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The Azrieli Foundation Presents the London Debut of The Azrieli Music Prizes at Cadogan Hall
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2023
The Azrieli Foundation will present its Azrieli Music Prizes (AMP) London Debut Concert at Cadogan Hall on October 15, 2023, at 6:30 PM featuring the European premieres of prize-winning works by the three 2022 AMP Laureates: Iman Habibi, Aharon Harlap and Rita Ueda.
Video: Watch the Trailer For A LITTLE LIFE, Coming to Cinemas in September
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2023
The cinema release of Ivo van Hove’s English language première of Hanya Yanagihara’s critically acclaimed prize-winning novel, A Little Life, will be in venues across the UK and selected European countries on 28 September 2023. Check out an all new trailer here!
Hackney Empire Installs Over 75 Large Solar Panels as Part of Efforts to Reduce Their Carbon Footprint
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2023
Executive Director Jo Hemmant and the whole Hackney Empire team have announced the successful installation of 76 large solar panels, which are one of the theatre’s recent huge steps in continuing their mission to reduce its carbon footprint and energy costs.
Laura Ramoso Brings FRANCES to Soho Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2023
Online sensation Laura Ramoso will be making her London debut with her show FRANCES.  Fresh from a sell-out run at this year's Edinburgh Fringe festival, Laura will take to the stage at Soho Theatre from 19th – 23rd September.
Barbican Announces Line-Up for Inua Ellams' 05FEST in September
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 17, 2023
Multi-award-winning poet and playwright Inua Ellams (Barber Shop Chronicles, The Half-God of Rainfall) will return to the Barbican this autumn to curate and host a new iteration of his acclaimed festival, showcasing the power of words and forging cross-cultural connections.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL in Concert at the London Palladium
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2023
Following acclaimed productions in Japan and Korea Death Note The Musical will get its English language premiere with three star-studded concerts at the London Palladium on 21 & 22 August. Check out rehearsal photos here!
Full Cast Revealed For CLYDE'S at Donmar Warehouse
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2023
Donmar Artistic Director Michael Longhurst and Executive Director Henny Finch have announced full casting for the European première of Clyde’s which reunites double Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage and director Lynette Linton as a follow up to their Donmar smash hit Sweat which transferred to the West End.
Tickets from £18 for OUR VOICES from English National Ballet
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 17, 2023
English National Ballet presents three works celebrating classical, contemporary and neo-classical dance-tickets from just £18
Barbican Centre and Trafalgar Entertainment Launch Three-Year Collaboration to Stage and Develop New Productions
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2023
The Barbican Centre and international live entertainment business Trafalgar Entertainment have announced a new theatrical partnership covering the period 2024 - 2026. Together they will present first class, large-scale productions in the 1,200 seat Barbican Theatre over the next three summers, featuring major international talent. 
James Corrigan, Doon Mackichan, and Sara Powell Join Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James in LYONESSE at the Harold Pinter Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2023
Full casting has been announced for the world premiere of Lyonesse by Penelope Skinner, directed by Ian Rickson at the Harold Pinter Theatre from 17 October – 23 December 2023.
Cast Revealed For CHOIR BOY at Bristol Old Vic
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2023
Alongside unveiling their brand new show image, Bristol Old Vic today announced the full cast and creative team for Choir Boy, with a cast led by some of the hottest young musical theatre stars in the UK.
Cast Revealed For BIRTHRIGHT at Finborough Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 17, 2023
A unique rediscovery marking the first professional UK production in more than 90 years of Birthright, the classic 1910 rural Irish tragedy by T. C. Murray, opening at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 5 September 2023.
Review: ENG-ER-LAND, Arcola Theatre
by Gary Naylor - August 17, 2023
Hannah Kumari's warm, funny and ultimately disquieting monologue tells the story of a girl who doesn't fit into other people's idea of boxes, but becomes a lifelong fan of Coventry City
Review: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 17, 2023
Well what a show for Artistic Director Tim Sheader to bow out on. Since 2007, Sheader has made Regent's Park Open Air Theatre a real theatrical destination and his revival of musical La Cage Aux Folles is gloriously frothy, deeply funny and completely fabulous.
Review Roundup: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Opens at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2023
See what the critics are saying about La Cage aux Folles at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.
Mark Rylance and Stephen Mangan Join One-Off Events at Shakespeare's Globe This Autumn
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2023
Shakespeare's Globe today has announced a series of exciting one-off events for September and October, featuring the likes of Stephen Mangan and Mark Rylance. Learn more about the events here!
Miriam Margolyes and Dame Judi Dench to Appear on Gyles Brandreth's New Podcast, ROSEBUD
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 16, 2023
Legendary British writer, broadcaster, ex-MP and TV star Gyles Brandreth launches his new podcast Rosebud on September 1 – St Giles’s Day. In this new series, Gyles will talk to famous and fascinating people about their first memories and first experiences.
Jonathan Kent's Production of Puccini's TOSCA Released on Royal Opera House Stream
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2023
The Royal Opera House will release three exclusive recordings of The Royal Ballet’s founding choreographer Frederick Ashton’s work on Royal Opera House Stream. Available to watch from Thursday 17 August, this triple bill was recorded in 2022, uniting Ashton’s modernist Scènes de ballet, the emotive A Month in the Country, and the rapturous Rhapsody.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For Headlong's A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2023
Headlong, Octagon Theatre Bolton, Chichester Festival Theatre and Rose Theatre have released rehearsal photos for the new production for our times of Arthur Miller’s classic, A View from the Bridge opening on Friday 8 September 2023 at the Octagon Theatre Bolton.
Cast Set For COMPOSITOR E at Omnibus Theatre 
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2023
Omnibus Theatre has announced the full cast for Charlie Dupré’s Compositor E as part of the theatre’s 10th Birthday Season. Set in a print shop working on what would become Shakespeare’s First Folio, Compositor E is presented in line with the 400th anniversary of its printing. Artistic Director Marie McCarthy directs Tré Medley (John Leason), Kaffe Keating (Isaac Jaggard) and David Monteith (Richard Bardolph).
Review: THE GARDEN OF WORDS, Park Theatre
by Gary Naylor - August 16, 2023
Beautiful production that expands on its source material but adds confusion as a result.
Video: West End Cast of MATILDA THE MUSICAL Release Video in Support of England's Lionesses
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 16, 2023
West End cast of Matilda the Musical has released an inspirational video to commemorate the upcoming match between England's Lionesses against Australia today.
Tickets From £12 for CUCKOO at The Royal Court
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 16, 2023
Michael Wynne’s dark comedy explores the safety of home and the different ways we cope in our increasingly uncertain world.
EDINBURGH 2023: Review: SUSIE MCCABE: FEMME FATALITY, Assembly George Square Studios
by L Gourley - August 16, 2023
Femme Fatality is a larger-than-life hour of stand-up that guarantees non-stop laughs from start to finish, with McCabe’s witty dry humour making comedy look as easy as putting up a shelf (just don’t ask a man to do it).
EDINBURGH 2023: Review: FRANK SKINNER: 30 YEARS OF DIRT, Assembly George Square
by Mark Carnochan - August 15, 2023
Frank Skinner presents a simple hour of comedy that will have fans of his work roaring with laughter.

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