Sally Greene Steps Down From the Old Vic Ahead of Kevin Spacey Trial
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
Sally Greene has stepped down as a director of The Old Vic's trust ahead of Kevin Spacey's trial for sexual assault
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
Sally Greene has stepped down as a director of The Old Vic's trust ahead of Kevin Spacey's trial for sexual assault
Ally Pally Will Throw a Massive 150th Birthday Party Next Month
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
To celebrate 150 years since London's iconic Alexandra Palace first opened its doors back on 24 May 1873, Ally Pally will be hosting a massive party, for all ages, featuring family entertainment, music and cinema, amongst a host of other activities.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
To celebrate 150 years since London's iconic Alexandra Palace first opened its doors back on 24 May 1873, Ally Pally will be hosting a massive party, for all ages, featuring family entertainment, music and cinema, amongst a host of other activities.
Photos: Inside the First Photoshoot For DIVAS LONDON, Opening in June
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
London's leading adult pantomime producers The Entertainment Providers sashay back into the West End this Summer with a brand new party show Divas London at The Prince Of Wales Cabaret Venue, Drury Lane, London from 15th June for three limited week season! Check out all new photos from the show's photoshoot here!
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
London's leading adult pantomime producers The Entertainment Providers sashay back into the West End this Summer with a brand new party show Divas London at The Prince Of Wales Cabaret Venue, Drury Lane, London from 15th June for three limited week season! Check out all new photos from the show's photoshoot here!
Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent Artists Invited to Take Part in Development Programme, Graeae Beyond
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
As Graeae's BEYOND initiative enters its third year, the ground-breaking programme designed to remove barriers and transform the careers of Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists across the UK, issues an invitation to artists to participate.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
As Graeae's BEYOND initiative enters its third year, the ground-breaking programme designed to remove barriers and transform the careers of Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists across the UK, issues an invitation to artists to participate.
New Cast Members Will Join The Company of RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S OKLAHOMA!
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
New casting has been announced for the West End transfer of the critically acclaimed and Olivier Award-winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!. Joining the company are David King-Yombo as Mike, Paige Peddie as Ado Annie, and Sally Ann Triplett as Aunt Eller.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
New casting has been announced for the West End transfer of the critically acclaimed and Olivier Award-winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!. Joining the company are David King-Yombo as Mike, Paige Peddie as Ado Annie, and Sally Ann Triplett as Aunt Eller.
Casting Revealed For YOURS UNFAITHFULLY At Jermyn Street Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
Jermyn Street Theatre has announced the full cast of the world premiere production of Miles Matheson's 1933 comedy Yours Unfaithfully.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
Jermyn Street Theatre has announced the full cast of the world premiere production of Miles Matheson's 1933 comedy Yours Unfaithfully.
Review: RETROGRADE, Kiln Theatre
by Gary Naylor - April 27, 2023
Ryan Calais Cameron follows up the runaway success of For Black Boys... with a very different play that goes to the weighing of principles and pragmatism in a dysfunctional society
by Gary Naylor - April 27, 2023
Ryan Calais Cameron follows up the runaway success of For Black Boys... with a very different play that goes to the weighing of principles and pragmatism in a dysfunctional society
Alice Fearn Will Lead The World Premiere of THEN, NOW & NEXT at Southwark Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
The world première production of the heart-warming, original musical Then, Now & Next has been announced, written by Christopher J Orton (My Land's Shore) and Jon Robyns (currently playing the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera) in a first-time collaboration for the pair.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
The world première production of the heart-warming, original musical Then, Now & Next has been announced, written by Christopher J Orton (My Land's Shore) and Jon Robyns (currently playing the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera) in a first-time collaboration for the pair.
Danny Hatchard, Jake Quickenden and Bill Ward Will Lead THE FULL MONTY UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
The UK Tour of Simon Beaufoy's THE FULL MONTY will star Danny Hatchard as Gaz, Jake Quickenden as Guy, Bill Ward as Gerald, Neil Hurst as Dave, Ben Onwukwe as Horse and Nicholas Prasad as Lomper.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
The UK Tour of Simon Beaufoy's THE FULL MONTY will star Danny Hatchard as Gaz, Jake Quickenden as Guy, Bill Ward as Gerald, Neil Hurst as Dave, Ben Onwukwe as Horse and Nicholas Prasad as Lomper.
Christopher Hunter to Star in Shakespeare's VENUS AND ADONIS at Riverside Studios
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
In 1592 Shakespeare's career as a dramatist had barely got off ground when a severe outbreak of the plague forced London's theatres to close. He turned his hand to poetry and the result was Venus and Adonis, an epic poem that became his first published work and the best seller of its day!
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
In 1592 Shakespeare's career as a dramatist had barely got off ground when a severe outbreak of the plague forced London's theatres to close. He turned his hand to poetry and the result was Venus and Adonis, an epic poem that became his first published work and the best seller of its day!
ANGEL COMEDY STREET PARTY Returns With Rosie Jones, Viggo Venn, Huge Davies, and More
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
Angel Comedy and loads of fantastic comedians including Rosie Jones, Viggo Venn, Sikisa, Huge Davies, Julia Masli and even more special guests will be throwing the funniest street party in London on 7th May 2023.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
Angel Comedy and loads of fantastic comedians including Rosie Jones, Viggo Venn, Sikisa, Huge Davies, Julia Masli and even more special guests will be throwing the funniest street party in London on 7th May 2023.
Birmingham Hippodrome Reveals Dedicated Department to Develop New Musicals
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
Birmingham Hippodrome has announced it will be home to the first in-house musical theatre department at a UK venue to develop new musicals in the West Midlands.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
Birmingham Hippodrome has announced it will be home to the first in-house musical theatre department at a UK venue to develop new musicals in the West Midlands.
Idris Elba Joins as Associate Producer for The UK Production of SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, in association with Mark Gordon Pictures and Francesca Moody Productions has announced Idris Elba joining the team as Associate Producer for the UK production of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play by Jocelyn Bioh.
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2023
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, in association with Mark Gordon Pictures and Francesca Moody Productions has announced Idris Elba joining the team as Associate Producer for the UK production of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play by Jocelyn Bioh.
Royal Shakespeare Company Announces Judging Panel for Playwriting Competition 37 PLAYS
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 27, 2023
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and Theatre Partners announce the Judging panel for the nationwide playwriting competition 37 Plays: an ambitious and ground-breaking new initiative open to anybody from anywhere in the UK. More than 2,000+ plays were submitted and have been read by a panel of 24 readers recruited from across the UK.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 27, 2023
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and Theatre Partners announce the Judging panel for the nationwide playwriting competition 37 Plays: an ambitious and ground-breaking new initiative open to anybody from anywhere in the UK. More than 2,000+ plays were submitted and have been read by a panel of 24 readers recruited from across the UK.
Review: LOVE TALK, New Wimbledon Studio
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 27, 2023
Love Talk, a new play written and directed by Emma Gueye, follows a couple over ten years; from their first meeting at a party through key points during their relationship. As they approach their fifth wedding anniversary, past feelings encroach in a devastating way.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 27, 2023
Love Talk, a new play written and directed by Emma Gueye, follows a couple over ten years; from their first meeting at a party through key points during their relationship. As they approach their fifth wedding anniversary, past feelings encroach in a devastating way.
Review: SUPERNOVA, Omnibus Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - April 27, 2023
Supernova doesn't feel like a debut play. Neads not only writes with emotional intelligence and psychological tact, she also has a knack for crafting realistic, magnetic dialogue. She draws the audience in, making them care irreparably for her characters. “In the scheme of things, I don't remotely matter” Tess says. But she does, and so does this play.
by Cindy Marcolina - April 27, 2023
Supernova doesn't feel like a debut play. Neads not only writes with emotional intelligence and psychological tact, she also has a knack for crafting realistic, magnetic dialogue. She draws the audience in, making them care irreparably for her characters. “In the scheme of things, I don't remotely matter” Tess says. But she does, and so does this play.
Photos: First Look at the World Premiere of RETROGRADE at Kiln Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2023
Get a first look at photos of the world premiere of Retrograde at Kiln Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2023
Get a first look at photos of the world premiere of Retrograde at Kiln Theatre.
![Photos: Inside Opening Night of TONY! [THE TONY BLAIR ROCK OPERA]](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/columnpiccloud/200-6d6b9c960f386c277fae33bd1995452a.jpg)
Photos: Inside Opening Night of TONY! [THE TONY BLAIR ROCK OPERA]
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2023
Harry Hill and Steve Brown's musical TONY! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera] opened last night, 25 April, at the Leicester Square Theatre. All new photos have been released from the big night.
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2023
Harry Hill and Steve Brown's musical TONY! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera] opened last night, 25 April, at the Leicester Square Theatre. All new photos have been released from the big night.
Maude Apatow and Mason Alexander Park Will Join the Cast of CABARET at The Kit Kat Club Next Month
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2023
The producers of the multi award-winning, critically acclaimed production of CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB in London's West End have announced that from Monday 29 May 2023, star of HBO's Euphoria Maude Apatow will play 'Sally Bowles' and star of NBC's Quantum Leap and Netflix's Sandman Mason Alexander Park will play 'The Emcee' with Beverley Klein as 'Fraulein Schneider' and Teddy Kempner as 'Herr Schultz'.
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2023
The producers of the multi award-winning, critically acclaimed production of CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB in London's West End have announced that from Monday 29 May 2023, star of HBO's Euphoria Maude Apatow will play 'Sally Bowles' and star of NBC's Quantum Leap and Netflix's Sandman Mason Alexander Park will play 'The Emcee' with Beverley Klein as 'Fraulein Schneider' and Teddy Kempner as 'Herr Schultz'.
Backyard Cinema Presents ROMEO + JULIET at Alexandra Palace Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2023
After seven years of sold out shows at the Union Chapel, Islington, Backyard Cinema's critically acclaimed Romeo+Juliet returns, with a brand-new location, playing at the Alexandra Palace Theatre this summer, with eight shows between Tuesday 30 May – Sunday 4 June.
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2023
After seven years of sold out shows at the Union Chapel, Islington, Backyard Cinema's critically acclaimed Romeo+Juliet returns, with a brand-new location, playing at the Alexandra Palace Theatre this summer, with eight shows between Tuesday 30 May – Sunday 4 June.
Beverley Knight and Jamie Cullum Awarded Honorary Membership of the Royal Academy of Music
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 26, 2023
The Royal Academy of Music has announced the list of musicians and educators on whom honours will be conferred at its 2023 Graduation Ceremony.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 26, 2023
The Royal Academy of Music has announced the list of musicians and educators on whom honours will be conferred at its 2023 Graduation Ceremony.
Review: F**KING MEN, Waterloo East Theatre
by Mica Blackwell - April 26, 2023
A smash hit in theatres including The King’s Head, The Vaults and Edinburgh Fringe, his drama comedy now returns in an updated version at the Waterloo East Theatre.
by Mica Blackwell - April 26, 2023
A smash hit in theatres including The King’s Head, The Vaults and Edinburgh Fringe, his drama comedy now returns in an updated version at the Waterloo East Theatre.
Ramps on the Moon Launches Podcast About Disability Equality in Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 26, 2023
Michèle Taylor, Director for Change, co-founder of Ramps on the Moon and UK leader on Disability Equality, has launched her first podcast series where she delves deep into mainstream theatre to discover what the realities are now, and what the future holds for disability equality in the arts.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 26, 2023
Michèle Taylor, Director for Change, co-founder of Ramps on the Moon and UK leader on Disability Equality, has launched her first podcast series where she delves deep into mainstream theatre to discover what the realities are now, and what the future holds for disability equality in the arts.
Stage Directors UK Becomes a Trade Union
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2023
Stage Directors UK (SDUK) has been successful in its bid to become a Trade Union, which will look after the interests of stage directors, choreographers, movement directors, fight directors and intimacy coordinators.
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2023
Stage Directors UK (SDUK) has been successful in its bid to become a Trade Union, which will look after the interests of stage directors, choreographers, movement directors, fight directors and intimacy coordinators.
![Review: TONY! [THE TONY BLAIR ROCK OPERA], Leicester Square Theatre](https://cloudimages.broadwayworld.com/columnpiccloud/200200-c9e6b4356b116f6195ff3ddbbbeeed8f.jpg)
Review: TONY! [THE TONY BLAIR ROCK OPERA], Leicester Square Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - April 26, 2023
Close your eyes. Imagine a rock opera based on the life of prime minister Tony Blair and his ten years at number 10. Throw in some generic rock ballads and there you go. You have TONY! (The Tony Blair Rock Opera), as predictable as it is self-aware as it is schmaltzy.
by Alexander Cohen - April 26, 2023
Close your eyes. Imagine a rock opera based on the life of prime minister Tony Blair and his ten years at number 10. Throw in some generic rock ballads and there you go. You have TONY! (The Tony Blair Rock Opera), as predictable as it is self-aware as it is schmaltzy.
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