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Photos: First Look at NORTHANGER ABBEY at the Orange Tree Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2024
Orange Tree Theatre (OT) with co-producers Octagon Theatre Bolton, Stephen Joseph Theatre Scarborough and Theatre by the Lake Keswick today announces the full cast for Zoe Cooper’s playful reimagining of Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey. Tessa Walker directs Rebecca Banatvala (Cath), AK Golding (Iz) and Sam Newton (Hen).
Review: THE SEX LIVES OF PUPPETS, Southwark Playhouse
by Franco Milazzo - January 08, 2024
A show about puppets and sex? There are some obvious gags here, not least are their relationships based on “no strings”? Thankfully, Blind Summit artistic director Mark Down and his co-director and co-writer Ben Keaton eschew the corny and porny in this series of emotive vignettes.
Appeal Launched for Lost Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Score
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 08, 2024
An appeal has been launched for people to check their homes for a missing opera score by Gilbert and Sullivan. 
MRS. DOUBTFIRE Extends Booking Until February 2025
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 08, 2024
The West End production of Mrs. Doubtfire has extended its booking period again. Running at the Shaftesbury Avenue, the production is now booking until 16 February 2025.
Samantha Spiro Joins Cast of THE MOST PRECIOUS OF GOODS, Replacing Allan Corduner
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2024
Olivier Award-winner Samantha Spiro has joined the production of The Most Precious of Goods following the withdrawal of Allan Corduner who is recovering from pneumonia. 
RSC Announces National Tour of ROMEO AND JULIET
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 08, 2024
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) will perform an adrenaline-charged, 90-minute adaptation of Romeo and Juliet in school halls and theatres around the country this year. The 12-week tour across the English regions will perform in more areas this year thanks to a touring grant from Arts Council England.*
COWBOYS AND LESBIANS Will Transfer to the Park Theatre in February
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2024
Edinburgh Fringe smash-hit Cowboys and Lesbians will be transferring to Park Theatre! Learn more about the production here!
Southbank Sinfonia Announces Spring/Summer Season at St John's Smith Square
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 08, 2024
Southbank Sinfonia at St John’s Smith Square have announced their Spring/Summer 2024 season, with highlights including one-off event concerts, as well as a series of exciting concerts by its own orchestra, Southbank Sinfonia.
Show of the Week: Save Up to 43% on THE ENFIELD HAUNTING
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 08, 2024
The Hodgson’s had no idea what a poltergeist was when, in the summer of 1977, furniture and toys started moving of their own accord. An ordinary, working-class family, who lived in a north London council house became the centre of one of the most famous poltergeist events in the world. This is the story of one night in the spring of 1978 when events were approaching a climax. 
The Kingdom Choir Adds Additional 30th Anniversary Performance
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2024
Legendary London based choir, The Kingdom Choir, have added a further show as part of their 30th anniversary celebrations. The choir have added a new date at the Barbican on 27th May, 2024.
MAID MARIAN AND HER MERRY MEN Will Receive Musical Workshop This Month
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2024
A workshop is in the works for an adaptation of Maid Marian and Her Merry Men A New Musical* (*sort of), based on Tony Robinson’s hit BBC TV series. Learn more about the musical here!
Full Cast Set For West End Transfer of STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2024
Full casting has been announced for the West End transfer of Sheffield Theatres’ Standing at the Sky’s Edge. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring here!
Review: KAGAMI, The Roundhouse
by Franco Milazzo - January 05, 2024
Thanks to some nifty “mixed reality” technology from Tin Drum, Oscar-winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto is brought back to some semblance of life in Kagami.
Tickets from £30 for EMPOWER IN MOTION at Sadler's Wells
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 05, 2024
Combining well-known classical repertoire and original contemporary styles of inclusive movement, this gala brings together disabled and non-disabled dancers to tell a moving and inspiring story of unity, resilience and the transformative power of art.
Cast Set For TALAWA STORIES on BBC Radio 4
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2024
Following a successful first series in 2021, Talawa Stories is returning to BBC Radio 4 with three fresh, powerful audio dramas in 2024, presented by Talawa, the UK’s outstanding Black theatre company. 
Full Cast Set For PLAZA SUITE, Starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2024
Full casting has been announced for the forthcoming West End transfer of Neil Simon’s hit comedy PLAZA SUITE which will run at the Savoy Theatre from 17 January – 31 March and is directed by Tony Award® winner John Benjamin Hickey. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!
Guest Blog: 'There is Something for Everyone': New Associate Director Alex Sumner Hughes on the Future Vision for NYT
by Guest Author - January 05, 2024
The NYMT is under new management. After the successful 10-year tenure of Jeremy Walker the new team, CEO Adrian Packer, Artistic Director Chris Cuming, and I, as Associate Artistic Director (Courses) have huge plans for bringing Musical Theatre joy to the whole of the country and beyond.
BITESIZE FESTIVAL Returns to Riverside Studios This Month
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2024
The Bitesize Festival at Riverside Studios, which returns in its fourth incarnation from 29 January – 25 February 2024, will offer emerging artists the chance to create, rehearse and produce their show in the iconic West London venue. Learn more about the event here!
Video: Watch Samuel Jordan Singing 'Midnight Train' From STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 05, 2024
The National Theatre and Various Productions have released a ‘first look’ rendition by West End cast member, Samuel Jordan, performing ‘Midnight Train’ from Sheffield Theatres’ smash-hit production, Standing at the Sky’s Edge.  
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE '90S MUSICAL at The Other Palace
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2024
All new rehearsal photos have been released for Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical at The Other Palace. Check out the photos here!
Frantic Assembly's METAMORPHOSIS Concludes National Tour in London Next Month
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2024
Frantic Assembly’s adaptation of Metamorphosis, in collaboration with BAFTA-nominated Poet, Playwright, and Broadcaster Lemn Sissay Obe, concludes its national tour at The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, from 01 February – Saturday 02 March 2024.
Review: 1979, Finborough Theatre
by Debbie Gilpin - January 05, 2024
1979 was quite a big year both politically and culturally, but Canadian Prime Minister Joe Clark is perhaps one of the lesser known figures to emerge from that time – his Liberal opposite number Pierre Trudeau (or at the very least his son, Justin) is probably a more recognisable name.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Will Return to The Old Vic
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 05, 2024
Ahead of tomorrow’s final performance, The Old Vic announces that Matthew Warchus’ much-loved, Tony Award-winning A Christmas Carol, adapted by Jack Thorne, will return for its eighth consecutive year, from 09 Nov 2024 – 04 Jan 2025.
Robert Bathurst Returns to JEFFREY BERNARD IS UNWELL at the Coach and Horses Pub
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2024
Laughter, Legends, Lock-in! Robert Bathurst returns to star in the immersive production of 'Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell' at the Coach and Horses pub in Soho. Don't miss this critically acclaimed show!
Guest Blog: 'It's a Wild Ride of a Show': Actor Aruhan Galieva on Codpieces, Blood Bags and Having a Blast in THE FAIR MAID OF THE WEST
by Guest Author - January 04, 2024
Hello! This is a blog post update from Aruhan - Actor, Comedian, Writer, Singer and Bat (Lovin’) Ambassador for the Bat Conservation Trust.

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