Musicians' Union Members Reach Agreement with English National Opera
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2024
The Musicians' Union (MU) has reached an agreement with English National Opera (ENO). As a result, all planned strike and action short of strike by MU members in the orchestra at ENO have been cancelled. Learn more about the agreement here!
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2024
The Musicians' Union (MU) has reached an agreement with English National Opera (ENO). As a result, all planned strike and action short of strike by MU members in the orchestra at ENO have been cancelled. Learn more about the agreement here!
DISNEY IN CONCERT: THE SOUND OF MAGIC Will Embark on UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2024
Following on from its debut in the UK at the London Coliseum last year, Disney In Concert: The Sound of Magic, a celebration of over 100 years of Disney experience through its music, will tour the UK for the first time in 2024. Find out when and where you can catch the show here!
by BWW News Desk - February 20, 2024
Following on from its debut in the UK at the London Coliseum last year, Disney In Concert: The Sound of Magic, a celebration of over 100 years of Disney experience through its music, will tour the UK for the first time in 2024. Find out when and where you can catch the show here!
Review: DOUBLE FEATURE, Hampstead Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - February 20, 2024
The glamour of Old Hollywood loses its shine in John Logan’s newest labour of love. Set in the 60s in an industry fuelled by power struggles, this is less epic than The Motive and the Cue, but decisively more nerdy.
by Cindy Marcolina - February 20, 2024
The glamour of Old Hollywood loses its shine in John Logan’s newest labour of love. Set in the 60s in an industry fuelled by power struggles, this is less epic than The Motive and the Cue, but decisively more nerdy.
Full Cast Set for SISTER ACT at the Dominion Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2024
The producers of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL have revealed the full casting for the run at the Dominion Theatre from 15 March to 8 June 2024. Find out who is starring in the show here!
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2024
The producers of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL have revealed the full casting for the run at the Dominion Theatre from 15 March to 8 June 2024. Find out who is starring in the show here!
Review: HAUNTED SCOUSE, Liverpool's Royal Court
by Sarah OHara - February 19, 2024
Following the success of plays including Yellow Breck Road and Ellen and Rigby, writer Gerry Linford returns to Liverpool’s Royal Court with the heartwarming comedy-drama Haunted Scouse.
by Sarah OHara - February 19, 2024
Following the success of plays including Yellow Breck Road and Ellen and Rigby, writer Gerry Linford returns to Liverpool’s Royal Court with the heartwarming comedy-drama Haunted Scouse.
Review: DEATHTRAP, The Mill at Sonning
by Mica Blackwell - February 19, 2024
From the man behind Rosemary's Baby and The Stepford Wives, Ira Levin's Deathtrap has scared and intrigued audiences since premiering in 1978. One of Broadway’s most successful plays and even spawning a film adaptation, The Mill at Sonning's latest production directed by Tam Williams proves why it still makes audiences scream and laugh today.
by Mica Blackwell - February 19, 2024
From the man behind Rosemary's Baby and The Stepford Wives, Ira Levin's Deathtrap has scared and intrigued audiences since premiering in 1978. One of Broadway’s most successful plays and even spawning a film adaptation, The Mill at Sonning's latest production directed by Tam Williams proves why it still makes audiences scream and laugh today.
Full Cast Set For BARE Concert at the London Palladium
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2024
BARE comes to the London Palladium on Sunday 7 April, in a one-night-concert. The full cast has been announced for this upcoming production, led by the previously announced Jordan Luke Gage as Jason, and Laurie Kynaston as Peter. Find out who else is joining the cast here!
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2024
BARE comes to the London Palladium on Sunday 7 April, in a one-night-concert. The full cast has been announced for this upcoming production, led by the previously announced Jordan Luke Gage as Jason, and Laurie Kynaston as Peter. Find out who else is joining the cast here!
Review: THIS & THAT, Barbican Centre
by Franco Milazzo - February 18, 2024
Appearing down in the Barbican’s Pit theatre as the final part of this year’s MimeLondon, This & That from Phil Soltanoff and Steven Wendt is an oblique and often frustrating hour of shadow puppetry and animation.
by Franco Milazzo - February 18, 2024
Appearing down in the Barbican’s Pit theatre as the final part of this year’s MimeLondon, This & That from Phil Soltanoff and Steven Wendt is an oblique and often frustrating hour of shadow puppetry and animation.
Review: DINA MARTINA: SUB-STANDARDS, Soho Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - February 17, 2024
Flying in from the States for her eighth time at Soho Theatre, Seattle-based performer Dina Martin debuts her new show Sub-Standards. It takes some skill to straddle performance art, clowning, drag and stand-up with skill and wit but she never looks uncomfortable. And nor should she with her considerable pedigree and following.
by Franco Milazzo - February 17, 2024
Flying in from the States for her eighth time at Soho Theatre, Seattle-based performer Dina Martin debuts her new show Sub-Standards. It takes some skill to straddle performance art, clowning, drag and stand-up with skill and wit but she never looks uncomfortable. And nor should she with her considerable pedigree and following.
Review: TURNING THE SCREW, King's Head Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - February 17, 2024
English composer Benjamin Britten is writing The Turn of the Screw. Based on a novella by Henry James, it follows the worries of a young governess sent to the countryside to take care of a pair of children. As Britten is building his melodies, the government is working hard to shut down the influence of what they call “high profile homosexuals’’ (think John Gielgud and friends).
by Cindy Marcolina - February 17, 2024
English composer Benjamin Britten is writing The Turn of the Screw. Based on a novella by Henry James, it follows the worries of a young governess sent to the countryside to take care of a pair of children. As Britten is building his melodies, the government is working hard to shut down the influence of what they call “high profile homosexuals’’ (think John Gielgud and friends).
Video: Go Behind the Scenes of HADESTOWN's First West End Performance
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2024
Check out footage of the cast of Hadestown preparing for their first West End performance!
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2024
Check out footage of the cast of Hadestown preparing for their first West End performance!
Review: LEAR'S SHADOW, Jack Studio Theatre
by Gary Naylor - February 16, 2024
Colin Hurley gives us a Lear who has echoes of leaders today, but the pace and volume of the performance make drawing such parallels tricky.
by Gary Naylor - February 16, 2024
Colin Hurley gives us a Lear who has echoes of leaders today, but the pace and volume of the performance make drawing such parallels tricky.
Review: MACBETH, Dock X
by Kat Mokrynski - February 16, 2024
'Entering Dock X for Macbeth, you are greeted by a large, dark space filled with audience members, jazz music playing as you wait for the theatre to open. Suddenly, a siren begins to wail. This is the call to enter the theatre and audience members are greeted by scenes of destruction and soldiers staring with empty eyes at the chaos around them.'
by Kat Mokrynski - February 16, 2024
'Entering Dock X for Macbeth, you are greeted by a large, dark space filled with audience members, jazz music playing as you wait for the theatre to open. Suddenly, a siren begins to wail. This is the call to enter the theatre and audience members are greeted by scenes of destruction and soldiers staring with empty eyes at the chaos around them.'
Cast Set For WEST END MUSICAL LOVE SONGS Next Month
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2024
The cast has been announced for West End Musical Love Songs, which is making a return to the West End this March, following a sold-out concert in 2021.
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2024
The cast has been announced for West End Musical Love Songs, which is making a return to the West End this March, following a sold-out concert in 2021.
Review: EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE, Peacock Theatre
by Niamh Jones - February 16, 2024
Fresh from a UK tour and three years after the Amazon Prime movie, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is back in London. The well known story is one of a Year 11 student in Sheffield who faces the challenges of his surroundings in order to become a drag queen. The musical, based on a true story, remains a heartwarming and energetic tale that promises to put a smile on your face.
by Niamh Jones - February 16, 2024
Fresh from a UK tour and three years after the Amazon Prime movie, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is back in London. The well known story is one of a Year 11 student in Sheffield who faces the challenges of his surroundings in order to become a drag queen. The musical, based on a true story, remains a heartwarming and energetic tale that promises to put a smile on your face.
Photos: First Look at the West End Premiere of STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2024
All new production photos have been released for the West End premiere of Sheffield Theatres’ Standing at the Sky’s Edge. Check out the photos here!
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2024
All new production photos have been released for the West End premiere of Sheffield Theatres’ Standing at the Sky’s Edge. Check out the photos here!
BBC Issues Statement on the Future of the BBC Singers and its Orchestras
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2024
The BBC has announced that it has a sustainable plan for the future for the BBC Singers as a part of the BBC’s classical music provision, drawing on support from a third party, The VOCES8 Foundation.
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2024
The BBC has announced that it has a sustainable plan for the future for the BBC Singers as a part of the BBC’s classical music provision, drawing on support from a third party, The VOCES8 Foundation.
Photos: West End Stars Come Together to Launch London Theatre Week
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2024
London Theatre Week is set to return for its celebration of the West End for the sixth year running. To celebrate the launch, stars of some of the West End’s biggest shows made a rare appearance together for the return of the campaign.
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2024
London Theatre Week is set to return for its celebration of the West End for the sixth year running. To celebrate the launch, stars of some of the West End’s biggest shows made a rare appearance together for the return of the campaign.
Q&A and Interview: The Development of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE and Actor Ivano Turco on Joyful Queer Representation
by Kat Mokrynski - February 16, 2024
BroadwayWorld was invited to a celebration of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at the Peacock Theatre. We were treated to a Q&A with Dan Gillespie Sells (Music), Ivano Turco (Jamie New), Giovanna Fletcher (Miss Hedge) and Talia Palamathanan (Pritti Pasha), hosted by Jonathan Butterell (Director). Here are some highlights from the Q&A, as well as an interview with Ivano!
by Kat Mokrynski - February 16, 2024
BroadwayWorld was invited to a celebration of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at the Peacock Theatre. We were treated to a Q&A with Dan Gillespie Sells (Music), Ivano Turco (Jamie New), Giovanna Fletcher (Miss Hedge) and Talia Palamathanan (Pritti Pasha), hosted by Jonathan Butterell (Director). Here are some highlights from the Q&A, as well as an interview with Ivano!
Review: KING LEAR, Almeida Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - February 16, 2024
Yaël Farber described King Lear as theatre’s Everest. If that’s true, then they might just have scaled the summit.
by Alexander Cohen - February 16, 2024
Yaël Farber described King Lear as theatre’s Everest. If that’s true, then they might just have scaled the summit.
Review: CHARLIE VERO-MARTIN: PICNIC, Soho Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - February 15, 2024
'Do you like picnics? Charlie Vero-Martin certainly does, and she’s ready to share her love for the activity with the world. Charlie Vero-Martin: Picnic is a collection of sketches is Vero-Martin interjecting between them, telling us about how excited she is for our big picnic at the end of the show.'
by Kat Mokrynski - February 15, 2024
'Do you like picnics? Charlie Vero-Martin certainly does, and she’s ready to share her love for the activity with the world. Charlie Vero-Martin: Picnic is a collection of sketches is Vero-Martin interjecting between them, telling us about how excited she is for our big picnic at the end of the show.'
Review: WHEN YOU PASS OVER MY TOMB, Arcola Theatre
by Gary Naylor - February 15, 2024
Daniel Goldman brings award-winning Franco-Uruguayan Sergio Blanco's 2016 play to English speaking audiences for the first time
by Gary Naylor - February 15, 2024
Daniel Goldman brings award-winning Franco-Uruguayan Sergio Blanco's 2016 play to English speaking audiences for the first time
Review Roundup: DEAR OCTOPUS at The National Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - February 15, 2024
The National Theatre just celebrated opening night of Dear Octopus by Dodie Smith. Check out what the critics are saying!
by Nicole Rosky - February 15, 2024
The National Theatre just celebrated opening night of Dear Octopus by Dodie Smith. Check out what the critics are saying!
Equity Responds to Arts Council England's Updates To Their Relationship Framework on Political Statements & Activism
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2024
Responding to Arts Council England's new guidance on political statements and activism, the performing arts and entertainment trade union Equity has issued a statement. Read the statement here.
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2024
Responding to Arts Council England's new guidance on political statements and activism, the performing arts and entertainment trade union Equity has issued a statement. Read the statement here.
Review: DEAR OCTOPUS, National Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - February 15, 2024
Dodie Smith’s comedy is revived in a desaturated production that crackles with deliciously sly humour. Emily Burns directs a series of majestic tableaux that, while wordy and excessively traditional at times, offer an authentic slice of polite society. It’s not the most action-packed or dramatic piece in existence, but Dear Octopus turns out to be like a classic vintage wine: it’s sophisticated and might be an acquired taste, but it ultimately gets you jolly like only wartime entertainment can.
by Cindy Marcolina - February 15, 2024
Dodie Smith’s comedy is revived in a desaturated production that crackles with deliciously sly humour. Emily Burns directs a series of majestic tableaux that, while wordy and excessively traditional at times, offer an authentic slice of polite society. It’s not the most action-packed or dramatic piece in existence, but Dear Octopus turns out to be like a classic vintage wine: it’s sophisticated and might be an acquired taste, but it ultimately gets you jolly like only wartime entertainment can.
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