Myra Dubois Will Embark On National Tour and Edinburgh Fringe Run in 2023
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2023
Following a national tour of Australia, British comedy sensation Myra DuBois will be bringing her new show 'Be Well' to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe before embarking on a UK tour for 2023.
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2023
Following a national tour of Australia, British comedy sensation Myra DuBois will be bringing her new show 'Be Well' to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe before embarking on a UK tour for 2023.
Feature: 'I'm So Grateful for the Faith Shown in Me Here': The Enduring Positive Legacy of Chickenshed Theatre and Their Show RUSH
by Gary Naylor - March 28, 2023
Another extraordinary Spring show has completed its run but leaves a legacy of lives changed on both sides of the fourth wall
by Gary Naylor - March 28, 2023
Another extraordinary Spring show has completed its run but leaves a legacy of lives changed on both sides of the fourth wall
Further Details Set For the Next Season of the Takeover at the King's Head Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2023
The King's Head Theatre has announced further details of A QUEER INTERROGATION, the second season of the Takeover, curated by Guest Artistic Director Tom Ratcliffe, playing at the iconic Islington pub theatre 19 April – 14 May.
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2023
The King's Head Theatre has announced further details of A QUEER INTERROGATION, the second season of the Takeover, curated by Guest Artistic Director Tom Ratcliffe, playing at the iconic Islington pub theatre 19 April – 14 May.
The ENO Presents Górecki's Critical Sensation SYMPHONY OF SORROWFUL SONG
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2023
This April, closing the main stage season at the London Coliseum, the English National Opera (ENO) presents Henryk Górecki's Symphony of Sorrowful Songs, the iconic poetic meditation on motherhood and loss.
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2023
This April, closing the main stage season at the London Coliseum, the English National Opera (ENO) presents Henryk Górecki's Symphony of Sorrowful Songs, the iconic poetic meditation on motherhood and loss.
2.22 - A GHOST STORY Will Transfer to The Apollo Theatre, Beginning In May
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2023
The critically acclaimed, smash hit, supernatural thriller 2:22 - A Ghost Story will transfer theatres for a record-breaking 5th time - and its sixth season - to The Apollo Theatre, where it will play a 18 week season beginning on 14 May 2023.
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2023
The critically acclaimed, smash hit, supernatural thriller 2:22 - A Ghost Story will transfer theatres for a record-breaking 5th time - and its sixth season - to The Apollo Theatre, where it will play a 18 week season beginning on 14 May 2023.
Review: CINDERELLA, Royal Opera House
by Matthew Paluch - March 28, 2023
Opening nights tend to be special. So what’s ‘A Gala Celebration’ opening night at the Royal Opera House going to feel like? Spontaneous combustion?! Perhaps from the ticket prices…
by Matthew Paluch - March 28, 2023
Opening nights tend to be special. So what’s ‘A Gala Celebration’ opening night at the Royal Opera House going to feel like? Spontaneous combustion?! Perhaps from the ticket prices…
Further Casting Set For THE TIME TRAVELLER'S WIFE: THE MUSICAL in the West End
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2023
Joining the previously announced David Hunter (Henry) and Joanna Woodward (Clare) in the West End cast of The Time Traveller's Wife: The Musical will be Tim Mahendran as Gomez, Hiba Elchikhe as Charisse and Ross Dawes as Henry's Dad.
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2023
Joining the previously announced David Hunter (Henry) and Joanna Woodward (Clare) in the West End cast of The Time Traveller's Wife: The Musical will be Tim Mahendran as Gomez, Hiba Elchikhe as Charisse and Ross Dawes as Henry's Dad.
Ann Morrison's MERRILY FROM CENTER STAGE Comes to The Crazy Coqs
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2023
After her sold-out performances at 54 Below in NYC, rave reviews, and being honored with a Bistro Award that she will formally accept in April, London is calling. The Crazy Coqs in London’s Soho District will host Morrison’s solo musical, May 21, 22, and 24.
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2023
After her sold-out performances at 54 Below in NYC, rave reviews, and being honored with a Bistro Award that she will formally accept in April, London is calling. The Crazy Coqs in London’s Soho District will host Morrison’s solo musical, May 21, 22, and 24.
Documentary MAD ABOUT THE BOY – THE NOËL COWARD STORY to be Released in UK & Ireland in June
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 28, 2023
To mark the 50th anniversary of Noël Coward’s death, Altitude announces that Mad About The Boy – The Noël Coward Story, will be released in cinemas across the UK and Ireland on 2 June 2023. The film will be narrated by Alan Cumming and with Rupert Everett as the voice of Noël Coward.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 28, 2023
To mark the 50th anniversary of Noël Coward’s death, Altitude announces that Mad About The Boy – The Noël Coward Story, will be released in cinemas across the UK and Ireland on 2 June 2023. The film will be narrated by Alan Cumming and with Rupert Everett as the voice of Noël Coward.
Cast and Creative Team Set for First Stage Adaptation of I, DANIEL BLAKE
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2023
The world premiere stage adaptation of I, Daniel Blake that exposes the stark reality behind the cost-of-living crisis headlines will open at Northern Stage (25 May - 10 June) before touring.
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2023
The world premiere stage adaptation of I, Daniel Blake that exposes the stark reality behind the cost-of-living crisis headlines will open at Northern Stage (25 May - 10 June) before touring.
THE PADDINGTON BEAR EXPERIENCE to Open at London's County Hall Later This Year
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2023
The Paddington Bear Experience is the first ever large-scale interactive experience inspired by everyone’s favourite bear to open in London.
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2023
The Paddington Bear Experience is the first ever large-scale interactive experience inspired by everyone’s favourite bear to open in London.
KATHY AND STELLA SOLVE A MURDER! Returns in a New Expanded Version This Summer
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2023
A new expanded version of Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder!, the sell-out smash hit of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022, will return this year for a four week run at Underbelly at the Edinburgh Fringe from 2 - 27 August before touring to Bristol Old Vic from 13 - 30
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2023
A new expanded version of Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder!, the sell-out smash hit of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022, will return this year for a four week run at Underbelly at the Edinburgh Fringe from 2 - 27 August before touring to Bristol Old Vic from 13 - 30
Vital Xposure Launch Series Of Short Films Shining A Light On Disabled, D/deaf And Neurodivergent Playwrights
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
With Vital Xposure currently recruiting new applicants for this year's Wellspring, a professional development programme for London-based disabled, d/Deaf and Neurodivergent playwrights and script writers, they launch Beacon, a series of short films profiling disabled writers who open up about their experience of the sector, giving their take on the state of new writing in theatre.
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
With Vital Xposure currently recruiting new applicants for this year's Wellspring, a professional development programme for London-based disabled, d/Deaf and Neurodivergent playwrights and script writers, they launch Beacon, a series of short films profiling disabled writers who open up about their experience of the sector, giving their take on the state of new writing in theatre.
Kaija Saariaho's New Opera INNOCENCE Makes Its Long-Awaited UK Debut
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
This April, The Royal Opera stages the long-awaited UK premiere of Innocence. The original creative team are reunited at Covent Garden alongside an outstanding ensemble cast, following the production's triumphant world premiere at the Festival d'Aix-en-Provence in 2021.
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
This April, The Royal Opera stages the long-awaited UK premiere of Innocence. The original creative team are reunited at Covent Garden alongside an outstanding ensemble cast, following the production's triumphant world premiere at the Festival d'Aix-en-Provence in 2021.
2/3 of English National Opera Chorus Members at Risk of Leaving the Profession
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
Equity has found that two thirds (67.9%) of the English National Opera chorus are at risk of leaving the profession entirely, if Arts Council England follows through on its decision to move the ENO out of its historic home at the London Coliseum.
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
Equity has found that two thirds (67.9%) of the English National Opera chorus are at risk of leaving the profession entirely, if Arts Council England follows through on its decision to move the ENO out of its historic home at the London Coliseum.
Critics' Circle Theatre Awards Reveals New Award & Venue
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
The Drama Section of the UK Critics’ Circle revealed that the 2023 Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards will take place on the afternoon of Monday 17 April at the new @sohoplace theatre in London.
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
The Drama Section of the UK Critics’ Circle revealed that the 2023 Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards will take place on the afternoon of Monday 17 April at the new @sohoplace theatre in London.
Rich Hall, Plus Special Guests, Will Perform a Benefit Show at Bush Hall For Maggie's Cancer Charity
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
Comedian Rich Hall will be playing one night this spring at the Bush Hall to raise money for Maggie's, a cancer support charity funded by donors working in conjunction with hospitals all over the UK.
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
Comedian Rich Hall will be playing one night this spring at the Bush Hall to raise money for Maggie's, a cancer support charity funded by donors working in conjunction with hospitals all over the UK.
Theatre Publicist Janine Shalom Dies at 63
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of theatre publicist Janine Shalom.
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of theatre publicist Janine Shalom.
BroadwayWorld's Olivier Awards 2023 Predictions
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 27, 2023
The biggest night in theatre, the Olivier Awards, is nearly upon us. BroadwayWorld UK's editor Aliya Al-Hassan and reviewers Kerrie Nicholson and Cheryl Markosky discuss the main nominations: who should win, who will win and who missed out!
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 27, 2023
The biggest night in theatre, the Olivier Awards, is nearly upon us. BroadwayWorld UK's editor Aliya Al-Hassan and reviewers Kerrie Nicholson and Cheryl Markosky discuss the main nominations: who should win, who will win and who missed out!
The UK Pantomime Association Appoints Derek Griffiths as its Inaugural Vice President
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
Derek Griffiths MBE, the highly-acclaimed and much-loved actor, children's television presenter, composer and pantomime performer, has been appointed as the inaugural Vice President of the UK Pantomime Association.
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
Derek Griffiths MBE, the highly-acclaimed and much-loved actor, children's television presenter, composer and pantomime performer, has been appointed as the inaugural Vice President of the UK Pantomime Association.
Guest Blog: 'It is So Exciting to See a Theatre Company Doing Something Radical': Rob Drummer and Cherry Eckel of Boundless Theatre Talk Exciting Future Plans
by Rob Drummer and Cherry Eckel - March 27, 2023
Boundless Theatre's Artistic Director Rob Drummer and Cherry Eckel, a long-standing member of their Advisory Group talk about a big shake up of its leadership structure and programme of work alongside exciting plans for the year ahead, following the confirmation of Arts Council England NPO funding.
by Rob Drummer and Cherry Eckel - March 27, 2023
Boundless Theatre's Artistic Director Rob Drummer and Cherry Eckel, a long-standing member of their Advisory Group talk about a big shake up of its leadership structure and programme of work alongside exciting plans for the year ahead, following the confirmation of Arts Council England NPO funding.
Musical Theatre Network Appoints New Patron and Board Members
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
Musical Theatre Network (MTN), which brings people and resources together to improve opportunities for new musical theatre, is thrilled to announce its new patron - HOWARD GOODALL CBE, one of Britain's best-known composers of choral music, stage musicals, TV and film scores, and a distinguished music historian and broadcaster.
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
Musical Theatre Network (MTN), which brings people and resources together to improve opportunities for new musical theatre, is thrilled to announce its new patron - HOWARD GOODALL CBE, one of Britain's best-known composers of choral music, stage musicals, TV and film scores, and a distinguished music historian and broadcaster.
Review: HAY FEVER, The Mill at Sonning
by Mica Blackwell - March 27, 2023
A staple of the British stage, Noël Coward’s Hay Fever was inspired by the playwright’s travels in New York meeting an eccentric family. Supposedly, the matriarch wasn’t kind to Coward’s perceptions of their lifestyle, but this comedy of manners still paid off and has become one of his best known works. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Coward’s passing, the charming Mill at Sonning is staging a new revival.
by Mica Blackwell - March 27, 2023
A staple of the British stage, Noël Coward’s Hay Fever was inspired by the playwright’s travels in New York meeting an eccentric family. Supposedly, the matriarch wasn’t kind to Coward’s perceptions of their lifestyle, but this comedy of manners still paid off and has become one of his best known works. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Coward’s passing, the charming Mill at Sonning is staging a new revival.
Review: THE VERY BEST AND WORST OF MR SWALLOW, Duke of York's Theatre
by Laura Jones - March 27, 2023
For the first time, Nick Mohammed’s beloved alter ego Mr. Swallow is setting off across the UK on tour with The Very Best & Worst of Mr. Swallow. And what better way to kick off your very first tour than with a sold-out London show?
by Laura Jones - March 27, 2023
For the first time, Nick Mohammed’s beloved alter ego Mr. Swallow is setting off across the UK on tour with The Very Best & Worst of Mr. Swallow. And what better way to kick off your very first tour than with a sold-out London show?
Theatre Peckham Announces Second Peckham Fringe
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
Theatre Peckham is bringing Peckham Fringe back for its second year in 2023, hosting 18 productions that will take over the main theatre and studio space for five weeks. Last year's Peckham Fringe was highly successful, with Tatenda Shamiso's No ID going on to run at VAULT Festival and the Royal Court, and David Alade's Offie nominated Sunny Side Up having a three-week run at Theatre Peckham.
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
Theatre Peckham is bringing Peckham Fringe back for its second year in 2023, hosting 18 productions that will take over the main theatre and studio space for five weeks. Last year's Peckham Fringe was highly successful, with Tatenda Shamiso's No ID going on to run at VAULT Festival and the Royal Court, and David Alade's Offie nominated Sunny Side Up having a three-week run at Theatre Peckham.
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