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Lesley Joseph, Lemar, Clive Rowe, and More Join SISTER ACT at the Dominion Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2023
The producers of the award-winning production of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL have announced further casting for the run at the Dominion Theatre from 15 March to 8 June 2024.
SWEAT and A TASTE OF HONEY Revival are Part of Royal Exchange Theatre's Spring/Summer 2024 Season
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 30, 2023
This season three incredible directors make their Royal Exchange Theatre debuts in a season of brand-new productions of outstanding contemporary plays and enduring classics.
THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA Returns to The West End For Summer 2024
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2023
The Olivier Award nominated stage production of The Tiger Who Came to Tea today announces its return to Theatre Royal Haymarket next summer, celebrating its 10th West End season.
Review: POTTED PANTO, Reading Rep
by Jess Ashley - November 30, 2023
Seven pantos performed in the space of 70 minutes – it seems impossible… right? Oh no it isn’t!
Save Up To 73% on Derren Brown's UNBELIEVABLE!
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 30, 2023
Derren Brown's one-man shows have won two Olivier Awards and played to sold out houses on tour across the UK, in the West End and on Broadway. Now, with his long-time collaborators Andy Nyman and Andrew O'Connor, Derren* has created a new show starring a multi-talented cast of seven who will perform MAGIC LIKE YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN. 
Eleanor Conway Brings Hit Fringe Show TALK DIRTY TO ME to London This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2023
Following a hit sold-out run at this years' Edinburgh Fringe Festival, award winning stand up comedian Eleanor Conway is taking her show Talk Dirty To Me to London's 21 Soho Comedy Club this Saturday 2nd December. 
Review Roundup: National Theatre's THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2023
Read the reviews for The House of Bernarda Alba at the National Theatre.
Royal Court Theatre to Present New Plays from Barbados, Jamaica, Mexico, Brazil, and the Philippines
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2023
THE ROYAL COURT THEATRE has unveiled new installments in the International Department's 'New Plays:' series. Get the latest updates on upcoming productions.
Photos: First Look at CINDERELLA at Brixton House
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2023
Following last year’s multi-award nominated and winning Christmas show Alice in Wonderland, Brixton House returns with a brand-new spin on the story of Cinderella. Check out all new photos here!
Review: PETER PAN GOES WRONG, Lyric Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - November 29, 2023
Written by Mischief trio Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields and directed by Adam Meggido, Peter Pan Goes Wrong brings the Cornley Polytechnic gang back to the West End, this time taking on the “traditional Christmas vignette,” definitely not a pantomime, as Director Chris Bean emphatically informs the audience.
Review: A WOMAN WALKS INTO A BANK, Theatre503
by Christiana Rose - November 29, 2023
**** A Woman Walks into a Bank is a blazing production, rammed with pathos, humour and a fabulously comedic cat #memory #aging #socialapathy #cat #offwestend @roxyjoycook @theatre503 @NancyPoolePR
Photos: MAGIC MIKE LIVE in London Celebrates its 5th Birthday
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2023
On Tuesday 28 November, Magic Mike Live in London celebrated its 5th Birthday at The Theatre at the Hippodrome Casino. Guests included Billy Porter, Steven Soderbergh, Ruthie Henshall and Vanessa Feltz. Check out photos here!
Rambert's PEAKY BLINDERS to be Broadcast as Part of BBC's Festive Line-Up
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 29, 2023
The BBC have revealed their festive line-up, including many theatrical treats. Among the announcements are Rambert's Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby, Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty and The Hound of the Baskervilles, recorded on the stage of London’s Barbican Theatre.
Interview: 'It's Always So Deep and Cathartic When you Experience a Sondheim Show': Joaquin Pedro Valdes on PACIFIC OVERTURES at the Menier Chocolate Factory
by Kat Mokrynski - November 29, 2023
Recently, we had the chance to speak with Joaquin Pedro Valdes, who is taking on the role of John Manjiro in Pacific Overtures. We discussed how he first got started in musical theatre, what it has been like to be a part of such a unique Sonhdime work, and even how the themes of the show can be compared to sushi!
The Premiere Of HELL'S BELLS Comes to Canal Cafe Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2023
Sea High Productions presents the premiere of Hell's Bells by Sally Wood, directed by Jake Wood. Performances run 6 - 9 December.
Review: THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA, National Theatre
by Gary Naylor - November 29, 2023
One of the great 20th century plays staged by one of London's great 21st century directors, but the alchemy doesn't quite create theatrical gold
Rose Theatre Reveals 2024 Christmas Production ROBIN HOOD
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2023
Ahead of their production of Peter Pan opening next week, Rose Theatre has announced next year’s Christmas production as Robin Hood, written by 2023 Olivier Award winner Chris Bush and directed by Elin Schofield.
Photos: First Look at Touring Production of CHARLIE COOK'S FAVOURITE BOOK
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 29, 2023
See the new production shots from the musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's beloved children's book Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book, which is currently on at Little Angel Studios until 4 February 2024 (then touring to over 50 venues across the UK)!
Sadler's Wells Will Tour Acclaimed Production THE RITE OF SPRING / COMMON GROUND[S]
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2023
The Rite of Spring / common ground[s] begins the latest leg of its international tour this week with a sold-out two-week run at the iconic Park Avenue Armory in New York City.
Guest Blog: Garry Starr: How I Saved Theatre from Extinction!
by Guest Author - November 29, 2023
In a world where people were busy binge-watching cat videos and falling down internet rabbit holes, the noble art of theatre faced an existential crisis. But never underestimate the power of a whimsical spirit, because I, Garry Starr, am about to share the improbable story of how I saved theatre from going belly up! 
YOUR LIE IN APRIL Manga Will Be Adapted to a Musical With Music by Frank Wildhorn
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2023
After 10 sold-out West End performances of ‘Death Note The Musical in Concert’, its producers are to stage the European premiere of another musical adaptation of a manga favourite story, ‘Your Lie in April - The Musical’, which also has music by Multi-Grammy, Tony, and Emmy Award nominated Broadway composer Frank Wildhorn.
Historic England Awards £550,000 Grant to Help Restore Unique Spaces at Alexandra Palace
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2023
Historic England has awarded a £550,000 grant to London’s iconic Alexandra Palace to kickstart work to bring a derelict section of the Palace’s East Wing back into use. This is the latest stage of the award-winning restoration of the Grade II listed Victorian venue.
Photos: First Look at FROM THE REHEARSAL ROOM: LIVE AT THE SAVOY
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 29, 2023
On Sunday 21 November, Ramin Karimloo and Hadley Fraser played to a sold out house at the Savoy Theatre with the first performance of From the Rehearsal Room: Live at the Savoy. Check out the photos below.
Save up to 80% on NOISES OFF at Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 29, 2023
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Paloma Faith and Sam Ryder Among Acts for 2024 Hampton Court Palace Festival
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 29, 2023
Hampton Court Palace Festival, presented by heycar has revealed Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Paloma Faith, Sheryl Crow, Deacon Blue, Sam Ryder and a live edition of The Rest is History podcast, as the first acts on a stellar programme for the 2024 summer festival. 

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