EDINBURGH 2023: Pick of the Programme - Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 08, 2023
BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue highlights her top theatre shows of the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 08, 2023
BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue highlights her top theatre shows of the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme
Review: WE WILL ROCK YOU, London Coliseum
by Franco Milazzo - June 07, 2023
Whether We Will Rock You will attract the attention of Trading Standards is unknown but rarely has a show been so poorly named.
by Franco Milazzo - June 07, 2023
Whether We Will Rock You will attract the attention of Trading Standards is unknown but rarely has a show been so poorly named.
Equity Brings Its 'Save Our ENO' Campaign to London Assembly in Latest Effort to Halt ACE Decision to Move Out of London
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
Equity, the union for performers and creatives, will today (Thursday 8 June) take its campaign to save the jobs of its chorus and stage management members at the English National Opera to the London Assembly.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
Equity, the union for performers and creatives, will today (Thursday 8 June) take its campaign to save the jobs of its chorus and stage management members at the English National Opera to the London Assembly.
Rogue Shakespeare Comes Home With His PRETTY, WITTY NELL
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
After seven years abroad, the multi award-winning verse playwright/director/producer/actor, Ryan J-W Smith, finally returns to his London roots with his internationally acclaimed Rogue Shakespeare theatre company presenting the UK premiere of his latest verse play - the award-nominated, Pretty, Witty Nell.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
After seven years abroad, the multi award-winning verse playwright/director/producer/actor, Ryan J-W Smith, finally returns to his London roots with his internationally acclaimed Rogue Shakespeare theatre company presenting the UK premiere of his latest verse play - the award-nominated, Pretty, Witty Nell.
AIN'T TOO PROUD, GREASE, FROZEN & More to Take Part in Kids Week 2023
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
London’s world-famous theatres are preparing to welcome families this summer, as long-running audience development initiative Kids Week returns.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
London’s world-famous theatres are preparing to welcome families this summer, as long-running audience development initiative Kids Week returns.
Photos: Ruthie Henshall, Adam Garcia & The Cast of 42 STREET Arrive at Sadler's Wells
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
See photos of the cast of 42nd Street arriving at Sadler’s Wells ahead of their first performance, where it will play until Sunday 2 July!
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
See photos of the cast of 42nd Street arriving at Sadler’s Wells ahead of their first performance, where it will play until Sunday 2 July!
Cast and Creatives Revealed For GHOST LIGHT: A New Musical
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
Ghost Light, the new musical by Molly O'Gorman playing at the Hope Theatre next month, has announced its cast and creative team.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
Ghost Light, the new musical by Molly O'Gorman playing at the Hope Theatre next month, has announced its cast and creative team.
RSC Installation Examines The First Folio From New Perspectives
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
400 years after Shakespeare's First Folio was published, the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has partnered with Arts&Heritage to examine the 1623 collection of comedies, tragedies and histories from the perspectives of refugees living in Stratford-upon-Avon today.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
400 years after Shakespeare's First Folio was published, the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has partnered with Arts&Heritage to examine the 1623 collection of comedies, tragedies and histories from the perspectives of refugees living in Stratford-upon-Avon today.
TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Comes to the Kiln Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
Kiln Theatre has announced Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), a new British musical penned by writer duo Jim Barne and Kit Buchan, will complete their current season. Originally titled, The Season, the musical won a Stage Debut Best Composer/Lyricist award in 2020 and played to critical acclaim at Royal & Derngate and The New Wolsey Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
Kiln Theatre has announced Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), a new British musical penned by writer duo Jim Barne and Kit Buchan, will complete their current season. Originally titled, The Season, the musical won a Stage Debut Best Composer/Lyricist award in 2020 and played to critical acclaim at Royal & Derngate and The New Wolsey Theatre.
Interview: 'It Has Been an Extraordinary Gift': Director Tania Azevedo on Curating an LGBTQI+ Focused Musical Theatre Season
by Aliya Al-Hassan - June 07, 2023
Tania Azevedo is the third LGBTQIA+ Guest Artistic Director to be handed the keys to King's Head Theatre as part of The Takeover. Her curated season, MT Pride Lab, celebrates all different forms of Musical Theatre created by LGBTQIA+ artists.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - June 07, 2023
Tania Azevedo is the third LGBTQIA+ Guest Artistic Director to be handed the keys to King's Head Theatre as part of The Takeover. Her curated season, MT Pride Lab, celebrates all different forms of Musical Theatre created by LGBTQIA+ artists.
EDINBURGH 2023: Joe White Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 07, 2023
BWW catches up with Joe White to chat about bringing Joe White: Ethiopian and Still Not Hungry to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 07, 2023
BWW catches up with Joe White to chat about bringing Joe White: Ethiopian and Still Not Hungry to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Polka Theatre Reveals Lineup For Autumn-Winter 2023-24 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
Polka Theatre’s Artistic Director and Joint Chief Executive Helen Matravers has announced details of their new Autumn – Winter season, running from 27 September 2023 through to 21 January 2024.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
Polka Theatre’s Artistic Director and Joint Chief Executive Helen Matravers has announced details of their new Autumn – Winter season, running from 27 September 2023 through to 21 January 2024.
DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL Adds Additional Performance
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
After selling out its initial two performances at the London Palladium in under eight hours, the producers of Death Note the Musical have added an additional performance on Tuesday 22nd August at 2.30pm.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
After selling out its initial two performances at the London Palladium in under eight hours, the producers of Death Note the Musical have added an additional performance on Tuesday 22nd August at 2.30pm.
Tim Sheader Appointed as New Artistic Director of Donmar Warehouse
by Aliya Al-Hassan - June 07, 2023
Tim Sheader has been appoint as the new Artistic Director and joint Chief Executive of the Donmar Warehouse, alongside Executive Director Henny Finch.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - June 07, 2023
Tim Sheader has been appoint as the new Artistic Director and joint Chief Executive of the Donmar Warehouse, alongside Executive Director Henny Finch.
Program Revealed for The Royal Opera House's Engender Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
The Royal Opera House’s Engender Festival is back – bringing together today’s most exciting opera makers, writers, creatives and changemakers.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
The Royal Opera House’s Engender Festival is back – bringing together today’s most exciting opera makers, writers, creatives and changemakers.
Full Creative Team Revealed for THE MONGOL KHAN at the London Coliseum
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
The producers of The Mongol Khan, Esunmunkh Myagmar, Amundra Amartuvshin, Bayra Bela (Amazon The Power, NETFLIX Marco Polo), Unurmaa Janchiv, Oliver King (The Ukrainian Ballet, Counting Sheep) have announced a team of world class UK creatives who are being brought on board especially for the London staging of the production, working alongside venerated Mongolian Director Hero Baatar.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
The producers of The Mongol Khan, Esunmunkh Myagmar, Amundra Amartuvshin, Bayra Bela (Amazon The Power, NETFLIX Marco Polo), Unurmaa Janchiv, Oliver King (The Ukrainian Ballet, Counting Sheep) have announced a team of world class UK creatives who are being brought on board especially for the London staging of the production, working alongside venerated Mongolian Director Hero Baatar.
CAPTAIN SANDY LIVE Returns to the UK in September
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
Returning to the UK due to phenomenal demand, following her one-night engagement last year at the Lyric Theatre, West End, Captain Sandy – the undeniable star of the smash-hit reality series Below Deck Mediterranean – will be bringing Captain Sandy Live to further theatres around the country from 21-26 September 2023.
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
Returning to the UK due to phenomenal demand, following her one-night engagement last year at the Lyric Theatre, West End, Captain Sandy – the undeniable star of the smash-hit reality series Below Deck Mediterranean – will be bringing Captain Sandy Live to further theatres around the country from 21-26 September 2023.
Video: First Look at All New Footage From the UK and Ireland Tour of WINNIE THE POOH
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
All new footage has been released from Disney’s Winnie the Pooh’s UK & Ireland Tour. Winnie the Pooh opened at Riverside Studios in London on 26 March, later beginning the UK & Ireland tour in Southampton on 31 May. Check out the video here!
by BWW News Desk - June 07, 2023
All new footage has been released from Disney’s Winnie the Pooh’s UK & Ireland Tour. Winnie the Pooh opened at Riverside Studios in London on 26 March, later beginning the UK & Ireland tour in Southampton on 31 May. Check out the video here!
Review: YOURS UNFAITHFULLY, Jermyn Street Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - June 07, 2023
Written almost a century ago and premiering in London for the first time, Yours Unfaithfully has the acquired taste of a fine vintage wine. The piece is typically English with typically un-English values.
by Cindy Marcolina - June 07, 2023
Written almost a century ago and premiering in London for the first time, Yours Unfaithfully has the acquired taste of a fine vintage wine. The piece is typically English with typically un-English values.
Now Onsale: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS at the Gielgud Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - June 07, 2023
Old Friends all-star cast will again include Bernadette Peters who is appearing in a West End run for the first time in her legendary career and Lea Salonga who is appearing for the first time in 27 years.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - June 07, 2023
Old Friends all-star cast will again include Bernadette Peters who is appearing in a West End run for the first time in her legendary career and Lea Salonga who is appearing for the first time in 27 years.
Review: PATRIOTS, Noël Coward Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - June 07, 2023
Although set in 1991, Peter Morgan’s Patriots feels urgently current. On the day that the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine was breached, causing extensive flooding, it is sends more than a slight chill down the spine to watch such a stark portrayal of how a few throwaway decisions led to the rise of Putin and his authoritarian regime.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - June 07, 2023
Although set in 1991, Peter Morgan’s Patriots feels urgently current. On the day that the Kakhovka Dam in Ukraine was breached, causing extensive flooding, it is sends more than a slight chill down the spine to watch such a stark portrayal of how a few throwaway decisions led to the rise of Putin and his authoritarian regime.
EDINBURGH 2023: Pick of the Programme - Comedy
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 07, 2023
BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue shares her top picks in comedy in the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 07, 2023
BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue shares her top picks in comedy in the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme.
Sasha Regan's All-Male THE MIKADO is Coming to Wilton's Music Hall This Week
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
Sasha Regan's all-male The Mikado ensemble arrives at Wilton's Music Hall this week, from Wednesday 7 June - Saturday 1 July, following their smash hits: all-male H.M.S. Pinafore and The Pirates of Penzance.
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
Sasha Regan's all-male The Mikado ensemble arrives at Wilton's Music Hall this week, from Wednesday 7 June - Saturday 1 July, following their smash hits: all-male H.M.S. Pinafore and The Pirates of Penzance.
SCREAM QUEER MURDER Comes to King's Head Theatre in August
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
Presented by Theatre North and Dermot McLaughlin Productions, the hilarious murder mystery Scream Queer Murder written by the critically acclaimed Martin Lewton will make its London debut at King's Head Theatre 01 – 12 August as part of the Takeover Season, curated by David Cumming and his Queer Futures season.
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2023
Presented by Theatre North and Dermot McLaughlin Productions, the hilarious murder mystery Scream Queer Murder written by the critically acclaimed Martin Lewton will make its London debut at King's Head Theatre 01 – 12 August as part of the Takeover Season, curated by David Cumming and his Queer Futures season.
Guest Blog: Profit, Promotions and Paper Towels: Phil Bartlett on His Varied Role as Artistic Director of The Hope Theatre
by Guest Author - June 06, 2023
If I had to choose one word to describe the role of artistic director of a pub theatre, the adjective that immediately springs to mind is: varied!
by Guest Author - June 06, 2023
If I had to choose one word to describe the role of artistic director of a pub theatre, the adjective that immediately springs to mind is: varied!
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