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LIZA PULMAN SINGS STREISAND Returns to Wilton's Music Hall in May
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 19, 2023
Renowned as one of the very few artists that can truly emulate the vocal skills of the iconic Barbra Streisand - Liza Pulman, singer, actress, comedienne (and one third of the legendary Fascinating Aida) returns to Wilton’s Music Hall on Thursday 4 May.
EIGHT SONGS FOR A MAD KING Will Be Performed by Elaine Mitchener at Wigmore Hall
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2023
British Afro-Caribbean experimental vocalist, movement artist and composer Elaine Mitchener will become the first woman in the UK to perform Sir Peter Maxwell Davies's 1969 music-theatre landmark Eight Songs for a Mad King during a late-night concert on Friday 26 May, 2023 at London’s Wigmore Hall.
Review: DANCING AT LUGHNASA, National Theatre
by Gary Naylor - April 19, 2023
Josie Rourke's new production has much about it to admire, but has little to say on the changes in Ireland since the play's first incarnation on the South Bank in 1990
Arcola Theatre Presents The World Premiere of POSSESSION By Sasha Hails
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2023
Arcola Theatre, led by Artistic Director Mehmet Ergen and Executive Producer Leyla Nazli, has announced the world première of Sasha Hails' debut stage play, Possession, to be directed by Oscar Pearce.
West End Best Friend Announce MUSICAL MAYHEM at London's Wonderville
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 19, 2023
West End Best Friend bring their first West End production, Musical Mayhem, to Wonderville in London’s Haymarket on Sunday 4 June at 7pm.
Now On Sale: PYGMALION at The Old Vic
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 19, 2023
Eliza Doolittle aspires to more than selling flowers on the streets of Covent Garden. After a chance meeting with Professor Henry Higgins and Colonel Pickering, she finds herself the subject of a rash bet to pass her off as a lady amongst the great and the good of London society. Tickets From £27 for Pygmalion at The Old Vic 
Philharmonia Orchestra Appoints Sir John Eliot Gardiner as Principal Guest Conductor Emeritus
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2023
The Philharmonia Orchestra is appointing Sir John Eliot Gardiner as Principal Guest Conductor Emeritus.
National Theatre Will Present Roald Dahl's THE WITCHES From Dave Malloy and More
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2023
The National Theatre has announced two new productions, Roald Dahl's The Witches, in a co-production with the Roald Dahl Story Company, and The Effect, in association with The Jamie Lloyd Company.
Dianne Pilkington, Louis Gaunt and Christina Bianco Join THE WIZARD OF OZ at the London Palladium
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2023
Dianne Pilkington, Louis Gaunt and Christina Bianco will join the cast of The Wizard of Oz this summer. Dianne will play the Wicked Witch of the West, Louis will be the Scarecrow and Christina will play Glinda The Good Witch.
GUYS & DOLLS Extends Booking at The Bridge Theatre to 24 February 2024
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2023
​​​​​​​Nicholas Hytner's critically acclaimed immersive production of Guys & Dolls is extending booking to 24 February 2024 at the Bridge Theatre. Priority Member booking opens today (19 April), with tickets going on general sale on 21 April.
Breakin' Convention Presents THE RUGGEDS STATE SHIFT at Sadler's Wells
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2023
Celebrating the most innovative and inspirational artists working in hip hop today, Breakin' Convention Presents brings world champion breaking Netherlands based collective The Ruggeds to Sadler's Wells Theatre with the UK premiere of State Shift on Friday 26 & Saturday 27 May.
Matthew Bourne's SLEEPING BEAUTY Returns to Cinemas in the UK
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2023
Marking the 10th anniversary of Matthew Bourne’s gothic romance, Trafalgar Releasing is delighted to announce that a brand-new filmed recording of Sleeping Beauty is being released in cinemas across the UK on Wednesday 28th June and Sunday 2nd July 2023. International screenings will follow in the autumn.
I FOUND MY HORN Transfers to the Riverside Studios in May
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2023
Fifteen years after its first production, and following a recent sell-out run at the White Bear in Kennington, I Found My Horn - starring Jonathan Guy Lewis - will transfer to the Riverside Studios this summer, playing in Studio 3 at the Hammersmith venue from 30 May – 11 June.
The World Premiere Of New Musical STARTER FOR TEN Will Open At Bristol Old Vic
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2023
Antic Productions, Bristol Old Vic, Longshot Films and Playtone have announced that new musical Starter for Ten will receive its world premiere at Bristol Old Vic from 29 February – 30 March 2024 as part of Nancy Medina's inaugural season as Artistic Director.
Immersive and Interactive Museum of Shakespeare Announced for London, Opening Spring 2024
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 19, 2023
Museum of Shakespeare, a new immersive and interactive permanent experience transporting guests to the 16th Century to walk in the footsteps of the famous playwright, has been announced and will open in Shoreditch, east London in Spring 2024. ​​
Nancy Medina Reveals Lineup for Her First Season for Bristol Old Vic, Including STARTER FOR TEN
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2023
New Artistic Director Nancy Medina has announced her inaugural season at Bristol Old Vic will be joyful celebration of the culture that is all of us. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Trafalgar Entertainment Fitting Senior Staff With Bodycams to Tackle Unruly Behaviour
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 19, 2023
Trafalgar Entertainment is fitting senior staff in its venues with bodycams as it tries to tackle a rise in antisocial behaviour in its venues, according to The Stage.
Review: THE MAKINGS OF A MURDERER, Adelphi Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - April 19, 2023
Swindle drives a practical narrative that avoids storytelling in order to preserve the naked truth and honour those who lost their lives with such brutality. But this is, ultimately, entertainment and we’re not sitting in a lecture hall. The lack of sordid details is refreshing, but the production would perhaps benefit from a more personal take instead of only bare fact.
Interview: 'If Children Have a Great Time They'll Remember it' Vikki Stone on Adapting HEY DUGGEE for the Stage
by Natalie O'Donoghue - April 19, 2023
BroadwayWorld caught up with writer, composer and comedian Vikki Stone to chat about adapting the Olivier Award-winning show Hey Duggee Live for the stage.
2023 LONDON FESTIVAL OF BAROQUE MUSIC To Kick Off This May
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2023
Drawing from the title Kaleidoscope, the 2023 London Festival of Baroque Music (LFBM), explores the beauty of the baroque in all shapes and sizes, featuring artistic talent from Spain, France and the UK.
Mimi Findlay Appointed Executive Director Of Bush Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2023
The Bush Theatre has announced the appointment of Mimi Findlay as Executive Director from May 2023. Findlay will replace Lauren Clancy who has been with the theatre for the past nine years. 
TARANTINO LIVE Comes to London This Summer
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2023
Tarantino Live is headed to London this summer. For The Record presents its critically acclaimed, Broadway sized, meta-musical experience that is sure to blow you away! Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
Exclusive Presale for MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO, Returning to the Barbican Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 18, 2023
Find your spirit with the “awe-inspiring” (Time Out) and “dazzling” (Guardian) My Neighbour Totoro, as this five-star, Olivier Award-winning production returns to London’s Barbican for a strictly limited 18-week season from 21 November 2023.
Review: STRIKE!, Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Gary Naylor - April 18, 2023
Striking Irish shopworkers become unlikely (and problematic) heroes in a crowd-pleasing dramedy
Full Cast Revealed For The National Theatre's THE CRUCIBLE
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2023
The National Theatre announced full casting for the highly anticipated West End transfer of director Lyndsey Turner's acclaimed production of The Crucible.  With set designed by Es Devlin, this contemporary new staging of Arthur Miller's gripping parable of power and its abuse will play at the Gielgud Theatre from 7 June until 2 September, with a press night on 15 June 2023. 

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