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Intense, frustrating, harrowing...and all based on true-life murders.

Talent and versatility are just two of the reasons that Maureen Keiller is one of greater Boston’s busiest performers.

Satterfield and McIntire’s blunt script carries a lot of unflinching truths about being overweight. Heavy takes on weighty topics. There are several frank adult themed discussions and overt sexuality. It is bold writing with a lot of humor and has much to say about life as an obese person. Heavy is entertaining overall even with the second act plunge into sentimentalism.

They have managed to restage BUG for 2025, and boy, is it a doozy! You don’t want to miss this revival and reimagining of the Tracy Letts cult classic. The entire company goes for broke, and they create a fiery display of acting, visuals, and audio landscapes that will blow you back in your chair.

As someone who first got into the world of British Comedy through Mischief Theatre, particularly The Play That Goes Wrong, it has been quite the fascinating journey to travel back in time through the history of British comedy, including the iconic Noises Off, which has opened at New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich. This is a new production of the play, which was written by Michael Frayn in 1982, now directed by Douglas Rintoul in collaboration with Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg, Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch and Theatre by the Lake.

The Marlowe Theatre has announced the appointment of three new trustees to its board. Award-winning theatre director Atri Banerjee is joined by former National Portrait Gallery Deputy Director Pim Baxter OBE and senior education leader Dr Kerry Jordan-Daus.

Just in time for Mother's Day, NYC-based writer and performer Candice Fox will present her darkly funny autobiographical and emotionally charged solo show Cheers, Mom! Eulogy for a Living Parent for a limited run at UNDER St. Marks.

Poynton Rotary and Cheshire Concerts are marking 20 years of Party in the Park in 2025 with the June festival-in-a-day promising to be the biggest and best yet. Learn more about the upcoming event here!

The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has released production images for their upcoming production of Ghosts, which runs at the venue until 10 May 2025. Take a look at them here!

With so much potential material to explore, it is incredible that until now, a play has not been written about speed awareness courses. Following the success of the Olivier-nominated Blue Mist, writer Mohamed-Zain Dada and director Milli Bhatia come to the Bush Theatre with their darkly amusing new production Speed.

Nan Shepherd: Naked and Unashamed, which tells the story of the elusive Scottish naturalist and poet, Nan Shepherd, is set to make a return to the Studio at Pitlochry Festival Theatre this May.

A fascinating and complex piece of theatre.

Returning to Straz Center from April 2-20 is the Broadway sensation The Lion King, winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical. Directed by the Tony Award-winning Julie Taymor, the production is a visual feast filled with hope and adventure. The musical also boasts some of Broadway's most iconic songs, composed by the legendary Elton John and Tim Rice.

Ghosts at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre is currently in rehearsals! Get a first look at photos of the cast in rehearsals and see how to purchase tickets to the production.

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced cast and creatives for their upcoming production of Ghosts which runs at the venue in April and May. Learn more here!

English punk band Conflict is set to release the new album This Much Remains, the band's first in over two decades. A new single from the album, which will hit shelves on April 25, is available now. Listen to it here.

The wait is over for MY APOLOGIES TO THE CHEF, the highly anticipated debut album from rising punk act Winona Fighter. Listen to the album now, featuring previously released singles like 'R U FAMOUS” “ATTENTION”, and more.

Red Bull Theater has announced the cast for the next offering of Revelation Readings season: The Misanthrope by Molière, a version by Martin Crimp, directed by Marc Vietor.

Full casting has been announced for the UK tour of Spitfire Girls, a new play by Katherine Senior which will premiere at MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton in March.

With the release of their debut album just a month away, rising punk rock act Winona Fighter has shared the new single “R U FAMOUS”, an aggressive message for social climbers and hangers-on. Watch the music video!

Prestige Productions will kick off 2025 with a celebration of music and a tribute to one of Britain’s most iconic bands, Oasis. Learn more about the tour and find out how to attend here!

Of the too-many stage variations of Charles Dickens’ Scrooge story this time of year, the one that’s found its place in my cold, black heart is the Keegan Theatre’s “An Irish Carol.”

One of the worst bad-faith criticisms you can find of anything is the idea that something was “too political” or “had an agenda” and is therefore not something you should engage with. It infuriates me to no end. In addition to being a dog whistle that feels more like a foghorn, it is contradictory to what makes art art.

Recently, we had the chance to talk with Aaron Sidwell, who takes on the infamous role of Bill Sikes. We discussed what made him want to be involved in Oliver!, how he is able to take on such an emotionally demanding role and what makes this production so special compared to other versions of the musical.

Arnold Wesker’s Roots, directed by Diyan Zora, and John Osborne’s Look Back in Anger, directed by Atri Banerjee will now run until Saturday 30 January.