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Gaming Theatre Experience BRIDGE COMMAND is on Sale Now
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2024
Bridge Command, the new gaming theatre sci-fi adventure where participants become the crew of a starship battling to save humanity, is now on sale. Further details about the location have also been revealed along with some of what fans can expect, including special performances for younger audience members.  
Shakespeare's Globe Reveals Cast For THE DUCHESS OF MALFI
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2024
Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of The Duchess of Malfi, directed by Rachel Bagshaw. Find out who is starring in the production here!
TOSCA Returns to the Royal Opera House in February
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2024
This February, The Royal Opera’s Tosca returns to Covent Garden. Jonathan Kent’s staging receives its 14th revival since its premiere in 2006 and this year will showcase debut performances from several artists new to the Royal Opera House stage.   
Young Vic's INNOVATE Project Releases Findings
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 16, 2024
The INNOVATE project research by Royal Holloway, University of London finds that embedding arts and creative activities in subjects including maths and science resulted in increased student confidence and participation, deeper reflection and an enhanced enjoyment of learning.
RSC European Premiere of ENGLISH Will Transfer to Kiln Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2024
Kiln Theatre has announced the European première of Sanaz Toosi’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, English. Directed by Diyan Zora, the production completes Indhu Rubasingham’s final season as Artistic Director of Kiln Theatre.
ENO's THE BARBER OF SEVILLE Returns to the London Coliseum in February
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2024
Returning to the London Coliseum this February is Jonathan Miller’s much-loved production of Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, first staged by English National Opera (ENO) in 1987. 
balletLORENT's THE VELVETEEN RABBIT Comes to the Lilian Baylis Studio in April
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2024
balletLORENT's new family show The Velveteen Rabbit comes to the Lilian Baylis Studio during the Easter holidays from Friday 5 – Saturday 6 April 2024.
Cast Set For WHEN YOU PASS OVER MY TOMB at the Arcola Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2024
Casting for When You Pass Over My Tomb has been announced. Find out who is starring in the show here!
SYNCOPATION Comes to London This Spring
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2024
Award-winning writer Allan Knee’s ballroom-inspired play Syncopation is coming to London this Spring.  Known for musical Little Women and play The Man Who Was Peter Pan, Knee’s comedic drama follows two lost souls in New York in 1912 who come together to dance in a stirring and tender tale about finding yourself and moving to your own beat. 
The Phoenix Arts Club Reveals Lineup of Holiday Events
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2024
The Phoenix Arts Club, the renowned hub for entertainment nestled in the heart of London's West End, has announced four special events to be held to celebrate: Burns Night, Galentine’s Day, Valentine’s Day and St Patrick’s Day.
Full Cast Set Joining Myles Frost in MJ THE MUSICAL in the West End
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2024
Casting has been announced for the UK premiere production of MJ the Musical, which begins performances at the Prince Edward Theatre, London from Wednesday 6 March 2024. Find out who is joining the previously announced Myles Frost!
GUYS & DOLLS Reveals New Cast Members Ahead of First Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2024
Nicholas Hytner’s critically acclaimed immersive production, Guys & Dolls has announced its lineup of new cast members ahead of their first anniversary. Find out who is joining the cast here!
Cast Set For UNCLE VANYA at the Orange Tree Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2024
Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full casting for Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!
RSC's New Season to Include OTHELLO, EDWARD II and Works by Sheridan and Hanif Kureishi
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 16, 2024
Newly appointed Co-Artistic Directors of the RSC, Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey have announced their inaugural season for the Company.
March Dates Set For Mark Bruce Company's FRANKENSTEIN
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2024
Mark Bruce Company will make a welcome return to the stage in 2024 with a brand new production of Frankenstein in March.
MAMMA MIA! I HAVE A DREAM Winners Stevie Doc and Tobias Turley Join the Musical This Month
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2024
Ahead of its 25th anniversary on 6 April 2024, Stevie Doc and Tobias Turley, the winners of ITV’s MAMMA MIA! I Have a Dream, will join the production of the global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! in the respective roles of Sophie and Sky at London’s Novello Theatre from Monday 29 January 2024. 
Cast Set For FAITH HEALER at the Lyric Hammersmith
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2024
Full casting has been announced for the powerful Faith Healer, written by Olivier and Tony Award-winning Brian Friel and directed by the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre’s Artistic Director Rachel O’Riordan. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!
AVATAR THE LAST AIRBENDER SERIES Live In Concert Adds Second Show at Royal Festival Hall
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2024
Due to a sold out initial show for Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert at London's Royal Festival Hall, an extra show on 10th February 2024 has been added to the previous date of 21st January 2024, with the new date on-sale now. 
Onsale Now: The West End Transfer of TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK)
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 16, 2024
Dougal is a naive, impossibly upbeat Brit, flying to New York for his Dad’s second wedding. The Dad he’s never known. Waiting for him at the airport is Robin, the sister of the bride. She’s a native New Yorker, she’s late for work, and she doesn’t have time to stop and see the sights.
Photos: New Character Images Released for HADESTOWN in the West End
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 15, 2024
New character images have been released from the multi award-winning Hadestown, which will open at the Lyric Theatre, London with performances from Saturday 10 February 2024. See all the photos here!
Cush Jumbo: Audience Behaviour Has “Got Weirder as Time Has Gone On”
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 15, 2024
Actor Cush Jumbo has said that audience behaviour generally has “got weirder as time has gone on”.
Late Night Jazz Series Returns to the Royal Albert Hall
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 15, 2024
The Royal Albert Hall’s Late Night Jazz series is set to return to the venue’s Elgar Room this month, with five shows covering a range of sub-genres, from swing, jive and funk to Latin, Indian and free-form jazz. Performers include award-winning pianist Robert Mitchell’s trio Epiphany 3, Latin jazz duo Pisco Sour and versatile trombonist Laura Impallomeni with her quintet, among others.
Review: THE DARK ROOM, Soho Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - January 15, 2024
'You awake to find yourself in a dark room . . .'
London Premiere of Sophie Treadwell's MACHINAL Announced
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 15, 2024
The Old Vic and Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath have announced the London premiere of Sophie Treadwell’s Machinal, directed by Richard Jones (Endgame, The Hairy Ape) and starring The Stage 100 2024 Rising Star Rosie Sheehy (Oleanna, Romeo and Julie), in a limited run from 11 April-01 June 2024.
Show of the Week: Save Up to 51% on Agatha Christie's THE MOUSETRAP
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 15, 2024
The Mousetrap is the world’s longest-running play. This thrilling West End production – which has become as much of a London icon as Big Ben or Buckingham Palace – is THE genre-defining murder mystery from the best-selling novelist of all time… case closed! 

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