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AIN'T NO ROMEO Opens In Brand New Festival
by BWW News Desk on January 22, 2021 in UK Regional

Set in the Instagram world of liking random images, what happens when social media becomes real?

LITTLE WARS & FALLING STARS to Stream in February
by BWW News Desk on January 22, 2021 in UK Regional

Juliet Stevenson leads an all-star female cast in this streamed production of  Steven Carl McCasland’s dinner party drama, Little Wars.  Joining Stevenson are Linda Bassett Debbie Chazen, Natasha Karp, Catherine Russell, Sarah Solemani and Olivier-recipient Sophie Thompson.

Aaron Simmonds Launches THE SILLIEST SUPEREST HEROEST Podcast
by BWW News Desk on January 22, 2021 in UK Regional

Have you ever wanted to swing through the air like Spider-man? Have Wonder Woman's high kick? Or have Superman's laser eyes?  What if you could have all of them?! (theoretically)  Are you passionate about who's face is best - Captain America's or Thor’s? The answer to these and so much other nonsense is in The Silliest Superest Heroest Podcast.

Ten UK Ballet Schools Pledge Continued Support For Students During 2021 Audition Process
by BWW News Desk on January 22, 2021 in UK Regional

Following a joint statement issued in summer 2020, ten of the UK's leading professional ballet schools have announced a unified message of support and reassurance today as hundreds of prospective students consider applications for places on programmes starting in September 2021.

HMDT Music Presents STEM SISTERS
by BWW News Desk on January 22, 2021 in UK Regional

A new online musical show for primary school children and their families, STEM Sisters focuses on historical female scientists and mathematicians whose work was so often unrecognised, but who contributed in so many ways to major developments in our lives today.

Pursued By A Bear and Dacorum Borough Council Present HOW TO LIVE
by BWW News Desk on January 22, 2021 in UK Regional

Pursued by a Bear shares the final instalment of Nothing On Earth: Shorts, a series of lockdown films created since Spring 2020, presented as part of Hertfordshire Year of Culture 2020.

Dynamic Arts Project Lights Up Warrington Town Centre To Celebrate Community
by BWW News Desk on January 22, 2021 in UK Regional

Warrington town centre is being transformed into an exciting hub of creative activity, thanks to a new project from Warrington Contemporary Arts Festival. 

The Casting Directors' Guild Announces New Committee Members, and Formalisation of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group
by BWW News Desk on January 22, 2021 in UK Regional

The Casting Directors' Guild is delighted to announce two new committee members, Jane Anderson and Stuart Burt, and the formalisation of an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) working group, to promote and prioritise these values in the casting profession, both within the Guild itself, and the work of its members. 

Monumental ASOT1000 Festival to Take Place Over a Celebration Weekend
by BWW News Desk on January 21, 2021 in UK Regional

The biggest trance festival in the world, A State of Trance, has reached a monumental milestone and is celebrating reaching 1000 episodes of the worldwide hit radio show. The highly anticipated news about the iconic edition of the ASOT 1000 festival was announced by Armin van Buuren live on the historic 5-hour long 1000th episode of the show.

Guest Blog: Amy Hart Talks OUR VOICE
by BWW News Desk on January 22, 2021 in UK Regional

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Donmar Warehouse's Michael Longhurst and Henny Finch Join Latest Episode of FIGUREHEADS Podcast
by BWW News Desk on January 21, 2021 in UK Regional

The Artistic Director and Executive Director of Donmar Warehouse, Michael Longhurst and Henny Finch, are guests on today's episode of Figureheads. Hosted by Warwick Davis, Figureheads is a new business and culture podcast which interviews leaders from the UK’s top sporting and entertainment institutions. 

Alexia McIntosh Launches Birmingham Hippodrome's Digital Masterclasses
by BWW News Desk on January 21, 2021 in UK Regional

This week, star of SIX – The Musical in London’s West End, Birmingham’s very own Alexia McIntosh, launched Birmingham Hippodrome’s Digital Masterclasses with the first of 25 online workshops for young people aged 7-25.

Stream.theatre and Perfect Pitch Partner To Preview New British Musical Theatre With RISE UP
by BWW News Desk on January 21, 2021 in UK Regional

Following a pilot in December, Perfect Pitch and stream.theatre will be partnering to present Rise:Up, a monthly preview of a new British musical highlighting the newest UK writing talent. 

Wise Children Announce The School For Wise Children's Workrooms
by BWW News Desk on January 21, 2021 in UK Regional

Following the success of their online Summer Spread of courses, Wise Children today announce The School for Wise Children's Workrooms.

101 DALMATIANS No Longer Part of Regent's Park Open Air Theatre 2021 Season
by BWW News Desk on January 21, 2021 in UK Regional

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has confirmed that they will be unable to go ahead with their plans to present 101 Dalmatians as part of their 2021 season.

LOST VOICE GUY Will Embark on a UK Tour in 2022
by BWW News Desk on January 20, 2021 in UK Regional

Following the success of his sell out debut tour in 2019 – during which he performed at over 100 UK venues –  Lee Ridley (aka Lost Voice Guy) is heading back out on the road in 2022 (post Lockdown!) to put a smile on the faces of people up and down the country once again. 

Finborough Theatre Launches Digital Arts Festival With Poplar Union
by BWW News Desk on January 20, 2021 in UK Regional

Led by George Lansbury, former Mayor of Poplar and future leader of the Labour Party, the Poplar Rates Rebellion of 1921 was one of the milestones of local London history where local government stood against central government on behalf of the poor and the least privileged in society. 

Theatr Clwyd's Liam Evans-Ford Appointed Chair Of Creu Cymru
by BWW News Desk on January 20, 2021 in UK Regional

Liam Evans-Ford, Theatr Clwyd's Executive Director, has been named the new Chair of Welsh theatre and arts centre development agency Creu Cymru. Evans-Ford joined the board of Creu Cymru in April 2017 and will take over from outgoing Chair, Geoff Cripps. 

ROH Announces A New Friday Premiere, The Royal Ballet's JOYOUS LA FILLE MAL GARDEE
by BWW News Desk on January 20, 2021 in UK Regional

The Royal Opera House is delighted to continue its #OurHouseToYourHouse programme, featuring online broadcasts that can be accessed by audiences around the world for £3.

Graeae Announces Free Online Training and Wellbeing Workshops For Deaf and Disabled Artists Affected By The Pandemic
by BWW News Desk on January 20, 2021 in UK Regional

Britain's leading disabled led theatre company, Graeae today announces Beyond: Develop, a series of FREE online wellbeing and CPD (Creative Professional Development) workshops for Deaf and disabled artists affected by the pandemic. 

Wayang Kitchen and Omnibus Theatre Present RICE!
by BWW News Desk on January 20, 2021 in UK Regional

1990’s Kuala Lumpur: Connie Cheng is a modern Malaysian-born Chinese woman, torn between the traditional values of her grandmother and her glamourous life as a late-night lounge singer. 2021, London: Now a first generation British Chinese Malaysian, Connie realises she’s lived longer in the UK than she ever did in Malaysia.

Leicester Comedy Festival Takes Place Online Next Month
by BWW News Desk on January 20, 2021 in UK Regional

The annual Leicester Comedy Festival will proceed as planned next month amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as a ticketed online-only event. The events will be viewable thanks to a new deal with NextUp Comedy, the Festivals Official Streaming Partner and the UKs #1 comedy streaming platform.

Laura Bell Bundy to Teach 'Acting Through Song' Masterclass on BroadwayWorld's Stage Door
by Team BWW on January 19, 2021 in UK Regional

Laura Bell Bundy is the first Broadway star to take her teaching talents to our Stage Door site with her 6-week intensive!

9 Jessica Vosk Videos We Can't Get Enough Of!
by Team BWW on January 21, 2021 in UK Regional

Jessica Vosk is stopping by the Seth Rudetsky Concert Series this weekend! We're looking back at past performances before her show on Sunday!

THE FABULIST FOX SISTER Will Get Two Extra Weeks Of Encore Streaming At Southwark Playhouse
by BWW News Desk on January 19, 2021 in UK Regional

Kate Fox, the woman who inadvertently invented séances is holding her last one. A final audience gathers in her apartment to watch as she conjures the ghosts of her two sisters to tell the story of their lives and the religion they accidently began.