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Rob Madge Will Lead BUYER & CELLAR at the King's Head Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2024
Award-winning actor and writer Rob Madge will star in Jonathan Tolins’ Buyer & Cellar at London’s King’s Head Theatre for five weeks only from 18 September – 19 October.
Equity Votes to Campaign For the Abolition of Student Tuition Fees
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2024
UK Equity has voted to actively campaign and lobby for the abolition of student tuition fees for drama schools at its recent 2024 conference.
Review: MAY B - COMPAGNIE MAGUY MARIN, Sadler's Wells
by Matthew Paluch - May 22, 2024
Marin is regarded as a major force in French modern dance, and one can understand why when appreciating the work's overall accomplished structuring…but that doesn't mean it will be an unequivocally enjoyable experience for all.
Review: RICHARD III, Shakespeare's Globe
by Alexander Cohen - May 22, 2024
Terry’s Richard is a hyper masculine misogynist grunting, lumbering, and bruising his way to the throne.
Interview: 'The Play Really Explores the Idea of Identity': Actor Giles Terera on Energy, Bravery and Music in PASSING STRANGE
by Kat Mokrynski - May 22, 2024
Passing Strange, the Tony Award-winning rock musical by Stew, is making its European premiere at the Young Vic. The show tells the story of a young man in the 1980s who travels the world to find himself, going from his home of Los Angeles in the United States to the punk rock realms of Amsterdam and Berlin.
Matt Rawle, Monique Young & More to Star in BARNUM at The Watermill Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2024
The Watermill Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for Barnum, the venue’s spectacular summer musical. Learn how to purchase tickets.
BONNIE & CLYDE UK and Ireland Tour Cancels Remainder of Run
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2024
The UK and Ireland tour of Bonnie & Clyde the Musical, originally set to run through October 2024, has cancelled the remainder of its run.
Photos/Video: First Look at the UK Tour of HERE YOU COME AGAIN
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2024
Having enjoyed several successful runs across the United States, Here You Come Again is now embarking on UK tour, which opened in Leeds last week. Check out all new photos and video clips here!
Cast Set For SONGS FOR SLUTTY GIRLS at The Other Palace
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2024
The cast has been announced for Songs for Slutty Girls, a new musical by New York-based composer and lyricist Kailey Marshall, which will receive its UK premiere in a staged reading at The Other Palace on Saturday 8 June.
Full Cast Set For RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S OKLAHOMA! in Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2024
Further casting has been announced for RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S OKLAHOMA! in Concert, which returns to its original West End home, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, on Monday 19 August and Tuesday 20 August.
Review: THE BOOK OF GRACE, Arcola Theatre
by Abbie Grundy - May 21, 2024
Political and punchy, the Book Grace is an incredibly powerful piece of theatre.
Photos: Stephanie J. Block and More in Rehearsal For KISS ME, KATE at the Barbican Centre
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2024
Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar will star in Kiss Me, Kate at London's Barbican Centre beginning 4 June and running through 14 September.  Check out all new rehearsal photos here!
Full Cast Set For West End Transfer of NEXT TO NORMAL
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2024
The Donmar Warehouse production of the Broadway musical Next To Normal has announce its full company ahead of its transfer to the West End’s Wyndham’s Theatre this summer. Learn more about the cast here!
MY FAVORITE THINGS: THE RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN 80TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT Will Air on Sky Arts in the UK
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2024
The star-studded My Favorite Things: The Rodgers & Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert will be broadcast on Sky Arts on Sunday, 26 May 2024 at 6 p.m.
Guest Blog: Writer Martin Landry on Creativity, Work Ethic and Fish CPR in FUN AT THE BEACH ROMP-BOMP-A-LOMP
by Guest Author - May 21, 2024
As I write this, I'm in a rehearsal room with an immensely talented group of creative people - people who have dedicated their lives to the study and creation of theatre - figuring out what it looks like to revive a fish from the dead. You would not believe the variety of ways one can go about this. If you have some free time, and are absolutely certain you're alone, you should see how many you can come up with. It's fun! 
Cast Announced for THE PINK DOLL CABARET at Crazy Coqs
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2024
Big news, Dolls: The cast of 23 June’s “The Pink Doll Cabaret” has been announced! Previously seen at New York’s iconic 54 Below, this four-time sold-out show is traveling across the pond to Crazy Coqs with its original all-female, Gen-Z creative team.
Findlay, Garai, and More Set for THE YEARS at Almeida Theatre; Additional Season Casting Announced
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2024
The Almeida Theatre has announced casting for Eline Arbo’s The Years and the Angry and Young season. 
Full Cast Announced for the UK Premiere of SLAVE PLAY with Kit Harington and More
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2024
As rehearsals begin,  the full creative team and understudies have been revealed for the UK premiere of Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris. Learn more about the new members of the team here!
Three New Productions Will Be Available to Stream Soon From National Theatre at Home
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2024
Three new titles are coming soon to stream on National Theatre at Home, beginning with Till The Stars Come Down next month. Dear Octopus and Underdog will soon follow, with streaming dates to be announced in the future. Learn more about the upcoming productions here!
Tickets on Sale Now For DEATH OF ENGLAND: THE PLAYS at @sohoplace
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2024
Tickets are on sale now for Death of England: The Plays at @sohoplace! Performances run 15 July 2024 - 28 September 2024.
New Cast Members Set to Join TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL in London Next Month
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2024
The West End production  of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL has announced the full cast joining the previously announced Karis Anderson and Zoe Birkett who share the role of Tina Turner and Rolan Bell as Ike Turner. Learn more about the cast here!
Review: THE COLOUR OF DINOSAURS, Polka Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - May 20, 2024
The Colour of Dinosaurs, devised and performed by Dom Coyote, Lloyd Coleman, Jakob Vinther, Victoria Oruwari, Harry Miller and Roxana Vilk, has arrived at the Polka Theatre. The show explores how a palaeontologist, Dr. Jakob Vinther, used melanin to discover what the colours of dinosaurs actually were.
Review: DAVE HILL: CAVEMAN IN A SPACESHIP, Soho Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - May 20, 2024
Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship begins with Hill bursting through the door of Soho Theatre Upstairs on a bicycle, circling around the stage as music blasts and the audience cheers. A smoke machine goes off, covering the stage in fog, as another machine blows out snow-like confetti, with Hill going straight into its line of fire.
Full Cast Announced For Jordan Luke Gage's REDCLIFFE Musical Workshop at The Other Palace Studio
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2024
Penned by Jordan Luke Gage, harmonized by Ben Tomalin, and directed by Bronagh Lagan, Redcliffe has unveiled its powerhouse cast for the upcoming public workshop performances on 29 - 31 May at The Other Palace Studio.

by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2024
Notable cultural leaders relaunch ARTCRY, a political art fund supporting fast response artworks in public spaces. The fund reopens in May, offering grants to artists and seeking organizational collaborations.

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