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EDINBURGH 2023: THIRST Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 20, 2023
BWW catches up with Callum Hughes about bringing Thirst to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
EDINBURGH 2023: Krystal Evans Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 20, 2023
BWW catches up with Krystal Evans to chat about bringing The Hottest Girl at Burn Camp to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
EDINBURGH 2023: Ania Magliano Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 20, 2023
BWW catches up with Ania Magliano about bringing I Can't Believe You've Done This to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
David Byrne Appointed Artistic Director of the Royal Court Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 20, 2023
The Board of the Royal Court Theatre has announced the appointment of David Byrne as Artistic Director. 
Photos: Punchdrunk Releases Images of dodie Performing at THE BURNT CITY
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 20, 2023
photosEarlier this week, singer-songwriter dodie joined Punchdrunk’s The Burnt City in a one-off sold out performance. dodie performed an acoustic set in The Burnt City’s very own speakeasy, Peep, featuring covers of David Bowie’s Life on Mars? and Alison Moyet’s All Cried Out.
CANDY Comes to the Park Theatre in August
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2023
Opening up conversations about crisis of identity and exploring sexuality in a world consumed by toxic masculinity, Tim Fraser’s debut play sees a single Northern man fall in love with a beautiful singer… who just so happens to be his best friend in drag. 
Martin Shaw Will Lead World Premiere of ALONE TOGETHER at Theatre Royal Windsor
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2023
Judge John Deed stars Martin Shaw and Jenny Seagrove will reunite for the first time in a world premiere of the comedy ALONE TOGETHER - a new, witty, tender and thought-provoking play by Windsor-born actor/writer Simon Williams, for a two week run from Monday 7 August – Saturday 19 August 2023 at Theatre Royal Windsor.
Richard Carson, Lauren Jones and Kara Lane Will Lead English Language Premiere of REBECCA
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2023
Richard Carson, Lauren Jones and Kara Lane will lead the cast for the eagerly anticipated English language premiere of the critically acclaimed musical ‘Rebecca’. Performances run 4 September to 18 November at Charing Cross Theatre.
New Matildas Join MATILDA THE MUSICAL in the West End
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2023
Casting has been announced for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s West End production of Matilda The Musical which is now in its 12th year and continues to play to packed houses at the Cambridge Theatre.
Photos: First Look at Opera Holland Park's New Production of LA BOHÈME
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 20, 2023
Photos have been released of the new production of Puccini's La bohème by Opera Holland Park with an Italian libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa and the City of London Sinfonia and the Opera Holland Park Chorus.
Olly Novello and Scarlett Ayers Will Lead the World Premiere of THE VERGE OF FOREVER at The Other Palace
by BWW News Desk - July 20, 2023
Olly Novello and Scarlett Ayers are to star in the world premiere of ‘The Verge of Forever’, an exciting new song cycle that follows the love story of Leo and Marie, two talented teenagers who share a passion for theatre, as they embark on their journey through the challenging world of drama school auditions.
Tickets from £24 for THE WIZARD OF OZ at the London Palladium
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 20, 2023
Tickets from just £24 for The Wizard Of Oz-book now!
Video: Watch Mason Alexander Park Perform 'I Don't Care Much' in CABARET at the Kit Kat Club
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2023
Watch Watch Mason Alexander Park sing 'I Don't Care Much' in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club!
Review Roundup: DR SEMMELWEIS, Starring Mark Rylance
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2023
Read the reviews for Dr Semmelweis at the Harold Pinter Theatre.
Video: Lauren Drew Sings 'This Is Not Love' True Crime Punk Rock Musical LIZZIE
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2023
Witness the talent of Lauren Drew as she delivers a performance of 'This Is Not Love' in the true crime punk rock musical, LIZZIE. Get ready to be captivated by Drew's electrifying vocals and immerse yourself in the thrilling world of LIZZIE filled with passion, intensity, and unforgettable music.
NOISES OFF Will Return to the West End in September 2023
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2023
Michael Frayn’s multi award-winning farce, Noises Off, will return to the West End with a twelve week season at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from September 27 2023. Learn more about the show and how to purchase tickets here!
A STRANGE LOOP Announces Post-Show Conversations for Ticket Holders
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 19, 2023
A Strange Loop, the smash hit five-star musical currently in residence at London’s Barbican Theatre – described by the Evening Standard as “Spectacular. The most thrillingly playful and hilarious new musical to hit London in years” - tackles many subjects that are rarely explored on stage and gets people talking. Now this “unique one-of a kind masterpiece” (Vogue) is inviting audiences to join the conversation, with a series of exciting post-show discussions beginning on Thursday 20th July.  
Shoreditch Town Hall Reveals Autumn Season With LUNG Theatre Headlining
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2023
Shoreditch Town Hall have announced their autumn season for 2023, featuring astonishing productions, artist development workshops, and feel-good community events for all.  Learn more about the full season here!
CODE Will Embark on UK Tour Beginning in August
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2023
Told with the energy and excitement of athletic choreography, and incorporating mesmerising bike stunts performed on a specially constructed outdoor set, CODE tells the story of how drug dealers are using children to operate their trade, under our noses, within our communities, outside our knowledge.
Full Cast Announced for the Return of THE FATHER AND THE ASSASSIN at the National Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 19, 2023
The National Theatre has announced the full cast for Anupama Chandrasekhar’s critically acclaimed The Father and the Assassin, directed by the Kiln Theatre’s Artistic-Director, Indhu Rubasingham.  This gripping new play by one of India’s most exciting playwrights, returns to the Olivier Theatre from 8 September. 
Review: 80s LIVE!, Adelphi Theatre
by Gary Naylor - July 19, 2023
Tonight we're going to party like it's 1989
Photo: First Look at Tom Allen in BLEAK EXPECTATIONS at the Criterion Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2023
This week, Tom Allen is treading the boards at the West End’s Criterion Theatre as the narrator in Bleak Expectations. Tom returns to Bleak Expectations having played the role of Pip in the original BBC Radio 4 series. Check out a first look at Tom in the role in the photo here!
Save Up To 53% on THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at the Southbank Centre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 19, 2023
When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world! 
Full Cast Revealed For English Touring Theatre's MACBETH
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2023
ETT (English Touring Theatre) has announced full casting for their new production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, a co-production with Northern Stage, Shakespeare North Playhouse and Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg.  Learn more about the show and the cast here!
Richard Shelton Brings SINATRA: RAW to the UK in October
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2023
Fresh from an acclaimed residency at the Broadwater Theatre in Hollywood where he won a prestigious Hollywood Fringe Award, Richard Shelton will bring ‘Sinatra: RAW’ to the UK this Autumn, opening at Chipping Norton Theatre on Wednesday 4 October.

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