August in England - 2023 - West End Articles Page 1

Sweat Variant, the collaborative practice of Okwui Okpokwasili and Peter Born, will present the New York premiere of ADAKU, PART 2: SHE SHIVERS WITH IT at Brooklyn Academy of Music as part of the 2026 Next Wave Festival.

Most Valuable Promotions announced card updates for MVPW-07, elevating Ramla Ali vs. Mikiah Kreps to co-main event for vacant WBO and IBF super bantamweight titles at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas.

Reba McEntire's personal collection of stage-worn gowns, jewelry, boots, and memorabilia will be auctioned to benefit The Reba McEntire Fund supporting local and national nonprofits.

New York Live Arts, BAM, and L'Alliance New York will present the U.S. premiere of TOI, MOI, TITUBA… by choreographer and performer Dorothée Munyaneza and Kadidi Company, exploring suppressed voices through movement and music.

Composer Anna Thorvaldsdottir's upcoming season features the world premiere of SHADOWS OF SOLACE, co-commissioned by major orchestras, a new production of opera UR_, and residencies with Bozar and Stavanger Symphony Orchestra across 17 countries.

AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE released casting for its fall season at the David H. Koch Theater, featuring three repertory programs including the company premiere of Helen Pickett's Petal and the world premiere of Brady Farrar's Trio Élégiaque.

The RSC has announced full details of its Summer 2027 programme, which sees Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actor Elizabeth Debicki make her debut with the company as Richard II, alongside Damien Molony in the role of Coriolanus.

Trinity Repertory Company announced the cast and creative team for its 50th anniversary production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, directed and choreographed by Taavon Gamble and featuring Mauro Hantman in his fourth turn as Ebenezer Scrooge.

Irish folk rock band THE MARY WALLOPERS released their third album PADDYWHACKERY on September 18 via BC Records. The band will kick off a North American headline tour March 4 in Philadelphia, with stops at New York's Irving Plaza and Los Angeles' Pacific Electric on April 2.

The Joffrey Ballet has announced Aoi Morohashi, Fabian Raschitor and Sam Stampleman as new Company Artists for its 2026-27 season, alongside the appointment of Thomas Edwards as Rehearsal Director.

Irish folk and punk rock band THE MARY WALLOPERS will release their album PADDYWHACKERY on September 18th via BC Records, followed by a North American headline tour in Spring 2027 with stops at New York's Irving Plaza and Los Angeles' Pacific Electric.

Noah Kahan's Great Divide tour hit a sold-out BC Place on Aug 28, marking his biggest Vancouver show yet with Gigi Perez and Annabelle Dinda opening.

Pianist Yoko Miwa and vocalist Mikayla Shirley have released their debut collaborative album, THE MIDNIGHT HOUR, featuring the opening track "Alfie" and a live performance planned at Dizzy's Club in New York.

Disney Cruise Line will bring the Disney Wish back to New York City, with new sailings to Bermuda, New England, Canada and expanded departures from San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Pianist Yoko Miwa and vocalist Mikayla Shirley reworked the Beach Boys classic ahead of their debut album, THE MIDNIGHT HOUR, out via Cupcakes & Muffins.

BritBox will premiere AGATHA CHRISTIE'S TOMMY & TUPPENCE starring Antonia Thomas, Josh Dylan and Imelda Staunton, headlining a fall slate that also includes new seasons of LUDWIG, DEATH VALLEY and TIME.

Boston band HAYWIRE has announced its new album I DON'T WANNA SAY GOODBYE, releasing via Roadrunner Records, alongside the single and music video for INTERSTATE LOVE AFFAIR.

Flute Theatre will tour its KING LEAR production with autistic adults to Rochester, London, Brighton and Stratford-upon-Avon from August 24-28, 2026.

Grammy-nominated pianist Han Chen will lead a program of recent classical releases, including the world premiere of Ellis Ludwig-Leone's Quiet Hours, at CUNY Graduate Center.

Okwui Okpokwasili and Peter Born's sweat variant will present the cross-disciplinary work at venues including the Wexner Center, BAM, and Walker Art Center, with accompanying exhibitions.

Bassist and composer Hannah Marks will bring her quartet to DC Jazz Festival as part of an ASCAP Foundation partnership supporting emerging jazz creators.

Grease is the word yet again as immersive theatre giant Secret Cinema rolls back into London with a repeat of last year's summer spectacular. Given how the last twelve months have gone for them (and the industry in general), Rocky may have been a more apt choice.

A new company of queens will take over the UK and international tour of SIX, opening at Edinburgh Festival Theatre before dates across the UK, Ireland and Luxembourg.

The IndyFringe Festival will return to Downtown Indianapolis with 63 shows from more than 500 artists spanning drama, comedy, dance, puppetry, magic, drag, and LGBTQ+ theatre across six stages.

Omega Ensemble will present New Now 2026 at Sydney's Walsh Bay Art's Precinct. A showcase of boundless creativity and bold new directions, New Now celebrates the next wave of Australian musical voices.