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Review: THE TIGER LILLIES AND DAVID HOYLE: LESSONS IN NIHILISM at Wilton's Music Hall by Franco Milazzo
- February 28, 2024 Looking at their impressive longevity and sheer depravity, Lessons In Nihilism’s combination of musical trio The Tiger Lillies and drag’s philosopher king David Hoyle is an almost inevitable team up, the only surprise being that it hasn’t happened before.
Review Roundup: Did Keeley Hawes Impress the Critics in THE HUMAN BODY? by Aliya Al-Hassan
- February 28, 2024 Keeley Hawes and Jack Davenport, make their long-awaited returns to the London stage in The Human Body; a story of political and private passions from writer Lucy Kirkwood. In his final production as Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse, Michael Longhurst directs together with Ann Yee, with whom he previously collaborated on Next to Normal and Caroline, or Change.
Natasha Kathi-Chandra Will Serve as New Artistic Director Of Tara Theatre by BWW News Desk
- February 28, 2024 Tara Theatre has announced the appointment of Natasha Kathi-Chandra as the new Artistic Director of the South Asian theatre company. Kathi-Chandra takes on the role from Abdul Shayek, who was the Artistic Director of Tara Theatre, until his death in August 2023.
Two New Shows Will Join National Theatre At Home in March by BWW News Desk
- February 28, 2024 The National Theatre has announced that two new productions will be available to stream on National Theatre at Home. Learn more about the two new shows and find out how to watch them now!
Review: THE HUMAN BODY, Donmar Warehouse by Cindy Marcolina
- February 28, 2024 The departing artistic director of the Donmar Warehouse is going out in a blaze of glory. A starry cast leads Lucy Kirkwood’s latest play, a period piece that, curiously, ties in perfectly with Rufus Norris’ current venture south of the river, Nye. The further end of the 40s has Shropshire shackled by austerity. An engaged member of the Labour party, socialist GP Iris is lobbying in support of Nye Bevan’s radical fight to deliver free healthcare to Britain. Married to an ex-Navy medic turned full-time GP and mother to a young daughter who couldn’t be more different from her, she muddles her family life with her political activity. Everything changes when she meets Hollywood hotshot George Blythe.
Devyani Saltzman Appointed Barbican's Director for Arts and Participation by BWW News Desk
- February 28, 2024 The Barbican has announced that Devyani Saltzman has been appointed its new Director for Arts and Participation. Saltzman is a Canadian writer, curator, public thinker, and cultural leader with over fifteen years of experience in cultural institutions, at the intersection between art, ideas, and social change.
Review: CABLE STREET, Southwark Playhouse by Katie Kirkpatrick
- February 27, 2024 To say Cable Street has been highly anticipated would be a gross understatement: it’s basically unheard of for a new, Off West End musical to completely sell out its run before a single review has been published. Nevertheless, this little show that could is absolutely deserving of its success, and seems to be destined for great things.
Forced Entertainment's COMPLETE WORKS: TABLE TOP SHAKESPEARE is Now Streaming by BWW News Desk
- February 27, 2024 To celebrate 40 years of tearing up the rulebook, Forced Entertainment want to share a landmark project with online audiences. Now, anyone can stream Complete Works: Table Top Shakespeare online for free.
Rialto Chatter: Will NEWSIES Return to the Stage in 2025? by BWW News Desk
- February 26, 2024 Will Newsies return to the stage next year? Learn about what director and choreographer Matt Cole had so say about the show's potential return!
Review: A FAMILY BUSINESS, Omnibus Theatre by Kit Bromovsky
- February 26, 2024 In a world shadowed by the persistent threat of nuclear war, A Family Business presented by China Plate and Staatstheater Mainz, delivers a poignant and immersive exploration of the human narrative behind the struggle for nuclear disarmament.
Review: SHIFTERS, Bush Theatre by Abbie Grundy
- February 26, 2024 Shifters is the kind of love story that audiences will fall head over heels for. Heart-breaking and heart-warming in equal measure.
Review: JAB, Finborough Theatre by Gary Naylor
- February 26, 2024 James McDermott's two-hander hits hard, but needs a little more mystery and nuance to realise its potential