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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.
PANTI BLISS Returns to Soho Theatre in May by BWW News Desk
- April 18, 2023 This May, Queen of Ireland Panti Bliss makes her long-awaited return to Soho Theatre with her smash-hit comedy If These Wigs Could Talk.
Review: INNOCENCE, Royal Opera House by Alexander Cohen
- April 18, 2023 Here it is, opera's answer to A Little Life: Kaija Saariaho's Innocence follows the aftermath of a school shooting and the emotional destruction felt by those connect to the event. An elegant but devastating meditation on the nature of violence and collective guilt.
Brand New Children's Theatre Festival Set For Coram's Fields by BWW News Desk
- April 18, 2023 Acclaimed children's drama school Perform today announce Central London's first ever children's theatre festival, opening this summer in Coram's Fields, Bloomsbury. The six-week festival includes four musicals, including two original productions and opens on 28 and 29 July, with previews from 22 July and running until 28 August.
Video: Watch the All New Song '800 Souls' From GLORY RIDE by BWW News Desk
- April 18, 2023 Watch an all new video of Niall Sheehy as Cardinal Dalla Costa with the rest of the cast singing '800 Souls' from the world premiere of GLORY RIDE.
HAMILTON UK and Ireland Tour Adds Additional 10 Cities by BWW News Desk
- April 18, 2023 Further dates have been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of the multi award-winning HAMILTON. Learn more about where you can catch the hit show here!
National Youth Music Theatre Appoints Adrian Packer CBE As The Charity's New Associate CEO by BWW News Desk
- April 18, 2023 The trustees of the National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT) have announced the appointment of Adrian Packer CBE as the charity's new Associate CEO from 1 September 2023. Adrian is currently Group CEO of CORE Education Trust – a post he will continue to hold alongside his new role at NYMT.
Review: THE SILENCE AND THE NOISE, Streaming by Louise Penn
- April 18, 2023 Raw, brutal, twisted, and full of rich wordplay, this play makes its political points and highlights a relationship which uses regret, mistakes, and teasing to hide what is really happening at its core. It is less the star-crossed young lovers of Shakespeare than the smack-stained children of a modern wasteland.
Review: SNOWFLAKES, Park Theatre by Cindy Marcolina
- April 18, 2023 Directed by Michael Cottrell, it’s a rabid episode of Black Mirror wannabe. It’s #MeToo on steroids afflicted by a dearth of analytical depth. The script stalls too much, avoiding any critical exploration of the issues it’s supposedly about.
Tom Marshman Presents A SHINING INTIMACY At Camden People's Theatre, May 18-20 by BWW News Desk
- April 17, 2023 A SHINING INTIMACY is a show about theatre, queer friendships and grief. In this intimate piece, Tom Marshman explores the bond between the late Kenneth Williams and his close friend Maggie Smith, as he revisits the closeness he shared with his dear friend, the late artist Clare Thornton.
BETWEEN WORLDS Storytelling Festival Explores Identity, Place And Time Through Shows By Award-Winning Performers by BWW News Desk
- April 17, 2023 Streatham Space Project is hosting Between Worlds, a festival of storytelling from May 24th - June 8th. Three distinct shows by London's most exciting young storytellers explore identity, place and time. Interweaving live soundscapes, projected illustrations and some good ol' fashioned spinning of yarn, the shows will transport the audience across Southern India, Trinidad, fabled pasts and dystopian futures.
Review: HAMNET, Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon by Franco Milazzo
- April 17, 2023 What’s in a name? That which we call William, Hamlet or Anne still smells as sweet when we see their historical origins in this adaptation by Lolita Chakrabarti of Maggie O’Farrell’s 2020 novel.
Carla Harrison-Hodge & Majid Mehdizadeh-Valoujerdy Join THE SHAPE OF THINGS at Park Theatre by BWW News Desk
- April 17, 2023 Trish Wadley Productions, in association with Park Theatre, has announced full casting for the first major revival in 20 years of Neil LaBute’s acclaimed play The Shape of Things in Park200. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!
SCOUTS! THE MUSICAL Extended at The Other Palace Studio by BWW News Desk
- April 17, 2023 Due to popular demand, with performances already selling out, Scouts! The Musical will be extending its run at The Other Palace Studio by a week. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Polka Theatre's New Artistic Director Helen Matravers Sets Out Her Vision and Christmas Shows For 2023 by BWW News Desk
- April 17, 2023 Artistic Director and Joint Chief Executive of Polka Theatre, Helen Matravers, has announced details of their 2023 Christmas offering: The Snow Queen will run from 11 November – 21 January in the Main Theatre for ages 6-12, alongside The Night Before Christmas for children aged 2-6, playing in the Adventure Theatre from 18 November – 14 January, returning to Polka after a highly successful run in 2021.
SPY FOR SPY Premieres At Riverside Studios In June by BWW News Desk
- April 17, 2023 Spy for Spy – the world premiere of Kieron Barry's innovative new play – will open at Riverside Studios this summer, playing the Hammersmith venue's Studio 3 from Thursday 15 June to Sunday 2 July, with a press night on Tuesday 20 June.
Ally Pally's Terrace Beer Garden Launches For The Summer On Coronation Weekend by BWW News Desk
- April 17, 2023 With its stunning views over London, and mesmerising sunsets, The Terrace beer garden at Alexandra Palace will reopen for Spring/Summer 2023 on the 6 May, in perfect time to offer Londoners a sun-soaked spot to enjoy the Bank Holiday and Coronation weekend.
Line-up of Eurovision 2023 Grand Final Announced by Aliya Al-Hassan
- April 17, 2023 The BBC has confirmed the line-up of incredible musical talent – including Kalush Orchestra, Sam Ryder, and established Eurovision icons – joining the 26 acts competing in the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final on May 13.