Guest Blog: 'Representation is Vital for our Mental Health' Playwright Charlie Josephine on Their New Play ONE OF THEM ONES
by Guest Blog: Charlie Josephine - March 21, 2023
When Pentabus Theatre approached me to write a play for them I knew instantly that I wanted to write a queer love story. Because the hetero-ghetto is wild right now, especially in the UK, it’s a very challenging time to be trans and queer. But the love is always louder than the fear, and I believe in the power of good theatre.
by Guest Blog: Charlie Josephine - March 21, 2023
When Pentabus Theatre approached me to write a play for them I knew instantly that I wanted to write a queer love story. Because the hetero-ghetto is wild right now, especially in the UK, it’s a very challenging time to be trans and queer. But the love is always louder than the fear, and I believe in the power of good theatre.
Photos: Inside Press Night For THE WAY OLD FRIENDS DO at the Park Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2023
Check out all new photos from press night of The Way Old Friends Do at the Park Theatre!
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2023
Check out all new photos from press night of The Way Old Friends Do at the Park Theatre!
Special Prices: All Tickets £18 for YIPPEE KI YAY at Wilton's Music Hall
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 21, 2023
Acclaimed retelling of classic film Die Hard from Richard Marsh - Fringe First-winner, London poetry slam champion, BBC Audio Drama Best Scripted Comedy Drama award-winner and New York cop (one of these is untrue). This joyfully funny show heads out on tour following rave reviews for its premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe, which also won it a London transfer.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 21, 2023
Acclaimed retelling of classic film Die Hard from Richard Marsh - Fringe First-winner, London poetry slam champion, BBC Audio Drama Best Scripted Comedy Drama award-winner and New York cop (one of these is untrue). This joyfully funny show heads out on tour following rave reviews for its premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe, which also won it a London transfer.
Extra London Show At Hammersmith Apollo Announced For Phil Wang's Biggest Ever International Stand-up Tour
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2023
Hot on the heels of announcing a major Autumn nationwide extension for his biggest ever international tour, Phil Wang (That's My Time with David Letterman, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Live At The Apollo) announces an extra London show at the Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith on the 23rd February 2024.
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2023
Hot on the heels of announcing a major Autumn nationwide extension for his biggest ever international tour, Phil Wang (That's My Time with David Letterman, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Live At The Apollo) announces an extra London show at the Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith on the 23rd February 2024.
VAULT Festival Celebrates Record-Breaking Year as it Closes its Doors For The Last Time in its Original Home
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2023
VAULT Festival marked the end of its decade-long run at its original venue, The Vaults on Sunday 19th March, bringing to a close a record-breaking year which welcomed more than 81,000 audience members throughout its eight week run.
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2023
VAULT Festival marked the end of its decade-long run at its original venue, The Vaults on Sunday 19th March, bringing to a close a record-breaking year which welcomed more than 81,000 audience members throughout its eight week run.
I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY the Official Stock Aitken Waterman Musical Will Premiere at Manchester Opera House
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2023
The World Premiere of the official Stock Aitken Waterman musical I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY is written and directed by Debbie Isitt and choreographed by Jason Gilkison. The show will open at the Manchester Opera House on 1 November 2023 and play the Christmas season at Leeds Grand Theatre & Opera House from 12 – 30 December 2023 as part of a UK tour.
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2023
The World Premiere of the official Stock Aitken Waterman musical I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY is written and directed by Debbie Isitt and choreographed by Jason Gilkison. The show will open at the Manchester Opera House on 1 November 2023 and play the Christmas season at Leeds Grand Theatre & Opera House from 12 – 30 December 2023 as part of a UK tour.
Mark Gatiss' Adaptation of A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns to Nottingham Playhouse and Alexandra Palace This Year
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2023
Following a successful premiere season in 2021, Mark Gatiss' retelling of Dickens' winter ghost story returns to Nottingham Playhouse as well as the hauntingly atmospheric Alexandra Palace for Christmas 2023.
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2023
Following a successful premiere season in 2021, Mark Gatiss' retelling of Dickens' winter ghost story returns to Nottingham Playhouse as well as the hauntingly atmospheric Alexandra Palace for Christmas 2023.
Punchdrunk Enrichment Announces New Three-Year Residency and Immersive Arts Space
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2023
Punchdrunk Enrichment - the UK's premier education and community-led immersive theatre company has announced a three-year residency in London's Wembley Park from April 2023, which will deliver the first ever co-created immersive arts space.
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2023
Punchdrunk Enrichment - the UK's premier education and community-led immersive theatre company has announced a three-year residency in London's Wembley Park from April 2023, which will deliver the first ever co-created immersive arts space.
Booking Will Open Next Week For The World Premiere of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2023
Based on an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne and Kate Trefry, STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, a new play written by Kate Trefry, will receive its world premiere at the Phoenix Theatre in London's West End, directed by Stephen Daldry with co-direction by Justin Martin.
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2023
Based on an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne and Kate Trefry, STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, a new play written by Kate Trefry, will receive its world premiere at the Phoenix Theatre in London's West End, directed by Stephen Daldry with co-direction by Justin Martin.
Review: NOT YOUR GRANDMA'S FOLK TALES, VAULT Festival
by Kat Mokrynski - March 21, 2023
Not Your Grandma’s Folk Tales is a beautiful hour of storytelling that will wrap you up in a blanket of magical tales and leave you feeling ready to face the world, armed with the words of others.
by Kat Mokrynski - March 21, 2023
Not Your Grandma’s Folk Tales is a beautiful hour of storytelling that will wrap you up in a blanket of magical tales and leave you feeling ready to face the world, armed with the words of others.
The Royal Opera's TURANDOT Comes to Cinemas This Week
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2023
The Royal Opera House has announced that, this March, audiences across the globe will be able to watch Giacomo Puccini's final opera Turandot on the big screen. On Wednesday 22 March 2023, Andrei Serban's classic production will be broadcast live to 956 cinemas in 22 countries across the world.
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2023
The Royal Opera House has announced that, this March, audiences across the globe will be able to watch Giacomo Puccini's final opera Turandot on the big screen. On Wednesday 22 March 2023, Andrei Serban's classic production will be broadcast live to 956 cinemas in 22 countries across the world.
Review: LEAVING VIETNAM, Park Theatre
by Gary Naylor - March 21, 2023
Richard Vergette's one-man play is never less than engaging, but one wonders why here and why now?
by Gary Naylor - March 21, 2023
Richard Vergette's one-man play is never less than engaging, but one wonders why here and why now?
MY SON'S A QUEER, (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?) Announces Victoria Scone And Jamie Windust As Final 'Queer Hero Thursday' Guests
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2023
The Olivier Award-nominated production of My Son's a Queer, (But what can you do?) has announced RuPaul's Drag Race UK superstar Victoria Scone and award-winning writer Jamie Windust as their two guests for the grand finale of their Queer Hero Thursdays on 30 March. This series of events sees star of the show Rob Madge welcome icons from the LGBTQ+ community for an audience Q&A about their experiences growing up and finding positivity in the world around them.
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2023
The Olivier Award-nominated production of My Son's a Queer, (But what can you do?) has announced RuPaul's Drag Race UK superstar Victoria Scone and award-winning writer Jamie Windust as their two guests for the grand finale of their Queer Hero Thursdays on 30 March. This series of events sees star of the show Rob Madge welcome icons from the LGBTQ+ community for an audience Q&A about their experiences growing up and finding positivity in the world around them.
Cast Announced for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Shakespeare's Globe
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2023
Shakespeare's Globe has announced the cast of A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Elle While (The Merry Wives of Windsor, 2019; As You Like It, Hamlet, 2018).
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2023
Shakespeare's Globe has announced the cast of A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Elle While (The Merry Wives of Windsor, 2019; As You Like It, Hamlet, 2018).
HAMNET to Transfer to the West End's Garrick Theatre this Autumn
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2023
The stage production of Hamnet will transfer direct to London's Garrick Theatre this autumn after selling out ahead of its world premiere at the newly restored Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon this April.
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2023
The stage production of Hamnet will transfer direct to London's Garrick Theatre this autumn after selling out ahead of its world premiere at the newly restored Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon this April.
Photos: See Adjoa Andoh and More in Rehearsals for RICHARD III
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2023
Check out rehearsal photos of Rose Theatre and Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Theatres' Richard III starring Adjoa Andoh.
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2023
Check out rehearsal photos of Rose Theatre and Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Theatres' Richard III starring Adjoa Andoh.
Royal Court Announces New Shows Including Tony-Winner DANA H.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 20, 2023
The Royal Court Theatre has announced it will present four new works between April and August 2023 as well as a Tony Award-winning Broadway transfer in 2024.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 20, 2023
The Royal Court Theatre has announced it will present four new works between April and August 2023 as well as a Tony Award-winning Broadway transfer in 2024.
Mountview Announces the World's First Degree in Intimacy Practice
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 20, 2023
Intimacy on Set and Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts have announced the launch of the world’s first degree in Intimacy Practice. The two-year course has been developed with leading Intimacy Practitioner Ita O’Brien, in conjunction with O’Brien’s company Intimacy on Set. Mountview is working with the University of East Anglia as its validating partner.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 20, 2023
Intimacy on Set and Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts have announced the launch of the world’s first degree in Intimacy Practice. The two-year course has been developed with leading Intimacy Practitioner Ita O’Brien, in conjunction with O’Brien’s company Intimacy on Set. Mountview is working with the University of East Anglia as its validating partner.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Booking Extends Until 2024
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2023
The producers of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Sonia Friedman Productions, Colin Callender and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions - have announced a further extension to booking for the original two-part multi award-winning production at London’s Palace Theatre. Check out the new booking dates here!
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2023
The producers of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Sonia Friedman Productions, Colin Callender and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions - have announced a further extension to booking for the original two-part multi award-winning production at London’s Palace Theatre. Check out the new booking dates here!
BBC Audio Drama Awards 2023 Winners Announced
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 20, 2023
Actor, producer and director Martin Jarvis OBE (Just William, The Forsyte Saga, Eastenders, Doctor Who) has won the BBC Audio Drama award for Lifetime Achievement, presented at Broadcasting House’s Radio Theatre.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 20, 2023
Actor, producer and director Martin Jarvis OBE (Just William, The Forsyte Saga, Eastenders, Doctor Who) has won the BBC Audio Drama award for Lifetime Achievement, presented at Broadcasting House’s Radio Theatre.
Show Of The Week: Tickets from £25 for MEDEA Starring Sophie Okonedo
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 20, 2023
Show Of The Week: Tickets from £25 for Medea @sohoplace 'A blazing Sophie Okonedo makes this spartan production a must-see' Evening Standard
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 20, 2023
Show Of The Week: Tickets from £25 for Medea @sohoplace 'A blazing Sophie Okonedo makes this spartan production a must-see' Evening Standard
Review: VILLAIN, INTERRUPTED, VAULT Festival
by Kat Mokrynski - March 20, 2023
Villain, Interrupted is a fun show that gives the “villains” a chance to shine while also looking at the psychology in a world in which those who have powers are feared, separating the world into “us versus them”.
by Kat Mokrynski - March 20, 2023
Villain, Interrupted is a fun show that gives the “villains” a chance to shine while also looking at the psychology in a world in which those who have powers are feared, separating the world into “us versus them”.
Review: CRIMINALLY UNTRUE: AN IMPROVISED TRUE CRIME DOCUMENTARY, VAULT Festival
by Kat Mokrynski - March 20, 2023
Criminally Untrue: An Improvised True Crime Documentary is a hilarious show that will leave you wanting more from PillowTalk Theatre. Oldfield and Treen have directed a fantastic cast of improvisers that will bring a little bit of “organised chaos” into your life, creating the crime story of the decade.
by Kat Mokrynski - March 20, 2023
Criminally Untrue: An Improvised True Crime Documentary is a hilarious show that will leave you wanting more from PillowTalk Theatre. Oldfield and Treen have directed a fantastic cast of improvisers that will bring a little bit of “organised chaos” into your life, creating the crime story of the decade.
Review: WHAM BAM THANK YOU MAM, VAULT Festival
by Paige Cochrane - March 20, 2023
Wham Bam Thank You Mam is a collaboration straight from the minds of Frances Keyton, Su Mi and Marty Gleeson. Exploring heartache, cultural identity, and ways to stick a middle finger up at social expectation, this trio have combined an hour of captivating storytelling with some truly brilliant comedic skill. This show gives a taste of the very best that each has to offer.
by Paige Cochrane - March 20, 2023
Wham Bam Thank You Mam is a collaboration straight from the minds of Frances Keyton, Su Mi and Marty Gleeson. Exploring heartache, cultural identity, and ways to stick a middle finger up at social expectation, this trio have combined an hour of captivating storytelling with some truly brilliant comedic skill. This show gives a taste of the very best that each has to offer.
Review: AKHNATEN, London Coliseum
by Franco Milazzo - March 19, 2023
Who’s up for a three-hour long opera about the relatively unknown pharaoh Akhnaten? With the singing in Egyptian, Hebrew and Akkadian? With no surtitles? Based on the music of minimalist composer Phillip Glass? And with an entire troupe of jugglers? Us, that's who.
by Franco Milazzo - March 19, 2023
Who’s up for a three-hour long opera about the relatively unknown pharaoh Akhnaten? With the singing in Egyptian, Hebrew and Akkadian? With no surtitles? Based on the music of minimalist composer Phillip Glass? And with an entire troupe of jugglers? Us, that's who.
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