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Performances of TREASON at The Orchard Theatre, Dartford Cancelled; Performances Added at the London Palladium
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2023
All performances of Treason due to take place at The Orchard Theatre, Dartford, from the 21st – 25th November have been cancelled. The world premiere tour of Treason will now be seeing out its final performances at the London Palladium, performing for two nights on the 21 and 22 November.
TAMING WHO? Comes to the Arcola Theatre in November
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2023
To mark 15 years working in theatre and with young people, Intermission Youth (IY) presents Taming Who? at the Arcola Theatre. Learn more about the Shakespeare-based production here!
Seven Dials Playhouse And Hive North's JOCK NIGHT Extended By Popular Demand
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2023
Seven Dials Playhouse and Hive North's Jock Night extended by popular demand. Catch the show from October 9th to November 11th, 2023. Press Night on October 12th.
Cast Set for the World Premiere of BRENDA'S GOT A BABY at New Diorama Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2023
Get to know the talented cast of Brenda's Got A Baby, the hilarious new comedy about black womanhood, sisterhood, motherhood, and babyhood. Join Michelle Asante, Jordan Duvigneau, Jahmila Heath, Edward Kagutuzi, and Anita-Joy Uwajeh in this world premiere production at New Diorama Theatre.
MINE Or Unapologetically Autistic Comes to Etcetera Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2023
MINE or Unapologetically Autistic is back on stage for ONE NIGHT ONLY! This is a new one-man show is coming up about life in the middle of the autistic spectrum.
New Date Added For GRIEF...A COMEDY at Soho Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2023
The first night (Monday 6th November) sold out almost instantly so Soho Theatre has added a new date for the show – a matinee performance of ‘Grief… a Comedy’ on 9th November at 2.30pm.
Video: Alex James Hatton Sings 'Bonnie' From the UK Tour of BONNIE AND CLYDE
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2023
An all new video has been released of Alex James Hatton singing 'Bonnie' from the upcoming UK tour of Bonnie and Clyde. Check out the video here!
Photos: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Extends Booking in London; Plus All New Photos!
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2023
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at His Majesty’s Theatre has announced that booking is now extended until Saturday 28 September 2024, having recently marked 37 spectacular years in London’s West End. Plus, check out all new photos here!
Irvine Welsh's PORNO Comes to the West End This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2023
Trainspotting sequel Irvine Welsh's Porno hits the West End this month. The new play runs at the Arts Theatre West End from October 29th to December 10th. The London run follows an acclaimed UK tour and a sell-out run at last year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Cast Set For the Royal Shakespeare Company's THE FAIR MAID OF THE WEST
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2023
The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced casting for The Fair Maid of the West, which will run in the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, from Saturday 2 December 2023 to Sunday 14 January 2024, with press night on Tuesday 12 December.  
Interview: 'Breaking the Fourth Wall is the Best Thing Ever!': Actor Nancy Crane on Taking on Toxic Masculinity in A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
by Aliya Al-Hassan - October 13, 2023
Headlong Theatre's production of A View From The Bridge has just opened at Chichester Festival Theatre. Arthur Miller’s compelling drama follows the anti-hero Eddie Carbone as his world collapses through betrayal, jealousy, and desire. BroadwayWorld spoke with Nancy Crane about taking on the iconic role of lawyer Alfieri.
STRANGER SINGS! Returns to Southwark Playhouse For Christmas
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2023
Stranger Sings!, the musical theatre sci-fi spoof, returns to Southwark Playhouse Borough for Christmas in a short break from its ongoing UK tour.
Adult Pantomime THE NUTCRACKER Comes to the Turbine Theatre This Christmas
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2023
For a limited time this Christmas, audiences will get to enjoy the very adult pantomime, The Nuctcracker at the Turbine Theatre.
Trafalgar Theatres and Dartford Borough Council Confirm 1,000 Seat Temporary Venue
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2023
Dartford Borough Council (DBC) and Trafalgar Theatres are set to construct and open a state-of-the art temporary theatre venue in Dartford, following new concerns over RAAC concrete in The Orchard Theatre's roof forced closure of venue in September. 
Tickets From £19 for Mark Gatiss' A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Aliya Al-Hassan - October 13, 2023
Mark Gatiss' acclaimed retelling of Dickens' winter ghost story returns to the hauntingly atmospheric Alexandra Palace with a brilliant new cast. Star of stage and screen Keith Allen (Shallow Grave, Robin Hood, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, The Pembrokeshire Murders, The Homecoming) will play the role of Scrooge with Peter Forbes (Follies) as Marley.
RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE REMATCH Extends Run In London
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2023
Fusing theatre, sport and technology - and taking immersive experiences in a whole new direction - Rumble in the Jungle Rematch launched in London this September and has now extended its run through to 9th December. 
Video: Check Out All New Production Footage From THE BOOK THIEF
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2023
All new production footage has been released for The Book Thief. The Book Thief opened at Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre from 11 - 16 September followed by Leicester’s Curve Theatre from 29 September - 14 October.  Check out the video here!
Review: MOS, IOANNA PARASKEVOPOULOU, Barbican Centre
by Matthew Paluch - October 13, 2023
Foley artists don’t often get moments to shine - step forward Athens based dancer and choreographer Ioanna Paraskevopoulou with her work MOS presented by Dance Umbrella.
Photos: First Look Inside Rehearsal For Mark Gatiss' A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2023
New rehearsal photos have been released of Mark Gatiss’ adaptation of A Christmas Carol, directed by Nottingham Playhouse’s Artistic Director Adam Penfold and starring Keith Allen as Scrooge.
Review: BLUE MIST, Royal Court Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - October 13, 2023
Three boys meet at Chunkyz to gossip, swap stories, and grow up against the backdrop of a society that’s not made for Muslim men. Blue Mist is staged with unfaltering energy across all areas of the production. Directed by Milli Bhatia, the strongly conversational dialogues have a snappy pace manipulated by dynamically stark lighting (Elliot Griggs) and alluring sound design (Elena Peña). 
Review: RIGOLETTO, Royal Opera House
by Michael Higgs - October 13, 2023
Mears’s production demonstrates a keen feel for drama and a genuinely brilliant reading of Verdi’s opera; when juxtaposed with a musical interpretation as potent as this, it’s a production not likely to be forgotten.
Tomáš Vaněk and Guests Will Perform a Christmas Concert in London
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2023
Tomáš Vaněk, a Czech musical singer and actor known for his leading performances in musicals and stage productions such as The Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, Tick, Tick...Boom!, Bonnie & Clyde and RENT will perform on London's West End for one night only!
Review: A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, Chichester Festival Theatre
by Gary Naylor - October 12, 2023
It may be old enough to collect its state pension, but this classic play still has much to say about life as it's lived today
Photos: First Look at West End Transfer of the National Theatre's DEAR ENGLAND
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2023
Dear England, the National Theatre’s critically acclaimed, smash-hit production has now opened in the West End. Check out all new photos here!
A COLD SUPPER BEHIND HARRODS is Now Available to Stream Online
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2023
The digital theatre website Original Theatre Online has added David Morley's acclaimed drama A Cold Supper Behind Harrods to its productions available for members to stream online.   

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