Review: CAPTAIN AMAZING, Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 07, 2024
Mark sits in a white box on a red chair. He is dressed in a grey t-shirt and jeans. With the exception of sporting a red cape, he is nondescript, ordinary, normal. In the next 65 minutes, we are taken on an emotional ride through Mark's experiences of love, parenthood and devastating loss, all while he flits between being a superhero and a very average man.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 07, 2024
Mark sits in a white box on a red chair. He is dressed in a grey t-shirt and jeans. With the exception of sporting a red cape, he is nondescript, ordinary, normal. In the next 65 minutes, we are taken on an emotional ride through Mark's experiences of love, parenthood and devastating loss, all while he flits between being a superhero and a very average man.
HAIR THAT DEFIES GRAVITY To Have London Debut in June
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2024
Joy Adeogun, a Cambridge Footlight, debuts her new ensemble piece, HAIR THAT DEFIES GRAVITY, in London 2024. The hour-long play explores the intricate relationships between black women, their community, and their hair.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2024
Joy Adeogun, a Cambridge Footlight, debuts her new ensemble piece, HAIR THAT DEFIES GRAVITY, in London 2024. The hour-long play explores the intricate relationships between black women, their community, and their hair.
Review: THE WINTER'S TALE, Royal Opera House
by Franco Milazzo - May 06, 2024
Part violent psychodrama, part sunny romcom, The Winter’s Tale was not the most obvious of plays for the Royal Ballet to take on.
by Franco Milazzo - May 06, 2024
Part violent psychodrama, part sunny romcom, The Winter’s Tale was not the most obvious of plays for the Royal Ballet to take on.
Video: Director Owen Horsley Talks TWELFTH NIGHT at Open Air Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2024
Watch director Owen Horsley discuss Open Air Theatre's Twelfth Night in the video here. Previews start on Friday 3 May.
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2024
Watch director Owen Horsley discuss Open Air Theatre's Twelfth Night in the video here. Previews start on Friday 3 May.
Video: Watch a Trailer for THE BUDDHA OF SUBURBIA at Royal Shakespeare Company
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2024
Watch a trailer for Wise Children's The Buddha of Suburbia, directed by Emma Rice, in the video here!
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2024
Watch a trailer for Wise Children's The Buddha of Suburbia, directed by Emma Rice, in the video here!
Video: Go Inside the Rehearsal Room with ENGLISH at the RSC's The Other Place Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2024
Step into the rehearsal room for English, Sanaz Toosi's comic and deeply moving Pulitzer Prize winning play in the video here!
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2024
Step into the rehearsal room for English, Sanaz Toosi's comic and deeply moving Pulitzer Prize winning play in the video here!
Video: Watch a Trailer for THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE at Open Air Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2024
Watch a trailer for Open Air Theatre's The Enormous Crocodile, with book & Lyrics by Suhayla El-Bushra, music by Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab, and additional music and lyrics from Tom Brady, in the video here!
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2024
Watch a trailer for Open Air Theatre's The Enormous Crocodile, with book & Lyrics by Suhayla El-Bushra, music by Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab, and additional music and lyrics from Tom Brady, in the video here!
SOUR GRAPES: A NEW MUSICAL From Lagos, Nigeria to Play Wandsworth Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2024
Experience the captivating blend of music and drama in SOUR GRAPES: A MUSICAL. This mesmerizing production set to grace stages across the UK promises an unforgettable theatrical experience for all ages.
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2024
Experience the captivating blend of music and drama in SOUR GRAPES: A MUSICAL. This mesmerizing production set to grace stages across the UK promises an unforgettable theatrical experience for all ages.
Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Shakespeare's Globe
by Abbie Grundy - May 04, 2024
Much Ado About Nothing is a laughter-filled production with stellar performances throughout.
by Abbie Grundy - May 04, 2024
Much Ado About Nothing is a laughter-filled production with stellar performances throughout.
FOR THE LOVE OF SPAM to Play Camden People's Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2024
Sierra Sevilla is presenting For the Love of Spam, a multi-sensory, participatory one-woman show dedicated to two things: canned meat and colonialism. Find out how this (delicious) canned meat symbolises modern-day colonialism and threatens the very livelihood of a whole civilisation in these 'West vs East' political games.
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2024
Sierra Sevilla is presenting For the Love of Spam, a multi-sensory, participatory one-woman show dedicated to two things: canned meat and colonialism. Find out how this (delicious) canned meat symbolises modern-day colonialism and threatens the very livelihood of a whole civilisation in these 'West vs East' political games.
Review: KING LEAR, Riverside Studios
by Cindy Marcolina - May 04, 2024
Cutting Shakespeare isn’t rare, with time restraint and accessible efficiency at the top of the list. What happens when you remove the text altogether, leaving only the bare bones of the story? Hong Kongese company Nonverbal Theatre of Gesture have the answer.
by Cindy Marcolina - May 04, 2024
Cutting Shakespeare isn’t rare, with time restraint and accessible efficiency at the top of the list. What happens when you remove the text altogether, leaving only the bare bones of the story? Hong Kongese company Nonverbal Theatre of Gesture have the answer.
Photos: First Look at KING LEAR at Riverside Studios
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2024
A non-verbal physical theatre interpretation of Shakespeare’s tragedy King Lear, by award-winning director Shu-wing Tang and performed by an all-female cast, is receiving its UK premiere at Riverside Studios in Hammersmith from Thursday 2 – Sunday 12 May. Check out production photos here!
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2024
A non-verbal physical theatre interpretation of Shakespeare’s tragedy King Lear, by award-winning director Shu-wing Tang and performed by an all-female cast, is receiving its UK premiere at Riverside Studios in Hammersmith from Thursday 2 – Sunday 12 May. Check out production photos here!
Eddie Izzard, Cecilia YiP qnd Kai Luke Brümmer To Headline The Hammersmith Stage
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2024
Discover the exciting lineup for RIVERSIDE STUDIOS' Summer 2024 season. Experience a variety of theatre and art performances that will captivate and inspire. Don't miss out on this season's offerings.
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2024
Discover the exciting lineup for RIVERSIDE STUDIOS' Summer 2024 season. Experience a variety of theatre and art performances that will captivate and inspire. Don't miss out on this season's offerings.
Photos: First Look At PARTY GAMES! UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2024
See first look photos of the world premiere of PARTY GAMES! by Michael McManus (Maggie & Ted), presented by the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford.
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2024
See first look photos of the world premiere of PARTY GAMES! by Michael McManus (Maggie & Ted), presented by the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford.
Alfie Bob to Join Lucie Jones at Cadogan Hall This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2024
Alfie Boe is set to join Lucie Jones for a live performance at Cadogan Hall. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2024
Alfie Boe is set to join Lucie Jones for a live performance at Cadogan Hall. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
Interview: 'It's Like Romeo and Juliet': Actor Alex Young on Fan Interactions and Staying Cool in Auditions for STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW
by Kat Mokrynski - May 03, 2024
Recently, we had the chance to chat with Alex Young, who plays Virginia Creel, Henry Creel’s mother, in Stranger Things: The First Shadow. We discussed what it has been like being part of the stage version of a beloved television series, how it feels to be taking on a role seen on the screen and some of her favourite characters from the show!
by Kat Mokrynski - May 03, 2024
Recently, we had the chance to chat with Alex Young, who plays Virginia Creel, Henry Creel’s mother, in Stranger Things: The First Shadow. We discussed what it has been like being part of the stage version of a beloved television series, how it feels to be taking on a role seen on the screen and some of her favourite characters from the show!
Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE CHERRY ORCHARD at the Donmar Warehouse
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2024
The Donmar Warehouse is now presenting Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard, in a new version and directed by Benedict Andrews. Check out photos from opening night here!
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2024
The Donmar Warehouse is now presenting Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard, in a new version and directed by Benedict Andrews. Check out photos from opening night here!
Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith Will Bring INSIDE NO.9 STAGE/FRIGHT to the West End
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2024
The theatrical world premiere of Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith’s award-winning television comedy Inside No.9 will open in London’s West End at Wyndham’s Theatre on 18 January with a newly written story – Inside No.9 Stage/Fright.
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2024
The theatrical world premiere of Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith’s award-winning television comedy Inside No.9 will open in London’s West End at Wyndham’s Theatre on 18 January with a newly written story – Inside No.9 Stage/Fright.
Review: THE CHERRY ORCHARD, Donmar Warehouse
by Alexander Cohen - May 03, 2024
An excellent cast are let down by self-obsessed direction.
by Alexander Cohen - May 03, 2024
An excellent cast are let down by self-obsessed direction.
Review: BILAL ZAFAR: IMPOSTER, Soho Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - May 03, 2024
'Bilal Zafar: Imposter is an hour-long story in which Zafar uses comedy to tell the audience about a wild experience he had when his housemate tried to get him arrested five separate times.'
by Kat Mokrynski - May 03, 2024
'Bilal Zafar: Imposter is an hour-long story in which Zafar uses comedy to tell the audience about a wild experience he had when his housemate tried to get him arrested five separate times.'
Review: MARIE FAUSTIN: SORRY I'M LATE, Soho Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - May 03, 2024
As soon as Faustin takes the stage, she immediately jumps right in, creating a conversational atmosphere with the audience. She designates a table of audience members in the front row as the “rich table” and begins by talking about her experiences flying first class.
by Kat Mokrynski - May 03, 2024
As soon as Faustin takes the stage, she immediately jumps right in, creating a conversational atmosphere with the audience. She designates a table of audience members in the front row as the “rich table” and begins by talking about her experiences flying first class.
Shakespeare North Playhouse Announces Full Cast And Creative Team For TWELFTH NIGHT
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2024
TV legend Les Dennis stars as Malvolio in TWELFTH NIGHT at Shakespeare North Playhouse. Full cast and creative team announced for the run from 7 - 29 June.
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2024
TV legend Les Dennis stars as Malvolio in TWELFTH NIGHT at Shakespeare North Playhouse. Full cast and creative team announced for the run from 7 - 29 June.
KNOTTY FESTIVAL Returns At Hastings And St Leonards, 6-15 June
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2024
Explore the KNOTTY FESTIVAL presented by Home Live Art from 6-15 June in Hastings and St Leonards. Experience a diverse range of performances in this unique festival.
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2024
Explore the KNOTTY FESTIVAL presented by Home Live Art from 6-15 June in Hastings and St Leonards. Experience a diverse range of performances in this unique festival.
Get Your Tickets to the West End Transfer of MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Now!
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2024
Don't miss the theatrical event of 2025 as the record-breaking, award- winning My Neighbour Totoro transfers to London's West End. Get your tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2024
Don't miss the theatrical event of 2025 as the record-breaking, award- winning My Neighbour Totoro transfers to London's West End. Get your tickets here!
Review: CYCLES, Barbican Centre
by Franco Milazzo - May 02, 2024
With their new work Cycles, it is clear that Boy Blue are at something of a crossroads.
by Franco Milazzo - May 02, 2024
With their new work Cycles, it is clear that Boy Blue are at something of a crossroads.
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