Simon Kenny News

Gary Naylor sees a funny and poignant play about love, intimacy and electricity.

The Arts Educational Schools London, part of the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation, last night staged EVITA, in the presence of Andrew Lloyd Webber himself, as part of the opening of their theatre. Webber is the school's most generous patron, funding the school's £3.5 million refurbishment and is president of the school.

David Gilmore, Artistic Director, has confirmd details of the upcoming season of main house productions at the St. James Theatre. The 312 seat main house is an exciting alternative to the West End, staging a varied programme of quality plays and musicals and featuring excellent sightlines from every seat. The intimate studio space incorporates the very best of both established and emerging talent in the worlds of cabaret, music, comedy and theatre. The informal bar and brasserie on the ground floor, and the elegant Carrara restaurant on the first floor cater for all pre and post-theatre tastes. Earlier this month, the St. James Theatre was one of only seven theatres shortlisted for the My Theatre Matters! Most Welcoming Theatre Award out of over 225 theatre venues across the country.

For Spring 2013 the Ustinov Studio presents an American Season, its anticipated fourth season of new commissions and UK premieres, running from tonight, 7th March - Saturday 15th June 2013.

For Spring 2013 the Ustinov Studio presents an American Season, its anticipated fourth season of new commissions and UK premieres, running from Thursday 7th March - Saturday 15th June 2013. Previous seasons have been critically acclaimed, with In the Next Room winning Best New Play at the Theatre Awards UK 2012 and the adventurous policy of the Ustinov, for its serious and innovative undertaking of producing new plays by important writers, recognised by a nomination for the 2012 Empty Space…Peter Brook Award.

Suggs and Madness saxophonist Lee Thompson led the sell-out audience at the 10th anniversary charity gala performance of OUR HOUSE in an impromptu singalong of their greatest hits last night. It brought the curtain down at the Savoy Theatre on a night that saw many original cast members both in the production and on stage in the show in a fundraiser for the Help for Heroes Charity. Suggs played Joe's dad - a role he took in the West End in 2003. Check out photos from the event's after party below!

Someone Who'll Watch Over Me is described as 'a startling testament to the power of the human spirit. Following an Englishman, American, and Irishman through their experience as hostages in Lebanon, McGuinness' multi-award winning play is both funny and heart-wrenching. As the three men wrestle with their differences to develop an extraordinary friendship, we are asked to consider life on the edge of human existence. Ultimately the play is a celebration of life and humanity.' It received the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Foreign Play in 1993 and was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Play.

You can win a pair of tickets to the press night of SOMEONE WHO'LL WATCH OVER ME at the Southwark Playhouse!

Someone Who'll Watch Over Me is described as 'a startling testament to the power of the human spirit. Following an Englishman, American, and Irishman through their experience as hostages in Lebanon, McGuinness' multi-award winning play is both funny and heart-wrenching. As the three men wrestle with their differences to develop an extraordinary friendship, we are asked to consider life on the edge of human existence. Ultimately the play is a celebration of life and humanity.' It received the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Foreign Play in 1993 and was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Play.

Award-winning actor Laurence Fishburne's powerful hit play RIFF RAFF will receive its UK premiere at the Arcola Theatre from April 6 through April 24, 2010.

Award-winning actor Laurence Fishburne's powerful hit play RIFF RAFF will receive its UK premiere at the Arcola Theatre from April 6 through April 24, 2010.

Crucible Studios' production of Roy Williams' THERE'S ONLY ONE Wayne Matthews close its run on 2 April at the Studio Theater.

As new Artistic Director Daniel Evans opens his inaugural production of An Enemy of the People on the Crucible main stage, the casting has been announced for Sisters and There's Only One Wayne Matthews. These two shows are to be performed in the newly refurbished Crucible Studio.

Award-winning actor Laurence Fishburne's powerful hit play RIFF RAFF will receive its UK premiere at the Arcola Theatre from April 6 through April 24, 2010.

As new Artistic Director Daniel Evans opens his inaugural production of An Enemy of the People on the Crucible main stage, the casting has been announced for Sisters and There's Only One Wayne Matthews. These two shows are to be performed in the newly refurbished Crucible Studio.

The cast for the UK première of Riff Raff by award-winning actor Laurence Fishburne, at the Arcola Theatre will be Ariyon Bakare as Tony, Karl Collins as Mike and Eugene O'Hare as Billy.

As new Artistic Director Daniel Evans opens his inaugural production of An Enemy of the People on the Crucible main stage, the casting has been announced for Sisters and There's Only One Wayne Matthews. These two shows are to be performed in the newly refurbished Crucible Studio.

As new Artistic Director Daniel Evans opens his inaugural production of An Enemy of the People on the Crucible main stage, the casting has been announced for Sisters and There's Only One Wayne Matthews. These two shows are to be performed in the newly refurbished Crucible Studio.

Award-winning actor Laurence Fishburne's powerful hit play RIFF RAFF will receive its UK premiere at the Arcola Theatre from April 6 through April 24, 2010.

As new Artistic Director Daniel Evans opens his inaugural production of An Enemy of the People on the Crucible main stage, the casting has been announced for Sisters and There's Only One Wayne Matthews. These two shows are to be performed in the newly refurbished Crucible Studio.