Sid Singh Brings ILLEGALLY FUNNY Show to London
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2023
Sid Singh is a (excellent) stand-up comedian and (mediocre) human rights lawyer. As a comedian he performs at comedy clubs, festivals and on TV around the world, while as a lawyer he has helped the Center for Gender and Refugee Studies defeat the Trump administration in court. He's at London's prestigious Soho Theatre for one night only.
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2023
Sid Singh is a (excellent) stand-up comedian and (mediocre) human rights lawyer. As a comedian he performs at comedy clubs, festivals and on TV around the world, while as a lawyer he has helped the Center for Gender and Refugee Studies defeat the Trump administration in court. He's at London's prestigious Soho Theatre for one night only.
Review: MACBETH, Wilton's Music Hall
by Cindy Marcolina - February 16, 2023
Just like with Romeo and Juliet, there are a few ways to stage the Scottish Play. By leaning into the different themes, it can become a political drama or a kitchen sink tragedy. Then, there’s whatever Mark Leipacher’s version is trying to do. Performed by two actors, Shakespeare’s tale of ambition and blood-thirst becomes a starved, skeletal shadow of what the piece is.
by Cindy Marcolina - February 16, 2023
Just like with Romeo and Juliet, there are a few ways to stage the Scottish Play. By leaning into the different themes, it can become a political drama or a kitchen sink tragedy. Then, there’s whatever Mark Leipacher’s version is trying to do. Performed by two actors, Shakespeare’s tale of ambition and blood-thirst becomes a starved, skeletal shadow of what the piece is.
Review: GRACELAND, Royal Court
by Alexander Cohen - February 16, 2023
A one woman show that that lacks the emotional gravity to keep itself grounded
by Alexander Cohen - February 16, 2023
A one woman show that that lacks the emotional gravity to keep itself grounded
Review: HOUSE OF BURLESQUE: POLITITS, VAULT Festival
by Kat Mokrynski - February 16, 2023
House of Burlesque: PoliTITS is, to quote the host, Lolo Brow ('Better than Lolo Self-Esteem') about 'Our two favourite things - Tits and the end of the world.' The goal of the show is to celebrate the history of burlesque through the lens of news, but not all the news as, 'We have an hour. We cannot cover everything.'
by Kat Mokrynski - February 16, 2023
House of Burlesque: PoliTITS is, to quote the host, Lolo Brow ('Better than Lolo Self-Esteem') about 'Our two favourite things - Tits and the end of the world.' The goal of the show is to celebrate the history of burlesque through the lens of news, but not all the news as, 'We have an hour. We cannot cover everything.'
THE SOUND OF MUSIC and Sondheim's ASSASSINS Announced as Part of the New Chichester Festival Theatre Season
by Aliya Al-Hassan - February 16, 2023
Chichester Festival Theatre’s Festival 2023 – the final season programmed by outgoing Artistic Director Daniel Evans – has been announced by Daniel and Executive Director Kathy Bourne.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - February 16, 2023
Chichester Festival Theatre’s Festival 2023 – the final season programmed by outgoing Artistic Director Daniel Evans – has been announced by Daniel and Executive Director Kathy Bourne.
Review: WASTEMAN, VAULT Festival
by Abbie Grundy - February 16, 2023
The VAULT festival is not Wasteman's first time on the stage - in fact, Joe Leather's production has previously done the bin rounds at Camden Fringe Festival in 2022. Its triumphant return, therefore, is no surprise, given how much audiences enjoyed the semi-autobiographical production's first outing.
by Abbie Grundy - February 16, 2023
The VAULT festival is not Wasteman's first time on the stage - in fact, Joe Leather's production has previously done the bin rounds at Camden Fringe Festival in 2022. Its triumphant return, therefore, is no surprise, given how much audiences enjoyed the semi-autobiographical production's first outing.
Photos: SYLVIA Starring Beverley Knight Opens at The Old Vic
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2023
The company of Sylvia and friends celebrated the world premiere of the show last night at The Old Vic. Sylvia is an Old Vic and ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company production in association with Sadler’s Wells. The show runs until 8th April. See photos from opening night!
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2023
The company of Sylvia and friends celebrated the world premiere of the show last night at The Old Vic. Sylvia is an Old Vic and ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company production in association with Sadler’s Wells. The show runs until 8th April. See photos from opening night!
Review: WINDFALL, Southwark Playhouse
by Gary Naylor - February 15, 2023
London transfer of New York hit comedy gathers a few laughs, but feels out of step with the times
by Gary Naylor - February 15, 2023
London transfer of New York hit comedy gathers a few laughs, but feels out of step with the times
Photos: First Look at TROUBLE IN BUTETOWN at the Donmar Warehouse
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2023
All new production photos have been released from the world première production of Diana Nneka Atuona’s Trouble in Butetown, directed by Tinuke Craig, that is currently running at the Donmar Warehouse until 25 March.
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2023
All new production photos have been released from the world première production of Diana Nneka Atuona’s Trouble in Butetown, directed by Tinuke Craig, that is currently running at the Donmar Warehouse until 25 March.
Sir Robert Cohan Will Be Honoured With Two Performances at The Place Next Month
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2023
Legendary choreographer Sir Robert Cohan is an artist whose influence on the UK contemporary dance landscape is immeasurable. His legacy will be honoured in an evening of his choreography at The Place on 24 and 25 March.
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2023
Legendary choreographer Sir Robert Cohan is an artist whose influence on the UK contemporary dance landscape is immeasurable. His legacy will be honoured in an evening of his choreography at The Place on 24 and 25 March.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Extends Booking and Announces New Cast
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2023
The Play That Goes Wrong, the Olivier Award-winning smash hit, has announced a brand new cast at the Duchess Theatre from Tuesday 4 April 2023 as well as a new booking period until 28 April 2024.
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2023
The Play That Goes Wrong, the Olivier Award-winning smash hit, has announced a brand new cast at the Duchess Theatre from Tuesday 4 April 2023 as well as a new booking period until 28 April 2024.
Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Kate Prince's SYLVIA at The Old Vic?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - February 15, 2023
This revolutionary story celebrates the life of Sylvia Pankhurst – feminist, activist, pacifist, socialist, rebel – the lesser-known Pankhurst at the heart of the Suffragette movement, who changed the lives of working women and men across the world. So what did the critics think?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - February 15, 2023
This revolutionary story celebrates the life of Sylvia Pankhurst – feminist, activist, pacifist, socialist, rebel – the lesser-known Pankhurst at the heart of the Suffragette movement, who changed the lives of working women and men across the world. So what did the critics think?
Now on Sale: HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PART 1 IN CONCERT
by Aliya Al-Hassan - February 15, 2023
It’s time to go hunting for Horcruxes once more: part one of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ in Concert is nearly here!
by Aliya Al-Hassan - February 15, 2023
It’s time to go hunting for Horcruxes once more: part one of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ in Concert is nearly here!
BLEAK EXPECTATIONS Will Make West End Debut in May With Weekly Star Casting
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2023
Caroline Leslie’s irresistible production of Mark Evans’ glorious comedy mash-up Bleak Expectations will open in preview at the Criterion Theatre from 3 May. Tom Allen, Adjoa Andoh, Alexander Armstrong, Jo Brand, Jack Dee, Stephen Fry, Nish Kumar, Lee Mack, Stephen Mangan, Ben Miller and Sue Perkins are all confirmed to appear.
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2023
Caroline Leslie’s irresistible production of Mark Evans’ glorious comedy mash-up Bleak Expectations will open in preview at the Criterion Theatre from 3 May. Tom Allen, Adjoa Andoh, Alexander Armstrong, Jo Brand, Jack Dee, Stephen Fry, Nish Kumar, Lee Mack, Stephen Mangan, Ben Miller and Sue Perkins are all confirmed to appear.
Photos: All New Photos of Aimee Lou Wood, John McCrea, and More in CABARET
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2023
New production photos have been released from the multi award-winning, critically acclaimed production of Cabaret at the KIT KAT CLUB in London’s West End, currently starring BAFTA Award winner Aimee Lou Wood as ‘Sally Bowles’, Olivier Award nominee John McCrea as ‘The Emcee’ and Nathan Ives-Moiba as ‘Cliff Bradshaw’.
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2023
New production photos have been released from the multi award-winning, critically acclaimed production of Cabaret at the KIT KAT CLUB in London’s West End, currently starring BAFTA Award winner Aimee Lou Wood as ‘Sally Bowles’, Olivier Award nominee John McCrea as ‘The Emcee’ and Nathan Ives-Moiba as ‘Cliff Bradshaw’.
VAULT Festival Must Find a New Location From 2024
by Aliya Al-Hassan - February 15, 2023
Following its triumphant return for the first time since the pandemic, VAULT Festival, the UK’s leading festival of live performance, has been advised by its venue-landlord, The Vaults, that it must find a new home for future festivals.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - February 15, 2023
Following its triumphant return for the first time since the pandemic, VAULT Festival, the UK’s leading festival of live performance, has been advised by its venue-landlord, The Vaults, that it must find a new home for future festivals.
Kerry Ellis Joins Cast of Gatehouse Theatre's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Aliya Al-Hassan - February 15, 2023
Award-winning Kerry will play Titania, Queen of the Fairies, in the town’s prestigious annual Shakespeare production.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - February 15, 2023
Award-winning Kerry will play Titania, Queen of the Fairies, in the town’s prestigious annual Shakespeare production.
Review: THE OYSTER PROBLEM, Jermyn Street Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - February 15, 2023
In historian Orlando Figes’ debut play, Flaubert’s friends Ivan Turgenev, Émile Zola, and George Sand urge him to either strip down his writing to please the masses or get a temporary job to fend off his creditors. The Oyster Problem debuts at Jermyn Street Theatre directed by Philip Wilson in a stiff and stuffy production.
by Cindy Marcolina - February 15, 2023
In historian Orlando Figes’ debut play, Flaubert’s friends Ivan Turgenev, Émile Zola, and George Sand urge him to either strip down his writing to please the masses or get a temporary job to fend off his creditors. The Oyster Problem debuts at Jermyn Street Theatre directed by Philip Wilson in a stiff and stuffy production.
Review: SYLVIA, The Old Vic
by Aliya Al-Hassan - February 15, 2023
In Sylvia, the subject of the show is potentially fascinating, with much comparison to draw to the current day; echoes of recent police brutality against women, the challenges against the right to protest and the fight for equal pay rumble on 100 years later. The show has so much to say, but ends up muffled. Rose
by Aliya Al-Hassan - February 15, 2023
In Sylvia, the subject of the show is potentially fascinating, with much comparison to draw to the current day; echoes of recent police brutality against women, the challenges against the right to protest and the fight for equal pay rumble on 100 years later. The show has so much to say, but ends up muffled. Rose
Edinburgh Fringe Cult Hit VERMIN Opens at Arcola Theatre this March
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2023
The REcreate Agency and Triptych Theatre present Vermin, written by Benny Ainsworth at Arcola Theatre, running 14 March - 1 April.
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2023
The REcreate Agency and Triptych Theatre present Vermin, written by Benny Ainsworth at Arcola Theatre, running 14 March - 1 April.
NUL POINTS!, A New Eurovision Comedy Starring Adèle Anderson, Will Make its World Premiere at the Union Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2023
Josh loves Eurovision. He knows every insane figure and fact. Ukraine entering a guy in a hamster wheel. Norway winning with an Olympic skater. The Russian grannies. The Brotherhood of Man. Each May he hosts a Eurovision party - the highlight of his year.
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2023
Josh loves Eurovision. He knows every insane figure and fact. Ukraine entering a guy in a hamster wheel. Norway winning with an Olympic skater. The Russian grannies. The Brotherhood of Man. Each May he hosts a Eurovision party - the highlight of his year.
Photos: First Look at WINDFALL at Southwark Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2023
Judith Amsenga, Audrey Anderson, Jack Bennett, Joanne Clifton, Wesley Griffith, Gabriel Paul star in ‘Windfall’, which arrives at London’s Southwark Playhouse following a critically acclaimed run in New York in 2022. Check out photos here!
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2023
Judith Amsenga, Audrey Anderson, Jack Bennett, Joanne Clifton, Wesley Griffith, Gabriel Paul star in ‘Windfall’, which arrives at London’s Southwark Playhouse following a critically acclaimed run in New York in 2022. Check out photos here!
Oldham Coliseum Proposes Permanent Closure
by Aliya Al-Hassan - February 14, 2023
Oldham Coliseum has proposed that it will permanently close on 31 March.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - February 14, 2023
Oldham Coliseum has proposed that it will permanently close on 31 March.
Aurora Orchestra Presents Beethoven Plugged and Unplugged at Printworks and Southbank Centre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - February 14, 2023
This March, Aurora Orchestra will illuminate one of classical music’s most recognisable works – Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 – presenting it in two radically contrasting ways, conceived for two of London’s best known venues – Printworks London and the Southbank Centre. Each event features a new music commission from one of the UK’s most exciting young composers.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - February 14, 2023
This March, Aurora Orchestra will illuminate one of classical music’s most recognisable works – Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 – presenting it in two radically contrasting ways, conceived for two of London’s best known venues – Printworks London and the Southbank Centre. Each event features a new music commission from one of the UK’s most exciting young composers.
Mark Rylance Will Lead LOVE IN MIND Charity Concert to Launch The Harvey Parker Trust
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2023
An illustrious line-up of special guest artists including Grammy award-winning Clean Bandit, internationally recognised cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Chineke! Orchestra, Europe’s first ethnically diverse professional orchestra, award-winning jazz organisation Tomorrow’s Warriors, hitmaker Charlie Deakin Davies aka Charlieee and many more headline artists still to be announced, will join forces with Mark Rylance to take part in this special charity concert at London’s Southbank Centre to launch The Harvey Parker Trust.
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2023
An illustrious line-up of special guest artists including Grammy award-winning Clean Bandit, internationally recognised cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Chineke! Orchestra, Europe’s first ethnically diverse professional orchestra, award-winning jazz organisation Tomorrow’s Warriors, hitmaker Charlie Deakin Davies aka Charlieee and many more headline artists still to be announced, will join forces with Mark Rylance to take part in this special charity concert at London’s Southbank Centre to launch The Harvey Parker Trust.
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