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THE DOCTOR Leads August's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain on July 21, 2019 in UK / West End London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From Robert Icke's latest to Fleabag, Evita and witchy adventures, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features! (more...) 
BWW Review: PROM 2: BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, Royal Albert Hall
by Sophia Lambton on July 21, 2019 in UK / West End *****#JakubHrusa builds a wondrous labyrinth of melodies with @bambergsymphony and @JoshuaBellMusic in the original #BohemianRhapsody @BBCProms (more...) 
BWW Review: 80 DAYS: A REAL-WORLD ADVENTURE, Underbelly Festival
by Cindy Marcolina on July 21, 2019 in UK / West End Baron Pendleton and the (Semi) Reform Club pin teams against one other in the coolest feats in London. With only about 80 minutes' worth of time, participants need to trot around the Southbank and Covent Garden to gather clues, funds, and make pressing purchases ahead of their trip around the world. Whoever makes it back in time to hop on the train and manages to travel the Earth in the least amount of days, wins. (more...) 
EDINBURGH 2019: Ed Night Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue on July 21, 2019 in UK / West End BWW catches up with Ed Night to chat about bringing Jokes of Love and Hate to the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. (more...) 
West End and Bway Stars Send Love To Bullied Young Musical Theatre Fan
by Stephanie Wild on July 20, 2019 in UK / West End Yesterday, actress and teacher Jacqueline Hughes reached out on Twitter to ask for help with something near and dear to her heart. One of her students, young Charlie, was being bullied for his love of musical theatre. (more...) 
BWW Review: THE ACTOR'S NIGHTMARE, Park Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina on July 20, 2019 in UK / West End The newly launched theatre company 3 hearts canvas take what's supposed to be a caustic look at the world of entertainment assembling an array of Christopher Durang's short plays directed by Lydia Parker. (more...) 
EDINBURGH 2019: Anna Drezen Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue on July 20, 2019 in UK / West End BWW catches up with Anna Drezen to chat about bringing Okay Get Home Safe to the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. (more...) 
THE CHERRY ORCHARD And BONES Announced At The Royal Central School Of Speech And Drama
by BWW News Desk on July 19, 2019 in UK / West End MA Acting Classical and MA Acting Contemporary students at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama will perform in their final-year productions of 'The Cherry Orchard' and 'Bones', respectively. (more...)
Paterson Joseph to Star in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at The Old Vic
by BWW News Desk on July 19, 2019 in UK / West End Paterson Joseph (Peep Show, Green Wing) is to star as Ebenezer Scrooge in Matthew Warchus' big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens' immortal classic A Christmas Carol, joyously adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child). The Old Vic's A Christmas Carol returns on 4 December, with previews from 23 November. (more...) 
Layton Williams and Shane Richie To Star In National Tour Of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
by BWW News Desk on July 19, 2019 in UK / West End Everybody's Talking About Jamie, the smash-hit, critically acclaimed West End musical is to embark on its first UK tour in 2020. Initial casting includes West End star Layton Williams as Jamie New and EastEnders' much-loved Shane Richie as Hugo / Loco Chanelle. Both Layton and Shane will be reprising their roles from the West End production. The tour commences in February 2020 in Sheffield, where the show is set and first opened four years ago. (more...) 
Toby Stephens and Claire Skinner Star In West End Revival Of A DAY IN THE DEATH OF JOE EGG
by BWW News Desk on July 19, 2019 in UK / West End Toby Stephens (Oslo, Lost in Space) and Claire Skinner (Outnumbered, The Father) will make their long awaited returns to the West End stage this autumn in Peter Nichols' (Privates on Parade, Passion Play) funny and moving masterpiece A Day in the Death of Joe Egg. Directed by Simon Evans (Killer Joe, Arturo Ui), this revival of Nichols' acclaimed bittersweet comedy reunites two of the greatest actors of their generation. The stars, who last worked together 18 years ago on the award winning BBC TV drama 'Perfect Strangers', will now be performing on stage together for the very first time. Opening at Trafalgar Studios on Saturday 21 September, tickets go on-sale on Friday 19 July. (more...) 
Shan Ako and Lily Kerhoas Join the Cast of LES MISERABLES Staged Concert
by BWW News Desk on July 19, 2019 in UK / West End As rehearsals begin for Les Miserables -The Staged Concert, Cameron Mackintosh introduces Shan Ako and Lily Kerhoas who complete the principal casting as Eponine and Cosette respectively. They join the previously announced Michael Ball as Javert, Alfie Boe as Jean Valjean, Carrie Hope Fletcher as Fantine, Matt Lucas as Thenardier, Rob Houchen as Marius, Bradley Jaden as Enjolras, Katy Secombe as Madame Thenardier and, for three performances a week, John Owen-Jones as Jean Valjean. (more...) 
BWW Review: THE FALCON'S MALTESER, The Vaults
by Aliya Al-Hassan on July 21, 2019 in UK / West End First seen touring in 2014, Anthony Horowitz's comic mystery The Falcon's Maltester was a hit at the 2015 Edinburgh Festival and now comes to London's The Vaults for a run that's ideal entertainment for the kids' summer holidays. (more...) 
BWW Review: STARVED, The Hope Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina on July 19, 2019 in UK / West End In a pitiful bedsit in one of the roughest estates in Hull, Lad and Lass are found surviving on a diet of vodka and cigarettes. The unfortunate circumstances and an already toxic relationship push them to the brink on a daily basis, binding them to each other and to the realisation that they might not be able to endure such a broken life. (more...) 
Claire Skinner And Toby Stephens To Lead A DAY IN THE DEATH OF JOE EGG At Trafalgar Studios
by BWW News Desk on July 18, 2019 in UK / West End Toby Stephens and Claire Skinner will lead a revival of Peter Nichols play A Day in the Death of Joe Egg, directed by Simon Evans. (more...) 
Layton Williams And Shane Richie To Lead EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE Tour
by BWW News Desk on July 18, 2019 in UK / West End Current West End star Layton Williams and Shane Richie have been announced for the upcoming tour of the hit musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie. Williams is set to continue in the title role, with Richie stepping into the heels of Hugo/Loco Channelle. (more...) 
Shan Ako & Lily Kerhoas Join LES MISERABLES Concert
by BWW News Desk on July 18, 2019 in UK / West End It has been announced that former X Factor contestant Shan Ako and newcomer Lily Kerhoas will be storming the barricade in the limited concert engagement of Les Miserables at the Gielgud Theatre. (more...) 
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal For MR. GUM AND THE DANCING BEAR At The National Theatre
by BWW News Desk on July 18, 2019 in UK / West End Who likes bears? Everyone likes bears! Well, not quite everyone…Mr Gum is a complete horror who hates children, animals and fun of any kind – so when a big bear called Padlock strolls into town, trouble can't be far off. Can nine-year-old Polly and her band of misfit friends help Padlock escape the villain's evil clutches, or will Mr Gum and his gruesome butcher sidekick prevail? (more...) 
BREAKING: Get A First Look At The CATS MOVIE Trailer; Jennifer Hudson Singing 'Memory'
by BWW News Desk on July 18, 2019 in UK / West End BroadwayWorld has a first look at the CATS Movie trailer! Check out the video! Cats stars James Corden, Judi Dench, Jason Derulo, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, Taylor Swift, Rebel Wilson and introduces Royal Ballet principal dancer Francesca Hayward in her feature film debut. (more...) 
Global Roundup: Jenn Colella PETER PAN, PRINCE OF EGYPT, SIX & More!
by BWW Special on July 19, 2019 in UK / West End BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature Lea Salonga, Ramin Karimloo & Barbra Streisand, The Muny's CINDERELLA and more! (more...) 
EDINBURGH 2019: WANNABE- THE SPICE GIRLS SHOW Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue on July 18, 2019 in UK / West End BWW catches up with the performers of Wannabe- The Spice Girls Show to chat about bringing it to the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. (more...) 
Brady, Tamne, Allado, & Khadime Will Lead THE PRINCE OF EGYPT in London
by BWW News Desk on July 18, 2019 in UK / West End THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, the brand-new stage musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell) and a book by Philip LaZebnik (Mulan, Pocahontas) and based on the celebrated DreamWorks Animation film, today announces initial casting for its West End premiere production. Luke Brady and Liam Tamne will lead the cast as 'Moses' and 'Ramses' respectively, with Christine Allado as 'Tzipporah' and Alexia Khadime as 'Miriam'. Further casting to be announced. (more...) 
Three New Ways To See FLEABAG In The West End
by BWW News Desk on July 18, 2019 in UK / West End DryWrite, Soho Theatre and Annapurna Theatre have today announced three brand new ways to see the critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning FLEABAG in the West End this summer. There will be a live cinema broadcast of the production on 12th September, an online lottery for £15 tickets to every performance of the show and £10 standing tickets which are to be made available at box office daily. The production runs at Wyndham's Theatre from 20th August - 14th September. (more...) 
Kiln Theatre Presents Chinonyerem Odimba's THE SEVEN AGES OF PATIENCE
by BWW News Desk on July 18, 2019 in UK / West End Kiln Theatre, today announces the centrepiece of A Friendly Society - their National Lottery-supported project aimed to open up the theatre, its heritage and the local history of Brent to both its existing audiences and the wider community - the community play The Seven Ages of Patience by Chinonyerem Odimba. (more...) 
BWW Review: OUR CHURCH, Watermill Theatre
by Gary Naylor on July 18, 2019 in UK / West End Our Church looks at how a moral dilemma impacts on a small community and at how pain can vibrate through decades before re-surfacing - and it avoids the glibness of a resolution founded in easy answers. (more...) |
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