BOY PARTS Will Have its London Premiere at Soho Theatre in October
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2023
Based on the critically acclaimed debut novel by Eliza Clark (Finalist in Women’s Prize for Fiction, Granta’s Best of Young British Novelist 2023), the pitch-black psychological thriller Boy Parts is launched at Soho Theatre for a six-week run this autumn. This incendiary, shocking and hilarious production has been adapted by award-winning writer Gillian Greer (Meat, Theatre503; Petals, Theatre Upstairs).
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2023
Based on the critically acclaimed debut novel by Eliza Clark (Finalist in Women’s Prize for Fiction, Granta’s Best of Young British Novelist 2023), the pitch-black psychological thriller Boy Parts is launched at Soho Theatre for a six-week run this autumn. This incendiary, shocking and hilarious production has been adapted by award-winning writer Gillian Greer (Meat, Theatre503; Petals, Theatre Upstairs).
Dance Umbrella Reveals 2023 Festival Performances
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2023
Dance Umbrella, London’s annual international dance festival has announced its full programme of live and hybrid performances for the 2023 festival, taking place between 6 - 31 October in venues across the capital and beyond.
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2023
Dance Umbrella, London’s annual international dance festival has announced its full programme of live and hybrid performances for the 2023 festival, taking place between 6 - 31 October in venues across the capital and beyond.
The Fourth Choir Perform Music by Exclusively Queer Composers at Wigmore Hall This Pride Month
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2023
The Fourth Choir, which celebrates its 10th birthday in 2023, makes its debut at Wigmore Hall on Friday 23 June with a late-night concert featuring music written exclusively by queer composers.
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2023
The Fourth Choir, which celebrates its 10th birthday in 2023, makes its debut at Wigmore Hall on Friday 23 June with a late-night concert featuring music written exclusively by queer composers.
TOTALLY THAMES Returns With New Edition This Year
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2023
An all new Totally Thames is returning in 2023, celebrating the capital’s river with a month of exciting events every day across London.
by BWW News Desk - June 15, 2023
An all new Totally Thames is returning in 2023, celebrating the capital’s river with a month of exciting events every day across London.
Tickets from £22 for LA BAMBA! at the Peacock Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - June 15, 2023
La Bamba! is an explosive new musical starring Strictly Come Dancing’s Pasha Kovalev, The Wanted’s Siva Kaneswaran and rising star Inês Fernandez in the lead role of Sofia.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - June 15, 2023
La Bamba! is an explosive new musical starring Strictly Come Dancing’s Pasha Kovalev, The Wanted’s Siva Kaneswaran and rising star Inês Fernandez in the lead role of Sofia.
Review: FRANK AND PERCY, Theatre Royal Windsor
by Gary Naylor - June 15, 2023
Two men bond over a shared love of dogs and discover they have rather more in common than first appears.
by Gary Naylor - June 15, 2023
Two men bond over a shared love of dogs and discover they have rather more in common than first appears.
STEFAN AND FRIENDS, CECIL BEATON'S DIARIES & More Set for Jermyn Street Theatre Summer Programming
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
Jermyn Street Theatre has revealed an eclectic programme of summer visitors, running over a two-month period from 4 July to 2 September.
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
Jermyn Street Theatre has revealed an eclectic programme of summer visitors, running over a two-month period from 4 July to 2 September.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the World Premiere of IN DREAMS at Leeds Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
The world premiere of new musical In Dreams, written by Emmy and Golden Globe-winning and Olivier Award-nominated David West Read, opens at Leeds Playhouse from 3 July – 5 August. Check out all new rehearsal photos here!
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
The world premiere of new musical In Dreams, written by Emmy and Golden Globe-winning and Olivier Award-nominated David West Read, opens at Leeds Playhouse from 3 July – 5 August. Check out all new rehearsal photos here!
THE CHOIR OF MAN Reveals New Company and Extends Booking to February 2024
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
The Olivier-nominated international stage sensation The Choir of Man continues its sell-out West End run at the Arts Theatre, with new tickets released for dates until 18 February 2024.
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
The Olivier-nominated international stage sensation The Choir of Man continues its sell-out West End run at the Arts Theatre, with new tickets released for dates until 18 February 2024.
Book Review: DRAMA GAMES FOR EXPLORING SHAKESPEARE, by Alanna Beeken
by Cheryl Markosky - June 14, 2023
Must-have, dip-in, flick-through book to help make Shakespeare's plays fun for actors, students, directors and teachers
by Cheryl Markosky - June 14, 2023
Must-have, dip-in, flick-through book to help make Shakespeare's plays fun for actors, students, directors and teachers
Cast Revealed For I WISH MY LIFE WERE LIKE A MUSICAL at the Fringe and in London
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
James Seabright has announced the cast who will be starring in I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical at Edinburgh’s iconic Gilded Balloon throughout August before heading to Wilton’s Music Hall in London for a limited season.
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
James Seabright has announced the cast who will be starring in I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical at Edinburgh’s iconic Gilded Balloon throughout August before heading to Wilton’s Music Hall in London for a limited season.
Dance Umbrella Reveals Full Programme For 2023 Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
Dance Umbrella, London's annual international dance festival has today announced its full programme of live and hybrid performances for the 2023 festival, taking place between 6 - 31 October in venues across the capital and beyond.
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
Dance Umbrella, London's annual international dance festival has today announced its full programme of live and hybrid performances for the 2023 festival, taking place between 6 - 31 October in venues across the capital and beyond.
Photos: Inside Gala Night For GREASE at the Dominion Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
Last night (13 June), GREASE celebrated its return to London's West End with a Gala performance at the Dominion Theatre. Guests in attendance included Arlene Phillips (Choreographer of Grease), Louise Redknapp (Teen Angel), Alison Steadman, Jason Manford, Suzanne Shaw, Tamzin Outhwaite and more. Check out photos here!
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
Last night (13 June), GREASE celebrated its return to London's West End with a Gala performance at the Dominion Theatre. Guests in attendance included Arlene Phillips (Choreographer of Grease), Louise Redknapp (Teen Angel), Alison Steadman, Jason Manford, Suzanne Shaw, Tamzin Outhwaite and more. Check out photos here!
THE ELECTRIC HEAD Comes to the Canal Cafe Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
Comedy double-act The Electric Head were formed 20 years ago when Al Ronald and Cy Henty met on location in a disused Victorian Asylum.
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
Comedy double-act The Electric Head were formed 20 years ago when Al Ronald and Cy Henty met on location in a disused Victorian Asylum.
EDINBURGH 2023: Pick of the Programme - Debuts
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 14, 2023
BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue selects her top picks of comedy acts making their festival debut.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 14, 2023
BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue selects her top picks of comedy acts making their festival debut.
Guest Blog: 'I Didn't Realise the Power of This Character': Gareth Snook on the Responsibility of Playing Willy Wonka in CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by Guest Author - June 14, 2023
When Roald Dahl’s story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory first came out it must have blown people’s minds – this man, this character, Willy Wonka. Who is he? It’s not a question that one can answer easily, believe me, I’ve tried to answer it.
by Guest Author - June 14, 2023
When Roald Dahl’s story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory first came out it must have blown people’s minds – this man, this character, Willy Wonka. Who is he? It’s not a question that one can answer easily, believe me, I’ve tried to answer it.
Photos: First Look at the UK Premiere of SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
All new photos have been released for the upcoming UK premiere of Jocelyn Bioh’s School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, directed by Monique Touko. The production opens tonight at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and runs until 15 July.
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
All new photos have been released for the upcoming UK premiere of Jocelyn Bioh’s School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play, directed by Monique Touko. The production opens tonight at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and runs until 15 July.
Photos: First Look at the West End Transfer of ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
New production photos have been released for the West End transfer of Accidental Death of an Anarchist. Adapted by Tom Basden, and directed by Daniel Raggett, the production is currently running at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, which is owned by Access Entertainment, for a strictly limited run until 9 September.
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
New production photos have been released for the West End transfer of Accidental Death of an Anarchist. Adapted by Tom Basden, and directed by Daniel Raggett, the production is currently running at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, which is owned by Access Entertainment, for a strictly limited run until 9 September.
Myra Dubois Returns to the West End With a Four Day Residency at the Peacock Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
British comedy sensation Myra DuBois will be making a spectacular return to London's West End with a four day residency at Sadler's Wells' Peacock Theatre. Following what will undoubtedly be an epic return to this years Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Myra will bring her brand new show 'Be Well' to the West End from Wednesday 13th to Saturday 16th of September.
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
British comedy sensation Myra DuBois will be making a spectacular return to London's West End with a four day residency at Sadler's Wells' Peacock Theatre. Following what will undoubtedly be an epic return to this years Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Myra will bring her brand new show 'Be Well' to the West End from Wednesday 13th to Saturday 16th of September.
New Hip Hop Family Musical PIED PIPER Comes To BAC
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
Following the award-winning, five-star smash-hit stage show and BBC film, Frankenstein How to Make a Monster, the BAC Beatbox Academy returns to the stage with the world premiere hip hop musical, Pied Piper.
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
Following the award-winning, five-star smash-hit stage show and BBC film, Frankenstein How to Make a Monster, the BAC Beatbox Academy returns to the stage with the world premiere hip hop musical, Pied Piper.
RSC Production of ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL to be Broadcast on Sky Arts
by Aliya Al-Hassan - June 14, 2023
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s (RSC) 2022 production of All’s Well That Ends Well will be broadcast on Sky Arts (Freeview Channel 11) on Monday 3 July at 8pm.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - June 14, 2023
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s (RSC) 2022 production of All’s Well That Ends Well will be broadcast on Sky Arts (Freeview Channel 11) on Monday 3 July at 8pm.
Review: WHEN WINSTON WENT TO WAR WITH THE WIRELESS, Donmar Warehouse
by Alexander Cohen - June 14, 2023
The personal and the political become one in this sweater vested whirlwind of a play
by Alexander Cohen - June 14, 2023
The personal and the political become one in this sweater vested whirlwind of a play
The Unicorn Theatre Appoints Rachel Bagshaw as Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
The Unicorn Theatre has announced the appointment of Rachel Bagshaw as the theatre's new Artistic Director. Rachel will take up the position in September, taking over from Justin Audibert, who steps down as Artistic Director this summer.
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
The Unicorn Theatre has announced the appointment of Rachel Bagshaw as the theatre's new Artistic Director. Rachel will take up the position in September, taking over from Justin Audibert, who steps down as Artistic Director this summer.
IN OTHER WORDS Returns to London Stage and Tours in September 2023
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
Matthew Seager’s deeply affecting and celebrated play In Other Words returns to London prior to a UK tour, in an enhanced production six years on from its acclaimed premiere and subsequent international success.
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
Matthew Seager’s deeply affecting and celebrated play In Other Words returns to London prior to a UK tour, in an enhanced production six years on from its acclaimed premiere and subsequent international success.
Zoë Coombs-Marr Will Perform at the Edinburgh Festival and London's Soho Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
The Opener sees the triumphant return of one of the finest comedians to come out of Australia, Zoë Coombs-Marr, to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and London’s Soho Theatre in August and September. Zoë is set to appear as Dave, one of our worst open mic hacks, back for his first performance in the UK since slipping into a coma in 2016.
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2023
The Opener sees the triumphant return of one of the finest comedians to come out of Australia, Zoë Coombs-Marr, to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and London’s Soho Theatre in August and September. Zoë is set to appear as Dave, one of our worst open mic hacks, back for his first performance in the UK since slipping into a coma in 2016.
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