Julia Donaldson's ZOG Will Return in 2023 for Spring/Summer tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2022
Zog is roaring back to the stage in 2023! Based on the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, the smash-hit stage adaptation from Freckle Productions is flying across the UK throughout Spring and Summer, opening at The Capitol, Horsham on Friday 10 February and culminating in a month-long Summer Season at The Lowry, Salford from Thursday 3 August.
Playhouse Square to Present GRACE FOR PRESIDENT and More in 22/23 Children's Theatre Series
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 10, 2022
Playhouse Square has announced the 4 shows in their Children's Theater Series. The Children’s Theater Series, presented by University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, provides an affordable, entertaining way for parents and grandparents to introduce children to quality live theater and create memories at Playhouse Square that will last for years to come.
The Lowry Open Day Returns On Sunday
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2022
From backstage sneak peeks to storytelling sessions, an exciting outdoor hip-hop theatre performance to dance classes – The Lowry is throwing open its doors on Sunday for its eagerly-awaited Open Day 2022.
EDINBURGH 2022: Julia Donaldson Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 28, 2022
BWW catches up with Julia Donaldson to chat about bringing The Gruffalo, the Giant and the Mermaid to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
PEAKY BLINDERS: THE RISE Announces Full Casting
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2022
Producers Immersive Everywhere, in association with Caryn Mandabach Productions and Steven Knight, announce the full cast for PEAKY BLINDERS: THE RISE, at the Camden Garrison opening on Friday 24 June 2022.
TIDDLER AND OTHER TERRIFIC TALES Comes to Cadogan Hall This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2022
Having enchanted audiences all over the world, Tiddler will be swimming back to London this Summer! Adapted from the bestselling books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Tiddler and other Terrific Tales will play a limited three-week engagement at Cadogan Hall from Friday 29 July to Sunday 21 August. The production will also play a short run at the New Theatre, Cardiff from Monday 25 to Wednesday 27 July.
ROOM ON THE BROOM Flies Into The West End This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2022
Tall Stories' Olivier Award-nominated adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's classic picture book, directed by Olivia Jacobs, will fly into the West End this summer to enchant everyone aged 3 and upwards. Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in this fun-filled magical musical adaptation running at Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue from 21 July to 4 September.
Greenwich Theatre Announces Children's Easter Theatre Programme
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2022
Fancy meeting The Gruffalo or playing with Margot & Mr Whatsit? Why not visit some endangered creepy crawlies with us at The Bug Hotel or experience an interactive infant opera by HurlyBurly Theatre? However old and whatever your kids are into, Greenwich Theatre have got you covered entertainment wise this Easter!
First Fringe On-Sale Announced at The Pleasance
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2022
With shows already on sale from Ben Hart, Nina Conti, The Showstoppers, NewsRevue and Cirque Berserk, the first official on-sale sees the Pleasance Theatre Trust presenting the comedy big guns. With both Edinburgh Comedy Awards in their awards cabinet from the last full Fringe, Pleasance’s comedy programme is always unmissable alongside the amazing theatre, circus and family work that Pleasance are known and loved for.
Casting Announced For All-Male H.M.S. PINAFORE at Wilton's Music Hall
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2022
Regan De Wynter Williams Productions has announced Sasha Regan's All-Male H.M.S. Pinafore crew. Gilbert & Sullivan's much-loved operetta will run at Wilton's Music Hall from 16th March - 9th April before sailing to the Theatre Royal Winchester from 21st April - 27th April.