Review: GISELLE: REMIX, Pleasance Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - April 15, 2024
Created by cabaret artist Jack Sears and Royal Ballet soloist Hannah Grennell, Giselle:Remix fuses dance and lip sync.
by Franco Milazzo - April 15, 2024
Created by cabaret artist Jack Sears and Royal Ballet soloist Hannah Grennell, Giselle:Remix fuses dance and lip sync.
Review: LIAM WITHNAIL: CHRONIC BOOM, Soho Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - April 15, 2024
Liam Withnail: Chronic Boom begins with a video, in which Withnail is recording a podcast episode with a fellow comedian. Before they can get into a conversation, however, Withnail receives a call from the hospital, telling him that he needs to go in overnight. This meant dropping everything and going, including missing a big gig on a cruise ship.
by Kat Mokrynski - April 15, 2024
Liam Withnail: Chronic Boom begins with a video, in which Withnail is recording a podcast episode with a fellow comedian. Before they can get into a conversation, however, Withnail receives a call from the hospital, telling him that he needs to go in overnight. This meant dropping everything and going, including missing a big gig on a cruise ship.
Review: PLAYING LATINX, Soho Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - April 15, 2024
'Walking into the Soho Theatre Upstairs, you are given a nametag before taking your seat. Interestingly enough, Playing Latinx has the same start as Derren Brown’s Unbelievable on the West End, with a chair on stage and a sign stating, “The show will start once someone sits on this chair.”'
by Kat Mokrynski - April 15, 2024
'Walking into the Soho Theatre Upstairs, you are given a nametag before taking your seat. Interestingly enough, Playing Latinx has the same start as Derren Brown’s Unbelievable on the West End, with a chair on stage and a sign stating, “The show will start once someone sits on this chair.”'
Review: THE COMEUPPANCE, Almeida Theatre
by Debbie Gilpin - April 14, 2024
Welcome to a high school reunion with a difference: this one has an uninvited (but secret) guest. In Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ latest play, a group of friends collectively known as “MERGE” have gathered for a pre-reunion meet-up; Ursula, Emilio, Caitlin, Kristina and Paco haven’t all been in the same place together for quite a few years, so there’s lots to share - and plenty of old grievances to be aired.
by Debbie Gilpin - April 14, 2024
Welcome to a high school reunion with a difference: this one has an uninvited (but secret) guest. In Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ latest play, a group of friends collectively known as “MERGE” have gathered for a pre-reunion meet-up; Ursula, Emilio, Caitlin, Kristina and Paco haven’t all been in the same place together for quite a few years, so there’s lots to share - and plenty of old grievances to be aired.
Video: Watch 'Megamix' from Original COOL RIDER Concert; Reunion at London Palladium Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2024
Cool Rider returns to the stage for a reunion concert at The London Palladium, tonight, Sunday, 14 April. Watch footage from the original concert here!
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2024
Cool Rider returns to the stage for a reunion concert at The London Palladium, tonight, Sunday, 14 April. Watch footage from the original concert here!
DRAFT 23, A Play Where Nothing and Everything Happens, Comes To Old Red Lion in May
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2024
Draft 23, written by Sunny Poppy, will play The Old Red Lion Theatre 5th-6th of May, 7:30pm.
by BWW News Desk - April 14, 2024
Draft 23, written by Sunny Poppy, will play The Old Red Lion Theatre 5th-6th of May, 7:30pm.
Book Review: THE ACTOR AND THE SPACE, Declan Donnellan
by Cindy Marcolina - April 13, 2024
His first publication went viral (once again, in a way) when Mr Jeremy Strong of Succession fame featured it in his GQ interview about his essentials, saying he swears by it. Declan Donnellan succeeds at describing the indescribable, putting the ephemeral art of acting on paper in another gem of a book. The Actor and the Space admits it’s not trying to be a manual of any kind, specifying that, ultimately, every single choice is personal and down to the individual - but the result becomes a light in the dark. Yes, it’s a collection of invaluable suggestions and advice on how to approach a dramatic text to attain the best results, but, curiously, it swiftly turns into an celebration of the human experience.
by Cindy Marcolina - April 13, 2024
His first publication went viral (once again, in a way) when Mr Jeremy Strong of Succession fame featured it in his GQ interview about his essentials, saying he swears by it. Declan Donnellan succeeds at describing the indescribable, putting the ephemeral art of acting on paper in another gem of a book. The Actor and the Space admits it’s not trying to be a manual of any kind, specifying that, ultimately, every single choice is personal and down to the individual - but the result becomes a light in the dark. Yes, it’s a collection of invaluable suggestions and advice on how to approach a dramatic text to attain the best results, but, curiously, it swiftly turns into an celebration of the human experience.
National Theatre at Home Will Stream THE LITTLE BIG THINGS Musical Next Month
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2024
The new British musical The Little Big Things will be available for streaming from National Theatre at Home next month. It was previously announced that the musical was coming to the platform, but now its premiere date has been set for 9 May 2024.
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2024
The new British musical The Little Big Things will be available for streaming from National Theatre at Home next month. It was previously announced that the musical was coming to the platform, but now its premiere date has been set for 9 May 2024.
HEATHERS THE MUSICAL Will Return to West End Ahead of Third National Tour
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2024
Following a smash hit West End run at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in 2018, two national tours and record-breaking runs at London's The Other Palace, the WhatsOnStage ‘BEST NEW MUSICAL' winner, the beloved musical will be back in the West End for only six weeks before embarking on its third tour from 24 July at the Theatre Royal Windsor.
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2024
Following a smash hit West End run at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in 2018, two national tours and record-breaking runs at London's The Other Palace, the WhatsOnStage ‘BEST NEW MUSICAL' winner, the beloved musical will be back in the West End for only six weeks before embarking on its third tour from 24 July at the Theatre Royal Windsor.
Review: ARTIFICIALLY YOURS, Riverside Studios
by Gary Naylor - April 12, 2024
Leslie Ash leads a very funny play by first time writer Aaron Thakar, lit up by a charming and hilarious turn by another debutante, Jake Mavis
by Gary Naylor - April 12, 2024
Leslie Ash leads a very funny play by first time writer Aaron Thakar, lit up by a charming and hilarious turn by another debutante, Jake Mavis
Guest Blog: 'It Challenges Audiences to Take a View About Humanity': Director James Haddrell on Bringing Bryony Lavery's FROZEN to the Stage
by Guest Author - April 12, 2024
On 27 December 1973, Lucy Partington was waiting for a bus home, when a couple pulled up in a car and offered her a lift. The couple were Fred and Rosemary West, and Lucy was never seen alive again.
by Guest Author - April 12, 2024
On 27 December 1973, Lucy Partington was waiting for a bus home, when a couple pulled up in a car and offered her a lift. The couple were Fred and Rosemary West, and Lucy was never seen alive again.
Review: AN ACTOR CONVALESCING IN DEVON, Hampstead Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - April 12, 2024
Sometimes reality and drama overlap so much that it can be hard to tell where one finishes and another starts.
by Franco Milazzo - April 12, 2024
Sometimes reality and drama overlap so much that it can be hard to tell where one finishes and another starts.
Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Ian McKellen in PLAYER KINGS?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 12, 2024
Bringing together Shakespeare's two great history plays, Player Kings is now open at the Noël Coward Theatre. Ian McKellen plays Falstaff in a new version of Shakespeare’s Henry IV, adapted by the award-winning writer and director Robert Icke. A divided country, leadership crumbling, corruption in the air.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 12, 2024
Bringing together Shakespeare's two great history plays, Player Kings is now open at the Noël Coward Theatre. Ian McKellen plays Falstaff in a new version of Shakespeare’s Henry IV, adapted by the award-winning writer and director Robert Icke. A divided country, leadership crumbling, corruption in the air.
Review: THE POWER (OF) THE FRAGILE - MOHAMED TOUKABRI, Sadler's Wells
by Matthew Paluch - April 12, 2024
The Elixir Festival returns to Sadler’s Wells with the same, integral mission: “rethinking perceptions around dance and age.”
by Matthew Paluch - April 12, 2024
The Elixir Festival returns to Sadler’s Wells with the same, integral mission: “rethinking perceptions around dance and age.”
Review: PLAYER KINGS, Noël Coward Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - April 12, 2024
Ian McKellen is a mesmerizingly athletic Falstaff in Robert Icke's iconoclastic fusion of Henry IV parts 1 and 2
by Alexander Cohen - April 12, 2024
Ian McKellen is a mesmerizingly athletic Falstaff in Robert Icke's iconoclastic fusion of Henry IV parts 1 and 2
Winners Announced For Acting For Others' 2024 GOLDEN BUCKET AWARDS 2024
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2024
Theatrical charity, Acting for Others has announced the winners for the Golden Bucket Awards 2024.
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2024
Theatrical charity, Acting for Others has announced the winners for the Golden Bucket Awards 2024.
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for THE CHERRY ORCHARD at Donmar Warehouse
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2024
Check out rehearsal photos of The Cherry Orchard at Donmar Warehouse. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2024
Check out rehearsal photos of The Cherry Orchard at Donmar Warehouse. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
GOOD, Starring David Tennant, Will Air on the BBC and iPlayer
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2024
Good news! Good, starring David Tennant, will soon be braodcast on the BBC and BBC iPlayer. In 2022, Tennant made a much-anticipated return to the West End in a blistering reimagining of CP Taylor’s renowned and powerful political play, filmed live on stage by National Theatre during its sell-out run.
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2024
Good news! Good, starring David Tennant, will soon be braodcast on the BBC and BBC iPlayer. In 2022, Tennant made a much-anticipated return to the West End in a blistering reimagining of CP Taylor’s renowned and powerful political play, filmed live on stage by National Theatre during its sell-out run.
Review: MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Wilton's Music Hall
by Franco Milazzo - April 11, 2024
Serving as a kind of Barber of Seville of theatre, Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of the most accessible of Shakespeare’s plays. Its blend of mystic romance, daffy dramatists and fairy-powered shenanigans is not short on rambunctious comedy turns but, in the hands of Flabbergast Theatre, that aspect is turned up to eleven.
by Franco Milazzo - April 11, 2024
Serving as a kind of Barber of Seville of theatre, Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of the most accessible of Shakespeare’s plays. Its blend of mystic romance, daffy dramatists and fairy-powered shenanigans is not short on rambunctious comedy turns but, in the hands of Flabbergast Theatre, that aspect is turned up to eleven.
Video: Watch an All New Trailer For A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN in London
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2024
An all new trailer has been released for the Tony nominated Broadway musical 'A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN' playing at London's Peacock Theatre for a limited run from August 20th. Check out the video here!
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2024
An all new trailer has been released for the Tony nominated Broadway musical 'A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN' playing at London's Peacock Theatre for a limited run from August 20th. Check out the video here!
SIX Extends West End Run and Will Host Post-Show Karaoke
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2024
SIX has just extended its reign in the West End at the Vaudeville Theatre through to Sunday 4 May 2025. Over 152,000 seats will be going on sale as part of the new booking extension, including tickets for six new access performance dates and two new sing-along performances.
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2024
SIX has just extended its reign in the West End at the Vaudeville Theatre through to Sunday 4 May 2025. Over 152,000 seats will be going on sale as part of the new booking extension, including tickets for six new access performance dates and two new sing-along performances.
OPENING NIGHT Starring Sheridan Smith Will End its West End Run Early
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2024
The new musical John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT will now end its run at the Gielgud Theatre on Saturday 18 May 2024.
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2024
The new musical John Cassavetes’ OPENING NIGHT will now end its run at the Gielgud Theatre on Saturday 18 May 2024.
EUCHARIST Will Receive London Premiere This June
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2024
Award-winning Springbok Production House will launch its fifth season with the premiere of ‘Eucharist’ by Saskia Mollard and Tobias Abbott.
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2024
Award-winning Springbok Production House will launch its fifth season with the premiere of ‘Eucharist’ by Saskia Mollard and Tobias Abbott.
Johannes Radebe Will Lead New UK and Ireland Tour of KINKY BOOTS
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2024
A brand-new Made at Curve production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS The Musical will tour the UK and Ireland from 17 January 2025.
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2024
A brand-new Made at Curve production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS The Musical will tour the UK and Ireland from 17 January 2025.
Cast Set For JERRY'S GIRLS at Menier Chocolate Factory
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2024
The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for the revival of Jerry Herman’s JERRY’S GIRLS. Hannah Chissick directs Cassidy Janson, Lyn Paul and Julie Yammanee.
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2024
The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for the revival of Jerry Herman’s JERRY’S GIRLS. Hannah Chissick directs Cassidy Janson, Lyn Paul and Julie Yammanee.
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