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'Everyone Deserves to Experience This Show and Fall in Love With it as I Have': dodie on Joining THE BURNT CITY for One Night Only
by Kat Mokrynski - July 19, 2023
BroadwayWorld UK had the chance to speak with singer-songwriter dodie about her one-off performance at The Burnt City. We discussed their love for Punchdrunk, what it’s like to be doing a one-night-only performance, and what she hopes audiences take away from the show as a whole.
Review: DIARY OF A GAY DISASTER, King's Head Theatre
by Katie Kirkpatrick - July 18, 2023
Filled with gay panic and teenage crushes, Rachael Mailer’s new Doc Martin-wearing, U-Hauling, ex-girlfriend-dating new musical is a whole lot of fun. Coming in at under an hour, the show is packed with kick-ass performances, tongue-in-cheek jokes, and candid honesty, giving some much needed representation in musical theatre to queer women.
Further Cast Revealed For UK Tour Of James Graham's QUIZ
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2023
Joining renowned comedian, Rory Bremner, starring as Chris Tarrant in the critically acclaimed play Quiz, is Emmerdale star Charley Webb, in her first professional stage role and recently on screens in Better (BBC). Learn more about the cast here!
AMENDMENTS: A PLAY ON WORDS Comes to The Old Red Lion in October
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2023
Following sell-out shows on their UK tour, Amendments: A Play On Words. Will visit the Old Red Lion pub theatre in London from 04 – 14 October.
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Chichester Festival Theatre
by Gary Naylor - July 18, 2023
The annual CFT summer blockbuster delivers West End quality again at considerably more affordable prices - time to book a train or set the satnav
THE BIG WEST END WALK Will Be Held In Aid Of Acting For Others
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2023
Jonny Phillips and West End Charity Football Club have announced The Big West End Walk a one-off fundraising event for Acting for Others to be held on 10 September.
EDINBURGH 2023: Laser Kiwi Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 18, 2023
BWW caught up with Laser Kiwi to chat about bringing Rise of the Olive to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Video: First Look at an All-New Trailer For THE CRUCIBLE in the West End
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2023
An all new trailer has been released for the National Theatre’s critically acclaimed West End transfer of Lyndsey Turner’s production of The Crucible. Check out the video here!
EDINBURGH 2023: Sarah Cameron West Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 18, 2023
BWW catches up with Sarah Cameron West to chat about bringing KAREN to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
EDINBURGH 2023: Claire Woolner Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 18, 2023
BWW caught up with Claire Woolner to chat about bringing A Retrospection to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
ON RAILTON ROAD Comes to Museum of the Home in October
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2023
A powerful and moving story of queer communities in Brixton, On Railton Road is the first theatre production to be staged at Hackney’s amazing Museum of the Home. Based on real people and their lived experiences of squatting in the 70s, this landmark production will utilise rare archival interviews to bring this revolutionary period to life on stage, highlighting domestic spaces, making Museum of the Home the perfect setting.
EDINBURGH 2023: Georgie Carroll Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 18, 2023
Georgie Carroll on bringing Sista Flo 2.0 to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Australian Diving Star Matthew Mitcham to Make UK Acting Debut in STRANGERS IN BETWEEN
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2023
Australian diving star Matthew Mitcham, the first openly gay athlete to win an Olympic Gold Medal, will make his UK acting debut in 'Strangers in Between'.
THE HOMECOMING and NACHTLAND Set For the Young Vic in 2023/24
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2023
Matthew Dunster and Patrick Marber will be at the helm of two major upcoming productions at the Young Vic, Harold Pinter’s powerful masterpiece The Homecoming and the UK premiere of Marius von Mayenburg’s thrilling new satire, Nachtland.  Learn more about both shows here!
"I've Never Seen Anything Like This Before!": Inside Rehearsals for Derren Brown's Unique New Show UNBELIEVABLE
by Kat Mokrynski - July 18, 2023
BroadwayWorld UK had the chance to attend an invited rehearsal of magician Derren Brown’s newest show, Unbelievable. The show, created by longtime collaborators Derren Brown, Andy Nyman and Andrew O’Connor brings magic to life with a cast of actors and musicians, many of whom are new to the world of magic!
Anniversary Programme Announced for The Australian Ballet's Summer Season at the Royal Opera House
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 18, 2023
Ahead of its summer season at London’s Royal Opera House, The Australian Ballet has unveiled the full programme for its 60th anniversary celebration performance as well as the casting for George Balanchine's triptych Jewels.
EDINBURGH 2023: SQUARE PEG Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 18, 2023
BWW caught up with Simeon Morris to chat about bringing Square Peg to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Review: AFTER ALL THESE YEARS, Jermyn Street Theatre
by Josh Maughan - July 18, 2023
It is not often that Fringe venues act as platforms for important narratives from the older generation. Based on tonight’s performance of After All These Years, I can only ask ‘Why not?’.  After winning the 2023 Outstanding Theatre Award at Brighton Fringe, After All These Years transfers to the Jermyn Street Theatre where I am sure it will enjoy continued success.
Fuel Reveals Lineup of Autumn 2023 Programming; FLIP!, Inua Ellams, and More!
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2023
Fuel has announced its programme of work for autumn 2023. Fuel favourite Inua Ellams has three projects including a special edition of his much loved night-time cultural walking tour through an urban space The Midnight Run, this time celebrating the revival of the City of London’s famous ancient Batholomew Fair. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Kylie Minogue to Appear Digitally in I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY: THE STOCK AITKEN WATERMAN MUSICAL; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - July 18, 2023
Full casting has been released for I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY: THE STOCK AITKEN WATERMAN MUSICAL. It was also announced that Kylie Minogue will digitally appear throughout the show as a specially created character unique to the musical.
Save Up to 63% on THE THIRD MAN at the Menier Chocolate Factory
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 18, 2023
Graham Greene’s brilliant story – which was made into a landmark film and published as a novella – now comes to the stage in a new musical written by Christopher Hampton with music by George Fenton, lyrics by Don Black and directed by Trevor Nunn. 
Show of the Week: Tickets From £30 for Both Parts of HARRY POTTER & THE CURSED CHILD
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 17, 2023
There’s magic in every moment at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the most awarded play in history and “one of the most defining pop culture events of the decade” (Forbes). And now, the 8th Harry Potter story is bringing the magic back to London’s West End. 
DARK NATURE Comes to Camden Fringe in August
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2023
Singer songwriter Michaela Betts leads you through her theatrical folk journey of narrative songs about the Dark Nature in all of us. Featuring baroque piano, ethereal vocals, twisting fairy folk tales and animation… 
Brown Sauce Partners With Tara Theatre For The Comedy Lab
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2023
Brown Sauce, the leading London based monthly comedy club for South Asian comedy, has announced its partnership with Tara Theatre for an exclusive comedy lab and showcase event: The inaugural Comedy Lab will be on Friday 29th September, as part of the brand new Tara Specials series.
EDINBURGH 2023: STARK BOLLOCK NAKED Guest Blog
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 17, 2023
Larisa Faber guest blogs for BroadwayWorld about bringing Stark Bollock Naked to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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