Photos: Jamie Allan's AMAZE at the Criterion Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2024
Magician Jamie Allan has become only the third UK illusionist in over 40 years to get an extended solo West End season. His critically-acclaimed show Amaze plays at the Criterion Theatre for a strictly limited season of 47 shows from Friday 18 October to Saturday 23 November. Check out photos here!
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2024
Magician Jamie Allan has become only the third UK illusionist in over 40 years to get an extended solo West End season. His critically-acclaimed show Amaze plays at the Criterion Theatre for a strictly limited season of 47 shows from Friday 18 October to Saturday 23 November. Check out photos here!
Interview: World Record-Breaking Pianist Chilly Gonzales
by Franco Milazzo - October 22, 2024
As much a persona as a musician, the Canadian rapper and classical pianist Chilly Gonzales comes to the Royal Albert Hall on 28 October to promoting his latest album Gonzo with special guest Jarvis Cocker and Peter Serafinowicz as Elvis Presley.
by Franco Milazzo - October 22, 2024
As much a persona as a musician, the Canadian rapper and classical pianist Chilly Gonzales comes to the Royal Albert Hall on 28 October to promoting his latest album Gonzo with special guest Jarvis Cocker and Peter Serafinowicz as Elvis Presley.
Guest Blog: 'The Rehearsal Process Has Been a Joy': Director Anna Morrissey on NO PARTICULAR ORDER
by Guest Author - October 22, 2024
At its core, No Particular Order is about the rise of authoritarianism, and how we resist it, often through small but significant acts of defiance. It also explores the vital role of art in resisting oppressive systems.
by Guest Author - October 22, 2024
At its core, No Particular Order is about the rise of authoritarianism, and how we resist it, often through small but significant acts of defiance. It also explores the vital role of art in resisting oppressive systems.
Full Cast Set to Join Anne-Marie Duff in THE LITTLE FOXES at The Young Vic
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2024
The Young Vic Theatre has announced the full cast joining multi-award-winning actress Anne-Marie Duff in a new revival of Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes, directed by Olivier Award-winning Lyndsey Turner.
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2024
The Young Vic Theatre has announced the full cast joining multi-award-winning actress Anne-Marie Duff in a new revival of Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes, directed by Olivier Award-winning Lyndsey Turner.
Last Chance To Submit Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - October 21, 2024
Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards. Don't miss next week's October 31st deadline!
by BWW Awards - October 21, 2024
Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards. Don't miss next week's October 31st deadline!
Review: THE SOUND OF PHILADELPHIA, Royal Albert Hall
by Kat Mokrynski - October 21, 2024
The Sound of Philadelphia, a celebration of “50 years of Philly Soul,” hosted by Sir Lenny Henry, celebrated the Philly soul genre, which is 'characterised by funk influences and lush string and horn arrangements,' so it only makes sense that the music of the night would be performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra.
by Kat Mokrynski - October 21, 2024
The Sound of Philadelphia, a celebration of “50 years of Philly Soul,” hosted by Sir Lenny Henry, celebrated the Philly soul genre, which is 'characterised by funk influences and lush string and horn arrangements,' so it only makes sense that the music of the night would be performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra.
Review Roundup: AUTUMN at Park Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2024
Read the reviews for Autumn at Park Theatre. The production is adapted by Harry McDonald, and directed by Charlotte Vickers.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2024
Read the reviews for Autumn at Park Theatre. The production is adapted by Harry McDonald, and directed by Charlotte Vickers.
Leigh Francis Will Join BACK TO THE FUTURE; Plus a Look Backstage
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2024
Leigh Francis will make a special cameo appearance as ‘Principal Strickland' to celebrate Back to the Future Day this evening on Monday 21 October. Plus, check out all new behind the scenes backstage photos!
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2024
Leigh Francis will make a special cameo appearance as ‘Principal Strickland' to celebrate Back to the Future Day this evening on Monday 21 October. Plus, check out all new behind the scenes backstage photos!
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Extends For an Eleventh Time
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2024
Hot on the heels of a tenth extension at the West End's Fortune Theatre and the announcement that the Olivier Award-winning Operation Mincemeat will open on Broadway at the Golden Theatre on 20th March 2025, ATG has granted an incredible eleventh extension in London, with performances now set to continue until 19th April 2025.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2024
Hot on the heels of a tenth extension at the West End's Fortune Theatre and the announcement that the Olivier Award-winning Operation Mincemeat will open on Broadway at the Golden Theatre on 20th March 2025, ATG has granted an incredible eleventh extension in London, with performances now set to continue until 19th April 2025.
Review: THE REST IS HISTORY: MOZART AND BEETHOVEN, Royal Albert Hall
by Cheryl Markosky - October 21, 2024
It's one of the most unlikely moments in the history of entertainment. Two bespectacled 50-something English historians, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook, bound onto the stage of the Royal Albert Hall, like rock stars, to tumultuous applause. Eat your heart out, Mick and Keith!
by Cheryl Markosky - October 21, 2024
It's one of the most unlikely moments in the history of entertainment. Two bespectacled 50-something English historians, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook, bound onto the stage of the Royal Albert Hall, like rock stars, to tumultuous applause. Eat your heart out, Mick and Keith!
Save Up to 40% on WAITING FOR GODOT at Theatre Royal Haymarket
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2024
Save up to 40% on tickets to Waiting For Godot at Theatre Royal Haymarket. Tickets are available from £45!
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2024
Save up to 40% on tickets to Waiting For Godot at Theatre Royal Haymarket. Tickets are available from £45!
Review: RADIOACTIVE PRACTICE - ABBY Z AND THE NEW UTILITY, Sadler's Wells
by Matthew Paluch - October 21, 2024
Dance Umbrella continues in London with Radioactive Practice by Abby Z (Abby Zbikowski) and the New Utility. Sadler’s Wells is transformed for the work with three banks of seats placed on the stage and the upper two circles of the auditorium closed. Some audience members still sit in the stalls, but the performance has become in-the-round dance.
by Matthew Paluch - October 21, 2024
Dance Umbrella continues in London with Radioactive Practice by Abby Z (Abby Zbikowski) and the New Utility. Sadler’s Wells is transformed for the work with three banks of seats placed on the stage and the upper two circles of the auditorium closed. Some audience members still sit in the stalls, but the performance has become in-the-round dance.
Show of the Week: Save Up to 40% on MRS. DOUBTFIRE at the Shaftesbury Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2024
Save up to 40% on Mrs. Doubtfire at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Tickets are available from £35.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2024
Save up to 40% on Mrs. Doubtfire at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Tickets are available from £35.
Review: THE FORSYTE SAGA, PARTS 1 & 2, Park Theatre
by Christiana Rose - October 21, 2024
The world premiere of The Forsyte Saga Parts 1 'Irene' and Part 2 'Fleur' has been devised by Ashley Cook for Troupe Theatre, in association with Park Theatre, featuring a superbly talented cast of nine in a genuinely epic and stylish period production. Read our review!
by Christiana Rose - October 21, 2024
The world premiere of The Forsyte Saga Parts 1 'Irene' and Part 2 'Fleur' has been devised by Ashley Cook for Troupe Theatre, in association with Park Theatre, featuring a superbly talented cast of nine in a genuinely epic and stylish period production. Read our review!
Photos: DISNEY'S THE LION KING Celebrates 25 Years In The West End With A Special Third Act
by Blair Ingenthron - October 20, 2024
Disney’s THE LION KING celebrated 25 triumphant years in the West End’s Lyceum Theatre on the afternoon of Sunday, 20 October with a special gala performance attended by the original creatives of the show including Julie Taymor, Lebo M, Richard Hudson, Irene Mecchi, Roger Allers and Donald Holder. Check out photos from the event here!
by Blair Ingenthron - October 20, 2024
Disney’s THE LION KING celebrated 25 triumphant years in the West End’s Lyceum Theatre on the afternoon of Sunday, 20 October with a special gala performance attended by the original creatives of the show including Julie Taymor, Lebo M, Richard Hudson, Irene Mecchi, Roger Allers and Donald Holder. Check out photos from the event here!
Review: THE KEY OF DREAMS, Treowen
by Franco Milazzo - October 20, 2024
With tickets costing £400 each and a storyline stretching over 24 hours, is Lemon Difficult’s The Key Of Dreams the ultimate in immersive theatre?
by Franco Milazzo - October 20, 2024
With tickets costing £400 each and a storyline stretching over 24 hours, is Lemon Difficult’s The Key Of Dreams the ultimate in immersive theatre?
Review: AUTUMN, Park Theatre
by Katie Kirkpatrick - October 19, 2024
Based on Ali Smith’s novel, Autumn is a curious blur of images and ideas, which weave in and out of each other with varying success. At the centre of it all, however, is an unlikely friendship, originally formed between an eight-year-old girl and the elderly man next door.
by Katie Kirkpatrick - October 19, 2024
Based on Ali Smith’s novel, Autumn is a curious blur of images and ideas, which weave in and out of each other with varying success. At the centre of it all, however, is an unlikely friendship, originally formed between an eight-year-old girl and the elderly man next door.
Jon Robyns Joins Cast of FIGARO: AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL at the London Palladium
by Blair Ingenthron - October 19, 2024
Creators Ashley Jana and Will Nunziata and their Tony Award® and GRAMMY Award winning producing team have announced that West End leading man Jon Robyns will play the title role in Figaro: An Original Musical at the iconic London Palladium.
by Blair Ingenthron - October 19, 2024
Creators Ashley Jana and Will Nunziata and their Tony Award® and GRAMMY Award winning producing team have announced that West End leading man Jon Robyns will play the title role in Figaro: An Original Musical at the iconic London Palladium.
FISHERMAN JON Will Return To West London's Puppet Theatre Barge
by Blair Ingenthron - October 19, 2024
FISHERMAN JON, the surreal drag clown odyssey will return to the water on West London's Puppet Theatre Barge, after selling out the Soho Theatre this summer.
by Blair Ingenthron - October 19, 2024
FISHERMAN JON, the surreal drag clown odyssey will return to the water on West London's Puppet Theatre Barge, after selling out the Soho Theatre this summer.
Review: MORE...GHOST STORIES BY CANDLELIGHT, Layer Marney Towers
by Jess Ashley - October 18, 2024
As Halloween creeps closer, things are starting to get spooky. And, following a sell-out tour in 2023, Ghost Stories by Candlelight is back for More.
by Jess Ashley - October 18, 2024
As Halloween creeps closer, things are starting to get spooky. And, following a sell-out tour in 2023, Ghost Stories by Candlelight is back for More.
Bradley Riches, Amber Davies & Claudia Kariuki Join Scott Alan Live At Cadogan Hall
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2024
Bradley Riches, Amber Davies, and Claudia Kariuki will join Amy di Bartolemeo, Oliver Tompsett, and Stuart Matthew Price as guest vocalists for internationally acclaimed songwriter SCOTT ALAN live at Cadogan Hall.
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2024
Bradley Riches, Amber Davies, and Claudia Kariuki will join Amy di Bartolemeo, Oliver Tompsett, and Stuart Matthew Price as guest vocalists for internationally acclaimed songwriter SCOTT ALAN live at Cadogan Hall.
Review: IMMERSIVE 1984, Hackney Town Hall
by Franco Milazzo - October 18, 2024
Watching this reboot of Immersive 1984, a thought comes to mind: if, as we’re constantly being informed, we’re all living in the post-privacy, post-truth and post-politics world foretold in 1984, aren't we already inside an immersive version of George Orwell’s seminal book?
by Franco Milazzo - October 18, 2024
Watching this reboot of Immersive 1984, a thought comes to mind: if, as we’re constantly being informed, we’re all living in the post-privacy, post-truth and post-politics world foretold in 1984, aren't we already inside an immersive version of George Orwell’s seminal book?
Photos: HERE & NOW - THE OFFICIAL STEPS MUSICAL in Rehearsal
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2024
All new rehearsal photos have been released for the world premiere of HERE & NOW - the Official Steps Musical which is also co-produced by the band ROYO with Pete Waterman. Check out the photos here!
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2024
All new rehearsal photos have been released for the world premiere of HERE & NOW - the Official Steps Musical which is also co-produced by the band ROYO with Pete Waterman. Check out the photos here!
Interview: ' I Just Want to Make Sure I Get it Right': Actor Joel Harper-Jackson and Musician Andrew Lippa on I AM HARVEY MILK
by Kat Mokrynski - October 18, 2024
I Am Harvey Milk, with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, will be making its European premiere at Cadogan Hall on 27 October. Joel Harper-Jackson will star alongside Sierra Boggess. The work, part choral and part theatre piece, tells the story of Harvey Milk, a gay-rights activist and politician in the United States who was assassinated.
by Kat Mokrynski - October 18, 2024
I Am Harvey Milk, with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, will be making its European premiere at Cadogan Hall on 27 October. Joel Harper-Jackson will star alongside Sierra Boggess. The work, part choral and part theatre piece, tells the story of Harvey Milk, a gay-rights activist and politician in the United States who was assassinated.
Review: TATTOOER, Charing Cross Theatre
by Gary Naylor - October 18, 2024
Incomprehensible drama fails to breach the cultural gap between Japan and England.
by Gary Naylor - October 18, 2024
Incomprehensible drama fails to breach the cultural gap between Japan and England.
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