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Cast Set For West End Transfer of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2025

The National Theatre has announced full casting for the West End transfer of its production of The Importance of Being Earnest as rehearsals get underway. Learn more here!

Stephen Fry and Others Join THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST West End Transfer
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2025

The National Theatre has announced further casting for the West End transfer of its critically acclaimed production of The Importance of Being Earnest.  Learn more here!

Photos: First Look at the Cast of THE WEIR at the Harold Pinter Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2025

Check out a new cast portrait for a new production of The Weir, written and directed for the first time by Conor McPherson. The production will star Brendan Gleeson (The Banshees of Inisherin, Paddington 2) in his West End debut as Jack.

Full Cast Set For Conor McPherson's THE WEIR With Brendan Gleeson
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2025

The full cast has been announced for a new production of The Weir written, and directed for the first time, by Conor McPherson, starring Brendan Gleeson making his West End debut.

Olly Alexander To Star in National Theatre's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST West End Transfer
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2025

The National Theatre announced that its sold-out, critically acclaimed production of The Importance of Being Earnest will transfer to the West End this autumn in a co-production with Sonia Friedman Productions.

New Musical Adaptation ONE DAY To Have World Premiere At The Royal Lyceum
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2025

The Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh and Melting Pot have announced the world premiere of a brand new musical based on David Nicholls' critically acclaimed, global bestselling novel ONE DAY, in the very city where the story begins.

Video: Watch the Rehearsal Teaser For THE BRIGHTENING AIR at the Old Vic
by Michael Major - Apr 15, 2025

Take a peek into The Brightening Air rehearsal room as the cast bring this magical tale of family, fate and unseen forces to life. Tickets are on sale now. Watch the video!

BroadwayWorld UK's Olivier Awards 2025 Predictions
by BWW UK Critics - Apr 4, 2025

Established in 1976, the Olivier Awards celebrate the world-class status of London theatre, and are Britain’s most prestigious stage honours. Leading the way this year is Tom Scutt's Fiddler on the Roof which matches Hamilton's record-breaking 13 nominations, represented in every acting and creative category.

Photos: THE BRIGHTENING AIR In Rehearsal At The Old Vic
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2025

The Old Vic has released rehearsal photos for Conor McPherson’s new play The Brightening Air. Check out photos of the cast in action in the rehearsal room here!

WAR HORSE Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025

The National Theatre's multi-award-winning production of War Horse will tour to Milton Keynes Theatre beginning next month. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

Review: THE FANTASTICKS at Players Circle Theater
by Fran Thomas - Feb 8, 2025

What did our critic think of THE FANTASTICKS at Players Circle Theater?

Review: ONCE at TheatreZone
by Elizabeth James - Jan 15, 2025

What did our critic think of ONCE at TheatreZone?

Cast Set For THE BRIGHTENING AIR at the Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2025

The Old Vic has announced the full cast of Conor McPherson’s new play The Brightening Air. Learn more about the upcoming production and find out more about the cast here!

Video: Sharon D Clarke Discusses THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST on London Theatre Review Podcast
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 15, 2024

Three-time Olivier Award winner Sharon D Clarke discusses playing Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest at the National Theatre and what audiences can expect on The London Theatre Review in the video here.

ONCE Comes to TheatreZone in Naples
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024

Naples’ TheatreZone will kick off its 20th season with its production of Once, the 2012 Tony Award-winning Best Musical. The musical is a romance set in Ireland with a multi-talented cast who are also the show’s on-stage orchestra.

Cast Set For OEDIPUS at The Old Vic, Led By Rami Malek and Indira Varma
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2024

The Old Vic has announced the cast of Oedipus, who will join previously announced Rami Malek as Oedipus and Indira Varma as Jocasta. Learn more about the production here!

Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, National Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Nov 29, 2024

This is an Earnest for a new generation, Bridgertonian in its approach and just brat enough. Everybody is a little gay. Everybody is incredibly horny. Everybody has the smoothest comeback. Webster forgoes any sanctimony with sacrilegious extravagance. Gorgeously anachronistic costumes by Rae Smith splash on Smith’s own set design, shaking up the comedy of manners conventions in favour of a more original take.

Photos: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024

Ahead of opening night this evening, the National Theatre has released all new production images for Oscar Wilde’s comedy The Importance of Being Earnest. Check out the photos here!

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE MUSICAL at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
by Elizabeth James - Nov 27, 2024

What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE MUSICAL at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre?

Choreographers & Filmmakers For Dance Canvas' 17th Season Have Been Revealed
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 10, 2024

Embarking on their 17th season, Dance Canvas had introduced Atlanta to the 7 choreographers and 4 filmmakers who make up this season's Choreographer Career Development Initiative (CCDI) and Dance Canvas: on Film program.

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