ANIMAL West End

ANIMAL 2023 - Articles Page 24

Ages: 16+
Opened: April 21, 2023
Closing: May 20, 2023

ANIMAL - 2023 - West End History , Info & More

Park Theatre
Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London N4 3JP, United Kingdom London

Needs must. Needs lust.

Meet David – gay, disabled and profoundly horny. He can’t eat, drink or shower by himself – let alone the rest. Totally inexperienced, he embarks on a sexual and romantic odyssey, armed with a fierce brain and impressive nudes (that he has to get someone else to take). But can David keep it casual whilst also relying on round-the-clock care? Can he manage the thrill and uncertainty of random hook-ups after a lifetime of knock-backs?

Hilarious, challenging and heartbreaking, ANIMAL won the inaugural Through The Mill Prize (Hope Mill Theatre supported by Jonathan Harvey), and was shortlisted in the top five for the Papatango Prize out of more than 1,500 entries.

Jon Bradfield co-wrote Above The Stag Theatre's acclaimed series of queer adult pantomimes, most recently Dick Whittington – A New Dick in Town (★★★★ The Guardian, ★★★★★ The Stage), and he wrote Missing Alice for the BBC and Old Vic. Josh Hepple is an activist with severe cerebral palsy. He has a masters in law and teaches at various universities. He has been a theatre reviewer, and is an equality trainer and a writer-journalist at The Guardian and Huffington Post.

__Access Performances__

- Mon 24th April 7.30pm = semi-relaxed

- Thurs 27th April 3.00pm = semi-relaxed

- Tues 2nd May 7.30pm = semi-relaxed

- Thurs 4th May 3.00pm = fully relaxed

- Fri 5th May 7.30pm = captioned

- Mon 8th May 7.30pm = semi-relaxed

- Fri 12th May 7.30pm = audio-described (with Tour Tour at 6:30pm)

- Weds 16th May 7.30pm = semi-relaxed

- Saturday 20th May 3.00pm = semi-relaxed

*Semi-relaxed*

Still 100% audience capacity

House lights up during show

Break-out space set up at Front Of House for those who need it

Free-flowing feel i.e. audiences can get up and walk out and back in if they need to, without latecomer points etc.

No sensory adaptations made to show’s sound or lighting states

*Fully relaxed*

60% audience capacity

House lights up during show

Break-out space set up at Front Of House for those who need it

Free-flowing feel i.e. audiences can get up and walk out and back in if they need to, without latecomer points etc.

Sensory adaptations made to the show’s sound or lighting states

ANIMAL - 2023 - West End Cast

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ANIMAL - 2023 - West End Articles Page 24

Dutch National Opera Announces 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2022


Dutch National Opera has announced its 2022/2023 season, with La Liberté? as its central theme. It promises to be a jam-packed season with no fewer than 15 productions, 4 world premieres, 2 European premieres, 6 new productions, 4 family operas as well as a new edition of the Opera Forward Festival.

Wallows Announce Second US Leg Of The 'Tell Me That It's Over' World Tour
by Michael Major - Mar 28, 2022


Today, multi-platinum alt-rock trio Wallows have announced a second US leg on the Tell Me That It’s Over World Tour. The band will kick off the second leg with their debut performance at the Greek Theatre, with special guest Samia. They will then be joined by guest Empath for the rest of that run before ending on October 13th in Oklahoma City, OK.

Wallows Unveil Long-Awaited Sophomore Album 'Tell Me That It's Over'
by Michael Major - Mar 25, 2022


Wallows have released their new album, Tell Me That It’s Over today. Album single “Marvelous” also receives a visual featuring band members Dylan Minnette, Braeden Lemasters and Cole Preston giving a sneak peek of their new tour production. The new video was directed and shot by Natalie Hewitt. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Multi-Platinum Alt-Rock Trio WALLOWS Drops New Single
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 5, 2022


Multi-platinum alt-rock trio Wallows have unveiled their latest single, “At the End of the Day,” available now HERE ; the official music video also premieres today, watch HERE. Teaming up with Jason Lester (Animal Collective, Ashe, Madison Beer, Rostam) for the third time, the video sees Wallows on a road trip exploring the many facets of Las Vegas with stops at the Pinball Hall of Fame, Fremont Street, Peppermill, A Little White Wedding Chapel, and the Jean/Roach Dry Lake Beds. No trip to Vegas would be complete without a run in with Elvis either. 

Fierce Unveils 25th Anniversary Plans Including the Return of Fierce Festival In October
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2022


As the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games draws nearer, today a huge cultural programme is launched including major events produced by Fierce. Partnering with Birmingham 2022 Festival, two large-scale public realm projects are amongst many featured highlights in the 6-month cultural programme: Key to the City and The Healing Gardens of Bab

Performance Space New York Announces Spring 2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2022


Performance Space New York today announced its Spring 2022 season, featuring Puppies Puppies (Jade Guarano Kuriki-Olivo) with ALANI, China Black, Dani Davis, Lexii Foxx, Kaiya, Kammy-Rae, and Alethia Rael (Award Ceremony: March 4; Group Exhibition: March 11-April 17); Storyboard P (April 7-8) and more.

5th Annual Indie Entertainment Showcase Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2022


Cloud 21 PR International and Kultura PR International will present the fifth annual 'Indie Entertainment Showcase' a special event that will be held virtually during this year's Sundance Film Festival.

Mabou Mines Announces Winter/Spring 2022 Season Culminating In A Four-Day 50th Anniversary Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 29, 2021


Mabou Mines today announces its Winter/Spring 2022 season, with the iconic company re-engaging its past to celebrate its 50th anniversary—and presenting new work that continues to vitally push the boundaries of theatrical experience.

Review Roundup: THE LION KING Tour Roars Back to the Stage; What Are The Critics Saying?
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2021


The cast includes Spencer Plachy as 'Scar,' Gerald Ramsey as 'Mufasa,' Gugwana Dlamini as 'Rafiki,' Nick Cordileone as 'Timon,' Jürgen Hooper as 'Zazu,' Ben Lipitz as 'Pumbaa,' Darian Sanders as 'Simba,' Kayla Cyphers as 'Nala,' Keith Bennett as 'Banzai,' Martina Sykes as 'Shenzi' and Robbie Swift as 'Ed.' Jaylen Lyndon Hunter alternates the role of 'Young Simba', along with Charlie Kahler.

ISHMAEL Will Have its World Premiere at Brisbane Festival in August
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2021


A reimagining of the timeless novel, Moby Dick, for a new millennium, the production is the creative vision of the internationally acclaimed Dead Puppet Society (Laser Beak Man, The Wider Earth) and melds captivating storytelling with live action, live filmmaking, an original score and boundary-pushing visual theatre.

Ars Nova Announces 2021�"2022 Season and Return to In-Person Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2021


Ars Nova has announced details for its upcoming 2021–2022 season which marks a return to in-person events in two venues alongside a continuation of Ars Nova Supra, an online home for live broadcasts and original digital content.

La Jolla Playhouse Announces Return to Live Theatre With World Premieres by Charlayne Woodard and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2021


La Jolla Playhouse has announced its return to live, in-person theatre with several exciting upcoming projects. This summer, the Playhouse will offer two on-site events: the Without Walls (WOW) production of A Thousand Ways (Part 2): An Encounter, by 600 Highwaymen, and the 2021 DNA New Works Series.

Theatr Clwyd Announces Artist Residencies As Part Of 2020 TYFU|GROW Programme
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2020


Theatr Clwyd today announces its Writers in Residence and Companies in Residence for 2020, as part of the TYFU|GROW Creative Development Programme. Writers' residencies have been awarded to Hannah Daniel, Katie Elin-Salt, Jennifer Lunn, Wyn Mason, Lisa Parry, and Kristian Phillips. Companies' residencies have been awarded to Archipelago, Francesca Goodridge and Dan Lloyd, PRIDD, and Signdance Collective.

Review Roundup: BECAUSE OF WINN DIXIE at Goodspeed Musicals
by Alan Henry - Jul 19, 2019


Because of Winn Dixie is now open at Goodspeed Musicals ! What did the critics have to say? Read all the reviews!

50th Anniversary Celebration Of Otis Redding's '(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay' Concludes With Star-Studded Video
by Tori Hartshorn - Dec 19, 2018


Princess Cruises, Playing For Change, and the Estate of Otis Redding have teamed up to produce a new video to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Otis' iconic hit '(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay' filmed in port cities around the world visited by Princess Cruises – San Francisco, Los Angeles, Ft. Lauderdale, Hawaii, Jamaica and Barcelona. The newest addition to Playing For Change's 'Songs Around The World' series, features an all-star track including Jack Johnson, Corinne Bailey Rae, Aloe Blacc, Dexter and Otis Redding III, James Gadson, Louis Mhlanga, the students from the Otis Redding Foundation Music Camp, Claire Finley, Irie Love, Mar Sanchez, and the Rass Brass Extension.

Andrew Lloyd Webber is Working on a Contemporary CINDERELLA Musical
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2018


Fresh off of his newly-minted EGOT status, Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed to The Hollywood Reporter that he is working on a new musical project. He will be adapting Cinderella with a modern twist.

Princess Cruises Exclusive Burger Now Available at Electric Owl in Los Angeles
by Marina Kennedy - Aug 6, 2018


The "Ernesto," the signature burger of The Salty Dog Gastropub aboard select Princess Cruises ships will now be available on land for the first time, added as a featured item on the dinner menu of chef partner, Ernesto Uchimura's Los Angeles based neighborhood restaurant and bar, Electric Owl.

CBS DREAM TEAM… IT'S EPIC! Adds A New Series To Its Saturday Morning Lineup
by Tori Hartshorn - Mar 20, 2018


CBS announced today that the new series PET VET DREAM TEAM will join the CBS DREAM TEAM… IT'S EPIC! three-hour Saturday morning block beginning Saturday, April 7. The lineup airs 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, ET/PT on the CBS Television Network.

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces 2017/18 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2017


Milwaukee Repertory Theater Artistic Director Mark Clements and Managing Director Chad Bauman are pleased to announce the 2017/18 Season with 13 productions in four venues spanning September 2017 - May 2018.  With the start of the 2017/18 Season both Artistic Director Mark Clements and Managing Director Chad Bauman will renew their contracts with Milwaukee Rep for an additional four and six years respectively.  Artistic Director Mark Clements began his tenure at Milwaukee Rep in 2010 by introducing a musical into the Quadracci Powerhouse season, creating the New Play Development program, and adapting and directing the world premiere production of A Christmas Carol this past December.   With this contract renewal through 2021 he will continue his commitment to presenting world class works on all three stages.    Managing Director Chad Bauman came to The Rep in 2013 and will continue through 2023 per his contract renewal.  In his time here he has implemented a fruitful strategic business model that supports the theater's artistic vision with a focus on quality, inclusion, citizenship, innovation, and stability.

VIDEO: James Cameron Gives First Look at Disney World's New AVATAR Attraction
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 29, 2016


In a new video, AVATAR creator/director James Cameron gives a behind the scenes look at Pandora - The World of AVATAR, coming this summer to Disney's Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort!

ABC Announces May Sweeps Highlights, Including LOST Series Finale
by Charlie Piane - Apr 29, 2010


The ABC Television Network announces highlights of its upcoming May sweeps programming, with finales of some of television's biggest hits, including the groundbreaking series finale of 'Lost' and the season premiere of 'The Bachelorette.'

'Miami Beach -The MUSICAL!'
by Beau Higgins - Mar 29, 2010


The history of Miami Beach is a year-long, multi-media project from the Arts at St Johns. It includes a fabulous kick-off party, a collection of dozens of true Miami Beach stories, diverse workshops, an art exhibit, book/play readings, jazz events, AND... a collaboration with composers and songwriters for an all-original, full musical in October 2010.

Other Productions of ANIMAL

2017   Off-Broadway Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2023   West End
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