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Photos: First Look at Kym Marsh, Oliver Farnworth & Susie Amy in FATAL ATTRACTION
by Chloe Rabinowitz on January 21, 2022 in UK Regional

Smith and Brant Theatricals and Ambassador Theatre Group Productions are presenting a new production of Fatal Attraction. Kym Marsh (ITV’s Coronation Street) will perform the iconic role of Alex Forrest, Oliver Farnworth (ITV’s Coronation Street) her lover, Dan Gallagher and Susie Amy (ITV’s Footballers’ Wives) his wife, Beth.

IMMERSIVE ACTING SCHOOL is Running in March at Immersive LDN
by Stephi Wild on January 21, 2022 in UK Regional

As previously announced, Immersive Everywhere – led by Olivier Award-winning producers Louis Hartshorn and Brian Hook – and Butterfly Theatre are combining their expertise and experience in all aspects of immersive theatre to launch the first bespoke Immersive Acting School in 2022.

JERSEY BOYS Returns to Milton Keynes Next Month
by Stephi Wild on January 21, 2022 in UK Regional

The Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning musical JERSEY BOYS UK and Ireland tour is stopping by Milton Keynes Theatre from Wednesday 23 February.

Globe Announces Cast For THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
by Stephi Wild on January 21, 2022 in UK Regional

Shakespeare's Globe has announced the full cast of The Merchant of Venice, performed in the candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, directed by Abigail Graham and designed by Sarah Beaton.

THE COVID-19 VARIATIONS Has its World Premiere at Birmingham Rep
by Stephi Wild on January 21, 2022 in UK Regional

Join Birmingham Rep for a true one-off, hilarious, and entertaining event, The Covid-19 Variations on 8 & 9 February 2022. What's more, a free drink is included with each ticket to toast to a brighter, better 2022!

Further Details Announced For KHT:50 BARSTOOLS TO BROADWAY
by Stephi Wild on January 21, 2022 in UK Regional

Further details have been announced for KHT50 Barstools to Broadway from The Kings Head Theatre the celebration taking place from 14 – 19 February, marking the successes of the world-renowned pub theatre's first 50 years with a series of readings of plays that started their lives there, with cast and creative teams with links to the playwrights and original shows.

Turtle Key Arts Brings Opera Workshops To Birmingham For Teenagers On The Autism Spectrum
by Stephi Wild on January 21, 2022 in UK Regional

Aimed at 10-14 year olds with an autism spectrum diagnosis, music and drama creative project Turtle Opera comes to Birmingham in 2022.  Free for all the participants, this series of ten half-day Saturday workshops will culminate in a performance attended by the participants' family and friends. 

The Thinking Drinkers Pub Quiz Comes to Leicester Square
by Stephi Wild on January 21, 2022 in UK Regional

After 18 months doing a lot of selfless work for charity, The Thinking Drinkers are embarking on a national tour with their brand-new, possibly record-breaking new show - which gets the rounds in, in more ways than one. 

RTYDS Announce Appointment Of Directors For Regional Residencies and New Trustees
by Stephi Wild on January 21, 2022 in UK Regional

RTYDS have announced three talented freelance directors and theatre-makers for their 18-month Residencies at prestigious theatres across the country. 

ANGELS IN AMERICA Joins the National Theatre Collection on Drama Online
by Stephi Wild on January 21, 2022 in UK Regional

The filmed performance of Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches and of Part Two: Perestroika will be added to the National Theatre Collection 2 on Drama Online in February alongside eight new films announced in November.

BAKE OFF THE MUSICAL Comes to the Everyman Theatre
by Stephi Wild on January 21, 2022 in UK Regional

Bake Off the Musical will open at Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham on 21 July 2022. Endorsed and created in association with Executive Producer Richard McKerrow and the producers of the TV phenomenon, Love Productions, this musical comedy has perfectly reimagined the nation’s favourite baking show into an ultimately hilarious and charming showstopper.