Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Opera Holland Park
by Franco Milazzo - July 03, 2023
With June being a prime time to get hitched, now should be as good as any time to dig up and put on stage Felix Mendelssohn’s 1842 incidental music for A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a score which features the famous Wedding March. Despite the play’s themes, this melding of classical sound and drama from historical performance ensemble Figure is from magical.
by Franco Milazzo - July 03, 2023
With June being a prime time to get hitched, now should be as good as any time to dig up and put on stage Felix Mendelssohn’s 1842 incidental music for A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a score which features the famous Wedding March. Despite the play’s themes, this melding of classical sound and drama from historical performance ensemble Figure is from magical.
Elena Skye to Star as Twiggy in CLOSE UP – THE TWIGGY MUSICAL World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2023
Elena Skye will play Twiggy in the world première of Close Up – The Twiggy Musical at The Menier Chocolate Factory.
by BWW News Desk - July 03, 2023
Elena Skye will play Twiggy in the world première of Close Up – The Twiggy Musical at The Menier Chocolate Factory.
RSC Announces Full Cast for MACBETH Playing This Summer
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 03, 2023
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has announced the full cast for Wils Wilson’s upcoming production of Shakespeare’s gripping and brutal tragedy, Macbeth, which opens in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from Saturday 19 August – Saturday 14 October 2023.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 03, 2023
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has announced the full cast for Wils Wilson’s upcoming production of Shakespeare’s gripping and brutal tragedy, Macbeth, which opens in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from Saturday 19 August – Saturday 14 October 2023.
EDINBURGH 2023: OH MY GOD PARTICLE SHOW! Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 03, 2023
BWW catches up with Dahlia Wilde and Mick Perrin to chat about bringing OH MY GOD PARTICLE SHOW! to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 03, 2023
BWW catches up with Dahlia Wilde and Mick Perrin to chat about bringing OH MY GOD PARTICLE SHOW! to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Off West End Theatre Week is Back!
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 03, 2023
Off West End Theatre Week is back, highlighting some of the incredible shows happening in smaller theatres across the capital. Don’t miss your chance to see new works by brilliant writers, and possibly a future West End hit in an intimate setting.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 03, 2023
Off West End Theatre Week is back, highlighting some of the incredible shows happening in smaller theatres across the capital. Don’t miss your chance to see new works by brilliant writers, and possibly a future West End hit in an intimate setting.
Video: Watch Carrie Hope Fletcher Perform New Song from THE CROWN JEWELS
by Blair Ingenthron - July 02, 2023
Watch Carrie Hope Fletcher perform 'Praise Him,' one of two new songs from the West End heist comedy THE CROWN JEWELS!
by Blair Ingenthron - July 02, 2023
Watch Carrie Hope Fletcher perform 'Praise Him,' one of two new songs from the West End heist comedy THE CROWN JEWELS!
TRAINSPOTTING Musical Will Be Even Darker Than Novel and Film Says Author Irvine Welsh
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2023
Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh has shared that the new Trainspotting musical will be even darker than any previous iteration of the story.
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2023
Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh has shared that the new Trainspotting musical will be even darker than any previous iteration of the story.
Review: COMPANY OF ELDERS, Sadler's Wells
by Matthew Paluch - July 02, 2023
The Company of Elders' Saturday matinee performance at Sadler's Wells finished with a nightclub atmosphere. It saw the cast of the last piece coming into the auditorium and inviting the audience members onto the stage to dance the afternoon away.
by Matthew Paluch - July 02, 2023
The Company of Elders' Saturday matinee performance at Sadler's Wells finished with a nightclub atmosphere. It saw the cast of the last piece coming into the auditorium and inviting the audience members onto the stage to dance the afternoon away.
Jonas Kaufmann Withdraws from Final Two Performances of WERTHER at Royal Opera House
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2023
The Royal Opera House has announced that Jonas Kaufmann has withdrawn from the final two performances of Werther on Saturday 1 July and Tuesday 4 July due to continued illness.
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2023
The Royal Opera House has announced that Jonas Kaufmann has withdrawn from the final two performances of Werther on Saturday 1 July and Tuesday 4 July due to continued illness.
THE WIZARD OF OZ Leads Our Top Ten Shows for July
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 01, 2023
burbSummer in the city brings some red-hot theatrical treats. From a journey down the yellow brick road, to contemporary opera and fiery flamenco, July has something for everyone.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 01, 2023
burbSummer in the city brings some red-hot theatrical treats. From a journey down the yellow brick road, to contemporary opera and fiery flamenco, July has something for everyone.
STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE West End Tickets On Sale Today
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2023
Tickets for the West End transfer of the critically acclaimed Sheffield Theatres' production of Standing at the Sky's Edge go on sale today. The show will play at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, in London's West End, from 8 February 2024, with a press night set for Wednesday 28 February 2024.
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2023
Tickets for the West End transfer of the critically acclaimed Sheffield Theatres' production of Standing at the Sky's Edge go on sale today. The show will play at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, in London's West End, from 8 February 2024, with a press night set for Wednesday 28 February 2024.
West End Star Andrew Polec Releases First Single 'Freaking in the Mirror'
by Michael Major - June 30, 2023
Andrew Polec is known for his award-winning-performance as Strat on the West End, at New York City Center, and on the Tour in Jim Steinman’s Bat Out of Hell the Musical. He was also the First Prize Winner of the Lotte Lenya Competition through the Kurt Weill Foundation. Andrew has been San Diego’s resident Grinch in How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
by Michael Major - June 30, 2023
Andrew Polec is known for his award-winning-performance as Strat on the West End, at New York City Center, and on the Tour in Jim Steinman’s Bat Out of Hell the Musical. He was also the First Prize Winner of the Lotte Lenya Competition through the Kurt Weill Foundation. Andrew has been San Diego’s resident Grinch in How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE to Transfer to the West End in December
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2023
The Motive and the Cue, which is currently running at the National Theatre through 15 July, will transfer to the West End on December 9, 2023.
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2023
The Motive and the Cue, which is currently running at the National Theatre through 15 July, will transfer to the West End on December 9, 2023.
ASPECTS OF LOVE in the West End to Close Three Months Early
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2023
The West End revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Aspects of Love will close on August 19, 2023. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2023
The West End revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Aspects of Love will close on August 19, 2023. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: First Look at Charlie Stemp & More in CRAZY FOR YOU at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2023
Get a first look at photos of Crazy For You at the Gillian Lynne Theatre!
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2023
Get a first look at photos of Crazy For You at the Gillian Lynne Theatre!
National Youth Theatre Launches Applications for 'Playing Up' Learning Program
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2023
National Youth Theatre have launched applications for this year’s Playing Up, a practical ten-month part-time drama training programme that offers young people aged 19 - 24 who are not in Education Employment or Training the opportunity to gain a Level 3 qualification in drama.
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2023
National Youth Theatre have launched applications for this year’s Playing Up, a practical ten-month part-time drama training programme that offers young people aged 19 - 24 who are not in Education Employment or Training the opportunity to gain a Level 3 qualification in drama.
Review: THE SWELL, Orange Tree Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - June 30, 2023
The world premiere of Isley Lynn’s The Swell is a head scratching affair. It’s a short sharp 90 minutes, but there’s a lot to get your head around. Buckle up.
by Alexander Cohen - June 30, 2023
The world premiere of Isley Lynn’s The Swell is a head scratching affair. It’s a short sharp 90 minutes, but there’s a lot to get your head around. Buckle up.
Review: A STRANGE LOOP, Barbican Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - June 30, 2023
Hot off Broadway with a Best Musical Tony and a Pulitzer Prize for its script, Michael R Jackson’s A Strange Loop comes to London for a summer run at The Barbican.
by Franco Milazzo - June 30, 2023
Hot off Broadway with a Best Musical Tony and a Pulitzer Prize for its script, Michael R Jackson’s A Strange Loop comes to London for a summer run at The Barbican.
EDINBURGH 2023: GUNTER Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 30, 2023
BWW caught up with Dirty Hare (Julia Grogan, Lydia Higman and Rachel Lemon) to chat about bringing Gunter to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 30, 2023
BWW caught up with Dirty Hare (Julia Grogan, Lydia Higman and Rachel Lemon) to chat about bringing Gunter to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
EDINBURGH 2023: CREEPY BOYS Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 30, 2023
BWW catches up with S. E. Grummett & Sam Kruger of Scantily Glad Theatre to chat about bringing Creepy Boys to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 30, 2023
BWW catches up with S. E. Grummett & Sam Kruger of Scantily Glad Theatre to chat about bringing Creepy Boys to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Review: DUCK, Arcola Theatre
by Gary Naylor - June 30, 2023
In the light this week's report into exclusion and racism in cricket, this lovely one man show could not be more timely.
by Gary Naylor - June 30, 2023
In the light this week's report into exclusion and racism in cricket, this lovely one man show could not be more timely.
Review: A PLAYLIST FOR THE REVOLUTION, Bush Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - June 30, 2023
The summer season of the Bush opens with a politically charged show about the delicate, complex connection between Jonathan, who lives in Hong Kong, and Chloe, an ambitious second-generation Hongkonger in England. Their long-distance relationship works through music recommendations and sweet messages, but, when dissent explodes in their motherland, they get caught up in the fight for a brighter future for the country. AJ Yi writes a sensitive, romantic look into social and political engagement from the perspective of two hopeful youngsters from wildly different backgrounds.
by Cindy Marcolina - June 30, 2023
The summer season of the Bush opens with a politically charged show about the delicate, complex connection between Jonathan, who lives in Hong Kong, and Chloe, an ambitious second-generation Hongkonger in England. Their long-distance relationship works through music recommendations and sweet messages, but, when dissent explodes in their motherland, they get caught up in the fight for a brighter future for the country. AJ Yi writes a sensitive, romantic look into social and political engagement from the perspective of two hopeful youngsters from wildly different backgrounds.
EDINBURGH 2023: CONCERNED OTHERS Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 30, 2023
BWW catches up with Tortoise in a Nutshell to chat about bringing Concerned Others to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 30, 2023
BWW catches up with Tortoise in a Nutshell to chat about bringing Concerned Others to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
EDINBURGH 2023: CREEKSHOW Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 30, 2023
BWW catches up with Jenny Witzel to chat about bringing Creekshow to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 30, 2023
BWW catches up with Jenny Witzel to chat about bringing Creekshow to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Greenwich+Docklands International Festival Announces 2023 Full Programme
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2023
Greenwich+Docklands International Festival (GDIF) today launches its full programme, showcasing world-class theatre, art installations, spectacle and dance in locations across London. More than 35 events, including two world premieres and 14 UK premieres, are inspired by the theme Acts of Hope, inviting Londoners to come together for uplifting moments of shared wonder and connection.
by BWW News Desk - June 29, 2023
Greenwich+Docklands International Festival (GDIF) today launches its full programme, showcasing world-class theatre, art installations, spectacle and dance in locations across London. More than 35 events, including two world premieres and 14 UK premieres, are inspired by the theme Acts of Hope, inviting Londoners to come together for uplifting moments of shared wonder and connection.
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