Review: FAMOUS PUPPET DEATH SCENES, Barbican Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - January 25, 2023
Slashed, smashed, squished, shot, stabbed and splatted: these are only some of the ways that Canadian company The Old Trout Puppet Workshop kill off their creations in the pitch-black Famous Puppet Death Scenes, making its London premiere at The Barbican as part of this year's London International Mime Festival.
by Franco Milazzo - January 25, 2023
Slashed, smashed, squished, shot, stabbed and splatted: these are only some of the ways that Canadian company The Old Trout Puppet Workshop kill off their creations in the pitch-black Famous Puppet Death Scenes, making its London premiere at The Barbican as part of this year's London International Mime Festival.
ROSE, Starring Maureen Lipman, to Receive West End Transfer
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 25, 2023
Maureen Lipman is to return to the West End in Martin Sherman's Rose. Following successful runs at the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester and London’s Park Theatre, the show will run at the Ambassador's Theatre for only 28 performances.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 25, 2023
Maureen Lipman is to return to the West End in Martin Sherman's Rose. Following successful runs at the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester and London’s Park Theatre, the show will run at the Ambassador's Theatre for only 28 performances.
UK Opera Bodies Call on ACE to Develop Opera Strategy
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 25, 2023
The boards of opera bodies across the UK have issued a plea to Arts Council England to develop a strategy for opera provision.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 25, 2023
The boards of opera bodies across the UK have issued a plea to Arts Council England to develop a strategy for opera provision.
UNIVERSE: A DARK CRYSTAL ODYSSEY Comes to Linbury Theatre at Royal Opera House in May
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
Since its premiere in 1982, Jim Henson's boundary-breaking film The Dark Crystal has achieved cult status. A darkly fantastical tale with ecological overtones, today its depiction of an earth riven by extremes and in need of healing is more urgent than ever.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
Since its premiere in 1982, Jim Henson's boundary-breaking film The Dark Crystal has achieved cult status. A darkly fantastical tale with ecological overtones, today its depiction of an earth riven by extremes and in need of healing is more urgent than ever.
Tim Crouch's TRUTH'S A DOG MUST TO KENNEL Comes to Battersea Arts Centre
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
Truth's a Dog Must to Kennel is a daringly unaccommodated piece of theatre that switches between scathingly funny stand-up and an audacious act of collective imagining. It is an adult take on the atomised world we live in now. King Lear meets stand-up meets the metaverse.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
Truth's a Dog Must to Kennel is a daringly unaccommodated piece of theatre that switches between scathingly funny stand-up and an audacious act of collective imagining. It is an adult take on the atomised world we live in now. King Lear meets stand-up meets the metaverse.
Casting Announced For Ahlam's YOU BURY ME
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
Paines Plough, The Women's Prize for Playwriting, 45North, The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh and the Orange Tree Theatre, in association with Bristol Old Vic have announced casting for Ahlam's play YOU BURY ME which will play in Bristol, Edinburgh and London from the 24th February until 22nd April 2023.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
Paines Plough, The Women's Prize for Playwriting, 45North, The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh and the Orange Tree Theatre, in association with Bristol Old Vic have announced casting for Ahlam's play YOU BURY ME which will play in Bristol, Edinburgh and London from the 24th February until 22nd April 2023.
MERBOY - A Queer Retelling of The Little Mermaid Will Open in London This Spring
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
Campfire Theatre will present a queer retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic, The Little Mermaid, as Merboy.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
Campfire Theatre will present a queer retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic, The Little Mermaid, as Merboy.
Royal Opera House Announces INSURRECTION: A WORK IN PROGRESS
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
The Royal Opera House has announced Insurrection: A work in progress – a series of semi-staged sharings in the Linbury Theatre, based on a new work currently in development that explores how we come together to understand the legacy of enslavement.
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
The Royal Opera House has announced Insurrection: A work in progress – a series of semi-staged sharings in the Linbury Theatre, based on a new work currently in development that explores how we come together to understand the legacy of enslavement.
WOW Festival Will Feature Exclusive Screening of Suzie Miller's PRIMA FACIE
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 25, 2023
WOW Festival London will present an exclusive one-off screening of Prima Facie, starring Jodie Comer, on International Womens Day (8 March) at the BFI Southbank.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 25, 2023
WOW Festival London will present an exclusive one-off screening of Prima Facie, starring Jodie Comer, on International Womens Day (8 March) at the BFI Southbank.
Voice Over Artists Announced for IDIOTS ASSEMBLE: SPITTING IMAGE SAVES THE WORLD
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 25, 2023
Twelve voice-over artists, a mix of actors, impressionists and comedians have just started work on recording voices for over one hundred Spitting Image characters for the World Premiere of the stage show, Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image Saves the World which previews at Birmingham Rep from 1 February.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 25, 2023
Twelve voice-over artists, a mix of actors, impressionists and comedians have just started work on recording voices for over one hundred Spitting Image characters for the World Premiere of the stage show, Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image Saves the World which previews at Birmingham Rep from 1 February.
Review: PROJECT ATOM BOI, VAULT Festival
by Cindy Marcolina - January 25, 2023
This first iteration of the piece is the perfect chance for the material to grow alongside its creatives: the elements of a great production are all there, they just need further polishing.
by Cindy Marcolina - January 25, 2023
This first iteration of the piece is the perfect chance for the material to grow alongside its creatives: the elements of a great production are all there, they just need further polishing.
Tickets from £23 for TROUBLE IN BUTETOWN at the Donmar Warehouse
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 25, 2023
Trouble In Butetown is a world premiere by the award-winning playwright Diana Nneka Atuona, directed by Tinuke Craig.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 25, 2023
Trouble In Butetown is a world premiere by the award-winning playwright Diana Nneka Atuona, directed by Tinuke Craig.
Review: BLOODY MARY: LIVE!, VAULT Festival
by Cindy Marcolina - January 25, 2023
Bloody Mary: Live! is a joy to watch. The influence of Six is clear as day, from looks to sass, but Miller is unapologetic about it - a trend that continues throughout the hour-long piece. Giving a historical figure the Hamilton treatment isn’t new, but it’s a gift that keeps on giving. “I refuse to be small” Mary says. And, by god, Miller is anything but.
by Cindy Marcolina - January 25, 2023
Bloody Mary: Live! is a joy to watch. The influence of Six is clear as day, from looks to sass, but Miller is unapologetic about it - a trend that continues throughout the hour-long piece. Giving a historical figure the Hamilton treatment isn’t new, but it’s a gift that keeps on giving. “I refuse to be small” Mary says. And, by god, Miller is anything but.
Review: ALL IN GOOD TIME, VAULT Festival
by Kat Mokrynski - January 25, 2023
All In Good Time is, to quote the show’s site, “a show about ADHD and time travel, complete with dodos, disco balls and ducks and whatever else we have time for” created by the Not-God Complex. The show itself aims to tell a story of time from a neurodivergent perspective, particularly focusing on ADHD through the trope of time travel.
by Kat Mokrynski - January 25, 2023
All In Good Time is, to quote the show’s site, “a show about ADHD and time travel, complete with dodos, disco balls and ducks and whatever else we have time for” created by the Not-God Complex. The show itself aims to tell a story of time from a neurodivergent perspective, particularly focusing on ADHD through the trope of time travel.
Metal Rabbit Presents THE MISANDRIST By Lisa Carroll
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
Metal Rabbit productions has announced the debut run of 'The Misandrist' a penetrating new play by Lisa Carroll (writer of the 'intoxicating to watch' Cuckoo, Soho Theatre) which will run at the Arcola Theatre from Thurs 10th May – 10th June 2023.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
Metal Rabbit productions has announced the debut run of 'The Misandrist' a penetrating new play by Lisa Carroll (writer of the 'intoxicating to watch' Cuckoo, Soho Theatre) which will run at the Arcola Theatre from Thurs 10th May – 10th June 2023.
5 Star, Fringe Hit THE UNICORN Announces Arcola Theatre Run And UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
Following a critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, THE UNICORN returns for an extensive UK Tour, including runs at London's Arcola Theatre, North Wall Arts Centre, Oxford; Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch; The Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead; Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford; Harlow Playhouse; The Hat Factory, Luton; and VAULT Festival (Studio).
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
Following a critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, THE UNICORN returns for an extensive UK Tour, including runs at London's Arcola Theatre, North Wall Arts Centre, Oxford; Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch; The Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead; Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford; Harlow Playhouse; The Hat Factory, Luton; and VAULT Festival (Studio).
Photos: DIRTY DANCING - THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE Returns to the West End
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
Get a first look at photos of Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage, which has returned to the Dominion Theatre for another season following its record-breaking one in Spring 2022.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
Get a first look at photos of Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage, which has returned to the Dominion Theatre for another season following its record-breaking one in Spring 2022.
Review: THE NATURE OF FORGETTING, Shoreditch Town Hall
by Franco Milazzo - January 24, 2023
Part of this year’s London International Mime Festival, The Nature of Forgetting from Theatre Re dynamically tackles the topic of memory and what we do – and don’t – recall.
by Franco Milazzo - January 24, 2023
Part of this year’s London International Mime Festival, The Nature of Forgetting from Theatre Re dynamically tackles the topic of memory and what we do – and don’t – recall.
Emma Hatton, Sally Ann Triplett & More to Star in BERLUSCONI World Premiere Musical at Southwark Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
The cast has been announced for the world premiere of BERLUSCONI at Southwark Playhouse. Rehearsals begin on 13 February with first preview on 25 March and press night on 29 March.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
The cast has been announced for the world premiere of BERLUSCONI at Southwark Playhouse. Rehearsals begin on 13 February with first preview on 25 March and press night on 29 March.
Interview: Jon Robyns and David Thaxton of LES MISERABLES Discuss Singing the Wrong Lines, Cast Camaraderie and the Show's Evolution
by Kat Mokrynski - January 24, 2023
BroadwayWorld UK had the chance to interview David Thaxton and Jon Robyns, who currently play Javert and Jean Valjean respectively, in the iconic show Les Misérables. On a Zoom meeting from their dressing room, the two actors talked about their years of playing a variety of roles, their struggles with muscle memory, and what Les Mis means to them.
by Kat Mokrynski - January 24, 2023
BroadwayWorld UK had the chance to interview David Thaxton and Jon Robyns, who currently play Javert and Jean Valjean respectively, in the iconic show Les Misérables. On a Zoom meeting from their dressing room, the two actors talked about their years of playing a variety of roles, their struggles with muscle memory, and what Les Mis means to them.
Jake Wood Replaces Hugo Chegwin in 2:22 A GHOST STORY at The Lyric Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
Jake Wood will reprise his award-winning role of Ben in 2:22 A Ghost Story, after Hugo Chegwin has had to withdraw from the production due to illness during the rehearsal period.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
Jake Wood will reprise his award-winning role of Ben in 2:22 A Ghost Story, after Hugo Chegwin has had to withdraw from the production due to illness during the rehearsal period.
Comedian Phil Wang Joins Line Up Of One Night Only Events At Stratford East
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
Theatre Royal Stratford East has announced a series of one night only events coming to East London this March. Learn more about the full lineup here!
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
Theatre Royal Stratford East has announced a series of one night only events coming to East London this March. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Jette Parker Artists Present a Reimagining Of Handel's ARMINIO
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
This April, The Royal Opera and Jette Parker Artists present Arminio, a modern-day reimagining of Handel's tense chamber opera. Continuing The Royal Opera's exploration of Handel's works written for Covent Garden, this will be the first UK staging of Arminio since its premiere on this site in 1737. Opening in the Linbury Theatre on Thursday 20 April, general booking opens on Wednesday 25 January, with tickets from £10.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
This April, The Royal Opera and Jette Parker Artists present Arminio, a modern-day reimagining of Handel's tense chamber opera. Continuing The Royal Opera's exploration of Handel's works written for Covent Garden, this will be the first UK staging of Arminio since its premiere on this site in 1737. Opening in the Linbury Theatre on Thursday 20 April, general booking opens on Wednesday 25 January, with tickets from £10.
Nick Mohammed Adds Extra Dates To THE BEST AND WORST OF MR. SWALLOW Tour
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
Two-time Emmy award nominee and star of Ted Lasso Nick Mohammed's beloved alter ego Mr. Swallow is getting set to tour the UK for the first time with 'Nick Mohammed presents The Very Best & Worst of Mr. Swallow'. Due to popular demand, Nick has added second dates in Salford, Leeds, Norwich, Bristol & London.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
Two-time Emmy award nominee and star of Ted Lasso Nick Mohammed's beloved alter ego Mr. Swallow is getting set to tour the UK for the first time with 'Nick Mohammed presents The Very Best & Worst of Mr. Swallow'. Due to popular demand, Nick has added second dates in Salford, Leeds, Norwich, Bristol & London.
STARS By Mojisola Adebayo Will Embark on Tour Beginning in April
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
In their first ever co-production, Tamasha theatre company and the ICA present STARS: an Afrofuturist Space Odyssey, about an older woman who goes into outer space in search of her own orgasm. It is created by Alfred Fagon Award 2021 winner and George Devin Award 2022 finalist Mojisola Adebayo, directed by Gail Babb and S. Ama Wray, with animations by artist Candice Purwin, and music direction by producer Debo Adebayo.
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2023
In their first ever co-production, Tamasha theatre company and the ICA present STARS: an Afrofuturist Space Odyssey, about an older woman who goes into outer space in search of her own orgasm. It is created by Alfred Fagon Award 2021 winner and George Devin Award 2022 finalist Mojisola Adebayo, directed by Gail Babb and S. Ama Wray, with animations by artist Candice Purwin, and music direction by producer Debo Adebayo.
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