Duck West End

Duck 2023

Opened: June 27, 2023
Closing: July 15, 2023

Duck - 2023 - West End History , Info & More

It’s the summer of 2005, and Ismail – ‘Smiley’ to his schoolmates – is about to become the youngest-ever member of his elite public school’s First XI cricket team. A star player full of ambition and talent, he sets his sights on immortality – breaking the school batting record and getting his name into Wisden. But at the start of the season, new coach Mr. Eagles takes a particular dislike to him, for reasons Ismail can’t quite put his finger on. Desperate to prove himself, he runs into a patch of poor form at just the wrong time. Bad luck on the pitch leads to issues off it too, and Ismail finds that no one – friends, family, teammates – seems to get what he’s going through.

Set during England’s famous Ashes victory and the events of 7/7, Ismail discovers that cricket might not be able to take care of everything as it once did.

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Wandsworth Arts Fringe Celebrates 15th Anniversary This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024


Wandsworth Arts Fringe is celebrating its 15th birthday!  From 7th – 23rd June 2024, leap into a world of brand-new theatre, experimental dance and music, works-in-progress from the next big names in comedy, and nights of cabaret.

Visual Studies Workshop to Open Sarah Friedland's Social Guidance Installation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2024


Explore the intersection of moving images and bodies at the Visual Studies Workshop's opening event for Sarah Friedland's Social Guidance installation. Learn more and see how to attend!

The Lesser-Known Works of Composer, Musician, and Orchestrator Tom Kitt
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2024


Tom Kitt's latest project is providing Orchestrations and Music Consulting for the new Broadway musical Hell's Kitchen. As Kitt's work hits the Broadway stage yet again, here are some of his recent collaborations that Broadway fans may not be as familiar with!

Cast Set For RICHARD III at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2024


Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Richard III, directed by Elle While. Performances run 9 May – 3 August. Learn more about the cast here!

NEC Appoints Grammy Winning Trombonist/Composer Kalia Vandever to Jazz Studies Faculty
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2024


New England Conservatory’s Jazz Studies Department has appointed Grammy Award-winning trombonist and composer Kalia Vandever to its faculty beginning in the fall of 2024.

THE LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMAS World Premiere & More Set for Bucks County Playhouse 2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024


Bucks County Playhouse has unveiled its 2024 subscription season. Featuring four productions in the historic playhouse, the Playhouse’s 85th season kicks off in May. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Hong Kong Repertory Theatre Reveals 2024-25 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2024


The Hong Kong Repertory Theatre has announced its 2024-25 Season with the theme “Decoding life's mysteries, probing into the secrets of our true selves”. Learn more about the lineup here!

Olivier Award-Winner Katie Brayben and Andrew Rannells Will Lead TAMMY FAYE on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024


Initial casting has been announced for the Broadway production of the acclaimed musical TAMMY FAYE. Two-time Olivier Award winner Katie Brayben will recreate her Olivier Award-winning performance as Tammy Faye Bakker, and Tony Award nominee Andrew Rannells will reprise his Olivier-nominated performance as Jim Bakker. TAMMY FAYE will begin preview performances on October 19th and will officially open on November 14th, 2024 at Broadway's Palace Theater. 

Cast Set For DEATH OF A SALESMAN in Sydney
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024


GWB Entertainment and Andrew Henry Presents have confirmed the full cast set to take the stage for the Sydney season of the widely acclaimed Death of a Salesman at the Theatre Royal.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 20, 2024
by - Mar 20, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 20, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Interview: Simon Thew - Future Music Director & Chief Conductor of the Houston Ballet
by Miranda Keating - Mar 14, 2024


As Maestro Ermanno Florio steps down after 32 seasons, Australian Conductor Simon Thew will be appointed as Houston Ballet's Music Director and Chief Conductor. BroadwayWorld got the chance to speak with Simon Thew about his worldly career, his experience with the Houston Ballet, and his goals for the future of the Houston Ballet.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND to Premiere at The Wilshire Ebell Theatre in April
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 3, 2024


To kickoff Women's History Month, Trial Run Productions has announced the world premiere of ALICE IN WONDERLAND, a new musical experience created by the female team of Brooke deRosa and Paige Lehnert.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND A Musical Experience to Premiere At The Wilshire Ebell Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2024


Experience the magic of ALICE IN WONDERLAND, a new musical premiering at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre. Created by the female team of Brooke deRosa and Paige Lehnert, this production promises a colorful, interactive Wonderland adventure for all ages.

Everything New On Max This March: What's Coming & Going
by Michael Major - Feb 26, 2024


Discover the latest additions coming to Max this March. Stay updated on the newest releases and must-watch shows. Plus, find out what titles are leaving in March. Get ready to stream your favorites!

An Evening with HENRY WINKLER & More is Coming to Harris Center for the Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2024


HARRIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS will present two more exciting new shows in March, including An Evening With Henry Winkler. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Bill MacKay Announces New Album 'Locust Land' & Shares Lead Single
by Michael Major - Feb 13, 2024


Alongside the album announcement, MacKay is sharing the album's lead single, “When I Was Here,” with its accompanying video, and tour dates, beginning in June. “When I Was Here”, featuring Mikel Patrick Avery on percussion and Sam Wagster on bass,  is a surging, blistering, blues-inflected jam with a lyric so sweet it stings.

James Alston's SCARLET SUNDAY Will Make UK Premiere at Omnibus Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024


Aslant Theatre Company has announced the full cast and creative team for the UK première of Scarlet Sunday written by James Alston. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

Meet the Cast of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2024


WATER FOR ELEPHANTS begins previews tonight, Saturday, February 24, 2024, and opens on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). Meet the cast of Water For Elephants here!

I JUST LIKE YOU | A GAY MYTH Comes to Theatre503 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2024


Who What Where Productions and Theatre503 Present I just like you | a gay myth 23-24 February, 2024 at Theatre503, 503 Battersea Park Rd, London SW11 3BW.

Cast Set For PLAYING SHAKESPEARE WITH DEUTSCHE BANK: ROMEO AND JULIET
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2024


Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of this year’s Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank production, Romeo and Juliet.

Duck Soup Cinema's HER WILD OAT Comes to Overture
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2024


Valentine's Day is a few weeks away, and if you're still searching for a fun date idea, Overture Center has you covered! We are reclaiming the silent film heritage of the Capitol Theater with our silent film series, Duck Soup Cinema, featuring “Her Wild Oat,” a romantic comedy, on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Michael Stuhlbarg Will Return to Broadway in Peter Morgan's PATRIOTS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2024


Award-winning theatre, film, and television actor Michael Stuhlbarg will return to Broadway for the first time in almost 20 years to star in Patriots, the Almeida Theatre production of the timely new play by Peter Morgan. Learn more about the play here!

Full Cast Set for PLAYER KINGS Starring Ian McKellen, Toheeb Jimoh & Richard Coyle
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2024


IAN MCKELLEN, TOHEEB JIMOH & RICHARD COYLE star in Robert Icke's production of PLAYER KINGS, adapted from Shakespeare's Henry IV, Parts 1 & 2.

Mark Strong and Lesley Manville to Star in Robert Icke's OEDIPUS in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024


Oedipus, a new adaptation created by Robert Icke after Sophocles, is set to have a West End run. Learn additional details and see how to purchase tickets!

Jackalope Announces Cast And Creative Team For The Chicago Premiere Of THE SMUGGLER, February 16 - March 16
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2024


Jackalope Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the Chicago premiere of The Smuggler, February 16 – March 16, by Ronán Noone, directed by Gus Menary.

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