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Closing: October 27, 2024

The River - West End History , Info & More

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Stockwell Street London

On a moonless night in August when the sea trout are ready to run, a man brings his new girlfriend to the remote family cabin where he has come for the fly-fishing since he was a boy. But she's not the only woman he has brought here – and nor is she the last.

From Mojo to Jerusalem and The Ferryman, Jez Butterworth's plays have won two Olivier Awards, a Tony Award, a Critics Circle Theatre Award, an Evening Standard Theatre Award and more. Now The River, the hotly anticipated follow-up to Jerusalem, returns to London in the first major revival since its world premiere at the Royal Court in 2012.


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SoundMerch Australian Music Prize Celebrates 21 Years
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2025


Judging has commenced for the 21st SoundMerch Australian Music Prize. The Avalanches, Genesis Owusu, Courtney Barnett, Hermitude and The Jezabels are just some of the past winners of Australia's most prestigious prize for contemporary music.

Chitresh Das Dance To Premiere VEIL OF JANKI BAI At ODC Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2025


Chitresh Das Dance will premiere Veil of Janki Bai at ODC Theater in San Francisco, November 7–9, 2025. Directed and choreographed by Charlotte Moraga.

Review: THE PRODUCERS, Garrick Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 15, 2025


It took over twenty years for a revival of Mel Brooks's The Producers to come to London and the diminutive Menier Chocolate Factory more than held its own for a sold-out and universally well-received show. Now it makes a triumphant move to the West End's Garrick Theatre and continues to prove that great comedy is simply timeless. 

Pianist Behzod Abduraimov Reunites With the HK Phil For Belt and Road Concert
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2025


The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra will welcome the return of pianist Behzod Abduraimov in “Swire Proudly Sponsors: Belt & Road | Long Yu & Behzod Abduraimov.'

Review: WE'RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT, Little Angel Theatre
by Christiana Rose - Sep 15, 2025


Little Angel Theatre delivers a vibrant, triumphant and delightful production of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. This much-loved story by Michael Rosen, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, is transformed into a vibrant 45 minute adventure which captivates children and adults alike with its exquisite puppetry, charming music, and infectious energy.

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S MURDER ON THE LINKS Begins Performances at Two River This Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2025


Two River Theater’s world-premiere of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Links, reimagined by Tony Award winning director Darko Tresnjak starts performances this weekend. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: MEN ON BOATS Is a Fun Float Through History at Big Idea Theatre
by Courtney Symes - Sep 12, 2025


Men on Boats, a 2017 play by Jaclyn Backhaus, is an exciting and refreshing way to end the summer. Big Idea Theatre has made it from the Amazon River, in their previous production of The River Bride, to the Green and Colorado Rivers. This time, director Jennifer Adler leads a group of men (women) on a quest to chart unknown territory.

Troubadour Theatres Will Open Major New Venues in Greenwich Peninsula
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2025


Troubadour Theatres has announced expansion plans with the development of two brand-new, state-of-the-art 1,500-seat auditoriums, as part of the launch of its next flagship venue: Troubadour Greenwich Peninsula Theatre.

Review: SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at Carlisle Theatre Players On High
by Andrea Stephenson - Sep 5, 2025


If you’re looking for an evening that will leave you with a full heart and a feeling of the interconnectedness of the world, check out Songs for a New World at Carlisle Theatre.

The Royal River Community Players Will Present the Accessible Stages Collaborative
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025


The Royal River Community Players Will Present the Accessible Stages Collaborative, a new professional development opportunity designed to advance Accessible Stage Productions throughout Maine. Learn more!

George Abud's THE RUINS: A PLAY THROUGH MUSIC World Premiere is Coming to Guthrie Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025


The Guthrie Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for The Ruins: a play through music by George Abud. Lear more and see how to purchase tickets here!

Two River Theater Reveals Curated Events and Expanded Accessiblity Services for MURDER ON THE LINKS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025


Two River Theater has revealed curated events and expanded accessibility services in conjunction with the world-premiere of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Links. Learn more!

Pontine Theatre To Open 49th Season With John Perrault's TELL IT SLANT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2025


Portsmouth NH’s Pontine Theatre will kick off its 49th Season with performances of Tell It Slant: Leaning Toward The Light in a Dark Time by guest artist, John Perrault. Learn more!

Exploring the Modern Approach of Mufasa: The Lion King
by Team BWW - Sep 2, 2025


2024’s Mufasa: The Lion King was significant in numerous ways. It reinvigorated public interest in one of the most beloved animated films in Disney history, as well as one of the most acclaimed live stage productions. It stood as a benchmark achievement in casting, as evidenced in its nomination for the Artios Award from the Casting Society of America. It also announced that the possibilities for filmmakers had entered a new era, void of almost any limitations.

New York Festival Of Song to Present 16th Annual NYFOS Next Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2025


New York Festival of Song will kick off its 2025-2026 season with the 16th annual NYFOS Next Festival in October. Learn more and see how to attend here!

Sophie Goron, BrandoN Roth, Jarrett Winters Morley & More To Star In CAROUSEL In Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2025


Sutton Place Parks Conservancy, in association with JWM: A Theatrical Company, will present Carousel on the River on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. in Sutton Place Park (entrance on 56th Street, east of Sutton Place).

SO LATE INTO THE NIGHT to Have Fall Residency at Rorschach Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025


SO LATE INTO THE NIGHT will be presented at Rorschach Theatre this fall. SO LATE INTO THE NIGHT immerses audiences in the laudanum-soaked, free-love world of the Romantics on their darkly funny, deeply human quest for forever. Learn more!

Two River Theater Reveals Ticket Sale Dates for THE MONSTERS World Premiere With MTC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2025


Two River Theater has revealed ticket sale dates for the world premiere of The Monsters, a sibling love story, written and directed by Ngozi Anyanwu. Learn more!

Storyhouse Elders Festival Returns To Chester This October
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2025


Storyhouse Elders Festival will return to Chester for five uplifting days of music, theatre, talks, photography, workshops, wellness and craft all celebrating creativity in later life.

Dominic West and Sienna Miller To Star in Legal Thriller WAR for HBO
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 20, 2025


Broadway alums Dominic West and Sienna Miller are set to lead War, a new HBO legal thriller from the creator of Lupin and Hijack. The series has been greenlit with a two-season order.

YAKINIKU DRAGON Comes to the New National Theatre in October
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2025


With 2025 marking 60 years since normalisation of diplomatic relations between Japan and Korea, we are performing Chong Wishing's Yakiniku Dragon, a joint Japanese and Korean production that examines lesser-known aspects of Japan's post-war history.

Review: THE RIVER BRIDE at Omaha Community Playhouse Makes Magic
by Christine Swerczek - Aug 16, 2025


What did our critic think of THE RIVER BRIDE at Omaha Community Playhouse? Omaha Community Playhouse has once again delivered up something new and different---a story built on Brazilian folklore. THE RIVER BRIDE running from August 15 through September 14 in the Howard Drew Theatre is one that leaves you thinking long after the doors to the theatre close.

OCEAN STATE RENAISSANCE FAIRE Returns To Wakefield August 22â€"24
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2025


The Ocean State Renaissance Faire will return for its second annual weekend of revelry August 22–24, 2025, at Saugatucket Park and The Contemporary Theater Company (CTC) in Wakefield, RI.

Music of the Baroque to Host Citywide Singalong as Part of THE CHICAGO WATER MUSIC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025


As part of The Chicago Water Music, an extraordinary outdoor performance staged on the Chicago River, Music of the Baroque is introducing a brand-new element: 'Hallelujah, Chicago!' Learn how to attend!

Cast Set for MURDER ON THE LINKS at Two River Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025


Two River Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for the world-premiere of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Links. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The River History

Other Productions of The River

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