Alfie Boe Joins Sheridan Smith at Manchester at the Musicals at Co-op Live
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2024
Joining double Olivier Award winner Sheridan Smith at her ultimate Christmas party, is West End and Broadway royalty, Tony Award winner and Grammy nominee Alfie Boe OBE.
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2024
Joining double Olivier Award winner Sheridan Smith at her ultimate Christmas party, is West End and Broadway royalty, Tony Award winner and Grammy nominee Alfie Boe OBE.
Video: London Cast of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Sing 'Prologue'
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2024
An all new video has been released from rehearsal for the UK premiere of Dave Malloy’s Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812. The song ‘Prologue’ introduces the audience to the cast of characters in the show. Check out the video here!
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2024
An all new video has been released from rehearsal for the UK premiere of Dave Malloy’s Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812. The song ‘Prologue’ introduces the audience to the cast of characters in the show. Check out the video here!
Review: TENDER, Bush Theatre
by Katie Kirkpatrick - November 28, 2024
Colourful and full of detail, Eleanor Tindall’s Tender is an engrossing evening of theatre. Combining the sweetness of a contemporary queer rom-com with the dark underbelly of body horror, the play showcases two excellent performances and some stunning design work.
by Katie Kirkpatrick - November 28, 2024
Colourful and full of detail, Eleanor Tindall’s Tender is an engrossing evening of theatre. Combining the sweetness of a contemporary queer rom-com with the dark underbelly of body horror, the play showcases two excellent performances and some stunning design work.
Review: NOBODADDY - TEAĊ DAṀSA, Sadler’s Wells
by Matthew Paluch - November 28, 2024
Teaċ Daṁsa return to Sadler’s Wells with Michael Keegan-Dolan's latest work: NOBODADDY (Tríd an bpoll gan bun). The title is a dark character that features in the poems of William Blake, but the blurb confirms that Dolan's reading is one of “an ode to the peacemakers and the bringers of good things” - so in that sense what's the point? As the two aspects appear to cancel each other out.
by Matthew Paluch - November 28, 2024
Teaċ Daṁsa return to Sadler’s Wells with Michael Keegan-Dolan's latest work: NOBODADDY (Tríd an bpoll gan bun). The title is a dark character that features in the poems of William Blake, but the blurb confirms that Dolan's reading is one of “an ode to the peacemakers and the bringers of good things” - so in that sense what's the point? As the two aspects appear to cancel each other out.
Review: NAPOLEON: UN PETIT PANTOMIME, Jermyn Street Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - November 28, 2024
Written and directed by John Savournin and David Eaton, Napoleon: Un Petit Pantomime is a holiday show that promises “historic hilarity” as we follow Napoleon on his quest to defeat the English, particularly the Duke of Wellington. This is the second time Charles Court Opera has collaborated with Jermyn Street Theatre to create a pantomime, the first being Odyssey: A Heroic Pantomime last year.
by Kat Mokrynski - November 28, 2024
Written and directed by John Savournin and David Eaton, Napoleon: Un Petit Pantomime is a holiday show that promises “historic hilarity” as we follow Napoleon on his quest to defeat the English, particularly the Duke of Wellington. This is the second time Charles Court Opera has collaborated with Jermyn Street Theatre to create a pantomime, the first being Odyssey: A Heroic Pantomime last year.
Video: Watch Sneak Peek of THE LITTLE PRINCE
by Nicole Rosky - November 27, 2024
Following sold-out performances in Paris, Sydney, Dubai, and a season on Broadway, The Little Prince, one of the best-selling and most translated books ever written, comes to London for its UK premiere. Watch a sneak peek in this video.
by Nicole Rosky - November 27, 2024
Following sold-out performances in Paris, Sydney, Dubai, and a season on Broadway, The Little Prince, one of the best-selling and most translated books ever written, comes to London for its UK premiere. Watch a sneak peek in this video.
Review: MAZZ MURRAY: THE MUSIC OF DUSTY SPRINGFIELD, Adelphi Theatre
by Gary Naylor - November 27, 2024
Mazz Murray delivers a classy spectacular, but do we need all those phones in the front two rows?
by Gary Naylor - November 27, 2024
Mazz Murray delivers a classy spectacular, but do we need all those phones in the front two rows?
Review: ALICE IN WONDERLAND, Shakespeare North Playhouse
by Sarah OHara - November 27, 2024
The Shakespeare North Playhouse are taking audiences on an adventure into a timeless classic, in their production of Alice In Wonderland. However, instead of re-telling the famous story, writer Nick Lane and director Nathan Powell have re-invented the tale and given it a modern day twist.
by Sarah OHara - November 27, 2024
The Shakespeare North Playhouse are taking audiences on an adventure into a timeless classic, in their production of Alice In Wonderland. However, instead of re-telling the famous story, writer Nick Lane and director Nathan Powell have re-invented the tale and given it a modern day twist.
Review: ALICE IN WONDERLAND, Brixton House
by Franco Milazzo - November 27, 2024
Alice In Wonderland? More like Alice Goes Underground as Poltergeist Productions’ take on the Lewis Carroll classic sees our heroine trapped on a tube.
by Franco Milazzo - November 27, 2024
Alice In Wonderland? More like Alice Goes Underground as Poltergeist Productions’ take on the Lewis Carroll classic sees our heroine trapped on a tube.
Ian Kelsey Will Join the Cast of MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY at The O2 London
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2024
Björn Ulvaeus’ MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY, LONDON has announced that Ian Kelsey will join the cast in the role of Nikos, taking over from Antony Costa who played his final performance on 15 November 2024.
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2024
Björn Ulvaeus’ MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY, LONDON has announced that Ian Kelsey will join the cast in the role of Nikos, taking over from Antony Costa who played his final performance on 15 November 2024.
Photos: THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE UK and Ireland Tour
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2024
Brand new production photos have been released from the acclaimed production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe which has just opened at Leeds Playhouse. Check out the photos here!
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2024
Brand new production photos have been released from the acclaimed production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe which has just opened at Leeds Playhouse. Check out the photos here!
New Musical MIDNIGHT COWBOY Will Open at Southwark Playhouse in 2025
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2024
The world premiere of MIDNIGHT COWBOY – A NEW MUSICAL will open at Southwark Playhouse Elephant in April 2025. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2024
The world premiere of MIDNIGHT COWBOY – A NEW MUSICAL will open at Southwark Playhouse Elephant in April 2025. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
Rupert Goold Appointed Artistic Director of The Old Vic from 2026
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2024
The Old Vic announced that Rupert Goold will be the next Artistic Director of The Old Vic, following an extensive process led by a Succession Committee of the Board.
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2024
The Old Vic announced that Rupert Goold will be the next Artistic Director of The Old Vic, following an extensive process led by a Succession Committee of the Board.
Guest Blog: Actor Justin Brett on The High Art of Low Comedy in Panto
by Guest Author - November 27, 2024
Panto is Hamlet in a nappy; Beckett in a bath of beans; Johnson in long johns. It’s gaudy and brash and all the better for it. It’s the High Art of Low Comedy
by Guest Author - November 27, 2024
Panto is Hamlet in a nappy; Beckett in a bath of beans; Johnson in long johns. It’s gaudy and brash and all the better for it. It’s the High Art of Low Comedy
THE RAYMOND GUBBAY CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Returns To The Barbican London In December
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2024
The annual Raymond Gubbay Christmas Festival returns to the Barbican London this December with a lineup of festive events, with something for everyone.
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2024
The annual Raymond Gubbay Christmas Festival returns to the Barbican London this December with a lineup of festive events, with something for everyone.
THE TRAITORS: LIVE EXPERIENCE Comes to London's West End Next Year
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2024
Ever wondered what it takes to be a Traitor or outsmart one? Set to open Spring 2025, The Traitors: Live Experience will open its doors in London, offering players the unique opportunity to be plunged into the heart of the drama.
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2024
Ever wondered what it takes to be a Traitor or outsmart one? Set to open Spring 2025, The Traitors: Live Experience will open its doors in London, offering players the unique opportunity to be plunged into the heart of the drama.
Cast Set For THE SHARK IS BROKEN UK and Ireland Tour
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2024
Casting has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of The Shark Is Broken, the behind- the-scenes West End and Broadway hit comedy about the making of the movie Jaws.
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2024
Casting has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of The Shark Is Broken, the behind- the-scenes West End and Broadway hit comedy about the making of the movie Jaws.
Review: THE HAPPIEST MAN ON EARTH, Southwark Playhouse
by Cindy Marcolina - November 26, 2024
Mark St Germain adapts Jaku’s life story into a 90-minute one-man show that overflows with empathy and hope. Directed by Ron Lagomarsino, the piece transcends the limits of theatre.
by Cindy Marcolina - November 26, 2024
Mark St Germain adapts Jaku’s life story into a 90-minute one-man show that overflows with empathy and hope. Directed by Ron Lagomarsino, the piece transcends the limits of theatre.
Interview: 'The Hardest Thing Has Been Not Laughing at Everyone!': Actor Marc Antolin on Mel Brooks, Intimacy and Corpsing in THE PRODUCERS
by Kat Mokrynski - November 26, 2024
The award-winning musical The Producers is finally returning to London in its first revival since debuting on the West End in 2004. The show, based on the iconic 1967 film of the same name by Mel Brooks, tells the story of two producers who discover that a producer could make more from a Broadway flop than a hit, which leads them to put on what they think will be the worst show in history - Springtime for Hitler.
by Kat Mokrynski - November 26, 2024
The award-winning musical The Producers is finally returning to London in its first revival since debuting on the West End in 2004. The show, based on the iconic 1967 film of the same name by Mel Brooks, tells the story of two producers who discover that a producer could make more from a Broadway flop than a hit, which leads them to put on what they think will be the worst show in history - Springtime for Hitler.
Review: ZAINAB JOHNSON: LIVE, Soho Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - November 26, 2024
Zainab Johnson: Live starts with a metaphorical bang, with Johnson getting on stage and declaring that she has a gun. And just like that, the audience is hooked. Why does Johnson have a gun? Well, that’s what we’re here to find out.
by Kat Mokrynski - November 26, 2024
Zainab Johnson: Live starts with a metaphorical bang, with Johnson getting on stage and declaring that she has a gun. And just like that, the audience is hooked. Why does Johnson have a gun? Well, that’s what we’re here to find out.
Review: THE PURISTS, Kiln Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - November 26, 2024
“This ain’t NWA, it’s NW6.” The preshow warm up rapper unironically proclaims down a booming mic. What a line.
by Alexander Cohen - November 26, 2024
“This ain’t NWA, it’s NW6.” The preshow warm up rapper unironically proclaims down a booming mic. What a line.
Full Cast Set for ELEKTRA Starring Brie Larson, Stockard Channing & More
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2024
The the full cast has been revealed for ELEKTRA, the UK Premiere production of the translation by award winning poet Anne Carson of Sophokles’s electrifying play. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2024
The the full cast has been revealed for ELEKTRA, the UK Premiere production of the translation by award winning poet Anne Carson of Sophokles’s electrifying play. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: THE PURISTS at the Kiln Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2024
See what the critics are saying about The Purists by Dan McCabeat Kiln Theatre. Amit Sharma directs Jasper Britton, Tiffany Gray, Emma Kingston, Richard Pepple and Sule Rimi. Read the reviews.
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2024
See what the critics are saying about The Purists by Dan McCabeat Kiln Theatre. Amit Sharma directs Jasper Britton, Tiffany Gray, Emma Kingston, Richard Pepple and Sule Rimi. Read the reviews.
Review Roundup: KING JAMES at Hampstead Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2024
See what the critics are saying about King James at Hampstead Theatre. Read the reviews for the production of the play by Rajiv Joseph and learn more!
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2024
See what the critics are saying about King James at Hampstead Theatre. Read the reviews for the production of the play by Rajiv Joseph and learn more!
Review: ROOM ON THE BROOM, Lyric Theatre
by Christiana Rose - November 25, 2024
It’s the show that London children’s theatre goers have been waiting for this festive season, Room on the Broom by theatre company Tall Stories. Well known in their field for physical storytelling, Tall Stories promise to retell the classic Donaldson and Scheffler spooky and sweet special with glee.
by Christiana Rose - November 25, 2024
It’s the show that London children’s theatre goers have been waiting for this festive season, Room on the Broom by theatre company Tall Stories. Well known in their field for physical storytelling, Tall Stories promise to retell the classic Donaldson and Scheffler spooky and sweet special with glee.
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