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PERFORM IN THE PARK Donates Over 20,000 Tickets to Primary Schools in England
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2023
Central London’s first ever Children’s Theatre Festival, Perform in The Park has donated over 20,000 tickets for their shows to primary schools across England in a bid provide more access to theatre.
James Williams Appointed as the Next Director of the Royal College of Music
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2023
The Royal College of Music has announced that James Williams has been appointed as its next Director and will take up the post on 1 September 2024.  James will become the 11th Director of the Royal College of Music, succeeding current Director, Professor Colin Lawson CBE, who will retire from the role at the end of August 2024.
Amber Davies, Ore Oduba, Oliver Savile, and Natalie Paris Join UK Tour of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2023
Following its successful run in the West End, the producers of the smash hit PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL have announced casting for the UK and Ireland tour, opening at the Birmingham Alexandra Theatre on Tuesday 17 October 2023. Find out who's starring in the show here!
Georgina Castle, Rebecca Lock, Nicholas Pound, Kim Ismay & Dermot Canavan to Return to ELF THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2023
Marking the 20th anniversary of the original release of the motion picture featuring Will Ferrell, a worldwide success that has since become a holiday perennial, the smash-hit musical adaptation of ELF returns to London’s Dominion Theatre for a second consecutive year for a strictly limited season from 15 November 2023 until 6 January 2024.
Full Cast and Creative Team Revealed For The Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company's KING LEAR
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2023
Full cast and creative team has been announced for the production which will open in previews at Wyndham’s Theatre on 21 October, with a press night on 31 October. The final performance in London will be on 9 December. In autumn 2024 the production will transfer to The Shed’s Griffin Theater in New York.
Kevin Clifton, Giovanna Fletcher and Sam Bailey Join the UK Tour of EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2023
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, the smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical, has announced further casting for the 2023-24 UK Tour. Find out who's starring in the show here!
Tom Hollander Reveals Fear of Russian Threats While Performing in PATRIOTS
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 06, 2023
Tom Hollander has revealed that he has stopped opening fan mail as he fears being poisoned by an “overzealous FSB agent” during the run of his anti-Putin play, Patriots.
Now On Sale: LYONESSE, Starring Lily James and Kristin Scott Thomas
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 06, 2023
Tickets from £39.00-Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James star in Penelope Skinner’s searingly funny and passionate new play, directed by Ian Rickson. 
EDINBURGH 2023: Nick Pupo Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 06, 2023
BWW caught up with Nick Pupo to chat about bringing Addicted to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
EDINBURGH 2023: THE HAIRY GODMOTHERS Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 06, 2023
BWW caught up with The Hairy Godmothers to chat about bringing Dizney in Drag: Once Upon A Parody and WET to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Photos: First Look at Polka Theatre's HAIRY at the Pavilion Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2023
Hairy – a hilarious new show for 6 - 12 year olds – will play at Polka Theatre from Saturday 1 July – Sunday 20 August, before heading to Worthing’s Pavilion Theatre from 24 – 28 August. See photos of the production.
EDINBURGH 2023: Avital Ash Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 05, 2023
BWW catches up with Avital Ash to chat about bringing Avital Ash Workshops Her Suicide Note to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
EDINBURGH 2023: Chloe Radcliffe Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 05, 2023
BWW caught up with Chloe Radcliffe to chat about bringing Cheat to the 2023 Edinburgh festival Fringe.
Cast Revealed For FAREWELL MISTER HAFFMANN at Bath Theatre Royal
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2023
Adam Blanshay Productions and Norel Productions have announced full casting for Jean-Philippe Daguerre’s Farewell Mister Haffmann, the English language world première of one of France’s most successful new plays.
Victoria Hamilton-Barritt Joins Professional Cast for National Theatre's THE ODYSSEY: THE UNDERWORLD
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 05, 2023
The National Theatre has announced the full professional cast for The Underworld, the culmination of the NT’s multi-location production of The Odyssey. The production is a joyful celebration of national community marking the fifth anniversary of Public Acts, the NT’s nationwide programme to create extraordinary acts of theatre and community. 
Guest Blog: 'The Best of Theatre Changes Us Forever': Storyteller Danyah Miller on Imagination and the Power of Story in I BELIEVE IN UNICORNS
by Guest Author - July 05, 2023
Theatre is a magical place where we can expect, perhaps even demand, to be taken on a journey, to evoke myriad emotions within us. Whether the story is filled with mystery, wonder, intrigue, jeopardy, sadness or excitement, the best theatre leaves us feeling invigorated and inspired. The best of theatre changes us forever.
EDINBURGH 2023: Maggie Crane Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 05, 2023
BWW caught up with Maggie Crane to chat about bringing Side by Side to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
EDINBURGH 2023: Sikisa Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 05, 2023
BWW caught up with Sikisa to chat about bringing Hear Me Out to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Review: AGATHA, Theatre503
by Mica Blackwell - July 05, 2023
In today’s more progressive world, society still tells women the most fulfilling part of life is to have children. So often they’re told “give it a try” or “you’ll change your mind,” but Florence Howard’s debut play Agatha at Theatre503 boldly says sometimes women don’t want children, and that’s OK.
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE 1936, Daniel Kitson's MAYBE A GHOST STORY, and More Set For Wilton's Music Hall Autumn Season
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2023
Wilton's Music Hall has announced its stunning autumn season, which sees ground-breaking productions, and collaborations with forward-thinking theatre companies. Continuing what has been an incredible year of theatre for Britain's oldest Victorian music hall, this new season is set to be one of the best yet.
EDINBURGH 2023: HIGH STEAKS Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 05, 2023
BWW catches up with Eloina to chat about bringing High Steaks to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
New Venues Added To BLIPPI: THE WONDERFUL WORLD TOUR
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2023
By popular demand, the new live show, Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour has added dates in Cardiff, Leeds and Liverpool. Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour will play Cardiff International Arena on 13 September, Leeds First Direct Arena 25 and 16 September, and Liverpool M&S Bank Arena on 17 September.
Cast Revealed For SPIRAL at Jermyn Street Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2023
After a critically acclaimed run at Park Theatre, Spiral returns to the stage at Jermyn Street Theatre. Learn more about the cast here!
Michael Grandage Will Direct Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans in the World Première of BACKSTAIRS BILLY
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2023
The world première of Marcelo Dos Santos' new play Backstairs Billy looks at a pivotal moment in the 50 year relationship between the Queen Mother and her loyal servant William “Billy” Tallon.
Little Angel Theatre Reveals its Autumn/Winter Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2023
Little Angel Theatre has announced its Autumn /Winter Season which includes a major new adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book reuniting adaptors Barb Jungr and Samantha Lane (who also directs) following their celebrated collaboration on the Olivier-nominated The Smartest Giant in Town, also written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

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