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Full List Of 2012 Whatsonstage.com Award-Winners
by BWW Special Coverage - Feb 19, 2012

The 12th Whatsonstage.com Awards winners have been announced, with winners including Matilda, The Wizard of Oz, Kerry Ellis and Alfie Boe.

Almeida Presents Fundraising Gala With Fine Dining and Cabaret, 2/23
by Sally Henry Fuller - Feb 10, 2012

Hosted by Jan Ravens, with performers Daniel Evans, Josie Lawrence, Jenny Jules, Jonathan Pryce, Jenna Russell, Samantha Spiro and Meera Syal are joined by Young Friends of the Almeida and award-winning theatre company Inspector Sands to perform as part of 'Almeida Up Close,' the theatre's 2012 fundraising Gala.

Syal, Spiro, Pryce Join ALMEIDA GALA
by Carrie Dunn - Feb 10, 2012

Hosted by Jan Ravens, performers Daniel Evans, Josie Lawrence, Jenny Jules, Jonathan Pryce, Jenna Russell, Samantha Spiroand Meera Syal are joined by Young Friends of the Almeida and and award-winning theatre company Inspector Sands to perform as part of Almeida Up Close, the theatre's 2012 fundraising Gala. Directed by Indhu Rubasingham, Almeida Up Close will take place on 23 February 2012 at One Mayfair. The evening of fine dining and cabaret will include music by Stephen Sondheim and Amy Winehouse.

Mark Rylance- Led RICHARD III, TWELFTH NIGHT Aiming for West End?
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 6, 2012

Shakespeare's Globe recently announced its upcoming 2012 season, which will include multi award-winning actor Mark Rylance to perform the title role of a new production of Richard III and a reprisal of his widely celebrated performance of Olivia in Twelfth Night, also starring Johnny Flynn. According to Whatsonstage, both productions could be aiming for West End transfers as early as Fall 2012.

Mark Rylance to Star in Two Productions of Globe Theatre's 2012 Season
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 3, 2012

Shakespeare's Globe has just announced its upcoming 2012 season. The theatre welcomes back multi award-winning actor Mark Rylance to perform in the title a new production of Richard III and a reprisal of his widely celebrated performance of Olivia in Twelfth Night.

Samantha Spiro to Play Kate in THE TAMING OF THE SHREW at Shakespeare's Globe
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 2, 2012

According to a report in the Daily Mail, two-time Olivier winner Samantha Spiro will play Kate in a new production of The Taming Of The Shrew at Shakespeare's Globe. Toby Frow helms the production, which is set to play beginning June 23.

Michael Attenborough to Direct Almeida Theatre's FILUMENA
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 13, 2012

Michael Attenborough will direct Eduardo de Filippo's Filumena in a new English version by Tanya Ronder running at the Almeida from 15 March - 12 May 2012, with press night on 22 March at 7pm. Designs are by Robert Jones, with lighting by Tim Mitchell and sound by John Leonard. Filumena is sponsored by Pinsent Masons.

BWW TV: Sneak Peek of Sheffield Theatre's COMPANY
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 3, 2012

Stephen Sondheim's musical COMPANY began performances at the Crucible Theatre at the end of November, with an official opening night on 5th December. The show will continue through 7th January.

Review Roundup: Daniel Evans Leads COMPANY at the Crucible Theatre
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 9, 2011

Stephen Sondheim's musical COMPANY began performances at the Crucible Theatre at the end of November, with an official opening night on 5th December. The show will continue through 7th January.

BWW Reviews: COMPANY, Sheffield Crucible 5 December 2011
by Ruth Deller - Dec 6, 2011

The Crucible celebrates its fortieth anniversary by going back to the early 1970s for its Christmas musical.

EVENING STANDARD THEATRE AWARDS: Winners Include Smith, Cumberbatch, Lee Miller, ONE MAN TWO GUV'NORS, WICKED and MATILDA!
by Carrie Dunn - Nov 20, 2011

The Evening Standard Theatre Awards winners were announced tonight - Sheridan Smith won Best Actress with awards presented by star names including Karen Gillan, Gemma Arterton and Olivia Williams.

Rob Ashford, Jonny Lee Miller et al. Make Evening Standard Theatre Awards Shortlist
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 7, 2011

The Evening Standard Theatre Awards, established in 1955, are presented annually for outstanding achievements in London Theatre. Sponsored by the Evening Standard newspaper, this year's awards will be announced on November 20.

Cate Blanchett, Mark Rylance, et al. to Take Part in London 2012 Festival
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 4, 2011

London 2012 today launched the programme for the London 2012 Festival, a spectacular 12-week nationwide celebration bringing together leading artists from across the world with the very best from the UK, opening on Midsummer's Day 21 June and running until 9 September 2012.

Kevin Spacey, Jude Law, et al. Make Evening Standard Theatre Awards Longlist
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 20, 2011

The Evening Standard Theatre Awards, established in 1955, are presented annually for outstanding achievements in London Theatre. Sponsored by the Evening Standard newspaper, this year's awards will be announced on November 20.

Francesca Annis Joins Crucible's COMPANY; Set to Begin 11/29
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 22, 2011

The Daily Mail today reports that Francesca Annis has been cast as Joanne in COMPANY at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield from November 29.

Donmar's MERRILY & COMPANY Concerts Head to the West End in Celebration of Sondheim
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 9, 2010

As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, The Donmar Warehouse will play special tribute to Stephen Sondheim in honor of his 80th birthday this year with a host of special events, including a production of Passion starring Elena Roger and directed by Jamie Lloyd opening September 10, Michael Grandage and Sam Mendes in conversation about staging Sondheim at the Donmar on September 16, and Stephen Sondheim in conversation about his life and career on October 11. Today, Baz Bamigboye reveals in the UK Daily Mail that concert versions of Company and Merrily We Roll Along presented by the Donmar will play the West End at the Queen's Theatre. Merrily will play two performances on October 31, with evening and matiness shows. Company will play the same schedule on November 7. The concerts were initially scheduled to be performed at the Donmar's own space, but have been moved to accommodate more patrons.

O'Kane, Cunniffee, Taaffee et al. Set for Open Air Theatre's '10-'11 Season
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 30, 2010

The 2009 production of Hello, Dolly! won three Laurence Olivier Awards at this year's ceremony, taking awards for Best Musical Revival, Best Actress in a Musical (Samantha Spiro) and Best Theatre Choreography (Stephen Mear).

OLIVIERS 2010 Round-Up: Rylance, Karimloo, Boggess, Barnard, James, Rashad Speak To BWW!
by Carrie Dunn - Mar 22, 2010

Missed any of our fabulous coverage? Catch up here! Interviews, galleries and the full list of winners

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