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Photos: First Look at the New Queens of SIX in the West End
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2023
Get a first look at the new Queens of Six in the West End. Check out the all new photos here!
Birmingham Hippodrome Reveals Line-up Of New Shows
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2023
Birmingham Hippodrome has announced a new season of shows for 2024. Learn more about the full lineup, including Disney's Aladdin, and more! Plus find out how to get tickets here!
Review: RAMBERT / BEN DUKE - DEATH TRAP, Sadler's Wells
by Alice Cope - November 24, 2023
Two very different performances, Cerberus and Goat, from Rambert, deliver a meta dance comedy exploring life, death and performance.
Guest Blog: 'I Feel So Grateful to Be a Part of It': Actor Baker Mukasa on Jazz, Smooth Rehearsals and Being Part of BRIEF ENCOUNTER
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 23, 2023
Baker Mukasa gives an insight into preparing for the role of this iconic story which has been re-imagined as a musical at Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre this Christmas.
Photos: First Look at the National Theatre's THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 23, 2023
The National Theatre has released the production images for The House of Bernarda Alba, in a co-production with Playful Productions. 
Now Onsale: PLAYER KINGS Starring Ian McKellen
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 23, 2023
Bringing together Shakespeare's two great history plays (Henry IV, parts 1 and 2) into the theatrical event of the season, Player Kings will reign over London’s West End for twelve weeks only – playing at the Noël Coward Theatre from April 2024.
Review: THE REALNESS, The Big House
by Kat Mokrynski - November 23, 2023
The Realness, directed by Maggie Norris, is “an urban musical” that tells the story of Jay Johnson, a man who has been released from prison. Determined to change for the better, Jay is working to try to stay straight, but soon finds himself being pulled back into the world that had sent him to prison in the first place.
Hampstead Theatre Launches £1.25m Fundraising Appeal
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 23, 2023
Hampstead Theatre has launched the #HampsteadAhead campaign, a £1.25m philanthropic appeal, to propel Hampstead Theatre as it continues to nurture and commission writers, produce new plays and offer significant ticket subsidies to thousands of young people.
Review: RHIANNON FAITH COMPANY: LAY DOWN YOUR BURDENS, Barbican
by Matthew Paluch - November 23, 2023
Rhiannon Faith Company premieres Lay Down Your Burdens at the Barbican Centre, another “socially conscious” work to add to their ever-growing portfolio
Hampstead Theatre Announces New Spring Season
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 23, 2023
Spring 2024 will see four world premieres, one UK premiere, and one English language premiere by acclaimed writers including April De Angelis, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Christopher Hampton and Richard Nelson alongside rising playwrights Sarah Power and Richard Molloy.
BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL Will Hold Open Auditions in London
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 23, 2023
The producers of the first ever stage adaptation of Burlesque the Musical  which opens at the Manchester Opera House in June have announced open auditions in London in December 2023.
World Premiere of BEAR SNORES ON to Open at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 23, 2023
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre will host the world premiere stage adaptation of Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman’s Bear Snores On, with book by Cush Jumbo and Katy Sechiari, and music & lyrics by Harry Blake.  
Mel Giedroyc Joins Final Cast for New Musical STARTER FOR TEN
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 23, 2023
Acclaimed actress, presenter, comedian and writer Mel Giedroyc is to join the cast of Starter For Ten, the musical based on David Nicholls’ book and cult film which will run at Bristol Old Vic from 29 February – 30 March.
Review: GHOSTS, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
by Alexander Cohen - November 23, 2023
If the idea of spending time with your family over the festive season is one that makes you queasy, spare a thought for the Alvings. They have enough skeletons in the closet to populate a graveyard.
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Old Vic Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 23, 2023
The Old Vic has established Matthew Warchus' version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol as one of London's must-see festive shows. Since 2017 audiences have been welcomed with mince pies and satsumas and showered with snow and parachuting sprouts.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of HAMILTON UK and Ireland Tour
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2023
Check out photos from the opening night of the UK and Ireland tour of HAMILTON at the Manchester Palace Theatre on Tuesday 21 November 2023!
SOLT & UK Theatre Respond to Autumn Statement
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2023
SOLT and UK Theatre provide insights on how the Autumn Statement affects the entertainment industry, including shows, productions, and theaters. Stay informed on the implications of this important financial update.
Dominic West to Star in A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE at Theatre Royal Bath
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2023
BAFTA Award winner Dominic West (The Wire, The Crown) will star in Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge, directed by Lindsay Posner at Theatre Royal Bath’s intimate Ustinov Studio. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Damiano Michieletto's Olivier Award-Winning CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA/PAGLIACCI Returns to The Royal Opera House
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2023
Damiano Michieletto’s Olivier Award-winning Cavalleria rusticana / Pagliacci returns to the Royal Opera House. Get all the details about this highly acclaimed production.
Review Roundup: THE WITCHES Opens at The National Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2023
Read the reviews for The Witches at The National Theatre.
THE CHOIR OF MAN Will Release a Christmas Album
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2023
Olivier Award-nominated, worldwide smash and West End favourite The Choir of Man, is releasing a six track Christmas EP, Christmas with The Choir of Man on Friday 1 December.
SplitMoon Theatre Performs DESERT POET at The Cockpit, London
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2023
DESERT POET travels from the urban to the ancient desert in dramatic form. It tells the complex rite of passage of many who had to flee their countries. For the very first time the Master Poem of Imru' Al-Qays will be presented to a European audience in English and Arabic.
Black Friday Deals: Tickets From Just £10 for ENB's GISELLE
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 22, 2023
Adolphe Adam’s lush score, performed live by English National Ballet Philharmonic, sets the scene for an atmospheric and ultimately heartbreaking performance. Black Friday Deals: Tickets from £10 for English National Ballet's Giselle
Tife Kusoro Receives The 54th George Devine Award
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2023
Tife Kusoro has been announced as the recipient of the 54th George Devine Award for her debut full length play G. Kusoro  has been awarded the £15,000 prize to pen her next piece of theatre. Formed in 1966 in memory of the Royal Court's founding Artistic Director George Devine, the Award is recognised as one of the most prestigious in new writing.
LETTERS LIVE to Hold Special Women's Prize Show at the Royal Albert Hall
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 22, 2023
Letters Live is set to return to the Royal Albert Hall next year for a special one-off event on Wednesday 6 March, in aid of the Women’s Prize Trust.

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