Photo Flash: THE SECRET DIARY OF ADRIAN MOLE AGED 13¾ - THE MUSICAL Opens in the West End
by Marianka Swain
- Jul 3, 2019
Following two highly acclaimed runs at Curve and Menier Chocolate Factory, Sue Townsend's THE SECRET DIARY OF ADRIAN MOLE AGED 13¾ - THE MUSICAL, is now running in the West End. Set in 1980s Leicester, this adaptation of the best-selling book is a timeless tale of teenage angst, family struggles and unrequited love, told through the eyes of tortured poet and misunderstood intellectual Adrian Mole. This critically acclaimed production of THE SECRET DIARY OF ADRIAN MOLE AGED 13¾ - THE MUSICAL has book and lyrics by Jake Brunger, music and lyrics by Pippa Cleary, and is directed by Luke Sheppard.
David Tennant to Appear at Wizard World Austin 2018
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Sep 5, 2018
David Tennant, who starred as the 'Tenth Doctor' on the long-running series 'Doctor Who,' has been added to the celebrity roster at this month's Wizard World Austin convention at the Austin Convention Center. He will appear on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 21-22, as Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) continues its 2018 schedule with its ninth event in Austin. Wizard World events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. The 2018 Wizard World Austin show hours are Friday, Sept. 21, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids 10 and under are admitted free with paid adult. For more info, visit www.wizd.me/AustinPR.
DOCTOR WHO Duo Peter Capaldi & Pearl Mackie, Jon Heder, Henry Winkler Scheduled to Attend Wizard World Comic Con Austin
by Macon Prickett
- Jul 26, 2018
Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) continues its 2018 schedule with its ninth trip to the Austin Convention Center at Wizard World Comic Con Austin, September 21-23. The 'Doctor Who' duo of Peter Capaldi and Pearl Mackie, Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite, Blades of Glory), Henry Winkler ('Happy Days,' 'Barry'), Holly Marie Combs ('Charmed,' 'Picket Fences'), Charisma Carpenter ('Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' 'Angel'), Brian Krause ('Charmed'), Kevin Sorbo ('Hercules,' 'Andromeda') and Thomas Ian Nicholas (Rookie of the Year, American Pie) headline the roster of celebrity guests scheduled to attend the comic con and pop culture extravaganza.
Capaldi, Mackie and Carpenter will appear on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 21-22; Heder and Krause will attend on Saturday and Sunday; the others are scheduled to attend all three days.
Wizard World Comic Con Austin will also feature non-stop live entertainment, gaming, exclusive Q&A sessions with top celebrities, movie screenings hosted by stars and directors and more. Details to follow soon.
Wizard World is the home of the most creative comics artists and writers on the planet. Artist Alley in Austin will feature Mike Grell ('Green Arrow,' 'Batman'), Jonathan Glapion ('Dark Knights Metal,' 'Wonder Woman'), Tom Cook ('Masters of the Universe,' 'Smurfs'), Jason Meets ('Superhero Tykes,' 'Spawn'), Steve Pulawa ('Aurora Rise,' 'Patriotica'), Tracy Lawson ('Revolt,' 'Counteract'), Jeremy Clark ('Grimm Fairy Tales,' 'Day of the Dead'), and more.
Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. The 12th event scheduled on the 2018 Wizard World calendar, Austin show hours are Friday, September 21, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, September 22, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, September 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids 10 and under are admitted free with paid adult.
Wizard World Comic Con Austin is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event. Fans dressed as every imaginable character - and some never before dreamed - will roam the convention floor and participate in the famed Wizard World Costume Contest on Saturday evening.
For more on the 2018 Wizard World Austin, visit http://wizd.me/AustinPR.
About Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD)
Wizard World, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com) produces comic, gaming and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, tech, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming and entertainment takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A's, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World has also teamed with Sony Pictures Entertainment to find the next generation of movies as well as to engage in a number of strategic initiatives. Additional initiatives may include an augmented touring schedule of Wizard World shows, fixed-site installations, curated e-commerce, and the production and distribution of content both in the U.S. and internationally. Fans can interact with Wizard World at www.wizardworld.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.
HAMILTON Wins Big At The 2018 Olivier Awards!
by Marianka Swain
- Apr 8, 2018
The lauded Lin-Manuel Miranda musical Hamilton led the way at the Olivier Awards 2018 ceremony, collecting seven awards from its record-breaking thirteen nominations.
Almeida Theatre Announces Launch of FIGURES OF SPEECH SERIES 3
by Stephi Wild
- Mar 19, 2018
The Almeida Theatre today launches the third and final series of Figures of Speech, its major digital film project exploring the vitality of speech, the power of performance, and what visionary leadership sounds like.
Audiences Have Five Weeks Left to See THE BIRTHDAY PARTY at the Harold Pinter Theatre
by Stephi Wild
- Mar 8, 2018
Audiences now have just five weeks left to see the critically acclaimed West End production of playwright Harold Pinter's The Birthday Party. The company for the major revival, which runs 60 years since the play's debut, includes Toby Jones, Stephen Mangan, Zoe Wanamaker, Pearl Mackie, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor and Peter Wight, and is directed by Ian Rickson.
BWW Review: THE BIRTHDAY PARTY, Harold Pinter Theatre
by Marianka Swain
- Jan 19, 2018
It's 60 years since Harold Pinter's play premiered - and flopped - at Lyric Hammersmith, baffling critics (with one exception) and audiences alike. Now, we expect the sinister subversion of both the seemingly mundane setting and the dramatic form that Pinter the jobbing actor knew from rep: that of the sub-Christie mystery thriller. But played well, as it is here by a starry cast, the play still has the power to unsettle.
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!
DOCTOR WHO's Pearl Mackie Joins Cast of THE BIRTHDAY PARTY
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 15, 2017
Sonia Friedman Productions has just announced that Pearl Mackie will join the cast of a new production of Harold Pinter's The Birthday Party, in her first role since playing 'Bill Potts', the Doctor's companion, in the latest series of the BBC's Doctor Who.
THE TWILIGHT ZONE, Mike Bartlett Premiere and More Slated for Almeida Theatre's New Season
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 17, 2017
Almeida Artistic Director Rupert Goold said: 'We are thrilled to present three major new productions at the Almeida, including two world premieres and one rare revival. Spanning the Atlantic and beyond, this season is a timely and limitless interrogation into contemporary cultural anxieties and the power we have over our own lives.'
DOCTOR WHO & More Set for BBC America's San Diego Comic Con Panels
by Caryn Robbins
- Jul 7, 2017
Announced today, BBC AMERICA returns to San Diego Comic-Con's Hall H for the final Doctor Who panel with star Peter Capaldi and the first-ever panel in the famed venue for Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency on Sunday, July 23 at 1:00 and 2:00pm.
VIDEO: BBC America Shares Explosive New DOCTOR WHO Trailer
by Caryn Robbins
- Mar 14, 2017
BBC AMERICA has released an explosive new DOCTOR WHO trailer, revealing the incredible adventures that this season has in store for the Doctor (Peter Capaldi), his new (and fearless) companion Bill (Pearl Mackie) and assistant Nardole (Matt Lucas).
Tickets on Sale Now for DOCTOR WHO Season 10 Premiere, Coming to Theaters This April
by Caryn Robbins
- Mar 13, 2017
Tickets are now available for the Fathom Events presentation of BBC AMERICA's “Doctor Who: Season 10 Premiere,” playing in movie theaters nationwide for two nights only on Monday, April 17 and Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. local time both days, following BBC AMERICA's television premiere on Saturday, April 15 at 9/8c.
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