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.
Photos: Inside Gala Night For Disney's WINNIE THE POOH THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
All new photos have been released from the Gala performance of Disney's WINNIE THE POOH THE MUSICAL at Riverside Studios yesterday, Sunday 26 March. Guests included Alex Jones, Anneka Rice, Charlene White, James & Ola Jordan, Rachel Riley & Pasha Kovalev, Tamara Ecclestone and Vanessa Feltz.
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
All new photos have been released from the Gala performance of Disney's WINNIE THE POOH THE MUSICAL at Riverside Studios yesterday, Sunday 26 March. Guests included Alex Jones, Anneka Rice, Charlene White, James & Ola Jordan, Rachel Riley & Pasha Kovalev, Tamara Ecclestone and Vanessa Feltz.
Richmond Theatre Announces Spring 2023 Season
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 27, 2023
With the weather beginning to warm up and the sun staying up for longer, Richmond Theatre is delighted to ‘spring’ into a new season. Filled with hilarious comedies, fun family shows and big names, audiences are encouraged to picnic on the Green prior to taking their seat in the beautiful Frank Matcham-designed theatre for an evening of entertainment.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 27, 2023
With the weather beginning to warm up and the sun staying up for longer, Richmond Theatre is delighted to ‘spring’ into a new season. Filled with hilarious comedies, fun family shows and big names, audiences are encouraged to picnic on the Green prior to taking their seat in the beautiful Frank Matcham-designed theatre for an evening of entertainment.
Alexandra Burke Helps Launch This Year's 'Love Your Local Theatre' Campaign By The National Lottery
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
On World Theatre Day, The National Lottery’s Love Your Local Theatre campaign returns for a second year running, made possible through a partnership with Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre, the UK's leading theatre membership organisations committed to making theatre accessible to everyone.
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
On World Theatre Day, The National Lottery’s Love Your Local Theatre campaign returns for a second year running, made possible through a partnership with Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre, the UK's leading theatre membership organisations committed to making theatre accessible to everyone.
Leading Theatre Producers Will Illuminate Your Curiosity With 'A Spotlight On' in Honour ff World Theatre Day
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
In celebration of World Theatre Day 2023, leading West End and Broadway theatre producers have announced that in April 2023 they will be illuminating your curiosity with A Spotlight On.
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
In celebration of World Theatre Day 2023, leading West End and Broadway theatre producers have announced that in April 2023 they will be illuminating your curiosity with A Spotlight On.
The Philharmonia Orchestra and Esa-Pekka Salonen Release The Orchestra App for iPhone
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
Wise Music Group, Classical Apps, Esa-Pekka Salonen, and the Philharmonia Orchestra have announced the release of The Orchestra for iPhone. The critically acclaimed and award-winning iPad app was originally launched in 2012, and the new launch will bring The Orchestra to a wider audience by making it compatible with iPhone as well as iPad.
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
Wise Music Group, Classical Apps, Esa-Pekka Salonen, and the Philharmonia Orchestra have announced the release of The Orchestra for iPhone. The critically acclaimed and award-winning iPad app was originally launched in 2012, and the new launch will bring The Orchestra to a wider audience by making it compatible with iPhone as well as iPad.
Show Of The Week: Tickets from £17.50 for GREASE Returning to the West End
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 27, 2023
Have a blast this summer as Grease The Musical returns to the West End for another strictly limited season! Having wowed audiences in 2022, the gritty, electrifying and ‘most dazzling version’ (Smooth FM) of the world’s best-loved musical will guest star Louise Redknapp as Teen Angel and plays at London’s Dominion Theatre from 2 June until 28 October only.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 27, 2023
Have a blast this summer as Grease The Musical returns to the West End for another strictly limited season! Having wowed audiences in 2022, the gritty, electrifying and ‘most dazzling version’ (Smooth FM) of the world’s best-loved musical will guest star Louise Redknapp as Teen Angel and plays at London’s Dominion Theatre from 2 June until 28 October only.
Union Theatre Hosts Fundraising Gala at The Other Palace
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
Celebrate 25 years of The Union Theatre at The Other Palace tonight at 7:30pm and help raise vital funds to prevent the theatre from closing.
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2023
Celebrate 25 years of The Union Theatre at The Other Palace tonight at 7:30pm and help raise vital funds to prevent the theatre from closing.
Review: WINNIE THE POOH, Riverside Studios
by Alice Cope - March 27, 2023
The hotly anticipated UK production of the new musical adaptation of Disney's Winnie the Pooh has arrived in London at Riverside Studios. This charming new stage show takes us on a series of whimsical adventures with the well loved characters created by A.A. Milne including Christopher Robin, Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Tigger and Eeyore.
by Alice Cope - March 27, 2023
The hotly anticipated UK production of the new musical adaptation of Disney's Winnie the Pooh has arrived in London at Riverside Studios. This charming new stage show takes us on a series of whimsical adventures with the well loved characters created by A.A. Milne including Christopher Robin, Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Tigger and Eeyore.
Review: THE DEAD CITY (DIE TOTE STADT), London Coliseum
by Alexander Cohen - March 26, 2023
Annilese Miskimmon directs an arresting new production of Korngold's cult operatic meditation on melancholy
by Alexander Cohen - March 26, 2023
Annilese Miskimmon directs an arresting new production of Korngold's cult operatic meditation on melancholy
Review: MARJORIE PRIME, Menier Chocolate Factory
by Cindy Marcolina - March 26, 2023
Jordan Harrison’s 2015 Pulitzer Prize finalist is a reflection on mortality that doesn’t dare to go into the depths of the matter. It ends up being rather stagnant philosophically and anthropologically, but Dominic Dromgoole’s latest production is a delicate take. Running at 85 minutes on paper but around 70 in reality, the piece’s greatly sophisticated performances and sleek look save it from its redundant nature.
by Cindy Marcolina - March 26, 2023
Jordan Harrison’s 2015 Pulitzer Prize finalist is a reflection on mortality that doesn’t dare to go into the depths of the matter. It ends up being rather stagnant philosophically and anthropologically, but Dominic Dromgoole’s latest production is a delicate take. Running at 85 minutes on paper but around 70 in reality, the piece’s greatly sophisticated performances and sleek look save it from its redundant nature.
Review: WASTED, Lyric Hammersmith
by Cindy Marcolina - March 25, 2023
Running at around 50 minutes, it’s snappy and positively Gen-Z in pace and subject. Fernandes crafts a script that wanders from deliciously colloquial to slightly expository, but remains solid throughout.
by Cindy Marcolina - March 25, 2023
Running at around 50 minutes, it’s snappy and positively Gen-Z in pace and subject. Fernandes crafts a script that wanders from deliciously colloquial to slightly expository, but remains solid throughout.
Photos: First Look At English National Opera's THE DEAD CITY (DIE TOTE STADT)
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2023
See production images for the English National Opera's The Dead City (Die tote Stadt), running 25 March - 8 April 2023.
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2023
See production images for the English National Opera's The Dead City (Die tote Stadt), running 25 March - 8 April 2023.
Photos: First Look at THE PETER RABBIT EASTER ADVENTURE in Covent Garden
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2023
See production images for The Peter Rabbit™ Easter Adventure which is now open in the heart of London’s iconic Covent Garden Piazza and runs until 16 April!
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2023
See production images for The Peter Rabbit™ Easter Adventure which is now open in the heart of London’s iconic Covent Garden Piazza and runs until 16 April!
Review: OF MICE AND MEN, Birmingham Rep
by Laura Lott - March 24, 2023
John Steinbeck's 1937 novel, set in California during the Great Depression, may be a period piece, but the parallels with current life in the UK are unmistakable. Dealing with themes of poverty, displacement, prejudice and the desperation for independence, Of Mice and Men makes a timely return to the Birmingham Rep stage in this new production directed by Iqbal Khan.
by Laura Lott - March 24, 2023
John Steinbeck's 1937 novel, set in California during the Great Depression, may be a period piece, but the parallels with current life in the UK are unmistakable. Dealing with themes of poverty, displacement, prejudice and the desperation for independence, Of Mice and Men makes a timely return to the Birmingham Rep stage in this new production directed by Iqbal Khan.
SWEENEY TODD - THE VICTORIAN MELODRAMA Comes to Wilton's Music Hall
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2023
The story of Sweeney Todd first appeared on the stage in London in 1847 at Britannia Theatre, Hoxton, in a melodrama, 'The String of Pearls', based on a popular “penny dreadful” serialised story.
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2023
The story of Sweeney Todd first appeared on the stage in London in 1847 at Britannia Theatre, Hoxton, in a melodrama, 'The String of Pearls', based on a popular “penny dreadful” serialised story.
Review: CREATURE BY AKRAM KHAN, Sadler's Wells
by Louise Penn - March 24, 2023
Creature is a fascinating experiment, but requires a familiarity with both pieces of source material and a constant attention to what is going on in the story. This may ultimately isolate the audience from full enjoyment. It has much to say on experimentation and torture, but doesn’t quite make the connection we need to feel involved and engaged.
by Louise Penn - March 24, 2023
Creature is a fascinating experiment, but requires a familiarity with both pieces of source material and a constant attention to what is going on in the story. This may ultimately isolate the audience from full enjoyment. It has much to say on experimentation and torture, but doesn’t quite make the connection we need to feel involved and engaged.
Photos: All New Portraits of the Cast of SHREK THE MUSICAL UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2023
All new photos have been released of some of the principal cast in character ahead of the upcoming Shrek The Musical UK and Ireland Tour.
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2023
All new photos have been released of some of the principal cast in character ahead of the upcoming Shrek The Musical UK and Ireland Tour.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG At Southwark Playhouse Leads NYMT Season Of Summer Musicals
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2023
This summer, National Youth Music Theatre will present three major musicals. Learn more about the full lineup here!
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2023
This summer, National Youth Music Theatre will present three major musicals. Learn more about the full lineup here!
World Première Of Raminder Kaur's BREADTH Will Open At Omnibus Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2023
Sohaya Vision alongside Mukul and Ghetto Tigers have announced the world première of breaDth at Omnibus Theatre. Written by Raminder Kaur, Artistic Director of Sohaya Vision, and directed by Mukul Ahmed, Artistic Director of Mukul and Ghetto Tigers, the production opens on 17 May with previews from 16 May and runs until 3 June.
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2023
Sohaya Vision alongside Mukul and Ghetto Tigers have announced the world première of breaDth at Omnibus Theatre. Written by Raminder Kaur, Artistic Director of Sohaya Vision, and directed by Mukul Ahmed, Artistic Director of Mukul and Ghetto Tigers, the production opens on 17 May with previews from 16 May and runs until 3 June.
Musical Adaptation Of Michael Morpurgo's PIGS MIGHT FLY Will Embark On UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2023
The musical adaptation of PIGS MIGHT FLY from Michael Morpurgo's Mudpuddle Farm with book, music & lyrics by Caroline Wigmore and Jen Green will embark on a UK Tour from 30 May 2023, directed by Kate Golledge.
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2023
The musical adaptation of PIGS MIGHT FLY from Michael Morpurgo's Mudpuddle Farm with book, music & lyrics by Caroline Wigmore and Jen Green will embark on a UK Tour from 30 May 2023, directed by Kate Golledge.
Ally Pally Throws Its 150th Birthday Party In May
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 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 free party, for all ages, featuring family entertainment, music and cinema, amongst a host of other activities.
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 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 free party, for all ages, featuring family entertainment, music and cinema, amongst a host of other activities.
Guildhall School Announces Summer Events Season 2023
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 24, 2023
This summer, Guildhall School of Music & Drama presents a varied programme of events for the public to enjoy, including concerts, drama productions, opera and jazz.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 24, 2023
This summer, Guildhall School of Music & Drama presents a varied programme of events for the public to enjoy, including concerts, drama productions, opera and jazz.
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