen's Match Point, and Five Minutes of Heaven) delivers another powerhouse performance as roguish undercover cop Tommy Murphy in this 'outstanding series' (The Mirror, UK). Based on his novel, Colin Bateman (Divorcing Jack) wrote and created the series specifically for Nesbitt. The 2-volume DVD set includes all six episodes from Series 2 (www.AcornOnline.com, $39.99).

Featuring poetry's highlights through the years, as read by distinguished actors, Six Centuries of Verse debuts on DVD from Athena (Playing Shakespeare) on April 27, 2010. Presented by Oscar® winner John Gielgud (Gandhi), one of the most revered actors of his generation, this star -studded series traces the evolution of English-language poetry from Beowulf to modern times.

Following sellout performances at Tristan Bates and the Tara Studion, One Mind Theatre Company present 'Eight' by Ella Hickson, directed by Nick Ewans and Renu Arora.

Following Time Out Critics' Choice at the White Bear Theatre and a transfer to Oval House, Good Night Out Presents a new re-imagined production of Daniel Reitz's STUDIES FOR A PORTRAIT for an eight-week run at the King's Head Theatre, beginning March 30th and running through May 23rd.

Following Time Out Critics' Choice at the White Bear Theatre and a transfer to Oval House, Good Night Out Presents a new re-imagined production of Daniel Reitz's STUDIES FOR A PORTRAIT for an eight-week run at the King's Head Theatre, beginning March 30th and running through May 23rd.