The Royal Court Theatre celebrated Joe Penhall's new play, BIRTHDAY, with a pre-show Moet & Chandon champagne yesterday before watching the performance. Among those in attendance for the after party were actor Benedict Cumberbatch, former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, BIRTHDAY cast members Stephen Mangan and Lisa Dillon, and more. Scroll down for photos!
Detective Sergeant Miles (Phil Davis) and Edward Buchan (Steve Pemberton) will be spreading their investigations beyond the boundaries of East London's Whitechapel, as they peel back layers of the East End's most gruesome history. WHITECHAPEL premieres Wednesday, March 28, 10:00pm ET/PT as part of BBC AMERICA's Dramaville.
Detective Sergeant Miles (Phil Davis) and Edward Buchan (Steve Pemberton) will be spreading their investigations beyond the boundaries of East London's Whitechapel, as they peel back layers of the East End's most gruesome history. WHITECHAPEL premieres Wednesday, March 28, 10:00pm ET/PT as part of BBC AMERICA's Dramaville.
BBC America announces its March programming highlights including the original program 'No Kitchen Required' and the return of Dramaville's acclaimed 'Whitechapel'. In addition, look for the debut of 'Katy Brand's Big Ass Show' and season four of 'Kitchen Nightmares.'
From the producers of Downton Abbey and starring Rupert Penry-Jones (MI-5, Persuasion), Phil Davis (Sherlock, Bleak House) and Steve Pemberton (The League of Gentlemen), the six part series focuses on two internationally resonant crime stories with a stylish, cinematic and contemporary spin. Whitechapel premieres Wednesday, October 26, 10:00pm ET on Dramaville.
From the producers of Downton Abbey and starring Rupert Penry-Jones (MI-5, Persuasion), Phil Davis (Sherlock, Bleak House) and Steve Pemberton (The League of Gentlemen), the six part series focuses on two internationally resonant crime stories with a stylish, cinematic and contemporary spin. Whitechapel premieres Wednesday, October 26, 10:00pm ET on Dramaville.
'Treasure Island,' the special two-part movie event from RHI Entertainment, will premiere on Syfy, the home of imagination-based entertainment, in early 2012.
Miriam Zendle takes a look at the London theatre scene and recommends shows and actors to see and to avoid.
The Priory has all the right ingredients for a hit show but fails to sizzle enough when necessary.
THE PRIORY by Michael Wynne will open at the Royal Court Theatre on November 22 2009 (previews from November 19), directed by Jeremy Herrin.
Over 500,000 theater tickets will be given away for free to people under 26 years old in a campaign to get young people to attend shows. Metro and the Arts Council are teaming up to launch A NIGHT LESS ORDINARY which will bring more than 200 venues together offering up free seats. Actors are also backing this cause, taking part in the events. Free tickets are available from February 16 so, for more information and to book your place, visit
