Christina Bianco Brings Her One-Woman Show IN DIVINE COMPANY to the Menier Chocolate Factory
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced that Christina Bianco returns to the Menier Chocolate Factory stage with her acclaimed one-woman show In Divine Company for eleven performances only from 11 to 20 May.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced that Christina Bianco returns to the Menier Chocolate Factory stage with her acclaimed one-woman show In Divine Company for eleven performances only from 11 to 20 May.
Clive Rowe Will Direct and Star in Hackney Empire's 2023 Pantomime, ALADDIN
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
Clive Rowe will return to direct and star in this year's pantomime Aladdin. Aladdin will run at Hackney Empire from Saturday 18 November to Sunday 31 December, with a press performance at 7pm on Thursday 30 November.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
Clive Rowe will return to direct and star in this year's pantomime Aladdin. Aladdin will run at Hackney Empire from Saturday 18 November to Sunday 31 December, with a press performance at 7pm on Thursday 30 November.
Sophia Bush, Ricky Champ, and More Will Join the Cast of 2:22 A GHOST STORY
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
Casting has been announced for the fifth West End transfer of Danny Robins' edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller 2:22 - A Ghost Story, which will move from the Lyric to the Apollo, just next door!
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
Casting has been announced for the fifth West End transfer of Danny Robins' edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller 2:22 - A Ghost Story, which will move from the Lyric to the Apollo, just next door!
Cast Set For SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY at the Lyric Hammersmith
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced casting for the UK première of critically acclaimed smash hit comedy School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play by Jocelyn Bioh one of America's most exciting writers.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced casting for the UK première of critically acclaimed smash hit comedy School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play by Jocelyn Bioh one of America's most exciting writers.
Interview: 'A Show This Funny Has No Business Being As Moving As It Is!' Robert Hastie on Musicals, James Bond and Directing OPERATION MINCEMEAT
by Kat Mokrynski - April 13, 2023
BroadwayWorld UK spoke with Robert Hastie about what it's been like to be involved with Operation Mincemeat, how he became a director, and what it's like to direct both Shakespeare and musicals!
by Kat Mokrynski - April 13, 2023
BroadwayWorld UK spoke with Robert Hastie about what it's been like to be involved with Operation Mincemeat, how he became a director, and what it's like to direct both Shakespeare and musicals!
Tickets from £28 for LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 13, 2023
Now Onsale: Hamnet at the Garrick Theatre. When the plague steals 11-year-old Hamnet from his loving parents, Agnes and William, they must each confront their loss alone. And yet, out of the greatest suffering, something of extraordinary wonder is born.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 13, 2023
Now Onsale: Hamnet at the Garrick Theatre. When the plague steals 11-year-old Hamnet from his loving parents, Agnes and William, they must each confront their loss alone. And yet, out of the greatest suffering, something of extraordinary wonder is born.
Carlos Acosta Returns To The Royal Opera House in July
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
Carlos Acosta celebrates his 50th birthday by returning to dance at the Royal Opera House this July with Carlos at 50. For this special series of shows Carlos will perform a selection of some of his favourite solos and pas de deux from his impressive dance career, including George Balanchine's Apollo and the celebrated Bedroom Scene pas de deux from Kenneth MacMillan's Manon.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
Carlos Acosta celebrates his 50th birthday by returning to dance at the Royal Opera House this July with Carlos at 50. For this special series of shows Carlos will perform a selection of some of his favourite solos and pas de deux from his impressive dance career, including George Balanchine's Apollo and the celebrated Bedroom Scene pas de deux from Kenneth MacMillan's Manon.
BELLY OF THE BEAST World Premiere Rehearsed Reading Comes to the Finborough Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
The world premiere staged reading of Belly of the Beast by Saana Sze, winner of the 2022 ETPEP Award, plays for one night at the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre on Saturday, 15 April 2023 at 7.30pm.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
The world premiere staged reading of Belly of the Beast by Saana Sze, winner of the 2022 ETPEP Award, plays for one night at the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre on Saturday, 15 April 2023 at 7.30pm.
ENO Agrees to Move out of London in Deal With ACE
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 13, 2023
English National Opera has agreed to move its base out of London 'while continuing to own, manage and put on work at the London Coliseum.'
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 13, 2023
English National Opera has agreed to move its base out of London 'while continuing to own, manage and put on work at the London Coliseum.'
Pleasance Theatre Trust Invests £50,000 into New Talent as Charlie Hartill Winners Are Announced
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
Supporting an extraordinary six shows with £50,000 direct investment at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the 2023 Charlie Hartill winners have been announced by the Pleasance Theatre Trust.
by BWW News Desk - April 13, 2023
Supporting an extraordinary six shows with £50,000 direct investment at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the 2023 Charlie Hartill winners have been announced by the Pleasance Theatre Trust.
Tuppence Middleton Speaks About the Impact of her OCD on Rehearsals for THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 13, 2023
Tuppence Middleton has said it's 'very daunting' playing Elizabeth Taylor and that she has 'woken up bolt upright in the middle of the night' since rehearsals began for her latest play, The Motive and the Cue.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 13, 2023
Tuppence Middleton has said it's 'very daunting' playing Elizabeth Taylor and that she has 'woken up bolt upright in the middle of the night' since rehearsals began for her latest play, The Motive and the Cue.
Review: VARDY V ROONEY: THE WAGATHA CHRISTIE TRIAL, The Ambassadors Theatre
by Paige Cochrane - April 13, 2023
Vardy V Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial brings a social media nightmare to a shocking and amusing reality. This adaptation of a well-known cultural phenomenon is an autopsy of the intricacies behind existence as a partner of one of England’s highest profile footballers.
by Paige Cochrane - April 13, 2023
Vardy V Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial brings a social media nightmare to a shocking and amusing reality. This adaptation of a well-known cultural phenomenon is an autopsy of the intricacies behind existence as a partner of one of England’s highest profile footballers.
BODY MOVEMENTS FESTIVAL Celebrating the Full Spectrum of Queer Club Culture will be on 29 July
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
After a pivotal takeover for their winter edition at the mighty Printworks, queer eruption BODY MOVEMENTS FESTIVAL is back for its third summer edition that will take place on Saturday 29th July 2023 across Hackney Wick's warren of indoor and outdoor venues.
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
After a pivotal takeover for their winter edition at the mighty Printworks, queer eruption BODY MOVEMENTS FESTIVAL is back for its third summer edition that will take place on Saturday 29th July 2023 across Hackney Wick's warren of indoor and outdoor venues.
Metal Rabbit Announces Cast of THE MISANDRIST, Beginning Performances this May
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
Metal Rabbit productions has announced the cast for the world premiere of 'The Misandrist' a penetrating new play by Lisa Carroll (writer of the 'intoxicating to watch' êêêêê BroadwayWorld; Cuckoo, Soho Theatre) which runs at the Arcola Theatre from 10th May – 10th June 2023.
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
Metal Rabbit productions has announced the cast for the world premiere of 'The Misandrist' a penetrating new play by Lisa Carroll (writer of the 'intoxicating to watch' êêêêê BroadwayWorld; Cuckoo, Soho Theatre) which runs at the Arcola Theatre from 10th May – 10th June 2023.
Caroline Quentin to Star in April De Angelis Play in Autumn Season at Jermyn Street Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
Artistic Director, Stella Powell-Jones and Executive Producer, David Doyle announced their first full season at Jermyn Street Theatre. Learn more about the full lineup of shows here!
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
Artistic Director, Stella Powell-Jones and Executive Producer, David Doyle announced their first full season at Jermyn Street Theatre. Learn more about the full lineup of shows here!
Phyllida Lloyd to Co-Direct New Grenfell Tower Play at the National Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 12, 2023
A powerful new verbatim play from the testimony of residents at the heart of the Grenfell Tower tragedy is coming to the National Theatre this summer. Grenfell: in the words of survivors, written by Gillian Slovo, will draw on conversations with some of the bereaved and survivors of the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the wider North Kensington community six years on.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 12, 2023
A powerful new verbatim play from the testimony of residents at the heart of the Grenfell Tower tragedy is coming to the National Theatre this summer. Grenfell: in the words of survivors, written by Gillian Slovo, will draw on conversations with some of the bereaved and survivors of the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the wider North Kensington community six years on.
Taio Lawson Announced as 2023 Genesis Fellow / Young Vic Associate Director
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 12, 2023
The Young Vic Theatre is delighted to announce director Taio Lawson as the 2023 Genesis Fellow / Associate Director, a two-year programme for experienced directors and theatremakers to develop their craft in directing, programming and artistic planning, made possible with support from the Genesis Foundation.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 12, 2023
The Young Vic Theatre is delighted to announce director Taio Lawson as the 2023 Genesis Fellow / Associate Director, a two-year programme for experienced directors and theatremakers to develop their craft in directing, programming and artistic planning, made possible with support from the Genesis Foundation.
The BBC Comedy Festival is Coming to Cardiff in May
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 12, 2023
Following on from the success of the inaugural BBC Comedy Festival in Newcastle in May 2022, Cardiff has been named the new BBC City of Comedy and will be playing host to the Comedy Festival from Wednesday 24 to Friday 26 May.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 12, 2023
Following on from the success of the inaugural BBC Comedy Festival in Newcastle in May 2022, Cardiff has been named the new BBC City of Comedy and will be playing host to the Comedy Festival from Wednesday 24 to Friday 26 May.
Trevor Nelson to Present Legacy of Windrush at the Royal Albert Hall
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 12, 2023
Trevor Nelson will present a night of music at the Royal Albert Hall on Friday 9 June to mark the 75th anniversary of Windrush and celebrate the impact of Caribbean culture on British life.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 12, 2023
Trevor Nelson will present a night of music at the Royal Albert Hall on Friday 9 June to mark the 75th anniversary of Windrush and celebrate the impact of Caribbean culture on British life.
Photos: First Look at VARDY V ROONEY: THE WAGATHA CHRISTIE TRIAL at the Ambassadors Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
Vardy V Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial is now playing at the Ambassadors Theatre through 20 May 2023. Check out all new photos of the production here!
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
Vardy V Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial is now playing at the Ambassadors Theatre through 20 May 2023. Check out all new photos of the production here!
PICKLE Comes to Soho Theatre This July
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
After captivating audiences during its sold-out runs at Park Theatre, Manchester Jewish Museum and Radlett Centre, the triple Offie-nominated Pickle returns to London for a limited run at Soho Upstairs this July.
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
After captivating audiences during its sold-out runs at Park Theatre, Manchester Jewish Museum and Radlett Centre, the triple Offie-nominated Pickle returns to London for a limited run at Soho Upstairs this July.
Photos: First Look at WORTH at the Arcola Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
New Earth Theatre and Storyhouse, in association with Arcola Theatre, present the world première production of WORTH, a new darkly comic drama exploring immigration and family secrets from Chinese Canadian writer, Joanne Lau. Check out all new production photos here!
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
New Earth Theatre and Storyhouse, in association with Arcola Theatre, present the world première production of WORTH, a new darkly comic drama exploring immigration and family secrets from Chinese Canadian writer, Joanne Lau. Check out all new production photos here!
Cast Set For I LOVE YOU, NOW WHAT? at The Pleasance Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
The debut play from actor and comedian Sophie Craig, I Love You, Now What?, opens at Pleasance Theatre, London, 25 - 29 April, starring Sophie Craig, (The Bay - ITV, The Adventures of Maid Marion - Signature Entertainment), Sean McLevy (Julius Caesar - Brighton Shakespeare Company) and Andy Umerah (CRACKERS - Polka Theatre, A Midsummer Night’s Dream - East London Shakespeare Festival) and directed by Toby Clarke (Olivier nominated Warheads, Offie-nominated Wasted).
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
The debut play from actor and comedian Sophie Craig, I Love You, Now What?, opens at Pleasance Theatre, London, 25 - 29 April, starring Sophie Craig, (The Bay - ITV, The Adventures of Maid Marion - Signature Entertainment), Sean McLevy (Julius Caesar - Brighton Shakespeare Company) and Andy Umerah (CRACKERS - Polka Theatre, A Midsummer Night’s Dream - East London Shakespeare Festival) and directed by Toby Clarke (Olivier nominated Warheads, Offie-nominated Wasted).
OFF MENU PODCAST Will Launch a UK Tour Later This Year
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
Comedians and podcast hosts Ed Gamble and James Acaster have announced the first ever live tour of their critically acclaimed podcast, Off Menu.
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
Comedians and podcast hosts Ed Gamble and James Acaster have announced the first ever live tour of their critically acclaimed podcast, Off Menu.
Photos: In Rehearsal for THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE, Directed by Sam Mendes
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 12, 2023
Rehearsal images for The Motive and the Cue have been released. The show is directed by Sam Mendes and features a cast that includes Johnny Flynn, Mark Gatiss, Tuppence Middleton and Janie Dee.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 12, 2023
Rehearsal images for The Motive and the Cue have been released. The show is directed by Sam Mendes and features a cast that includes Johnny Flynn, Mark Gatiss, Tuppence Middleton and Janie Dee.
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