Camden Youth Theatre Presents AND THE STARS WERE BURNING BRIGHTLY
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2023
Mapping a teenager's quest for answers in the aftermath of a suicide. And the Stars Were Burning Brightly is a powerful story about loss, understanding and the importance of speaking up when all you want to do is shut down.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2023
Mapping a teenager's quest for answers in the aftermath of a suicide. And the Stars Were Burning Brightly is a powerful story about loss, understanding and the importance of speaking up when all you want to do is shut down.
Tim Crouch's AN OAK TREE Returns This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2023
Francesca Moody Productions has announced the return of Tim Crouch's landmark production An Oak Tree. The acclaimed play will run at Wickham Theatre Bristol from 8 – 10 June, Festival d'Avignon 6 – 11 July and The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh from 4 – 27 August.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2023
Francesca Moody Productions has announced the return of Tim Crouch's landmark production An Oak Tree. The acclaimed play will run at Wickham Theatre Bristol from 8 – 10 June, Festival d'Avignon 6 – 11 July and The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh from 4 – 27 August.
Lucas Hnath, Trevor Nunn, Noel Coward, and More Set For The Orange Tree Theatre's Upcoming Season
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2023
The Orange Tree (OT) has announced its first full year of programming under new Artistic Director Tom Littler. It features world and European premieres by Zoe Cooper and Lucas Hnath; revivals from Mustapha Matura, Noël Coward and Oliver Goldsmith; directors including Trevor Nunn and Matthew Dunster; and Niamh Cusack headlining the first major London revival of Polly Stenham's breakout hit That Face.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2023
The Orange Tree (OT) has announced its first full year of programming under new Artistic Director Tom Littler. It features world and European premieres by Zoe Cooper and Lucas Hnath; revivals from Mustapha Matura, Noël Coward and Oliver Goldsmith; directors including Trevor Nunn and Matthew Dunster; and Niamh Cusack headlining the first major London revival of Polly Stenham's breakout hit That Face.
Interview: 'It's important for trauma-informed art to have a place in society.' Francis Grin, Jennie Eggleton, & Charlotte Everest on DREAM SCHOOL at The Space
by Bryony Rae Taylor - May 11, 2023
Inspired by a true story, DREAM SCHOOL is a thriller about a group of students who accidentally find themselves in a cult. BroadwayWorld chats to the play's writer Francis Grin and producers Jennie Eggleton and Charlotte Everest about the real-life roots of the show.
by Bryony Rae Taylor - May 11, 2023
Inspired by a true story, DREAM SCHOOL is a thriller about a group of students who accidentally find themselves in a cult. BroadwayWorld chats to the play's writer Francis Grin and producers Jennie Eggleton and Charlotte Everest about the real-life roots of the show.
Video: Philip Battley Joins The Cast Of F**KING MEN, New Trailer Released!
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2023
Philip Battley (Downton Abbey, Doctors, Emmerdale) is joining the cast of 'F**king Men' at Waterloo East Theatre from Tuesday May 23. The final day to see Charlie Condou in the production will be Sunday 21 May.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2023
Philip Battley (Downton Abbey, Doctors, Emmerdale) is joining the cast of 'F**king Men' at Waterloo East Theatre from Tuesday May 23. The final day to see Charlie Condou in the production will be Sunday 21 May.
Cast Revealed For The UK Tour Of Michael Morpurgo's PIGS MIGHT FLY
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2023
DEM Productions has announced the full cast for the musical adaptation of PIGS MIGHT FLY from Michael Morpurgo's Mudpuddle Farm with book, music & lyrics by Caroline Wigmore and Jen Green.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2023
DEM Productions has announced the full cast for the musical adaptation of PIGS MIGHT FLY from Michael Morpurgo's Mudpuddle Farm with book, music & lyrics by Caroline Wigmore and Jen Green.
ARGComFest 2023 Reveals Lineup of Comedy Favourites at Shoreditch Town Hall
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2023
Returning to delight audiences once more, Actually Rather Good Comedy Festival has announced its captivating line up for 2023, as it is hosted once again at Shoreditch Town Hall.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2023
Returning to delight audiences once more, Actually Rather Good Comedy Festival has announced its captivating line up for 2023, as it is hosted once again at Shoreditch Town Hall.
Carl Man Will Join Laura Pick in the UK and Ireland Tour of WICKED
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2023
WICKED will fly to cities in England, Scotland, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland from December 2023 and producers today confirmed that the previously announced Laura Pick (Elphaba) will be joined by Carl Man as 'Fiyero', reuniting these two former Wicked West End cast members. Further casting to be announced.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2023
WICKED will fly to cities in England, Scotland, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland from December 2023 and producers today confirmed that the previously announced Laura Pick (Elphaba) will be joined by Carl Man as 'Fiyero', reuniting these two former Wicked West End cast members. Further casting to be announced.
Additional Venues Announced For UK Tour of 2:22 A GHOST STORY
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2023
An additional 10 venues have been announced for the UK tour of the critically acclaimed, smash hit, supernatural thriller 2:22 - A Ghost Story.
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2023
An additional 10 venues have been announced for the UK tour of the critically acclaimed, smash hit, supernatural thriller 2:22 - A Ghost Story.
Apples And Snakes Takes Over Roundhouse For A Full Day Of Events As Part Of The Last Word Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 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 10, 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.
Full Cast and Creative Team Set for ROBIN HOOD THE LEGEND. RE-WRITTEN. at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced full cast and creative team for their forthcoming production of Robin Hood: The Legend. Re-written.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced full cast and creative team for their forthcoming production of Robin Hood: The Legend. Re-written.
Aditi Mangaldas to Present UK Premiere of FORBIDDEN at Sadler's Wells
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
This October, the fearless force of nature that is New Delhi-based Kathak/contemporary choreographer Aditi Mangaldas returns to the UK to give the UK premiere of her powerful new solo, FORBIDDEN, her first contemporary dance performance here since 2016’s critically-acclaimed Inter_rupted at the Barbican.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
This October, the fearless force of nature that is New Delhi-based Kathak/contemporary choreographer Aditi Mangaldas returns to the UK to give the UK premiere of her powerful new solo, FORBIDDEN, her first contemporary dance performance here since 2016’s critically-acclaimed Inter_rupted at the Barbican.
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for GREAT EXPECTATIONS at Mercury Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
See rehearsal photos for Great Expectations at The Mercury Theatre in Colchester.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
See rehearsal photos for Great Expectations at The Mercury Theatre in Colchester.
Review: THE SUSPICIONS OF MR WHICHER, The Watermill Theatre
by Mickey-Jo Boucher - May 10, 2023
The ever enchanting Watermill Theatre in Newbury could hardly have hoped for more atmospheric weather to mark the opening night of their latest show, The Suspicions of Mr Whicher. The distant thunderclaps and bucketing rain seemed perfectly placed to instill a disquieting mood as the audience arrived for an evening of Victorian true crime.
by Mickey-Jo Boucher - May 10, 2023
The ever enchanting Watermill Theatre in Newbury could hardly have hoped for more atmospheric weather to mark the opening night of their latest show, The Suspicions of Mr Whicher. The distant thunderclaps and bucketing rain seemed perfectly placed to instill a disquieting mood as the audience arrived for an evening of Victorian true crime.
The UK Premiere of DUCK Comes To The Arcola Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
Katy Galloway Productions and maatin have announced the UK première of Duck by maatin, whose play Friday at the masjid has been shortlisted for the RSC's new national playwriting competition 37 Plays, at Arcola Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
Katy Galloway Productions and maatin have announced the UK première of Duck by maatin, whose play Friday at the masjid has been shortlisted for the RSC's new national playwriting competition 37 Plays, at Arcola Theatre.
Nathaniel Curtis Will Star in DISRUPTION at Park Theatre This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
Nathaniel Curtis is the first actor to join the cast of the world premiere of a cautionary play about AI - Andrew Stein's Disruption will run at Park Theatre from Friday 7 July to Saturday 5 August, with further casting to be announced in coming weeks.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
Nathaniel Curtis is the first actor to join the cast of the world premiere of a cautionary play about AI - Andrew Stein's Disruption will run at Park Theatre from Friday 7 July to Saturday 5 August, with further casting to be announced in coming weeks.
Casting Revealed For The World Première of THE THIRD MAN at Menier Chocolate Factory
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
As rehearsals begin, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for the world première of the new musical, The Third Man. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
As rehearsals begin, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for the world première of the new musical, The Third Man. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!
Feature: The Show Must Eurovision – A Celebration of Musical Theatre Eurovision Song Contest Stars – Part Two
by Adam Robinson - May 10, 2023
In Part One we discussed some of the modern UK connected Musical Theatre Eurovision stars, but let's go back to the 90's where there was an exceptional run from 1991 to 1994 of stage steppers.
by Adam Robinson - May 10, 2023
In Part One we discussed some of the modern UK connected Musical Theatre Eurovision stars, but let's go back to the 90's where there was an exceptional run from 1991 to 1994 of stage steppers.
MT PRIDE LAB Comes To The King's Head Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
The King's Head Theatre has announced details of Tania Azevedo's LGBTQ+ Musical Theatre focused season, MT PRIDE LAB, celebrating the best in developing musical theatre.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
The King's Head Theatre has announced details of Tania Azevedo's LGBTQ+ Musical Theatre focused season, MT PRIDE LAB, celebrating the best in developing musical theatre.
Dance Umbrella Presents The UK Premiere Of VIA INJABULO
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
Following the announcement of MOS by Ioanna Paraskevopoulou, Dance Umbrella has announced a second show in the 2023 Festival programme. Intoxicating expression and pulsating rhythms combine as the award-winning South African dance company Via Katlehong returns to the Dance Umbrella Festival, following their critically acclaimed 2018 collaboration with Gregory Maqoma, to make their Sadler's Wells debut.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
Following the announcement of MOS by Ioanna Paraskevopoulou, Dance Umbrella has announced a second show in the 2023 Festival programme. Intoxicating expression and pulsating rhythms combine as the award-winning South African dance company Via Katlehong returns to the Dance Umbrella Festival, following their critically acclaimed 2018 collaboration with Gregory Maqoma, to make their Sadler's Wells debut.
Photos: First Look at GREATEST DAYS: The Official Take That Musical
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
All new production photos have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of The Official Take That Musical GREATEST DAYS which opened at Bromley's Churchill Theatre on 6 May.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
All new production photos have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of The Official Take That Musical GREATEST DAYS which opened at Bromley's Churchill Theatre on 6 May.
RIDE is Returning To London To Southwark Playhouse Elephant This Summer
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
It's 1894 and as the bicycle is sweeping change across America, Annie Londonderry has a wager to settle: can a woman cycle across the world? 4 continents in 15 months: easy! Except she's only been on a bicycle twice.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
It's 1894 and as the bicycle is sweeping change across America, Annie Londonderry has a wager to settle: can a woman cycle across the world? 4 continents in 15 months: easy! Except she's only been on a bicycle twice.
ANGRY SALMON Comes to The Bridewell Theatre in August
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
Spawned at The Drum, Plymouth Theatre Royal in summer 2022 with 40 young performers and musicians, BYMT's Angry Salmon is swimming into London's Bridewell Theatre with a refreshed score and story 4th – 6th August 2023.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
Spawned at The Drum, Plymouth Theatre Royal in summer 2022 with 40 young performers and musicians, BYMT's Angry Salmon is swimming into London's Bridewell Theatre with a refreshed score and story 4th – 6th August 2023.
Cast & Voice Over Artists Revealed For SPITTING IMAGE THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
As Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image The Musical written by a tour de force comedy team made up of Al Murray (The Pub Landlord) Matt Forde (The Political Party) and double Olivier award winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow, The Play What I Wrote) heads towards its West End Premiere at the Phoenix Theatre the full cast of voice-over artists and puppeteers and is released.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
As Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image The Musical written by a tour de force comedy team made up of Al Murray (The Pub Landlord) Matt Forde (The Political Party) and double Olivier award winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow, The Play What I Wrote) heads towards its West End Premiere at the Phoenix Theatre the full cast of voice-over artists and puppeteers and is released.
Shakespeare's THE MERRY WIVES Re-Imagined For Wandsworth Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
Gary Thomas presents a witty new comedy musical, based on William Shakespeare’s infamous The Merry Wives of Windsor. In this irreverent retelling, the classic story is modernised for the 21st century, in a delightful, bubblegum pop bash that will enchant both aficionados and sceptics of the Bard alike.
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2023
Gary Thomas presents a witty new comedy musical, based on William Shakespeare’s infamous The Merry Wives of Windsor. In this irreverent retelling, the classic story is modernised for the 21st century, in a delightful, bubblegum pop bash that will enchant both aficionados and sceptics of the Bard alike.
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