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Review: WAR HORSE, The Lowry by Sarah OHara
- September 25, 2024 More than 17 years since its onstage premiere, The National Theatre’s acclaimed production of War Horse is providing yet another unforgettable theatrical experience for audiences on its current UK and Ireland tour.
Photos: DR. STRANGELOVE in Rehearsal With Steve Coogan and More by BWW News Desk
- September 25, 2024 New rehearsal photos have been released for the first ever adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove, starring seven-time BAFTA award winner Steve Coogan as Dr Strangelove, President Merkin Muffley, Group Captain Lionel Mandrake and Major TJ Kong.
New Cast Set For STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW at the Phoenix Theatre by BWW News Desk
- September 25, 2024 With the production about to celebrate its first year in the West End, the new cast has been announced for the critically acclaimed, Olivier Award winning, world première production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, currently running at Phoenix Theatre.
Billy Porter Will Direct THIS BITTER EARTH in London by BWW News Desk
- September 25, 2024 Grammy, Emmy and two-time Tony Award winner Billy Porter will direct a London stage production of This Bitter Earth by Harrison David Rivers. Emmanuel Imani and Alexander Lincoln will head an industry reading on November.
Review: CORIOLANUS, National Theatre by Alexander Cohen
- September 25, 2024 Confluences of history weave together in Lyndsey Turner’s pulsating new production
Gabrielle Brooks, Anthony Rapp, and More Set For MOZART: HER STORY-THE NEW MUSICAL by BWW News Desk
- September 25, 2024 MOZART: HER STORY – THE NEW MUSICAL, based on the life of Mozart’s sister, Nan, marries Mozart’s classics with over twenty contemporary original compositions by Tegan Summer (Book & Lyrics) & Gregory Nabours (Music & Additional Lyrics), and will have two special performances at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November 2024.
Review: ASI WIND: INCREDIBLY HUMAN, Underbelly Boulevard by Franco Milazzo
- September 24, 2024 Asi Wind brings his latest show Incredibly Human to Underbelly Soho this week and raises eyebrows, though not always in appreciation.
Review: SZYMANOWSKI, CHOPIN & MAHLER, Barbican Centre by Michael Higgs
- September 24, 2024 Pappano is top of his game as he once again proves he is a pristine fit as Chief Conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra. His leadership ties the entire evening together so seamlessly that it’s hardly surprising he earns a standing ovation.
Review: HERE IN AMERICA, Orange Tree Theatre by Louise Penn
- September 24, 2024 David Edgar's new stage play about Elia Kazan and Arthur Miller places us mainly in Connecticut, 1952, but struggles to tease out the personal and political complexities within a creative friendship. There is a strong play within Here In America, but it would benefit from being stripped back to the essentials - less Marilyn Monroe, more Marxism. See what our critic had to say.
Penn & Teller Will Perform a London Residency Next Year by BWW News Desk
- September 24, 2024 Penn & Teller will bring a very special run of UK shows to the stage in 2025 to celebrate their incredible 50th Anniversary. Taking place at The London Palladium from Saturday 13 September 2025, the 11-date residency will mark the duo’s first ever West End run of show.
Photos: First Look At David Oyelowo And More In CORIOLANUS At The National Theatre by BWW News Desk
- September 23, 2024 The National Theatre has released production photos for Shakespeare’s Coriolanus, directed by National Theatre Associate Lyndsey Turner (Under Milk Wood, The Crucible) and featuring David Oyelowo (Selma, Lawmen: Bass Reeves) in the titular role, ahead of Press Night on Tuesday 24 September.
Review Roundup: PRINCESS ESSEX at Shakespeare's Globe by BWW News Desk
- September 23, 2024 See what the critics are saying about Princess Essex, directed by Robin Belfield, written by and starring Anne Odeke at Shakespeare's Globe. Read the reviews and learn more about the production.
Review: THE MAGICIANS TABLE, London by Franco Milazzo
- September 23, 2024 You wait all your life for someone to come up with an immersive show which blends magical and cocktails and suddenly London has two. What to do?
Review Roundup: A FACE IN THE CROWD at the Young Vic by BWW News Desk
- September 23, 2024 See what the critics are saying about A Face in the Crowd by Elvis Costello and Sarah Ruhl’s at The Young Vic. Read the reviews for the production starring Ramin Karimloo, and learn more.
Cast Set For Tom Fletcher's THE CREAKERS by BWW News Desk
- September 23, 2024 Casting announced for the new musical adaptation of Tom Fletcher's best-selling book THE CREAKERS. A photo of Tom Fletcher with the cast on the first day of rehearsals has been released.
Vinnie Jones Will Make Stage Acting Debut in ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES by BWW News Desk
- September 23, 2024 Vinnie Jones will make his stage acting debut as Danny Driscoll in Only Fools and Horses The Musical. The strictly limited season runs at London’s Hammersmith Eventim Apollo from 17 December – 5 January for 28 performances only.
Full Cast Set For THE TEMPEST, Led By Sigourney Weaver by BWW News Desk
- September 23, 2024 The Jamie Lloyd Company has announced the full cast for William Shakespeare's The Tempest at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Directed by Jamie Lloyd, The Tempest opens on Thursday 19 December, with previews from 7 December 2024, running until 1 February 2025.
Over £4,000 Raised At The Big West End Walk In Aid Of Acting For Others by BWW News Desk
- September 23, 2024 West End Charity Football Club has announced that more than £4,000 was raised at The Big West End Walk, in aid of Acting for Others. The walk, held on Sunday 8 September 2024, smashes last year's target, which totalled just over £3.5k raised.
Show of the Week: Tickets From £25 For BACK TO THE FUTURE at the Adelphi Theatre by BWW News Desk
- September 23, 2024 Tickets will be available from £25 for Back To The Future at the Gielgud Theatre. The discount is valid on all performances Monday to Friday from 23 September 2024 - 05 December 2024 (Excl. all Saturday and Sunday performances and performances w/c 28 October 2024)
Photos: WAR HORSE UK and Ireland Tour Holds Press Performance by BWW News Desk
- September 23, 2024 War Horse held its press performances for the UK & Ireland tour at The Lowry, in Salford yesterday. Those in attendance included author Michael Morpurgo, Coronation Street stars Peter Ash, Michael Le Vell, Jane Hazlegrove and more. Check out photos here!