Review: WOODHILL, Shoreditch Town Hall
by Cindy Marcolina - September 27, 2023
The verbatim script is thoroughly chilling. Rough poetry and arresting repetition guide the audience in a world of state-mandated violence, carried out not by the criminals but by the officers and staff who are meant to keep them safe. The fear, desperation, and frustration of those involved in the case are personified in voiceless figures ruled and restrained by the invisible force of music. It pushes them around and turns them into puppets; it slays them into zombie-like non-humans and makes them into the perpetrators themselves. A brilliant allegory.
by Cindy Marcolina - September 27, 2023
The verbatim script is thoroughly chilling. Rough poetry and arresting repetition guide the audience in a world of state-mandated violence, carried out not by the criminals but by the officers and staff who are meant to keep them safe. The fear, desperation, and frustration of those involved in the case are personified in voiceless figures ruled and restrained by the invisible force of music. It pushes them around and turns them into puppets; it slays them into zombie-like non-humans and makes them into the perpetrators themselves. A brilliant allegory.
Photos: Get a First Look at CLOSE UP - THE TWIGGY MUSICAL at The Menier Chocolate Factory
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2023
Get a first look at Close Up- The Twiggy Musical at Menier Chocolate Factory.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2023
Get a first look at Close Up- The Twiggy Musical at Menier Chocolate Factory.
Oliver Mears' RIGOLETTO Returns To The Royal Opera House
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2023
The Royal Opera House welcomes Oliver Mears' captivating production of Rigoletto back to the Main Stage for its first revival this autumn. Learn more about the opera and find out how to get tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2023
The Royal Opera House welcomes Oliver Mears' captivating production of Rigoletto back to the Main Stage for its first revival this autumn. Learn more about the opera and find out how to get tickets here!
Review: OCTOPOLIS, Hampstead Theatre
by Katie Kirkpatrick - September 26, 2023
Octopolis is an intimate two-hander that initially feels small-scale but reveals itself to be about vastly expansive ideas - essentially about the very concept of humanity. Marek Horn’s writing is probing and incisive, shifting from extended paragraphs of anthropological theory to funny innuendo and dramatic arguments.
by Katie Kirkpatrick - September 26, 2023
Octopolis is an intimate two-hander that initially feels small-scale but reveals itself to be about vastly expansive ideas - essentially about the very concept of humanity. Marek Horn’s writing is probing and incisive, shifting from extended paragraphs of anthropological theory to funny innuendo and dramatic arguments.
Applications Open For The New Rose Choreographic School at Sadler's Wells East
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2023
Sadler's Wells is preparing for its East Bank venue launch next year, by today inviting applications for its new innovative international choreographic school. Artists are invited to register their interest in Rose Choreographic School, which will be based at Sadler's Wells' new venue Sadler's Wells East. Find out how to apply here!
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2023
Sadler's Wells is preparing for its East Bank venue launch next year, by today inviting applications for its new innovative international choreographic school. Artists are invited to register their interest in Rose Choreographic School, which will be based at Sadler's Wells' new venue Sadler's Wells East. Find out how to apply here!
Onsale Now: The West End Return of THE UNFRIEND
by Aliya Al-Hassan - September 26, 2023
Now Onsale: The West End Return of The Unfriend Unfriend-noun. A person, often met on holiday, who doesn’t understand that “let’s keep in touch” means “goodbye.” Sometimes a murderer.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - September 26, 2023
Now Onsale: The West End Return of The Unfriend Unfriend-noun. A person, often met on holiday, who doesn’t understand that “let’s keep in touch” means “goodbye.” Sometimes a murderer.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE TIME TRAVELLER'S WIFE: THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2023
All new rehearsal photos have been released for The Time Traveller’s Wife: The Musical. The world premiere production of The Time Traveller’s Wife: The Musical will open at the Apollo Theatre in London’s West End on 1 November, with previews from 7 October 2023. Check out the photos here!
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2023
All new rehearsal photos have been released for The Time Traveller’s Wife: The Musical. The world premiere production of The Time Traveller’s Wife: The Musical will open at the Apollo Theatre in London’s West End on 1 November, with previews from 7 October 2023. Check out the photos here!
Winners of 2023 Linbury Prize for Stage Design Announced
by Aliya Al-Hassan - September 26, 2023
Twelve emerging designers from across the UK have been announced as recipients of this year’s Linbury Prize for Stage Design 2023, as part of the National Theatre and The Linbury Trust’s commitment to supporting designers to develop a sustainable career in stage design.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - September 26, 2023
Twelve emerging designers from across the UK have been announced as recipients of this year’s Linbury Prize for Stage Design 2023, as part of the National Theatre and The Linbury Trust’s commitment to supporting designers to develop a sustainable career in stage design.
MONSTER SHOW Comes to Camden People's Theatre in October
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2023
Championing radical bodies and exploring the trans narrative, Hester-Stefan Chillingworth stands on stage hidden deep inside a latex Frankenstein’s Monster costume and performs a solo re-dubbing of the entire audio score of the 1931 film Frankenstein. Learn more about the unique show here!
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2023
Championing radical bodies and exploring the trans narrative, Hester-Stefan Chillingworth stands on stage hidden deep inside a latex Frankenstein’s Monster costume and performs a solo re-dubbing of the entire audio score of the 1931 film Frankenstein. Learn more about the unique show here!
Arlene Phillips Will Direct a West End Gala For the NHS in November
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2023
The crème de la crème of the entertainment industry is coming together this November to celebrate 75 years of the NHS and their wonderful life changing and life saving work. Learn more about the event and find out how to attend here!
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2023
The crème de la crème of the entertainment industry is coming together this November to celebrate 75 years of the NHS and their wonderful life changing and life saving work. Learn more about the event and find out how to attend here!
Video: Watch an All-New Trailer For DEAR ENGLAND at the National Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2023
A new trailer has been released for the National Theatre’s highly acclaimed West End transfer of Dear England. Check out the video here!
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2023
A new trailer has been released for the National Theatre’s highly acclaimed West End transfer of Dear England. Check out the video here!
Cayvan Coates Joins Richard Cant in WHAT IT MEANS at Wilton's Music Hall
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2023
Cayvan Coates joins Richard Cant to complete the cast of What It Means, a new play by James Corley. Directed by The Lot’s Creative Director, Harry Mackrill, the production opens at Wilton’s Music Hall on 9 October, with previews from 4 October, and runs until 28 October. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2023
Cayvan Coates joins Richard Cant to complete the cast of What It Means, a new play by James Corley. Directed by The Lot’s Creative Director, Harry Mackrill, the production opens at Wilton’s Music Hall on 9 October, with previews from 4 October, and runs until 28 October. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
Alex Jennings to Appear in PERFECTION, OF A KIND: BRITTEN VS AUDEN at Southbank Centre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - September 26, 2023
On Sunday 5 November, City of London Sinfonia and the London Review of Books will present an unmissable evening of music and words exploring the musical-literary collaborations and collisions between two of the greatest artists of the twentieth century, Benjamin Britten and W.H Auden.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - September 26, 2023
On Sunday 5 November, City of London Sinfonia and the London Review of Books will present an unmissable evening of music and words exploring the musical-literary collaborations and collisions between two of the greatest artists of the twentieth century, Benjamin Britten and W.H Auden.
Initial Cast Announced for the West End Return of LA CLIQUE in November
by Aliya Al-Hassan - September 26, 2023
Underbelly has anounced the initial cast for the return of the Olivier award-winning, ground-breaking cabaret, La Clique to the West End.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - September 26, 2023
Underbelly has anounced the initial cast for the return of the Olivier award-winning, ground-breaking cabaret, La Clique to the West End.
HOW TO LIVE A JELLICLE LIFE Returns To London!
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2023
After being listed as the 4th best reviewed show of the Edinburgh Fringe 2023 by British Comedy Guide - the jellicle show is returning to London as part of the Best of Edinburgh Season at The Pleasance.
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2023
After being listed as the 4th best reviewed show of the Edinburgh Fringe 2023 by British Comedy Guide - the jellicle show is returning to London as part of the Best of Edinburgh Season at The Pleasance.
Tosh Wanogho-Maud Performs Solo Shows at Piano Smithfield in November and December
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2023
Fresh from starring in the West End premiere of Ain’t Too Proud at the Prince Edward Theatre, Tosh Wanogho-Maud will perform a limited run of live solo shows in November and December. Find out how to get tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2023
Fresh from starring in the West End premiere of Ain’t Too Proud at the Prince Edward Theatre, Tosh Wanogho-Maud will perform a limited run of live solo shows in November and December. Find out how to get tickets here!
Royal Ballet Performs THE CELLIST and ANEMOI This Autumn
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2023
This Autumn, The Royal Ballet presents a mixed programme of recent, multi-award-winning works: Cathy Marston’s The Cellist and First Soloist Valentino Zucchetti’s Anemoi. Learn more about the programme here!
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2023
This Autumn, The Royal Ballet presents a mixed programme of recent, multi-award-winning works: Cathy Marston’s The Cellist and First Soloist Valentino Zucchetti’s Anemoi. Learn more about the programme here!
Photos: Tony Iommi Joins BLACK SABBATH - THE BALLET on Opening Night
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2023
Birmingham Royal Ballet has released first-look production shots from their sold-out world premiere production of Black Sabbath - The Ballet which continues performances at Birmingham Hippodrome until Saturday 30 September. Check out the photos here!
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2023
Birmingham Royal Ballet has released first-look production shots from their sold-out world premiere production of Black Sabbath - The Ballet which continues performances at Birmingham Hippodrome until Saturday 30 September. Check out the photos here!
Cast Set For The Return Of A SHERLOCK CAROL to Marylebone Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2023
Ben Caplan and Kammy Darweish are to return as Sherlock Holmes and Ebenezer Scrooge in the sell-out production, 'A Sherlock Carol'. Don't miss this sell-out production from 24 November 2023 - 7 January 2024.
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2023
Ben Caplan and Kammy Darweish are to return as Sherlock Holmes and Ebenezer Scrooge in the sell-out production, 'A Sherlock Carol'. Don't miss this sell-out production from 24 November 2023 - 7 January 2024.
Rosalie Minnitt brings CLEMENTINE to Soho Theatre in November
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2023
Following a smash hit run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, writer/performer Rosalie Minnitt brings her critically acclaimed character comedy Clementine to London’s prestigious Soho Theatre this November. Learn more about the show here!
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2023
Following a smash hit run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, writer/performer Rosalie Minnitt brings her critically acclaimed character comedy Clementine to London’s prestigious Soho Theatre this November. Learn more about the show here!
Video/Photos: Full Cast Set and First Look at UK Tour of THERE'S A MONSTER IN MY SHOW
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2023
Full casting has been announced for ‘There’s a Monster in Your Show, which will premiere at the Watford Palace Theatre on 12 October, before heading off to more than 50 further venues around the UK. Check out all new rehearsal photos and video here and find out who is starring in the show!
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2023
Full casting has been announced for ‘There’s a Monster in Your Show, which will premiere at the Watford Palace Theatre on 12 October, before heading off to more than 50 further venues around the UK. Check out all new rehearsal photos and video here and find out who is starring in the show!
Interview: 'Rain Comes, But it Eventually Goes Away': Actor Zach Wyatt of A LITTLE LIFE on Handling Emotions and Filming Live Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - September 25, 2023
Recently, I had the chance to sit down and talk with Zach Wyatt, who plays Malcolm in A Little Life. We discussed what it was like to film the show, how he handled the emotional aspects of the story, and what he hopes audiences take away from A Little Life.
by Kat Mokrynski - September 25, 2023
Recently, I had the chance to sit down and talk with Zach Wyatt, who plays Malcolm in A Little Life. We discussed what it was like to film the show, how he handled the emotional aspects of the story, and what he hopes audiences take away from A Little Life.
Sadler's Wells Celebrates 25th Anniversary This October
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2023
The world’s leading dance organisation, Sadler’s Wells, celebrates the 25th anniversary of its current building this October. Learn more about the company's history and its future here!
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2023
The world’s leading dance organisation, Sadler’s Wells, celebrates the 25th anniversary of its current building this October. Learn more about the company's history and its future here!
Exclusive 48 Hour Presale for Lyric Hammersmith's New Season
by Aliya Al-Hassan - September 25, 2023
Check out the shows playing at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre during our exclusive 48-hour presale.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - September 25, 2023
Check out the shows playing at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre during our exclusive 48-hour presale.
FANGIRLS, MINORITY REPORT, and More Set For Lyric Hammersmith's Spring/Summer 2024 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2023
The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced its Spring/Summer 2024 Season, opening April 2024 with Minority Report. Learn more about the full season and how to get tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2023
The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced its Spring/Summer 2024 Season, opening April 2024 with Minority Report. Learn more about the full season and how to get tickets here!
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