Kings Head Theatre News

After a three-year absence, Gerard Alessandrini's FORBIDDEN BROADWAY returns to the 47th Street Theatre with a brand new edition, FORBIDDEN BROADWAY: ALIVE AND KICKING. The show, which opens Thursday, September 6, will run for a limited engagement through January 6, 2013. Previews begin on July 24th. This production will mark FORBIDDEN BROADWAY's 30th Anniversary, as well as its 21st edition.

Gary Naylor sees a darkly funny portrayal of country life.

The Tell Theatre Company has announced they will present BUD, a bravura one-man comedy by acclaimed Cornish writer Nick Darke, from today, 17 June to 8 July, 2012, at the Kings Head Theatre, London. Directed by Penny Cliff, the production will star Neil Sheffield.

Gary Naylor sees a sexy, sung show called Spinach.

The Tell Theatre Company has announced they will present BUD, a bravura one-man comedy by acclaimed Cornish writer Nick Darke, from 17 June to 8 July, 2012, at the Kings Head Theatre, London. Directed by Penny Cliff, the production will star Neil Sheffield.

Gary Naylor sees one of Arnold Wesker's lesser performed plays in the cauldron of the King's Head Theatre.

One Year Lease Theater Company presents the New York premiere of pool (no water) by controversial English playwright Mark Ravenhill (Shopping and F*cking) for a limited Off-Broadway run from tonight, May 9 through May 26 at 9th Space (150 First Avenue, at 9th Street). Tickets for pool (no water) are $25 and can be arranged online at 9thspace.org or by calling 212.352.3101. Running time: 60 minutes, no intermission.

As previously announced for STEP 9 (OF 12), joining Blake Harrison in his West End debut as Keith will be Wendy Nottingham, Barry McCarthy and Benjamin Dilloway. The show opens at Trafalgar Studios in a new production directed by Tom Attenborough. The four-week run begins tonight, May 4, 2012 at 7.00pm.

Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) today announced changes within its Casting Department, based at the company's Charing Cross Road offices.

Spinach, written and directed by Janine Waters with music by Simon Waters, premiered at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre in 2011. It will get its London premiere at the King's Head Theatre, Islington, from Tuesday 12 June - Saturday 7 July.

One Year Lease Theater Company presents the New York premiere of pool (no water) by controversial English playwright Mark Ravenhill (Shopping and F*cking) for a limited Off-Broadway run from May 9 - 26 at 9th Space (150 First Avenue, at 9th Street). Tickets for pool (no water) are $25 and can be arranged online at 9thspace.org or by calling 212.352.3101. Running time: 60 minutes, no intermission.

Gary Naylor sees a Carmen for our times.

Full casting announced for STEP 9 (OF 12) - joining Blake Harrison in his West End debut as Keith will be Wendy Nottingham, Barry McCarthy and Benjamin Dilloway. The show opens at Trafalgar Studios in a new production directed by Tom Attenborough.

The King's Head Theatre presents the World Premiere of David Crook's new comedy, The Truth-Teller, directed by Svetlana Dimcovic. The?Truth-Teller will get its world premiere at the King's Head Theatre, Islington, from Monday April 9 - Sunday May 6. Press Night is Monday 16 April at 7.15 pm.

The King's Head Theatre presents the World Premiere of David Crook's new comedy, The Truth-Teller, directed by Svetlana Dimcovic. The?Truth-Teller will get its world premiere at the King's Head Theatre, Islington, from Monday April 9 - Sunday May 6. Press Night is Monday 16 April at 7.15 pm.

Gary Naylor sees an important issue brought to life in an accessible and thought-provoking play.

The King's Head Theatre announces a season of premieres celebrating the 80th birthday of playwright Sir Arnold Wesker.

Gary Naylor sees a highly charged true-life local murder case brought to public attention

Charles Court Opera's new production of The Mikado returns to the King's Head Theatre for a limited run of eight performances.