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Acting For Others Announce Over £110,000 Has Been Raised At This Year's One Night Only At The Ivy

Stars of the stage and screen swapped their costumes for aprons, and served diners for a one-off sitting at The Ivy, a restaurant renowned for its unfaltering service. Leading the waiting staff this year and trying their hand at bartending, waiting tables, auctioneering, taking coats and welcoming guests were Jim Carter, Sheila Hancock and Dame Penelope Wilton. They were joined by Annette Badland, Michael Ball, Samantha Bond, Laura Carmichael, Ben Forster, Michael Fox, Ginny Holder, Celia Imrie, Jeremy Irvine, George Layton, John Partridge, Arlene Phillips, Peter Polycarpou, Jemma Redgrave, Samantha Spiro, Neil Stuke, Owen Teale, Harriet Thorpe, Jason Watkins and Simon Williams.

New Album 'Lost West End Revues' Celebrates London's Forgotten Revues

Following the critically acclaimed release of 'Lost West End Vintage' (highlighted in The Sunday Times as an 'Essential New Release') and 'Lost West End Vintage 2', Stage Door Records are pleased to continue the album series with 'Lost West End Revues' to be released on November 30th 2018.

Photo Flash: Inside the 'Happy Birthday, Harold' Gala

A thrilling cast of stars have this evening taken part in a one-off charity gala celebrating the life and work of Harold Pinter. The event Happy Birthday, Harold was held on Pinter's birthday, the 10th October, in the theatre which bears his name, as a part of the Pinter at the Pinter season, which has just opened to critical acclaim.

'Happy Birthday Harold' Charity Gala Will Celebrate Harold Pinter's Birthday

A thrilling cast of stars will take part in a one-off charity gala celebrating the life and work of Harold Pinter. The event Happy Birthday, Harold will be held on Pinter's birthday, the 10th October, in the theatre which bears his name, as a part of the Pinter at the Pinter season, which has just opened to critical acclaim. A limited number of public tickets are now on sale.

STRIKING OUT Season 2 with Amy Huberman and DELICIOUS Season 2 Out on Acorn DVD July 3

Debuting on July 3, Acorn DVD features two irresistible dramas – STRIKING OUT, Series 2 (Acorn TV Original Series) and DELICIOUS, Series 2. Called “Everything you'd want in a legal drama” (Inquisitr), Striking Out, Series 2 stars IFTA award-winner for Best Actress Amy Huberman(The Clinic) as a successful Dublin lawyer who strikes out on her own. Maria Doyle Kennedy (Orphan Black, The Tudors, Dexter) joins the cast in Series 2.

Photo Flash: Linda Marlowe and Patrick Walshe McBride Star In HAROLD AND MAUDE

Harold and Maude by Colin Higgins is directed by Thom Southerland,  Artistic Director of Charing Cross Theatre. Itb has been nominated for 5 Off West End Awards - Best Female: Sheila Hancock, Best Male: Bill Milner, Best Costume: Jonathan Lipman, Best Set: Francis O'Connor, Best Lighting: Matt Clutterham. 

BWW Review: HAROLD AND MAUDE, Charing Cross Theatre

You wouldn't expect that a play that opens with one of the leads dramatically faking his own suicide would be delightfully funny and yet Harold and Maude at the Charing Cross Theatre is just that. This quirky play is an adaption of the 1971 cult classic film of the same name and features some touching quiet moments alongside many laughs.

LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT Leads February's Top 10 New London Shows

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From O'Neill and flamenco to punk and Pippin, 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: First Look at Josie Lawrence in 'MOTHER COURAGE' at Southwark Playhouse

Multi-award-winner Josie Lawrence, one of the UK's best-loved actors and comedians, stars in a new production of Mother Courage and her Children by Bertolt Brecht, translated by Pulitzer Prize-winning Tony Kushner (Angels in America at the National Theatre), running now through 9 December at Southwark Playhouse. Press night is tonight 6 November, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: First Look at MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN

Mother Courage and her Children by Bertolt Brecht, translated by Pulitzer Prize-winning Tony Kushner (Angels in America at the National Theatre) will run 2 November 9 December at Southwark Playhouse. Press night is Monday 6 November at 7.30pm.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Josie Lawrence and More for MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN at Southwark Playhouse

Multi-award-winner Josie Lawrence, one of the UK's best-loved actors and comedians, stars in a new production of Mother Courage and her Children by Bertolt Brecht, translated by Pulitzer Prize-winning Tony Kushner (Angels in America at the National Theatre), running 2 November - 9 December at Southwark Playhouse. Press night is Monday 6 November. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!

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