BWW Review: 15 HEROINES, Jermyn Street Theatre Online
by Louise Penn
- Nov 9, 2020
15 Heroines is a major new digital project by Jermyn Street Theatre in collaboration with Digital Theatre Plus. Taking Ovid’s Heroides as inspiration they reach back across thousands of years and into the cultures of the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and Africa, the heroines are rehabilitated and placed in a modern setting.
Jermyn Street Theatre Announces Casting For 15 HEROINES Casting
by Stephi Wild
- Oct 6, 2020
Following the announcement last month that Jermyn Street Theatre has joined forces with Digital Theatre to present the major production, 15 Heroines, today the theatre reveals the full casting for this groundbreaking project.
Cast Announced For Young Vic's THE NEW TOMORROW
by Stephi Wild
- Sep 29, 2020
Kwame Kwei-Armah, Artistic Director of the Young Vic, today announces the cast of The New Tomorrow, a weekend of pop-up performances celebrating the Young Vic's 50th birthday.
BWW Review: THE TIME OF OUR LIES, Park Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina
- Aug 2, 2019
Cancelling a press night is never a decision that's to be taken lightly. Holding a press night with a replacement actor in the main role could be catastrophic. When Daniel Benzali became incapacitated to perform at the opening night of Park Theatre's The Time Of Our Lies, director Ché Walker invited Martina Laird to take his place.
Clean Break Announce Playwrights Featuring In Its Metheun Drama Rebel Voices Anthology
by Stephi Wild
- Apr 25, 2019
Over 40 years, Clean Break has commissioned some of the most progressive and brilliant women writers to write ground-breaking plays, alongside developing the writing skills of the women it works with in its London studios and in prisons. As part of the company's 40th Anniversary year, Methuen Drama publishes a collection of monologues from this canon.
Full Cast For Theatre Royal Stratford East's KING HEDLEY II
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 22, 2019
Theatre Royal Stratford East has announced the full cast for King Hedley II, which is directed by Artistic Director Nadia Fall. Joining Lenny Henry, who is appearing as smooth-talking hustler Elmore, are Dexter Flanders (Leo), Martina Laird (Ruby), Aaron Pierre (King Hedley), Cherrelle Skeete (Tonya) and Leo Wringer (Stool Pigeon).
Fiona Shaw And George MacKay Complete The Casts Of The National Theatre's Courage Everywhere
by A.A. Cristi
- Nov 8, 2018
The NT marks the 100th anniversary of the first women in the UK gaining the right to vote, with a series of rehearsed readings, talks and events, as well as a free exhibition in the Lyttelton Lounge. World-class directors Nadia Fall, Phyllida Lloyd, Jenny Sealey, Lyndsey Turner and Dawn Walton will bring to life five plays on themes of suffrage, courage and the fight for political equality in the UK and around the world.
National Theatre Presents COURAGE EVERYWHERE
by Stephi Wild
- Nov 2, 2018
The NT marks the 100th anniversary of the first women in the UK gaining the right to vote, with a series of rehearsed readings, talks and events, as well as a free exhibition in the Lyttelton Lounge. World-class directors Nadia Fall, Phyllida Lloyd, Jenny Sealey, Lyndsey Turner and Dawn Walton will bring to life five plays on themes of suffrage, courage and the fight for political equality in the UK and around the world.
Full Cast Announced for SHEBEEN at Nottingham Playhouse
by Stephi Wild
- May 4, 2018
Set in 1958 St Ann's, Nottingham, Shebeen provides a glimpse into the lives of the Caribbean community in 1950s England and focusses on the uncomfortable realities of racial tension within local communities.
Nottingham Playhouse Announces New Season
by Stephi Wild
- Feb 9, 2018
NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE has unveiled its updated season programme for 2018, under new Artistic Director Adam Penford. Fresh from the West End, the Playhouse has confirmed that Olivier award-winning actress Rebecca Trehearn will take on the role of Charity in the well-known Broadway musical Sweet Charity - where the cast will be treating audiences to hits such as If My Friends Could See Me Now, Hey Big Spender and The Rhythm of Life.
THE BIRTHDAY PARTY Leads January's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain
- Jan 4, 2018
London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a major Pinter revival to Wilde, Schiller and some exciting transfers, here are this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews!
BWW Review: ROMEO AND JULIET, Shakespeare's Globe
by Kelly McElroy
- Apr 28, 2017
If there was controversy surrounding the use of light and sound at the Globe Theatre, the opening production of Emma Rice's second and final season as Artistic Director can only fuel the multi-hued fire. Romeo and Juliet directed by ENO's Daniel Kramer is an irreverent feast of colour and music but at times misses the truth and beauty of Shakespeare's timeless story.
ANGELS IN AMERICA Leads April's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain
- Apr 4, 2017
London is never short of theatre temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a mammoth Tony Kushner revival to an unusual Romeo and Juliet and tap-happy musicals, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews…
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