Photos: First Look at the UK Tour of 2:22 - A GHOST STORY
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2023
All new production photos have been released for the UK tour of Danny Robins’ 2:22 - A Ghost Story. Check out photos from the show, and learn more about how to get a performance, here!
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2023
All new production photos have been released for the UK tour of Danny Robins’ 2:22 - A Ghost Story. Check out photos from the show, and learn more about how to get a performance, here!
Dartford Borough Council & Trafalgar Theatres Release Joint Statement On Suspension of Performances at The Orchard Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
Dartford Borough Council and Trafalgar Theatres have released a joint statement addressing the suspension of performances at The Orchard Theatre, Dartford.
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
Dartford Borough Council and Trafalgar Theatres have released a joint statement addressing the suspension of performances at The Orchard Theatre, Dartford.
Matthew Harvey to Release Debut Musical Theatre Album With Hadley Fraser, Eloise Davies & More
by Michael Major - September 05, 2023
Whatever Happens Next features Eloise Davies (SpongeBob Squarepants, Be More Chill, Bonnie & Clyde), Hadley Fraser (Les Miserables, City of Angels, 2:22 A Ghost Story), Ahmed Hamad (The Colour Purple, The Addams Family, Rumi), Tyrone Huntley (Jesus Christ Superstar, Hello Dolly!), Irvine Iqbal (Rumi, Broken Wings), and more.
by Michael Major - September 05, 2023
Whatever Happens Next features Eloise Davies (SpongeBob Squarepants, Be More Chill, Bonnie & Clyde), Hadley Fraser (Les Miserables, City of Angels, 2:22 A Ghost Story), Ahmed Hamad (The Colour Purple, The Addams Family, Rumi), Tyrone Huntley (Jesus Christ Superstar, Hello Dolly!), Irvine Iqbal (Rumi, Broken Wings), and more.
Cast and Full Creative Team Set For New Musical TROMPE L'OEIL at The Other Palace
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
The cast has been announced for 'Trompe L'Oeil', which sees cabaret, queer theatre and politics collide in a tongue-in-cheek musical inspired by famous surrealist pieces of art such as The Escherian Stairwell, Magritte's apples and Salvador Dali's melting clocks.
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
The cast has been announced for 'Trompe L'Oeil', which sees cabaret, queer theatre and politics collide in a tongue-in-cheek musical inspired by famous surrealist pieces of art such as The Escherian Stairwell, Magritte's apples and Salvador Dali's melting clocks.
Cate Blanchett Will Join Belarus Free Theatre For a Special Event Ahead of the Barbican World Premiere of KING STAKH'S WILD HUNT
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
Belarus Free Theatre has announced that Cate Blanchett will be joining the company for a special event ahead of the world premiere of its latest stage production, King Stakh's Wild Hunt.
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
Belarus Free Theatre has announced that Cate Blanchett will be joining the company for a special event ahead of the world premiere of its latest stage production, King Stakh's Wild Hunt.
Full Cast Revealed For CAKE The Marie Antoinette Playlist at The Lyric Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
Casting is now complete for the limited West End run of Cake at the Lyric Theatre with Kandaka Moore (Sylvia) as Nicole and Roger Dipper (A Christmas Carol) as Cardinal.
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
Casting is now complete for the limited West End run of Cake at the Lyric Theatre with Kandaka Moore (Sylvia) as Nicole and Roger Dipper (A Christmas Carol) as Cardinal.
Full cast set for OTHELLO at Riverside Studios
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
Trish Wadley Productions has announced full casting for a new version of Shakespeare’s Othello which features Iago played collectively by three actors.
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
Trish Wadley Productions has announced full casting for a new version of Shakespeare’s Othello which features Iago played collectively by three actors.
HAMNET Extends Run in the West End and Reveals Full Cast
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
A 6 week extension has been announced for the West End transfer of Maggie O'Farrell's Hamnet, adapted by Lolita Chakrabarti (Life of Pi) and directed by Erica Whyman. Learn more about the show, as well as the full cast, here!
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
A 6 week extension has been announced for the West End transfer of Maggie O'Farrell's Hamnet, adapted by Lolita Chakrabarti (Life of Pi) and directed by Erica Whyman. Learn more about the show, as well as the full cast, here!
Cast Set For THE WITCHES at the National Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
Casting has been set for Roald Dahl's The Witches, coming to the National Theatre in November. Learn more about who is starring in the production here!
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
Casting has been set for Roald Dahl's The Witches, coming to the National Theatre in November. Learn more about who is starring in the production here!
Guest Blog: Why We Will Do Writing Courses Until We Die! Writers Maddie Rice & Tom Machell on The Value of Their New Courses at Guildhall
by Guest Author - September 05, 2023
Writing is hard, it is. It takes so much to complete something – even when you have completed it, you hate it. Then you love it, then you hate it again, and then you love it (sort of). Then you send it to a friend to read, and then you wait, then you chase, and then you wait again… you get the idea.
by Guest Author - September 05, 2023
Writing is hard, it is. It takes so much to complete something – even when you have completed it, you hate it. Then you love it, then you hate it again, and then you love it (sort of). Then you send it to a friend to read, and then you wait, then you chase, and then you wait again… you get the idea.
Matt Smith Will Lead AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE in the West End
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
The West End production of Thomas Ostermeier’s bold reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People, originally produced at Schaubühne Berlin, will be led by Matt Smith. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
The West End production of Thomas Ostermeier’s bold reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People, originally produced at Schaubühne Berlin, will be led by Matt Smith. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!
Photos: First Look at LIZZIE THE MUSICAL at the Hope Mill Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
All new production photos have been released for LIZZIE, directed & choreographed by William Whelton, co-founder of Manchester’s acclaimed Hope Mill Theatre, where the production premieres from 1 to 30 September. Check out the photos here!
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
All new production photos have been released for LIZZIE, directed & choreographed by William Whelton, co-founder of Manchester’s acclaimed Hope Mill Theatre, where the production premieres from 1 to 30 September. Check out the photos here!
Trevor Ashley Returns to the West End Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
Trevor Ashley will lift the curtain on what really happens when you travel halfway across the world to shoot a reality television programme when you’re a control freak with absolutely no control!
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
Trevor Ashley will lift the curtain on what really happens when you travel halfway across the world to shoot a reality television programme when you’re a control freak with absolutely no control!
Cast Set For the UK and Ireland Tour of ALADDIN
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
The first ever UK and Ireland tour of Disney’s Aladdin has found its cast! Find out who's starring in the production here!
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
The first ever UK and Ireland tour of Disney’s Aladdin has found its cast! Find out who's starring in the production here!
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the UK and Ireland Tour of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
Rehearsal images have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the Olivier Award nominated production of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL, which returns this week – opening at the Cliffs Pavilion, Southend, from Friday 8 September. Check out the photos here!
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
Rehearsal images have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the Olivier Award nominated production of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL, which returns this week – opening at the Cliffs Pavilion, Southend, from Friday 8 September. Check out the photos here!
The Charlie Kristensen Foundation Hosts 'There's No Place Like Home' Concert Hosted By Jodie Prenger
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
To celebrate the launch of The Charlie Kristensen Foundation, join Charlie - the 13-year-old multi-award-winning anti-bullying campaigner, stage and screen actor and presenter of #MusicalChairs online chat show - and his West End friends for a sensational evening of performances in There’s No Place Like Home at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, on Sunday 22 October 2023 at 7.30pm.
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
To celebrate the launch of The Charlie Kristensen Foundation, join Charlie - the 13-year-old multi-award-winning anti-bullying campaigner, stage and screen actor and presenter of #MusicalChairs online chat show - and his West End friends for a sensational evening of performances in There’s No Place Like Home at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, on Sunday 22 October 2023 at 7.30pm.
Free Tickets Released For TRIBE at the Young Vic
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
Free tickets have been released for Tribe, a Young Vic Taking Part and Beth Centre production. Tribe explores and celebrates the power and vulnerability of sisterhood and is a love letter to the families we choose.
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
Free tickets have been released for Tribe, a Young Vic Taking Part and Beth Centre production. Tribe explores and celebrates the power and vulnerability of sisterhood and is a love letter to the families we choose.
Full Details Revealed For Sir Tim Rice's BBC Maestro Course
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
Following the announcement earlier this year that Sir Tim Rice will be adding his name to BBC Maestro’s platform of world-class experts, full course details are now available for Writing and Performing Musical Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2023
Following the announcement earlier this year that Sir Tim Rice will be adding his name to BBC Maestro’s platform of world-class experts, full course details are now available for Writing and Performing Musical Theatre.
Review: PROM 61 – CHINEKE! PERFORMS BEETHOVEN'S FOURTH SYMPHONY, Royal Albert Hall
by Debbie Gilpin - September 04, 2023
Founded in 2015, the Chineke! Orchestra made its Proms debut in the 2017 season and has been a regular feature of various festivals and concert series ever since; it is currently a resident orchestra at the Southbank Centre. Chineke!’s motto (“Championing change and celebrating diversity in classical music”) is reflected in both the make-up of their orchestra and the variety of compositions featured in this Prom - from Valerie Coleman all the way back to Joseph Haydn.
by Debbie Gilpin - September 04, 2023
Founded in 2015, the Chineke! Orchestra made its Proms debut in the 2017 season and has been a regular feature of various festivals and concert series ever since; it is currently a resident orchestra at the Southbank Centre. Chineke!’s motto (“Championing change and celebrating diversity in classical music”) is reflected in both the make-up of their orchestra and the variety of compositions featured in this Prom - from Valerie Coleman all the way back to Joseph Haydn.
London Theatre Week Extended to 10 September!
by Aliya Al-Hassan - September 04, 2023
London Theatre Week Extended to 10 September!
by Aliya Al-Hassan - September 04, 2023
London Theatre Week Extended to 10 September!
Review: COURTNEY PAUROSO: VANESSA 5000, Soho Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - September 04, 2023
From the second she steps on stage, Courtney Pauroso becomes Vanessa 5000, a sex robot here to display her abilities to us at a tech expo. Pauroso is a brilliant physical comedian who has the audience in the palm of her hand to the point she can fall into the audience and they will catch her without question.
by Kat Mokrynski - September 04, 2023
From the second she steps on stage, Courtney Pauroso becomes Vanessa 5000, a sex robot here to display her abilities to us at a tech expo. Pauroso is a brilliant physical comedian who has the audience in the palm of her hand to the point she can fall into the audience and they will catch her without question.
Interview: 'Dickens' Characters Are Timeless': Tanika Gupta And Pooja Ghai on Colonialism, Racism and Relevance in Adapting GREAT EXPECTATIONS
by Franco Milazzo - September 04, 2023
Back in 2011 playwright Tanika Gupta staged her adaptation of Great Expectations. 12 years later she has re-worked the script, shifted the time frame and collaborated with the Artistic Director of Tamasha Pooja Ghai. Pooja played Mrs Gargery in the original, and who is now directing this new version for the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester.
by Franco Milazzo - September 04, 2023
Back in 2011 playwright Tanika Gupta staged her adaptation of Great Expectations. 12 years later she has re-worked the script, shifted the time frame and collaborated with the Artistic Director of Tamasha Pooja Ghai. Pooja played Mrs Gargery in the original, and who is now directing this new version for the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester.
Review: PROM 60: BERLIN RADIO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Royal Albert Hall
by Louise Penn - September 03, 2023
Marking the Proms debut of the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra (Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin), their artistic director Vladimir Jurowski conducted a lively and varied programme of works by Weill, Adès and Rachmaninov to a Royal Albert Hall high in anticipation.
by Louise Penn - September 03, 2023
Marking the Proms debut of the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra (Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin), their artistic director Vladimir Jurowski conducted a lively and varied programme of works by Weill, Adès and Rachmaninov to a Royal Albert Hall high in anticipation.
Review: FAREWELL MISTER HAFFMANN, Theatre Royal Bath
by Cheryl Markosky - September 03, 2023
The English language premiere of Farewell Mister Haffman at Theatre Royal Bath’s intimate Ustinov studio is the most gripping, funny and startling play you’re likely to see this year.
by Cheryl Markosky - September 03, 2023
The English language premiere of Farewell Mister Haffman at Theatre Royal Bath’s intimate Ustinov studio is the most gripping, funny and startling play you’re likely to see this year.
Review: PROM 63: THE RITE BY HEART, Royal Albert Hall
by Kat Mokrynski - September 03, 2023
Prom 63: The Rite By Heart is a story of two parts, the same structure as The Rite of Spring itself. In Part One, actors and musicians come together to tell the story of how Stravinsky created The Rite of Spring. In Part Two, the Aurora Orchestra performs the Rite of Spring by memory with not a music stand in sight.
by Kat Mokrynski - September 03, 2023
Prom 63: The Rite By Heart is a story of two parts, the same structure as The Rite of Spring itself. In Part One, actors and musicians come together to tell the story of how Stravinsky created The Rite of Spring. In Part Two, the Aurora Orchestra performs the Rite of Spring by memory with not a music stand in sight.
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