"Mother died today. Or was it yesterday, I can't be certain." The Print Room at The Coronet is delighted to present a new commission, the first major UK stage dramatisation of Albert Camus' masterpiece The Outsider, adapted by Booker Prize-winning author Ben Okri.
The great tragicomedy EXIT THE KING is brought to life on the Olivier stage this summer, the first time Eugene Ionesco's work has been performed at the National Theatre. Patrick Marber (Three Days in the Country, Hedda Gabler) directs his new version of Exit the King with Rhys Ifans (A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic) in the title role and Indira Varma (Man and Superman) as his first Queen.
This August, a company of over 200 people from across London joins forces at the National Theatre to perform a new musical version of Shakespeare's Pericles.
As part of the previously announced pilot project with Anglo-Danish technology company, Streamer, Theatr Clwyd today announces that Home, I'm Darling, their current world premiere co-production with the National Theatre, will be the theatre's first live streaming.
Steven Atkinson, Artistic Director of HighTide, has today released the full line up for the 2018 HighTide Festivals in Aldeburgh and Walthamstow. At the same time he has announced his intention to move on from HighTide in 2019 after twelve years of successful leadership.
Internationally renowned cabaret star Le Gateau Chocolat returns with a celebration of what makes us different in his reimagining of childhood favourite Hans Christian Anderson's The Ugly Duckling. Family-friendly glamour and glitz takes centre stage as Le Gateau Chocolat breaks out of his shell in his first work for children as he puts his own twist on the classic tale of identity and belonging.
The award-winning hit new Broadway musical Mean Girls has broken the August Wilson Theatre box office record for the third consecutive week, and fourth time overall. The musical grossed $1,592,304.50 for the week ending July 1, 2018.
BWW catches with Colette Redgrave about taking Picasso's Women to the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Sheffield Theatres today announces casting for the regional premiere of Caryl's Churchill's, Love and Information. Caroline Steinbeis directs Debbie Chazen, Marian McLoughlin, Mercy Ojelade, Ciaran Owens, Ian Redford and Sule Rimi. The production opens at Sheffield Theatres Studio on Monday 2 July, with previews from the Friday 29 June, and runs until Saturday 14 July.
Calloway is an absurd floozie who loves to sing and tell stories. Calloway's Salon is an evening of debauchery, and storytelling backed by a brilliant jazz trio, Join Calloway as he finally divulges his deepest secrets; where he comes from and why is he the way, well...the way he is. Come and experience Calloway Salons for yourself!
On a blindingly white dance floor, Ima Iduozee revisits his debut solo, questioning the relation between our individual choices, the norms set by our environment and the boundaries that we ourselves build. The recipient of the Finnish Critics' Spurs award in 2015, Iduozee's background in both breakdance, contemporary techniques and physical theatre informs his distinctive approach to movement. Subtle lighting and sound design complete the minimalist landscape, where the power and grace of the performer captivates the imagination and senses.
Veritas Theatre Company in association with Park Theatre are proud to present the World Premiere of Spiral by Abigail Hood, which is set to be performed at Park Theatre from 7th August - 1st September 2018. Spiral is a thrilling contemporary play which explores lives in crisis and the need within the human spirit to cling to another person, no matter what the cost.
The National Theatre are currently looking for 300 youth theatre companies and schools/colleges to apply to take part in next year's 2019 Connections Festival. The deadline is on 9th July.
Hampstead Theatre has announced the next productions for the Main Stage and Hampstead Downstairs.
Over eight million people have lived to tell the tale of one of the most successful - and terrifying - theatre events ever staged, and it's coming to shock audiences in Chicago this fall. The Woman in Black - London's long-running West End play - will open at Chicago's Royal George Theatre in November with all the stage thrills that have led audiences in London to shriek in fear for 30 years.
Friday the 13th is widely considered to be an unlucky day. The National Theatre, however, is making sure that Friday, July 13, 2018 is a lucky one for theatergoers as tickets for the pre-Broadway world premiere of the new musical comedy BEETLEJUICE will go on sale that day at 10:00 AM.
A first look at The Yard's production of the transformation tale A New And Better You, written by Joe Harbot and directed by Cheryl Gallacher. Leading the cast is Hannah Traylen, who is joined by Alex Austin, Saffron Coomber and child actors Ariana Williams, Lara-Ann Young and Amber Cargill. The Designer is Bethany Wells, with Lighting Design by Jess Bernberg. Photography by Helen Murray.
Shakespeare & Company presents August Strindberg's dark comedy Creditors, adapted by critically acclaimed playwright David Greig and directed by Nicole Ricciardi of last season's hit show 4000 Miles. In this production of what Strindberg calls his 'most mature work,' three characters must face their past, confronting love, debt, and deception. Performances run from July 19 - August 12 in the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre.
You and a lucky guest will enjoy VIP house seats to Angels in America on Broadway.
The National Theatre today announces a new exhibition, Look At You Now, featuring photo portraits by young people of 53 people who are connected with the NT including actors Julie Walters and Lenny Henry, director Indhu Rubasingham and lighting designer Paule Constable.
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