MY SON'S A QUEER, (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?) Announces Queer Hero Thursday With Guests Including Dominic Skinner
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2023
Following last week's Olivier Award nomination for Best Entertainment or Comedy, the critically acclaimed production of My Son's a Queer, (But what can you do?) announces their upcoming series of events, Queer Hero Thursdays.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2023
Following last week's Olivier Award nomination for Best Entertainment or Comedy, the critically acclaimed production of My Son's a Queer, (But what can you do?) announces their upcoming series of events, Queer Hero Thursdays.
BBC to Close the BBC Singers as Part of New Strategy for Classical Music
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 07, 2023
The BBC has announced it is to close the BBC Singers in order to invest more widely in the future of choral singing across the UK, working with a wide range of choral groups alongside launching a major choral development programme for new talent.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 07, 2023
The BBC has announced it is to close the BBC Singers in order to invest more widely in the future of choral singing across the UK, working with a wide range of choral groups alongside launching a major choral development programme for new talent.
THE DRIFTERS GIRL Extends UK & Ireland Tour Into 2024
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 07, 2023
Michael Harrison and David Ian are delighted to announce extended dates for the first-ever UK and Ireland tour of The Drifters Girl, the acclaimed musical which tells the remarkable story of one of the world's greatest vocal groups and the woman who made them.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 07, 2023
Michael Harrison and David Ian are delighted to announce extended dates for the first-ever UK and Ireland tour of The Drifters Girl, the acclaimed musical which tells the remarkable story of one of the world's greatest vocal groups and the woman who made them.
KURIOS: CABINET OF CURIOSITIES Breaks Record to Become the Most Successful Cirque Du Soleil Show to Visit London
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2023
Cirque du Soleil has announced that the European debut run of KURIOS - Cabinet of Curiosities has broken the attendance record for Cirque du Soleil in London, having sold over 216,200 tickets since opening at the Royal Albert Hall on 13 January.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2023
Cirque du Soleil has announced that the European debut run of KURIOS - Cabinet of Curiosities has broken the attendance record for Cirque du Soleil in London, having sold over 216,200 tickets since opening at the Royal Albert Hall on 13 January.
Tom Jones, Soft Cell and Kool & The Gang to Perform at Hampton Court Palace Festival
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 07, 2023
Historic Royal Palaces and IMG have announced three legendary additions to the Hampton Court Palace Festival 2023 line-up. Tom Jones, Soft Cell and Kool & The Gang will all take to the stage throughout June.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 07, 2023
Historic Royal Palaces and IMG have announced three legendary additions to the Hampton Court Palace Festival 2023 line-up. Tom Jones, Soft Cell and Kool & The Gang will all take to the stage throughout June.
Review: THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF MUSICAL, Noël Coward Theatre
by Debbie Gilpin - March 07, 2023
The trend for stage adaptations of already popular material shows no sign of relenting, as a musical version of everyone’s favourite autumn comfort watching comes to the West End. It transfers following a successful run at the Cheltenham Everyman last summer, and stars Haydn Gwynne and John Owen-Jones as judges Pam Lee and Phil Hollinghurst (although we know who they’re really supposed to be). Welcome to The Great British Bake Off Musical!
by Debbie Gilpin - March 07, 2023
The trend for stage adaptations of already popular material shows no sign of relenting, as a musical version of everyone’s favourite autumn comfort watching comes to the West End. It transfers following a successful run at the Cheltenham Everyman last summer, and stars Haydn Gwynne and John Owen-Jones as judges Pam Lee and Phil Hollinghurst (although we know who they’re really supposed to be). Welcome to The Great British Bake Off Musical!
Photos: First Look at the New Cast of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG in Rehearsal
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2023
All new stunt rehearsal photos has been released, featuring the new cast of The Play That Goes Wrong, who begin performances at the Duchess Theatre on Tuesday 4 April 2023.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2023
All new stunt rehearsal photos has been released, featuring the new cast of The Play That Goes Wrong, who begin performances at the Duchess Theatre on Tuesday 4 April 2023.
Photos: First Look at the UK Tour of J.M. Barrie's QUALITY STREET
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2023
Quality Street will open in March at the New Vic Theatre and then tour to leading regional venues. Check out photos here!
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2023
Quality Street will open in March at the New Vic Theatre and then tour to leading regional venues. Check out photos here!
Full Cast Announced For The UK Tour Of JOHANNES RADEBE: FREEDOM UNLEASHED
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2023
TV dancing sensation and international champion Johannes Radebe has announced the dancers joining him in his brand-new production Johannes Radebe: Freedom Unleashed, which will open on 31 March and run through to 28 May 2023, performing across the UK with a week-long run at London's Peacock Theatre from 4 – 8 April 2023.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2023
TV dancing sensation and international champion Johannes Radebe has announced the dancers joining him in his brand-new production Johannes Radebe: Freedom Unleashed, which will open on 31 March and run through to 28 May 2023, performing across the UK with a week-long run at London's Peacock Theatre from 4 – 8 April 2023.
PETER PAN GOES WRONG Will Embark on UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2023
Mischief, the multi award-winning company responsible for the global comedy phenomenon, The Play That Goes Wrong, and the BBC One television series, The Goes Wrong Show, have announced a major UK tour of their West End hit show, Peter Pan Goes Wrong.
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2023
Mischief, the multi award-winning company responsible for the global comedy phenomenon, The Play That Goes Wrong, and the BBC One television series, The Goes Wrong Show, have announced a major UK tour of their West End hit show, Peter Pan Goes Wrong.
London Theatre Week Extension: Save up to 40% on & JULIET
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 07, 2023
Romeo who?! With her bags packed and ready to escape Verona, Juliet recovers from heartbreak in the best way possible… by dancing the night away with her best friends by her side! London Theatre Week Extension: Save up to 40% on & Juliet
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 07, 2023
Romeo who?! With her bags packed and ready to escape Verona, Juliet recovers from heartbreak in the best way possible… by dancing the night away with her best friends by her side! London Theatre Week Extension: Save up to 40% on & Juliet
Photos: THE WOMAN IN BLACK Bows Out of the West End
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 07, 2023
After 33 years, The Woman in Black has played its final West End performance. Check out the photos from the final show.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 07, 2023
After 33 years, The Woman in Black has played its final West End performance. Check out the photos from the final show.
Review: UNDER THE BLACK ROCK, Arcola Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - March 07, 2023
Tim Edge’s new play is technically stunning and infused with striking visuals, but a narrative let-down. Joseph Ed Thomas’ lighting and Kavanagh’s sound design are what makes Under The Black Rock.
by Cindy Marcolina - March 07, 2023
Tim Edge’s new play is technically stunning and infused with striking visuals, but a narrative let-down. Joseph Ed Thomas’ lighting and Kavanagh’s sound design are what makes Under The Black Rock.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge Launches Edinburgh Fringe Support Fund
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 07, 2023
Fleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge has announced a new £100,000 fund to help performers put on shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 07, 2023
Fleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge has announced a new £100,000 fund to help performers put on shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Review: THE BODYGUARD: THE MUSICAL, New Wimbledon Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 07, 2023
The Grammy Award-winning soundtrack was the film’s vehicle and remains indisputably good. The stage musical sensibly chooses to pivot the focus to the music, but the result is more like a concert of the Houston’s hits, with a paper-thin and often laughable stalker story thrown in.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 07, 2023
The Grammy Award-winning soundtrack was the film’s vehicle and remains indisputably good. The stage musical sensibly chooses to pivot the focus to the music, but the result is more like a concert of the Houston’s hits, with a paper-thin and often laughable stalker story thrown in.
Photos: First Look At ThickSkin And Traverse Theatre Company Presents HOW NOT TO DROWN
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2023
Get a first look at a ThickSkin and Traverse Theatre Company production, supported by Theatre Royal Stratford East, How Not To Drown commissioned by ThickSkin and Lawrence Batley Theatre. See photos below!
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2023
Get a first look at a ThickSkin and Traverse Theatre Company production, supported by Theatre Royal Stratford East, How Not To Drown commissioned by ThickSkin and Lawrence Batley Theatre. See photos below!
SEEKING DELPHI Premieres At VAULT Festival This Month
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2023
Seeking Delphi is a deeply compelling, painfully stark and shameless play about three homeless women seeking out stability, security and a way to change their fate.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2023
Seeking Delphi is a deeply compelling, painfully stark and shameless play about three homeless women seeking out stability, security and a way to change their fate.
Vital Xposure Launches Second Season Of Wellspring
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2023
Vital Xposure has announced the launch of a second round of Wellspring, a professional development programme for London-based disabled, d/Deaf and Neurodivergent playwrights and script writers, supported by City Bridge Trust.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2023
Vital Xposure has announced the launch of a second round of Wellspring, a professional development programme for London-based disabled, d/Deaf and Neurodivergent playwrights and script writers, supported by City Bridge Trust.
SNOWFLAKES Comes to the Park Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2023
Taking Cancel Culture to an extreme, black comedy Snowflakes questions ideas of morality, revenge, and justice with gleefully violent abandon. Combining the technological nihilism of Black Mirror with the dark comedy and horror of Inside No. 9, Robert Boulton’s Offie-Nominated Snowflakes is coming to Park Theatre this spring.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2023
Taking Cancel Culture to an extreme, black comedy Snowflakes questions ideas of morality, revenge, and justice with gleefully violent abandon. Combining the technological nihilism of Black Mirror with the dark comedy and horror of Inside No. 9, Robert Boulton’s Offie-Nominated Snowflakes is coming to Park Theatre this spring.
Behind-The-Scenes Theatre Project 'Illuminate Your Curiosity' to Launch This Spring
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 06, 2023
In Spring 23, leading West End and Broadway theatre producers will shine a light on the people, artistry and culture of theatre like never before as they launch something special that will ignite the passion of every theatre lover
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 06, 2023
In Spring 23, leading West End and Broadway theatre producers will shine a light on the people, artistry and culture of theatre like never before as they launch something special that will ignite the passion of every theatre lover
Olivier Awards 2023 Industry Recognition Winners Announced
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2023
The Olivier Awards with Mastercard 2023 have formally announced the recipients for this year's Industry Recognition Award. The event is organised annually by the Society of London Theatre to recognise excellence in professional theatre.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2023
The Olivier Awards with Mastercard 2023 have formally announced the recipients for this year's Industry Recognition Award. The event is organised annually by the Society of London Theatre to recognise excellence in professional theatre.
RSC Announce Full Casting for Gregory Doran's CYMBELINE
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 06, 2023
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has announced full casting for the upcoming production of Cymbeline, directed by RSC Artistic Director Emeritus Gregory Doran, which will run in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from Saturday 22 April to Saturday 27 May 2023.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - March 06, 2023
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has announced full casting for the upcoming production of Cymbeline, directed by RSC Artistic Director Emeritus Gregory Doran, which will run in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from Saturday 22 April to Saturday 27 May 2023.
Incognito Theatre Brings THE NET KILL to VAULT Festival and New Film TWO IS A CROWD Online
by Cindy Marcolina - March 06, 2023
Since the cusp of the pandemic, the founder and artistic director of the company, Angus Castle-Doughty has been busy. After a stint in Brighton in 2022, he’s about to bring their new production, The Net Kill, underground, but theatre hasn’t really been the focus of Castle-Doughty’s post-Covid life.
by Cindy Marcolina - March 06, 2023
Since the cusp of the pandemic, the founder and artistic director of the company, Angus Castle-Doughty has been busy. After a stint in Brighton in 2022, he’s about to bring their new production, The Net Kill, underground, but theatre hasn’t really been the focus of Castle-Doughty’s post-Covid life.
Photos: First Look at Alexia Khadime, Lucy St. Louis, and More in WICKED
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2023
All new production photos have been released from the UK production of WICKED, featuring Alexia Khadime as ‘Elphaba’, Lucy St. Louis as ‘Glinda’, Caitlin Anderson as ‘Nessarose’, and Joe Thompson-Oubari as ‘Boq’. Check out the photos here!
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2023
All new production photos have been released from the UK production of WICKED, featuring Alexia Khadime as ‘Elphaba’, Lucy St. Louis as ‘Glinda’, Caitlin Anderson as ‘Nessarose’, and Joe Thompson-Oubari as ‘Boq’. Check out the photos here!
Shakespeare in the Squares will Return to London's Garden Squares and Open Spaces With TWELFTH NIGHT
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2023
Shakespeare in the Squares has announced their return to London's garden spaces this summer with Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. This unique venture sees the company take a new Shakespearean production annually to the glorious garden squares and open spaces which make the London landscape.
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2023
Shakespeare in the Squares has announced their return to London's garden spaces this summer with Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. This unique venture sees the company take a new Shakespearean production annually to the glorious garden squares and open spaces which make the London landscape.
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