The Unseen - - West End Articles Page 17

Michael Abbensetts was the first Black writer to have a series commissioned by the BBC: the groundbreaking Empire Road, which had an almost entirely Black cast and crew. The Guyanese writer's work has been largely forgotten, so it seems appropriate that the National Theatre, with its important Black Plays Archive, has chosen to stage his play Alterations, not seen since 1978.

The NYC electronic duo The Knocks and Canadian dance-pop diva Dragonette have revealed the second installment of their collaborative journey entitled “The Hero” after releasing 'Revelation' last month. Listen to it here.

Following sold-out shows around the world, multi award-winning magician Ben Hart will return to the UK with a brand-new mind-bending theatrical experience.

Centenary Stage Company will continue its run of the dark comedy, The Receptionist by Adam Bock this weekend with more performances following a successful opening weekend. 

Award-winning film studio NEON has announced that Steven Soderbergh’s Presence will be available for digital purchase and rental beginning February 25th.

International Literary Properties, the global company that invests in, acquires, and manages literary estates, has acquired Ellen Raskin’s literary estate. Learn more!

Catch an exclusive sneak peek of the penultimate episode of 'Prime Target' starring Leo Woodall and Quintessa Swindell. Streaming on Apple TV+ February 26. Discover the intrigue as a mathematical breakthrough leads to conspiracy. Watch now!

The GGC Theatre will soon present Adam- Keep the Faith, Baby. A show about Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., written by Clarence R. Cuthbertson. Directed by Gloria Gifford.

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In an era where nostalgia often serves as a mere backdrop, Lynn Faces delivers a sharper perspective, wielding both comedy and commentary with remarkable precision. Running since 2023, this production masterfully interweaves punk aesthetics with feminist discourse, creating a theatrical experience that resonates beyond its initial laughs.

After a successful sold-out Netherlands run, KINGS…come home, the latest work from co-directors Ira Kip and Winston “Winnie” Bergwijn, will make its North American debut at National Black Theatre. Learn how to attend.

Boston Lyric Opera will present an 80th anniversary production of “RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S ‘CAROUSEL,'” directed by BLO Artistic Associate Anne Bogart, conducted by BLO Music Director David Angus, and running April 4-13, 2025 at the Emerson Colonial Theatre.

The Beachcombers Actors Ensemble will bring experimental one-woman show 'Cinderella and Frankenstein's Monster Are Dead' to the 2025 Brighton Fringe.

Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the lineup for the 2025 Ted Snowdon Reading Series. Performances include How to Draw a Triangle By Jake Brasch, directed by Colm Summers and more. Learn more about the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from episode six of “Prime Target,” starring Leo Woodall and Quintessa Swindell. The episode will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, February 19. Watch the clip!

The off-West End hit Hold On To Your Butts will have a limited Easter West End engagement at the Arts Theatre from 7-12 April 2025 under The Choir of Man with performances on sale now.

Sony Pictures Classics’ BECOMING LED ZEPPELIN gave a record-breaking performance for its first weekend at the box office as it opened to an impressive $3M IMAX® debut across 16 countries and territories.

Centenary Stage Company is begning rehearsals for their first professional theatre series production of 2025 this week, as the cast meets for The Receptionist by Adam Bock. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.

Amy Herzog’s Pulitzer Prize nominated 4000 MILES shares a heartwarming and humorous tale of generations coming together.

You may not know the 1930s icon, but you definitely have seen the effects of her life. Nearly every siren, diva, and pop tart owes a little bit of their persona to Mae West.

The Eleventh Day of the National School of Drama’s Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2025 showcased some powerful performances. Check out photos of the event.

Apple TV+ has shared a sneak peek clip from episode five of “Prime Target,” starring Leo Woodall and Quintessa Swindell. The episode will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, February 12. Watch the clip!

Some of the shows that the Orpheum has been best known for are Stomp, which ran there for an astounding 29 years, from 1994 to 2023, and the original production of Little Shop of Horrors which spent over five years at the theater from 1982 to 1987. 

​​​​​​​It’s difficult to imagine anyone watching Oedipus without having prior knowledge of the story’s brutal twist - especially the case given that a rival production of the same play has just closed in the West End to critical acclaim.

Following the reissue of Toumani Diabaté and Ballaké Sissoko’s New Ancient Strings, in January Chrysalis will release Diabaté’s debut album, 1988’s Kaira.