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WAR HORSE Gallops Into Hong Kong--The Only Asian Stop in Its First International Tour
by Oliver Oliveros - Apr 17, 2019


The National Theatre of Great Britain's critically-acclaimed 2007 stage production of 'War Horse,' which inspired Steven Spielberg's 2011 war drama film of the same name, extends its limited engagement at the Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (1 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai). Tickets to the performances from May 10 to June 2, 2019, are now on sale at HKTicketing.com.

National Theatre Announces Listings For May - October 2019
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2019


National Theatre has announced its listings for May - October 2019. Check out the full lineup below!

Programme Announced for 2019 Edinburgh Festival
by Julie Musbach - Mar 27, 2019


Edinburgh International Festival returns for its 73rd year on 2 - 26 August 2019, bringing the best of theatre, music and dance from across the world to Scotland's capital.

A&E to Premiere the Next Big Live Documentary Series LIVE RESCUE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 13, 2019


A&E has partnered with Big Fish Entertainment, an MGM Company, the team behind the groundbreaking hit 'Live PD,' to produce the new live documentary series, 'Live Rescue.' The announcement was made today by Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming for A&E. 'Live Rescue' premieres on Monday, April 22 at 9pm ET/PT. For two hours on Monday nights, 'Live Rescue' will follow first responders from across the country as they bravely put their lives on the line responding to emergency rescue calls. Veteran journalist Ashleigh Banfield ('Crime & Justice with Ashleigh Banfield,' 'CNN Newsroom') will host 'Live Rescue.' A&E has ordered eight two-hour episodes.

Bristol Old Vic Announces 2019 Summer/Autumn Programme
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2019


Artistic Director Tom Morris today announced the completion of the 2019 programme and reflected on the impact and legacy of Bristol Old Vic's Year of Change in 2018.

Tickets Now On Sale For WAR HORSE At Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2019


Joey, the life-sized horse puppet from the National Theatre's acclaimed play War Horse, visited Wembley Park to celebrate today's general public on sale of War Horse coming to the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre this autumn.

Shakespeare Theatre Company Announces 2019-2020 Season - PETER PAN, MUCH ADO, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2019


Incoming Artistic Director Simon Godwin today announces Shakespeare Theatre Company's 2019-2020 Season. Godwin's debut season highlights his artistic aspirations for the company to create high quality, exciting, inclusive theatre. Godwin states, This is not my season, but ours, everybody's season.

BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Jonathan David Martin
by Elliot Lanes - Feb 6, 2019


Today's subject, Jonathan David Martin, came to Washington, DC after accepting a job as Associate Producer of Theater J, but he is currently living his theatre life back onstage in The Heiress at Arena Stage in the role of Morris Townsend This production, which marks his Arena Stage debut, begins performances on February 8th. It plays through March 10th in Arena's Fitchandler Stage space.

Bristol Old Vic's Young People Celebrate Sharing Their Creativity With The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex Today
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2019


The Duke and Duchess of Sussex today visited Bristol Old Vic to officially open the newly redeveloped front of house space and to share the historic moment with the next generation of theatre makers in a series of school workshops held throughout the building for children from across the city.

BWW Review: WAR HORSE, SEC Armadillo Glasgow
by Adam Robinson - Jan 29, 2019


Courage, friendship, determination and hope, War Horse is a love story like no other. After the auction purchase of a foal by a foolish father bidding to save his pride, the Narracott family must work out what to do with a bay thoroughbred horse on their Devon farm. Glasgow born actor Scott Miller plays Albert Narracott, the young country son who bonds with the horse, naming him Joey. Their connection appears unbreakable until a hasty decision pushes their connection to its limits.

IMPEACHING AMERICA Comes to The Belrose Theater In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2019


Impeaching America is an allegorical political satire about AMERICA who is confused, frustrated, disillusioned and just plain tired.  His solution is to impeach himself.  He wants to quit, but he wants to quit with Honor and with the Due Process as provided for within his document of creation: the Constitution.  He initiates the proceeding by selecting a Bi-Bunal (he wanted to get three, but for many reasons, no one else wanted to do it) consisting of Godd and Satann to determine his/our fate.  He is defended by three attorneys: a liberal, a conservative and a voice of reason. 

National Theatre Announces Lineup For First Half of 2019
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2019


The National Theatre has announced its upcoming lineup for the first half of 2019.

WAR HORSE Will Return to London At New Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2019


Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre, Wembley Park's highly-anticipated new theatre venture announces that the acclaimed National Theatre production of War Horse will return to London for a strictly limited run from 18 October 23 November 2019.

Shaun Prendergast, Laura Baldwin, and More Complete Cast of WAITRESS in London
by Julie Musbach - Jan 9, 2019


Full casting information for the West End premiere of Sara Bareilles' Waitress has been released today, featuring Shaun Prendergast as Old Joe.

The Stage Reveals Picks For 100 Most Influential People in Theatre 2019
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 2, 2019


Steve Tompkins, director of Haworth Tompkins, the architecture studio responsible for projects including many of UK theatre's most high-profile building projects, including the National Theatre, Bridge Theatre, Battersea Arts Centre, Liverpool Everyman and Bristol Old Vic, has been named number one in The Stage 100 in association with Spektrix, the definitive list of the 100 most influential figures working in theatre and the performing arts industry in the UK today.

Fuel Director Kate McGrath Announces 2019 Programme In The Run Up To Its 15th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2018


Fuel Director, Kate McGrath today confirmed the programme of work for 2019. She said: "Understanding the world we live in seems more complex than ever. Imagining a positive future requires new levels of optimism. Coming together in a theatre is a way to do these things, and have a good night out. Brilliant artists create a space for a temporary community to come together and seek to understand and to imagine. Fuel's job is to identify those living artists and bring their urgent and brave work to life for people to experience. As we approach our 15th birthday, we reflect on what has changed in the world since 2004, where we find ourselves today, and what 2034 might hold for us all. Our 2019 season celebrates our common humanity: how we all connect to the earth and to each other.

Bristol Old Vic's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Will Return For 2019
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2018


Bristol Old Vic today announced the return of its sell-out production A Christmas Carol for 2019. Told in true Bristolian style, this year's production of A Christmas Carol, directed by Lee Lyford (The Snow Queen), adapted by Tom Morris (Swallows & Amazons, The Grinning Man) with music by Gwyneth Herbert (The Snow Queen), has been enchanting audiences of every age.

BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Bristol Old Vic
by Kerrie Nicholson - Dec 6, 2018


True to their exciting form of challenging expectations with inventive adaptions, Bristol Old Vic's A Christmas Carol is a clever, witty and refreshing take on the beloved festive classic. At the heart of this production is the importance of rediscovering one's imagination and connecting with those you love, and how this changes perspective.

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Returns To The West End Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2018


The National Theatre announces today that The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, adapted by Simon Stephens from the novel by Mark Haddon, and directed by Marianne Elliott (War Horse, Angels in America, Company) will return to the West End in November 2018 for a limited season. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time begins previews at the Piccadilly Theatre on 29 November, with an opening night on 11 December.

Bristol Old Vic Announces 24 New Shows For Its Winter/Spring 2019 Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2018


Bristol Old Vic today went on sale with its Winter/Spring 2019 programme, launching a new season of inspiring, cutting-edge and award-winning theatre, set to take Bristol by storm following its ground-breaking Year of Change.

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