Divina de Campo, Gareth Gates and Tom Read Wilson Lead THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at the Southbank Centre This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2023
The cast has been announced for THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL’s London run at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall. The production will star Divina de Campo as Plankton with Gareth Gates and Tom Read Wilson alternating the role of Squidward.
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2023
The cast has been announced for THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL’s London run at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall. The production will star Divina de Campo as Plankton with Gareth Gates and Tom Read Wilson alternating the role of Squidward.
SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM Comes Home To The Bridewell Theatre This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2023
The musical revue Sondheim on Sondheim will come home to the Bridewell Theatre this summer (4-8 July) when leading amateur theatre company Sedos present this showcase of the composer's best-loved work in the venue where it was first produced.
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2023
The musical revue Sondheim on Sondheim will come home to the Bridewell Theatre this summer (4-8 July) when leading amateur theatre company Sedos present this showcase of the composer's best-loved work in the venue where it was first produced.
Rachel Tucker Will Perform at Cadogan Hall in November
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2023
West End and Broadway star RACHEL TUCKER will perform live at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 5 November 2023 at 6.30pm, following the release of her latest studio album on Friday 27 October through the record label Westway Music.
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2023
West End and Broadway star RACHEL TUCKER will perform live at Cadogan Hall on Sunday 5 November 2023 at 6.30pm, following the release of her latest studio album on Friday 27 October through the record label Westway Music.
Royal College Of Music Opera Studio Present Libby Larsen's BARNUM'S BIRD
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2023
The Royal College of Music Opera Studio journeys to both sides of the Atlantic in the UK premiere of Grammy Award-winning composer Libby Larsen's Barnum's Bird. The opera is based on the true story of the great showman PT Barnum and his star opera singer, Swedish soprano Jenny Lind who, later in her life, was appointed professor of singing at the Royal College of Music when it was founded in 1882, one of only two female professors at the time.
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2023
The Royal College of Music Opera Studio journeys to both sides of the Atlantic in the UK premiere of Grammy Award-winning composer Libby Larsen's Barnum's Bird. The opera is based on the true story of the great showman PT Barnum and his star opera singer, Swedish soprano Jenny Lind who, later in her life, was appointed professor of singing at the Royal College of Music when it was founded in 1882, one of only two female professors at the time.
RAPUNZEL Comes to Theatre Peckham This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2023
Theatre Peckham’s iconic annual Christmas show reunites playwright Geoff Aymer with Artistic Director Suzann McLean for the third time, delivering a fun-filled musical-inspired, pantoesque remix of a classic tale. The annual show’s signature blend of storytelling, dance
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2023
Theatre Peckham’s iconic annual Christmas show reunites playwright Geoff Aymer with Artistic Director Suzann McLean for the third time, delivering a fun-filled musical-inspired, pantoesque remix of a classic tale. The annual show’s signature blend of storytelling, dance
Randall Whittaker Appointed as Principal of Rose Bruford College
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2023
The Board of Governors has announced that Professor Randall Whittaker has been appointed as Principal and Chief Executive Officer of Rose Bruford College. This appointment follows a comprehensive search and recruitment process. He will commence in post at the start of the 2023/2024 academic year.
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2023
The Board of Governors has announced that Professor Randall Whittaker has been appointed as Principal and Chief Executive Officer of Rose Bruford College. This appointment follows a comprehensive search and recruitment process. He will commence in post at the start of the 2023/2024 academic year.
RSC Releases New Artwork for AS YOU LIKE IT
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 26, 2023
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has released new artwork for its forthcoming production of As You Like It, directed by Omar Elerian, which runs in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon between 17 June – 5 August 2023.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 26, 2023
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has released new artwork for its forthcoming production of As You Like It, directed by Omar Elerian, which runs in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon between 17 June – 5 August 2023.
Omnibus Theatre to Host First AI Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2023
Omnibus Theatre has announced the inaugural AI Festival, an urgent response to the cultural conversation surrounding the benefits and dangers of rapidly developing Artificial Intelligence.
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2023
Omnibus Theatre has announced the inaugural AI Festival, an urgent response to the cultural conversation surrounding the benefits and dangers of rapidly developing Artificial Intelligence.
Review: ASPECTS OF LOVE, Lyric Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - May 26, 2023
Kent’s direction is interesting but leans into melodrama, with Ball offering some glitzy big-name introspection and the plot itself overflowing into sexual ambiguity and implied promiscuity. Aspects of Love is, essentially, an indefensibly problematic musical soap opera that looks exquisite but didn’t need to be revived.
by Cindy Marcolina - May 26, 2023
Kent’s direction is interesting but leans into melodrama, with Ball offering some glitzy big-name introspection and the plot itself overflowing into sexual ambiguity and implied promiscuity. Aspects of Love is, essentially, an indefensibly problematic musical soap opera that looks exquisite but didn’t need to be revived.
Tickets from £18.00 for MLIMA'S TALE at the Kiln Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 26, 2023
Tickets from £18.00 for Mlima's Tale “If you not give elephant proper burial he’ll haunt you forever.”
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 26, 2023
Tickets from £18.00 for Mlima's Tale “If you not give elephant proper burial he’ll haunt you forever.”
London's Hottest Sell-Out Late-Night Live Gig, JAZZ EMU'S PLEASURE GARDEN, Heads To The Clapham Grand
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
London's hottest sell-out late-night live gig, Jazz Emu's Pleasure Garden, comes to The Clapham Grand for its biggest, most deluxe show yet.
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
London's hottest sell-out late-night live gig, Jazz Emu's Pleasure Garden, comes to The Clapham Grand for its biggest, most deluxe show yet.
West End Stars Lizzie Bea and Josh Barnett Join Reading Rep's West End Experience
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
Reading Rep Theatre has announced that West End stars Lizzie Bea (Sister Act, Heathers) and Josh Barnett (Anything Goes, Newsies) will be mentors for the theatre's summer school, Reading Rep's West End Experience.
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
Reading Rep Theatre has announced that West End stars Lizzie Bea (Sister Act, Heathers) and Josh Barnett (Anything Goes, Newsies) will be mentors for the theatre's summer school, Reading Rep's West End Experience.
Mike Birbiglia Brings His Hit Broadway Show THE OLD MAN & THE POOL to The West End For a Strictly Limited Run This Autumn
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
Mike Birbiglia brings his latest one man show The Old Man & The Pool to the West End for a strictly limited 4 week run, following sell out performances across the US, including a Broadway run at the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center.
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
Mike Birbiglia brings his latest one man show The Old Man & The Pool to the West End for a strictly limited 4 week run, following sell out performances across the US, including a Broadway run at the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center.
Apples and Snakes Takes over Roundhouse For a Full Day of Events as Part of The Last Word Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
In celebration of 40 years supporting some of the UK’s finest spoken word talent, Apples and Snakes will take over Roundhouse for a full day programme of spoken word and poetry events as part of The Last Word Festival.
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
In celebration of 40 years supporting some of the UK’s finest spoken word talent, Apples and Snakes will take over Roundhouse for a full day programme of spoken word and poetry events as part of The Last Word Festival.
Photos: First Look at THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON at Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
All new production images have been released of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON A New Musical by Jethro Compton and Darren Clark, which is now running at Southwark Playhouse Elephant until 1st July 2023.
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
All new production images have been released of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON A New Musical by Jethro Compton and Darren Clark, which is now running at Southwark Playhouse Elephant until 1st July 2023.
Open Bar Theatre Performs Three Classics
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
Continuing their partnership with Fuller's pubs, 2023 will see Open Bar Theatre tour Sense and Sensibility followed by two Shakespeare plays to pub gardens up and down the UK, bringing classics back to the people. Updating the satire in the plays to suit modern day, and performing with a physical, high energy style and a dash of audience participation, Open Bar Theatre perform for today's groundlings, those who want to sit back with a big glass of something cold and be entertained.
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
Continuing their partnership with Fuller's pubs, 2023 will see Open Bar Theatre tour Sense and Sensibility followed by two Shakespeare plays to pub gardens up and down the UK, bringing classics back to the people. Updating the satire in the plays to suit modern day, and performing with a physical, high energy style and a dash of audience participation, Open Bar Theatre perform for today's groundlings, those who want to sit back with a big glass of something cold and be entertained.
Sharihan Hadweh Brings Double Bill to Soho Theatre and Shubbak Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
Sharihan Hadweh, a blind Palestinian performer, makes her UK debut with her first show titled, No Cheri, following a successful tour of Palestine, playing to over 4000 people.
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
Sharihan Hadweh, a blind Palestinian performer, makes her UK debut with her first show titled, No Cheri, following a successful tour of Palestine, playing to over 4000 people.
Spitalfields Music Festival 2023 Announces Line-Up
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 25, 2023
Spitalfields Music has announced the full programme for its 2023 Festival, which will see world premieres, new music, overlooked historic pieces and classic repertoire performed in iconic East London locations from Village Underground to the Tower of London.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 25, 2023
Spitalfields Music has announced the full programme for its 2023 Festival, which will see world premieres, new music, overlooked historic pieces and classic repertoire performed in iconic East London locations from Village Underground to the Tower of London.
Menier Chocolate Factory Launches Choc Chips; a Brand-New Access Scheme For Under 25s
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
The Menier Chocolate Factory has launched a brand-new access scheme exclusively for under 25s - Choc Chips. At £20 per year, this gives access to benefits and discounts across all Menier Chocolate Factory productions.
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
The Menier Chocolate Factory has launched a brand-new access scheme exclusively for under 25s - Choc Chips. At £20 per year, this gives access to benefits and discounts across all Menier Chocolate Factory productions.
Interview: 'There's Nothing Better Than Being Part of a Talented Company': Jamie Bogyo and Laura Pitt - Pulford on Creativity and Complexity in ASPECTS OF LOVE
by Kerrie Nicholson - May 25, 2023
Jamie Bogyo and Laura Pitt -Pulford talk to us about complex characters, the joy of singing a Lloyd Webber score, and the delightful company that make up Aspects of LoveCurrently starring as Alex and Rose in the new revival, Jamie Bogyo and Laura Pitt -Pulford talk to us about complex characters, the joy of singing a Lloyd Webber score, and the delightful company that make up Aspects of Love.
by Kerrie Nicholson - May 25, 2023
Jamie Bogyo and Laura Pitt -Pulford talk to us about complex characters, the joy of singing a Lloyd Webber score, and the delightful company that make up Aspects of LoveCurrently starring as Alex and Rose in the new revival, Jamie Bogyo and Laura Pitt -Pulford talk to us about complex characters, the joy of singing a Lloyd Webber score, and the delightful company that make up Aspects of Love.
Finalists Revealed for the 15th Annual STEPHEN SONDHEIM SOCIETY Student Performer of the Year 2023 Competition
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
The Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year competition – affectionately known as SSSSPOTY – was inaugurated in 2007, and in 2023 returns for its 15th year. The gala final will be held, fittingly, in the Sondheim Theatre, on the afternoon of 11 June 2023.
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
The Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year competition – affectionately known as SSSSPOTY – was inaugurated in 2007, and in 2023 returns for its 15th year. The gala final will be held, fittingly, in the Sondheim Theatre, on the afternoon of 11 June 2023.
The Roald Dahl Story Company Will Perform a Series of Three Upcoming New Theatre Productions
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
The Roald Dahl Story Company has announced three exciting new theatre productions. The productions have been created and developed by the Roald Dahl Story Company's in-house theatre division.
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
The Roald Dahl Story Company has announced three exciting new theatre productions. The productions have been created and developed by the Roald Dahl Story Company's in-house theatre division.
The Unicorn Theatre Reveals New Season Of Work From November 2023 To April 2024
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
The Unicorn Theatre has announced Justin Audibert's final season at the venue before he takes up his new role as Artistic Director at Chichester Festival Theatre. Learn more about the lineup here!
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
The Unicorn Theatre has announced Justin Audibert's final season at the venue before he takes up his new role as Artistic Director at Chichester Festival Theatre. Learn more about the lineup here!
THE WAY OLD FRIENDS DO Celebrates its 100th Performance
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
The Way Old Friends Do recently performed its 100th show. Writer and performer Ian Hallard and the rest of the cast celebrated the 100th performance of the critically acclaimed show on Tuesday 23rd May following a sell-out show at The Lowry in Salford.
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2023
The Way Old Friends Do recently performed its 100th show. Writer and performer Ian Hallard and the rest of the cast celebrated the 100th performance of the critically acclaimed show on Tuesday 23rd May following a sell-out show at The Lowry in Salford.
Tickets From Just £30 for HAMNET at the Garrick Theatre This September
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 25, 2023
This hotly anticipated new play based on Maggie O’Farrell’s best-selling novel, adapted by award-winning playwright Lolita Chakrabarti and directed by Royal Shakespeare Company Acting Artistic Director Erica Whyman, transfers direct from Stratford-upon-Avon to London’s Garrick Theatre for 14 weeks only from 30 September 2023.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 25, 2023
This hotly anticipated new play based on Maggie O’Farrell’s best-selling novel, adapted by award-winning playwright Lolita Chakrabarti and directed by Royal Shakespeare Company Acting Artistic Director Erica Whyman, transfers direct from Stratford-upon-Avon to London’s Garrick Theatre for 14 weeks only from 30 September 2023.
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