Dujonna Gift and Sam Tutty Will Lead TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) at the Kiln Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2023
Kiln Theatre has announced casting for new musical Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) - Dujonna Gift (Hamilton) and Sam Tutty (Dear Evan Hansen – Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical).
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2023
Kiln Theatre has announced casting for new musical Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) - Dujonna Gift (Hamilton) and Sam Tutty (Dear Evan Hansen – Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical).
'Now Manga is Part of My Life!': Frank Wildhorn Reveals How He Came to Adapt DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 23, 2023
Frank Wildhorn has spoken about his introduction to manga after the opening of his adaptation of Death Note The Musical in concert at the London Palladium.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 23, 2023
Frank Wildhorn has spoken about his introduction to manga after the opening of his adaptation of Death Note The Musical in concert at the London Palladium.
ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST Will Hold a Post-Show Panel Discussion in Partnership With Inquest
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2023
Playful Productions has announced a post-show panel for Accidental Death of an Anarchist taking place on 5 September in partnership with charity, INQUEST.
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2023
Playful Productions has announced a post-show panel for Accidental Death of an Anarchist taking place on 5 September in partnership with charity, INQUEST.
London Theatre Week: Tickets from £15 for BRONCO BILLY, Starring Emily Benjamin
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 23, 2023
London Theatre Week: up to 50% off tickets for Bronco Billy. A rollicking new musical comedy based on the original Clint Eastwood motion picture.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 23, 2023
London Theatre Week: up to 50% off tickets for Bronco Billy. A rollicking new musical comedy based on the original Clint Eastwood motion picture.
YOU HEARD ME Comes to Battersea Arts Centre in September
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2023
After the success of the show’s 2021-22 tour, writer, theatre-maker, and artist Luca Rutherford (Learning How to Die, ARC Stockton; Hold On Let Go; Summerhall) will bring her impassioned performance piece You Heard Me to Battersea Arts Centre, before embarking on an autumn tour.
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2023
After the success of the show’s 2021-22 tour, writer, theatre-maker, and artist Luca Rutherford (Learning How to Die, ARC Stockton; Hold On Let Go; Summerhall) will bring her impassioned performance piece You Heard Me to Battersea Arts Centre, before embarking on an autumn tour.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For DEATH OF ENGLAND: CLOSING TIME at National Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2023
The National Theatre today released rehearsal images for Death of England: Closing Time. Deputy Artistic Director, Clint Dyer and acclaimed playwright, Roy Williams, have reunited to write this powerful new play, which is the final, standalone chapter of their award-winning Death of England series.
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2023
The National Theatre today released rehearsal images for Death of England: Closing Time. Deputy Artistic Director, Clint Dyer and acclaimed playwright, Roy Williams, have reunited to write this powerful new play, which is the final, standalone chapter of their award-winning Death of England series.
Photos: First Look Images for Wils Wilson's Production of MACBETH at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 23, 2023
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) have released first look images for Wils Wilson’s production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, which is currently in previews at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, with press night on Wednesday 30 August.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 23, 2023
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) have released first look images for Wils Wilson’s production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, which is currently in previews at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, with press night on Wednesday 30 August.
New Version of OTHELLO Will Feature Three Iagos at Riverside Studios
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2023
Trish Wadley Productions has announced initial casting for a new version of one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, Othello.
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2023
Trish Wadley Productions has announced initial casting for a new version of one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, Othello.
Review: BBC PROM 49: SCHUMANN'S DAS PARADIES UND DIE PERI, Royal Albert Hall
by Louise Penn - August 23, 2023
This is a piece of folk storytelling at its best. Das Paradies und die Peri is an exciting piece of music which has everything you might want in an evening: moments of battle evoked by complex orchestrations; true love brought to life by the emotional power of song; and eventual redemption.
by Louise Penn - August 23, 2023
This is a piece of folk storytelling at its best. Das Paradies und die Peri is an exciting piece of music which has everything you might want in an evening: moments of battle evoked by complex orchestrations; true love brought to life by the emotional power of song; and eventual redemption.
Review: PROM 48 – JULES BUCKLEY ORCHESTRA, Royal Albert Hall
by Debbie Gilpin - August 22, 2023
What was it about 1973? Already this year there have been events celebrating the 50th anniversaries of classic albums such as David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane, Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon, and countless others – then last night at the Royal Albert Hall, the Jules Buckley Orchestra added to that list with their own tribute to Stevie Wonder’s Innervisions. The orchestra was joined throughout by multi-instrumentalist Cory Henry and Vula’s Chorale, as well as some extra special guests.
by Debbie Gilpin - August 22, 2023
What was it about 1973? Already this year there have been events celebrating the 50th anniversaries of classic albums such as David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane, Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon, and countless others – then last night at the Royal Albert Hall, the Jules Buckley Orchestra added to that list with their own tribute to Stevie Wonder’s Innervisions. The orchestra was joined throughout by multi-instrumentalist Cory Henry and Vula’s Chorale, as well as some extra special guests.
Review: LOVE NEVER DIES IN CONCERT, Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Franco Milazzo - August 22, 2023
Over a decade has passed since Love Never Dies, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sequel to The Phantom Of The Opera, was an undoubted flop during its first (and last) London run so this week’s revival in concert is a welcome retrospective. Was it a victim of its own hype or is it just a bad show?
by Franco Milazzo - August 22, 2023
Over a decade has passed since Love Never Dies, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sequel to The Phantom Of The Opera, was an undoubted flop during its first (and last) London run so this week’s revival in concert is a welcome retrospective. Was it a victim of its own hype or is it just a bad show?
Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL, in Concert at the London Palladium?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 22, 2023
Death Note: The Musical has made its European debut at the London Palladium, before transferring to the Lyric Theatre from 7 to 11 September.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 22, 2023
Death Note: The Musical has made its European debut at the London Palladium, before transferring to the Lyric Theatre from 7 to 11 September.
Watch: The Old Vic Theatre Releases PYGMALION Teaser Trailer
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 22, 2023
Watch the new teaser trailer for Pygmalion, featuring the voices of Bertie Carvel and Patsy Ferran as Henry Higgins and Eliza Doolittle.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 22, 2023
Watch the new teaser trailer for Pygmalion, featuring the voices of Bertie Carvel and Patsy Ferran as Henry Higgins and Eliza Doolittle.
Review: DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL, London Palladium
by Cindy Marcolina - August 22, 2023
It’s definitely not your regular staged concert. While there isn’t as much character exploration in this instance, the fact-driven numbers are enough to give a morsel of what a complete production could do.
by Cindy Marcolina - August 22, 2023
It’s definitely not your regular staged concert. While there isn’t as much character exploration in this instance, the fact-driven numbers are enough to give a morsel of what a complete production could do.
Writers Revealed For Shakespeare's Globe's BURNT AT THE STAKE, OR THE WHOLE OF THE TRUTH
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2023
Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the 13 writers premiering new work in Burnt at the Stake, or The Whole of the Truth on 13 October in the Globe Theatre. This evening of storytelling revolves around one provocation to these writers: If no-one knew you had said it, what would you say?
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2023
Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the 13 writers premiering new work in Burnt at the Stake, or The Whole of the Truth on 13 October in the Globe Theatre. This evening of storytelling revolves around one provocation to these writers: If no-one knew you had said it, what would you say?
Finalists Announced for Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize 2023
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 22, 2023
Mercury Musical Developments and Stiles + Drewe are delighted to announce the finalists of this year’s Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize, which will be celebrated in concert at The Other Palace on Monday 13 November 2023.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 22, 2023
Mercury Musical Developments and Stiles + Drewe are delighted to announce the finalists of this year’s Stiles + Drewe Best New Song Prize, which will be celebrated in concert at The Other Palace on Monday 13 November 2023.
Cast Set For PORTIA COUGHLAN at the Almeida Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2023
The Almeida Theatre has announced the full cast for Carrie Cracknell’s production of Marina Carr’s Portia Coughlan.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2023
The Almeida Theatre has announced the full cast for Carrie Cracknell’s production of Marina Carr’s Portia Coughlan.
Initial Casting Revealed For IMPOSTER 22 at The Royal Court Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2023
The Royal Court Theatre, in collaboration with Access All Areas, has announced the initial casting for Imposter 22 by Molly Davies (God Bless the Child, A Miracle). The production has been created from an original idea by neurodivergent Royal Court Associate Director Hamish Pirie, and is a co-creation with seven learning disabled and autistic artists who also perform in the piece.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2023
The Royal Court Theatre, in collaboration with Access All Areas, has announced the initial casting for Imposter 22 by Molly Davies (God Bless the Child, A Miracle). The production has been created from an original idea by neurodivergent Royal Court Associate Director Hamish Pirie, and is a co-creation with seven learning disabled and autistic artists who also perform in the piece.
Video: Check Out an All-New Trailer For LA BAMBA in the West End
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2023
An all new trailer has been released for the fiery new jukebox musical, La Bamba! Check out the video here!
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2023
An all new trailer has been released for the fiery new jukebox musical, La Bamba! Check out the video here!
Photos: First Look at DEATH NOTE the Musical at the London Palladium
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2023
All new photos have been released from Death Note the Musical at the London Palladium. Following acclaimed productions in Japan and Korea, Death Note the Musical received its English language premiere with three star-studded concerts at the London Palladium on 21 & 22 August.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2023
All new photos have been released from Death Note the Musical at the London Palladium. Following acclaimed productions in Japan and Korea, Death Note the Musical received its English language premiere with three star-studded concerts at the London Palladium on 21 & 22 August.
BLOODY ELLE and BOY OUT THE CITY Come to the Lyric Theatre in September
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2023
For a limited season, this September, the Lyric Theatre will host two new pieces of work, which have received rave reviews from this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2023
For a limited season, this September, the Lyric Theatre will host two new pieces of work, which have received rave reviews from this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
London Theatre Week: Tickets from just £35 for THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 22, 2023
London Theatre Week: get tickets from just £35 for The Phantom of the Opera.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 22, 2023
London Theatre Week: get tickets from just £35 for The Phantom of the Opera.
RED PITCH Returns to the Bush Theatre in September
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2023
One of the hit productions of the Bush Theatre’s 50th anniversary year, Red Pitch returns to the Bush Theatre, London for three weeks only from 7 September. Original cast members Kedar Williams-Stirling, Emeka Sesay and Francis Lovehall play three football-obsessed teens in director Daniel Bailey’s production.
by BWW News Desk - August 22, 2023
One of the hit productions of the Bush Theatre’s 50th anniversary year, Red Pitch returns to the Bush Theatre, London for three weeks only from 7 September. Original cast members Kedar Williams-Stirling, Emeka Sesay and Francis Lovehall play three football-obsessed teens in director Daniel Bailey’s production.
Full Cast Announced For The World Premiere of Dmitry Glukhovsky's THE WHITE FACTORY
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2023
The full cast is announced for The White Factory and includes: Adrian Schiller, best known for playing Mr Penge in the ITV series Victoria and Lord Aethelhelm in the Netflix series The Last Kingdom, as Chaim Rumkowski and Old Ezekiel.
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2023
The full cast is announced for The White Factory and includes: Adrian Schiller, best known for playing Mr Penge in the ITV series Victoria and Lord Aethelhelm in the Netflix series The Last Kingdom, as Chaim Rumkowski and Old Ezekiel.
Nathaniel Parker, Simon Chandler and Gyuri Sarossy Lead Cast for UK Première of OPERATION EPSILON
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2023
Full casting is announced today for Alan Brody's award-winning play Operation Epsilon at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, which opens on 20 September, with previews from 15 September and runs until 21 October 2023.
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2023
Full casting is announced today for Alan Brody's award-winning play Operation Epsilon at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, which opens on 20 September, with previews from 15 September and runs until 21 October 2023.
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