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Photo Flash: First Look at KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2018


The Menier Chocolate Factory, in association with Darren Bagert, present a new production of Manuel Puig's ground-breaking novel Kiss of the Spider Woman in a new adaptation by Jose Rivera and Allan Baker. Laurie Sansom directs this iconic play, making his Menier debut. The production opens on 21 March, with previews from 8 March, and runs until 5 May.

The National Theatre's MACBETH Leads March's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - Feb 28, 2018


London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From Shakespeare and Tennessee Williams to a new epic and a lush romance, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld reviews, interviews and features!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN
by Julie Musbach - Feb 26, 2018


The Menier Chocolate Factory, in association with Darren Bagert, recently announced that Samuel Barnett (Molina) and Declan Bennett (Valentin) join the company of their new production of Manuel Puig's ground-breaking novel Kiss of the Spider Woman in a new adaptation by Jose Rivera and Allan Baker. Laurie Sansom directs this iconic play, making his Menier debut. The production opens on 21 March, with previews from 8 March, and runs until 5 May.

Samuel Barnett and Declan Bennett Join KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2018


The Menier Chocolate Factory, in association with Darren Bagert, today announces that Samuel Barnett (Molina) and Declan Bennett (Valentin) join the company of their new production of Manuel Puig's ground-breaking novel Kiss of the Spider Woman in a new adaptation by Jose Rivera and Allan Baker. Laurie Sansom directs this iconic play, making his Menier debut. The production opens on 21 March, with previews from 8 March, and runs until 5 May.

BWW Exclusive: Read a Chapter from Nicholas Hytner's Memoir, BALANCING ACTS
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 14, 2017


From Balancing Acts by Tony and Olivier Award-winning artistic director Nicholas Hytner: a memoir about his career directing theater, producing films and opera, working closely with some of the world's most celebrated actors, and working behind the scenes of London's famed National Theatre.

BWW Interview: Nicholas Hytner Discusses BALANCING ACTS
by Marianka Swain - Nov 14, 2017


Nicholas Hytner, former Artistic Director of the National Theatre in London, discusses his memoir BALANCING ACTS and new Bridge Theatre

VIDEO: First Look - DIRK GENTLY'S HOLISTIC DETECTIVE AGENCY Returns to BBC America Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 14, 2017


BBC AMERICA released  the first look trailer for DIRK GENTLY'S HOLISTIC DETECTIVE AGENCY, starring Samuel Barnett and Elijah Wood. Season two premieres Today, October 14, 9/8c on BBC AMERICA. Season one is available to binge on Hulu.

VIDEO: First Look - DIRK GENTLY'S HOLISTIC DETECTIVE AGENCY Returns to BBC America 10/14
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 24, 2017


BBC AMERICA released  the first look trailer for DIRK GENTLY'S HOLISTIC DETECTIVE AGENCY, starring Samuel Barnett and Elijah Wood. Season two premieres Saturday, October 14, 9/8c on BBC AMERICA. Season one is available to binge on Hulu.

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.

John Hannah Among Guest Stars Set for New Season of DIRK GENTLY'S HOLISTIC DETECTIVE AGENCY
by Caryn Robbins - May 16, 2017


BBC AMERICA announced the casting of John Hannah, Alan Tudyk, Amanda Walsh and Aleks Paunovic as guest stars in season two of the highly anticipated scripted original series DIRK GENTLY'S HOLISTIC DETECTIVE AGENCY.

BBC America Orders Season Two of Original Series DIRK GENTLY'S HOLISTIC DETECTIVE AGENCY
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 21, 2016


BBC AMERICA announced today the second season greenlight of original scripted series DIRK GENTLY'S HOLISTIC DETECTIVE AGENCY.

BBC America Now Available on Playstation Vue
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 11, 2016


BBC AMERICA announces the network is now available on Playstation(TM)Vue. The pioneering cloud-based TV service offers live and on-demand TV content over the internet.

BBC America to Debut New Original Series DIRK GENTLY'S HOLISTIC DETECTIVE AGENCY, Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2016


An eight-part series penned by Max Landis (American Ultra, Chronicle), DIRK GENTLY'S HOLISTIC DETECTIVE AGENCY, adapted from the wildly popular novels by Douglas Adams ('The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'), premieres Today, October 22 at 9/8c on BBC AMERICA.

VIDEO: First Look - DIRK GENTLY'S HOLISTIC DETECTIVE AGENCY Coming to BBC America
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2016


Today, BBC AMERICA released a new teaser for the network's next original series Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, starring Elijah Wood and Samuel Barnett, which also confirms the series will premiere at 9:00pm ET on October 22.

The Paley Center for Media Presents Two PaleyLive Premiere Screening and Panel Events in Beverly Hills
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2016


The Paley Center for Media will present two PaleyLive LA premiere events: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency Premiere Screening & Conversation on Tuesday, October 18 and Salem: Season Three Premiere Screening & Conversation on Tuesday, November 1. Both events are open to the public and feature the series' cast and creatives for intimate panel discussions and audience Q&As following their premiere screenings. 

VIDEO: First Look - BBC America's DIRK GENTLY'S HOLISTIC DETECTIVE AGENCY
by - Oct 7, 2016


Today, BBC AMERICA released world premiere videos around New York Comic Con's first ever panels at Madison Square Garden, including the world premiere screening of BBCA's next original series Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency.

BBC America Dramas to Kick Off New Comic Con Panels at MSG
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 23, 2016


Announced today, BBC AMERICA will kick off New York Comic Con's first ever panels presented at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on Friday, October 7 at 10:30am.

BBC America to Debut New Original Series DIRK GENTLY'S HOLISTIC DETECTIVE AGENCY, 10/22
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 16, 2016


An eight-part series penned by Max Landis (American Ultra, Chronicle), DIRK GENTLY'S HOLISTIC DETECTIVE AGENCY, adapted from the wildly popular novels by Douglas Adams ('The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'), premieres Saturday, October 22 at 9/8c on BBC AMERICA.

Top 10 Plays Set In School
by Marianka Swain - Sep 7, 2016


Education, education, education - it's an inescapable topic in theatre. Recent years have seen Future Conditional (kicking off Matthew Warchus's Old Vic tenure), Matilda the Musical, The Brink, Kin, Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour, and, of course, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. To celebrate back to school week, here are 10 of the best plays set in school. Get studying!

VIDEO: First Look - DIRK GENTLY'S HOLISTIC DETECTIVE AGENCY Coming to BBC America
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 24, 2016


Today, BBC AMERICA released a new teaser for the network's next original series Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, starring Elijah Wood and Samuel Barnett, which also confirms the series will premiere at 9:00pm ET on October 22.

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