UK THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 132

Smashing together tap dance and film noir, Romain Rachline Borgeaud’s Stories is wrapped around an immersive form of storytelling.

And finally, the wait is over.

This is the story of a shirtless boy who lived underground in Spain.

Capital Theatre, a permanent new theatre venue, will open in West London in Autumn 2025 with Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage set to be its very first production.

Sadler’s Wells advertise The Rite of Spring / common ground[s] bill as “iconic” and I'm tempted to agree.

After its excellent recent revival at Stratford East, there is clearly still public and creative appetite for Mike Leigh's savage suburban comedy, Abigail's Party, now ending another national tour at the Rose Theatre in some style.

Bullring Techno Makeout Jamz, written by Nathan Queeley-Dennis and directed by Dermot Daly, is described as “a love letter to Birmingham through Beyonce lyrics, techno raves and the deeply intimate relationship between a man and his barber.

I’m not sure F Scott Fitzgerald would recognise what Jethro Compton and Darren Clark have done with his intriguing short story about a man living his life, while aging in reverse.

The National Theatre has shared photos from inside the rehearsal room for the upcoming production of Oscar Wilde’s joyful and flamboyant comedy The Importance of Being Earnest.

Full UK and Ireland tour dates have been announced for Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, as it returns for its 30th anniversary with a 2024-25 tour, visiting 19 venues across 29 weeks.

L’Addition is a show of simple means with two charismatic performers, but it's a miss for me.

‘I JUST HOPE YOU DON’T END UP WORKING IN THEATRE.

The Broadway musical adaptation of F.

Following the success of the inaugural “Take Your Seats” initiative in 2023, theatrical streaming service National Theatre at Home has announced this year’s edition of “Take Your Seat” with a free stream of Nye, starring Michael Sheen.

I hope the team behind Smoke takes the opportunity to redevelop the piece—dive deeper, find more nuance, and hone in on the message they want to convey.

The Black British Theatre Awards have announced the winners of its 2024 awards.

Alan Menken, the composer behind some of the most beloved music in film and theatre history, will take the stage for his first solo concert in the U.

Further casting has been announced for ELEKTRA, the UK Premiere production of the translation by award winning poet Anne Carson of Sophokles’s play.

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced the full cast for A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Hugh Jackman will perform at BST Hyde Park in 2025, including songs from some of his most iconic roles, including The Boy From Oz, The Greatest Showman, and The Music Man, alongside other surprises from his career.

For the first time ever, Jim Henson’s original masterpiece and musical fantasy film Labyrinth, starring the iconic David Bowie, will transport fans to Goblin City in a fusion of film and live music on stage with “Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert”.

Bradley Jaden will release a live album ‘Recorded Live in London’ in collaboration with Sisco Entertainment, to be released on CD and digital platforms on 29 November 2024.

Due to unprecedented demand, Cirque du Soleil have added a further 18 shows for Corteo.

Luke Brady will star in the title role in Disney's HERCULES, opening at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in June 2025.

Tracy-Ann Oberman is joined by acclaimed actor Joseph Millson in the critically acclaimed production of The Merchant of Venice 1936, for its strictly limited West End season at the Trafalgar Theatre (28 December – 25 January) and subsequent UK tour in 2025.