Modest West End

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Opened: June 29, 2023
Closing: July 15, 2023

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Kiln Theatre
269 Kilburn High Road London NW6 7JR London

“Cause here she comes. She’s the baddest, bitchin’ babe of art”

In 1874 Elizabeth Thompson stuns the Royal Academy with her painting, Roll Call. Five years later, she falls two votes short of becoming the first woman elected to the academy.

In between, she must shoulder the hopes and dreams of women across the country – including her suffragette sister – while fighting for her place at a table full of top hats, ties and mutton chop beards.

Theatre, music hall and drag king swagger collide as Modest brings you a Victorian art scene superstar.

Performed by a cast featuring the UK's hottest drag talent, this electrifying new play will break your heart and start a revolution.

Written by Ellen Brammar (I Hate Alone) with music by Rachel Barnes, set design by QianEr Jin and costume design by Terry Herfield, Modest is co-directed by Luke Skilbeck (Milk Presents) and Paul Smith (Middle Child).

__Assisted Performances__

Audio Described: Thursday 13 July, 7.30pm

Captioned: Monday 10 July, 7.30pm

Relaxed: Wednesday 12 July, 2.30pm

Touch Tour: Thursday 13 July, 6pm

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Opera Orlando Reveals New Development Manager, Glorivy Arroyo
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2023


Coming off Opera Orlando’s most successful year to date, the Company is pleased to announce the hiring of a new staff position this month. The Opera welcomes Glorivy Arroyo as its new development manager. Ms. Arroyo will work under senior development director Russell P. Allen and will focus on grant writing, donor cultivation, special events, and the Company’s annual giving campaign. 

Review Roundup: THE SHARK IS BROKEN Opens On Broadway- See What The Critics Are Saying!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2023


THE SHARK IS BROKEN officially opens tonight at Broadway's Golden Theatre for a strictly limited 16-week engagement. Read the reviews!

Feature: Music Festivals Return To Arkansas This September!
by Theresa Bertram - Aug 8, 2023


September is Festival Month, and Broadway World’s favorite MC Blake Woodson has compiled a list to let you know what’s going on. There is something for everyone, so get your tickets early, and we’ll see you there! 

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: KRYSTAL EVANS: THE HOTTEST GIRL AT BURN CAMP, Monkey Barrel
by L Gourley - Aug 7, 2023


Trauma-based dark humour is plentiful in modern comedy – as Krystal Evans says herself, making comedy out of tragedy is the best way to take the power back from it – but none do it quite like The Hottest Girl at Burn Camp, Krystal Evans' debut hour at the Fringe.

The Wellin Museum of Art to Present RHONA BITNER: RESOUND First Solo Museum Survey of Photographs by Rhona Bitner
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2023


Explore the first solo museum survey of photographs by Rhona Bitner at The Wellin Museum of Art. Discover seven photographic series spanning three decades, showcasing Bitner's captivating images of music, dance, and theater. On view September 9 - December 9, 2023.

Rialto Chatter: Lin-Manuel Miranda Working On Musical Adaptation Of THE WARRIORS
by Joshua Wright - Aug 3, 2023


Lin-Manuel Miranda is reportedly in the process of creating a new Broadway musical based on Sol Yurick’s 1965 novel The Warriors. The novel delves into violent gang confrontations in New York City during the 1960s.

Smoking Popes Celebrating 30th Anniversary of Their Debut Album
by Michael Major - Jul 27, 2023


They’ve also been busy in the studio, cooking up a fresh batch of songs, including a pair of digital singles coming this summer; a punchy new version of the Human League classic “Don’t You Want Me” featuring Deanna Belos of Sincere Engineer on vocals, released June 30th, and an incendiary new original song called “Madison,” available tomorrow.

James Murphy Featured on Debut Single from Lol Tolhurst (The Cure) x Budgie (Siouxie & the Banshees) x Jacknife Lee
by Michael Major - Jul 24, 2023


Their upcoming album features an astonishing list of guest vocalists and musicians including The Edge (U2), Isaac Brock (Modest Mouse), Bobby Gillespie (Primal Scream), Civil Rights avant-garde artist Lonnie Holley, Mary Lattimore, Starcrawler wild child Arrow de Wilde, Mark Bowen (IDLES) and more. Check out the track list!

PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION Comes to Calgary Phil in September
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2023


Be transported by the Calgary Phil on a journey through orchestral sound! Music Director Rune Bergmann is your guide in Modest Mussorgsky’s splendid instrumental showcase, Pictures at an Exhibition, as well as Ludwig van Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No. 3 — a tale of darkness to light. Plus, the premiere of a new work by composer John Estacio celebrating the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus’s 60th anniversary.

The Ross McKee Foundation Announces The John Cron Award For Career Development
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 22, 2023


The Ross McKee Foundation has announced the launch of the John Cron Award for Career Development and its inaugural recipient, 2021 McKee Piano Competition Laureate Sarah Yuan. The Competition, known for celebrating the extraordinary abilities of young piano virtuosi in the San Francisco Bay Area, has become one of the most esteemed platforms for these emerging artists.

Jo Koy Set For Two Tapings at Kings Theatre
by Michael Major - Jul 13, 2023


As one of our premiere stand-up comedians, Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings performing in a Las Vegas coffee house. Jo’s uniquely relatable comedy pulls inspiration from his colorful family that has reached all kinds of people and has translated into sold-out arenas around the world.

Berkeley Symphony Reveals 2023-24 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2023


Berkeley Symphony has announced its 2023-24 Season, led by Music Director Joseph Young, who is now in his fifth season with the historic organization. With four Symphonic Series performances and five Chamber Series performances, Berkeley Symphony will present a range of impactful programming that spans the expansive catalog of orchestral music.

Review: THE TURN OF THE SCREW at Union Avenue Opera
by Benjamin Torbert - Jul 10, 2023


“The Turn of the Screw,” a deft psychological exploration of the dimensions of horror and the human mind. UAO’s successful staging of the work appropriately raised more questions than it answered, about danger, fear, the limits of human perception, and a host of other commonplaces in horror.

WICKED to Launch Three-Week Intensive for Aspiring Music Directors With MUSE and MAESTRA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2023


Two not-for-profit organizations promoting diversity in the music theatre industry will launch The MUSE/MAESTRA Music Director Experience with the Broadway blockbuster WICKED.

Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2023 Ends On A High
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 25, 2023


Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2023 ended on a high last night and celebrated one of the most successful years yet, featuring more than 30 sold-out performances over 12 days and nights of glittering shows by a star-studded lineup of the brightest and boldest performers.

Virginia Gay Will Be the Next Artistic Director of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 18, 2023


Adelaide Festival Centre has announced award-winning Australian stage and screen star, writer and consummate performer Virginia Gay will take on the role of Artistic Director for the 2024 Adelaide Cabaret Festival.

Review Roundup: Lucas Hnath's A SIMULACRUM Opens At Atlantic Theater Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2023


See what critics had to say about Atlantic Theater Company's world premiere of A Simulacrum, written by Tony Award nominee Lucas Hnath (Dana H.) with Steve Cuiffo, directed by Lucas Hnath. Read the reviews!

Industry Pro Newsletter: Cara Joy David Parties with the Winners, Donmar Warehouse Has a New AD
by Alex Freeman - Jun 13, 2023


We have all the highlights you need from Broadway's biggest night, the Tony Awards. Our team at BroadwayWorld worked tirelessly to bring you the full list of winners, mesmerizing performances, stunning red carpet looks, and much more. Relive the magic of this spectacular event and catch up on any moments you might have missed.

Tower Of Power Performs With The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra At the Providence Performing Arts Center, October 28
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2023


TOWER OF POWER, the iconic funk and soul band, performs with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra (RIPO) at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 8P.

Silicon Valley Gay Men's Chorus to Present One-Night-Only Queer + 1983 Concert Party: FORTY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2023


Silicon Valley Gay Men's Chorus' Rubyversary concert, FORTY, will celebrate and highlight all things 1983-the year the choir was founded-at the Hammer Theatre Center in Downtown San Jose, California, for one night only, at 7:30 pm on Friday, June 16, 2023.

TUTS Showcases Love & Inclusion In 2023 Season Featuring THE PROM And Roald Dahl's MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2023


Audiences are invited to witness the magic that comes from taking risks, celebrating differences, and, above all, accepting others for who they truly are in this summer's endearing and exhilarating season of Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS), which presents The Prom and Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical, on stage July 6–August 26, 2023, at Stanley Park's scenic Malkin Bowl.

Jo Koy World Tour Comes to The Weidner in October
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2023


Coming off of the highly anticipated Universal Pictures film, Easter Sunday and his recent Netflix special, Jo Koy: Live From The Los Angeles Forum, comedian Jo Koy has announced his 2023 Jo Koy World Tour coming to The Weidner Thursday, October 5 at 8 PM. 

Rogue Theater Festival is Making a Wave
by Team BWW - May 23, 2023


Rogue Theater Festival is back making waves for emerging playwrights in its fifth annual theater festival. Its hybrid theater festival was born out of necessity in 2020, but now it’s here to stay.

Review: MOULIN ROUGE! at the Aronoff Center
by Ana-Brit Asplen - May 21, 2023


Moulin Rouge! is based on the 2001 Baz Luhrmann film of the same name and originally starred Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman. Known for its somber tale and use of modern music in a vintage setting, the story and its elements translated extremely well to the stage while also being different enough to appreciate the stage musical in its own right. The updated music for a 2023 audience, a strong cast and crew, and a tale of desperate, devoted love all make this production Moulin Rouge! excel beyond the surface of the fantasy.

National Philharmonic Reveals 2023-2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2023


National Philharmonic (NatPhil) announced its 2023-2024 Season, which includes six classical programs conducted by Music Director Piotr Gajewski, one classical concert led by guest conductor Jeri Lynne Johnson, and two choral performances presented in partnership with The Washington Chorus (TWC) and conducted by TWC Artistic Director Eugene Rogers. All season concerts will be held at The Music Center at Strathmore, the Orchestra’s longstanding home in Montgomery County.

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