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Review: DEAR ENGLAND, Prince Edward Theatre
by Cheryl Markosky - October 24, 2023
Relocating James Graham’s exhilarating Dear England after a successful run at its home at the National Theatre to the West End’s Prince Edward Theatre was a wise decision.
Photos: First Look at CLYDE'S at the Donmar Warehouse
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2023
All new production photos have been released from the European premiere of Lynn Nottage's Clyde's at Donmar Warehouse. Check out the photos here!
Birmingham Royal Ballet's THE SLEEPING BEAUTY Will Tour The UK In Spring 2024
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2023
Following a sell-out success and one of the most talked about theatrical events of 2023 with Black Sabbath - The Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet returns to the beloved classics with a 2024 UK tour of Sir Peter Wright's sumptuous staging of The Sleeping Beauty in the production's 40th anniversary year.
Philharmonia Orchestra Reveals Second Half Of The 2023/24 London Season, Under Principal Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2023
The Philharmonia Orchestra has announced the second half of its season as Resident Orchestra at London's Southbank Centre. The full orchestra of 80+ musicians will be joined in the Royal Festival Hall by Featured Artists Julia Bullock and Nicola Benedetti, alongside soloists Bruce Liu, Isabelle Faust, Alexandre Kantorow and more.
Stage Adaptation of THE BADDIES Premieres at The Royal Lyceum Theatre in October 2024
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2023
A brand-new stage adaptation of THE BADDIES, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s smash-hit 2022 story, will have its world premiere at The Royal Lyceum Theatre next year, playing in Edinburgh from 4 – 20 October.
CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE '90S MUSICAL Makes London Premiere in January 2024
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2023
The London premiere of Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical opens in January 2024. Created by Jordan Ross, Lindsey Rosin and Roger Kumble, Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical is based on the hit 1999 Hollywood film by Roger Kumble and will open at The Other Palace on January 11th 2024, for a 14-week season.
Southbank Centre Reveals Classical Music Spring/Summer 24 Programme
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2023
The Southbank Centre and its family of Resident Orchestras today announce its Classical Music Spring/Summer 2024 programme.
Cast Set For RAPUNZEL at Theatre Peckham
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2023
This December, Theatre Peckham is back with another spectacular production that will captivate audiences of all ages. Get ready for a hair-raising adventure as we present a modern-day twist on the classic tale of Rapunzel.
Save Up to 78% on NOISES OFF at Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Aliya Al-Hassan - October 24, 2023
Save Up to 78% on Noises Off-Michael Frayn’s celebrated play serves up a riotous double bill – a play within a play. 
RSC to Pilot a Late-Night Bus Service to Encourage Sustainable Audience Transport
by Aliya Al-Hassan - October 24, 2023
The RSC is piloting a late-night bus scheme to encourage more people to visit their theatres.
London's Theatre Cafe Closes Due to Rent Arrears
by Aliya Al-Hassan - October 24, 2023
The Theatre Cafe, has been closed following issues over rent arrears.
Guest Blog: 'I Never Thought I Would Ever Win' Director Kalungi Ssebandeke on Winning The JMK Award and Directing MEETINGS at the Orange Tree Theatre
by Guest Author - October 24, 2023
In 2015, I happened to walk past a striking poster with an image of a African man in what appeared to be some kind of high ranking military garb with a glass of dark liquor in one hand and a cigar in the other. I recognised this man. It was the late great Seun Shote.
Photos: represent. Presents TRUEMAN AND THE ARSONISTS at The Roundhouse Studio
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2023
represent. presents TRUEMAN AND THE ARSONISTS, written by Max Frisch, in a new version by Simon Stephens, with songs by Chris Thorpe, 18 October – 8 November 2023.
SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS to Release 5,000 Tickets at £25 For Under 30s
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2023
Celebrate the success of 'Sondheim's Old Friends' with 5,000 discounted tickets for under 30s. Cameron Mackintosh supports young playwrights, composers, and lyricists with £25 tickets.
Greenwich Dance Announces Closure Due To Funding Issues
by Aliya Al-Hassan - October 23, 2023
Greenwich Dance has announced it will close at the end of the year, due to a withdrawal of funding from the Royal Borough of Greenwich and an unsuccessful National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) application to Arts Council England in 2022.
Cast Set For TIGER at the Omnibus Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2023
Poppy Allen-Quarmby, Luke Nunn and Meg Lewis have been announced as the cast of Tiger, a brand new magical-realist play about losing a dad and gaining a tiger.
INTERVIEW: 'The Play Couldn't Be More Timely': Actor Samuel Collings on Being in a 'Perfect Couple' and the Relevance of THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN at Salisbury Playhouse
by Cheryl Markosky - October 23, 2023
Samuel Collings, from Hammersmith in West London, is one of the UK’s most versatile actors and can be found on stage, screen, radio and voicing audiobooks. He spoke with BroadwayWorld about his journey into acting, being part of a 'perfect couple' and the relvance of the story today.
Review: ANEMOI/THE CELLIST, Royal Opera House
by Christiana Rose - October 23, 2023
The Royal Ballet presents revivals of two contrasting yet sublime one act ballets. The abstract nature of Anemoi is ethereal and makes for an enthralling ballet. The Cellist is a commission by the Royal Ballet, Choreographed by Cathy Marston. Marston’s skills are a masterclass in clear balletic storytelling'
Sh!t-Faced Showtime's A PISSEDMAS CAROL Comes to Leicester Square Theatre This Christmas
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2023
Returning to Leicester Square Theatre for a triumphantly tipsy fourth year, festive hit A Pissedmas Carol combines cast members from Sh!t-faced Showtime and Sh!t-faced Shakespeare for an all-singing, tipple-slinging, merriment-bringing truly alternative Christmas knees-up you won’t have seen before. 
Show of the Week: Tickets from £25 for BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL
by Aliya Al-Hassan - October 23, 2023
Show of the Week: Back To The Future: The Musical: Tickets from £25. Book your tickets yesterday!
Review: CASTING THE RUNES, Pleasance Theatre
by Mica Blackwell - October 23, 2023
Following an acclaimed run at Edinburgh Fringe, Box Tail Soup’s puppet-based adaptation of James’ horror is now terrifying audience-goers across the UK, stopping at London’s The Pleasance Theatre.
George Devine Award 2023 Shortlist Revealed
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2023
The George Devine Award has announced its 2023 Shortlist of nine playwrights. 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 and seeks to shine a light on a playwright of promise.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For PASSING at the Park Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2023
Following critically acclaimed productions at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Seven Dials Playhouse, Want the Moon Theatre will make its Park Theatre debut with their heartfelt and insightful family drama Passing. Check out rehearsal photos here!
Full Cast Set For PACIFIC OVERTURES at The Menier Chocolate Factory
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2023
The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for their co-production with the Umeda Arts Theater of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Pacific Overtures. 
VIDEO: Watch A Spooky Tour of The Royal Opera House
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2023
Watch a spooky tour complete with opera ghost stories in this video from the Royal Opera House here!

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