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Comedy Duo Crizards Release Music Video Ahead of COWBOYS Soho Theatre Run - Watch the Video Here!
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2023
Following their hit debut hour at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the 'UK's lowest energy double act' Crizards are bringing their critically acclaimed comedy hour Cowboys to London's West End this month (26-28th January). 
The Really Useless Group to Present THE REALLY USELESS CABARET in February
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2023
The Really Useless Group will introduce a brand spanking new set of bangers about current issues such as White Van Man (about catcalling), Very Truthful List (about conspiracy theories) and Gaydar (not being able to tell a guitarist from a left-handed lesbian) and many more at the Really Useless Cabaret from 25th February 2023 and 26th February 2023 at The Glitch.
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for WOMEN, BEWARE THE DEVIL at the Almeida Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2023
Get a first look at rehearsal photos of Women, Beware The Devil at the Almeida Theatre!
Review: WE DIDN'T COME TO HELL FOR THE CROISSANTS, Riverside Studios
by Franco Milazzo - January 20, 2023
South African performance artist Jemma Kahn and her seven kamishibai stories both start off appearing quite ordinary before revealing remarkable levels of sex, violence and all manner of delightfully sordid behaviour.
Video: HAUSER Shares THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Theme in Celebration of the Show's 35th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2023
Watch International superstar cellist HAUSER's rendition of 'The Phantom of the Opera' theme by Andrew Lloyd Webber to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the legendary Broadway musical, now officially set to close in April 2023.
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for SMOKE at Southwark Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2023
Get a first look inside rehearsals for Kim Davies’ Smoke, coming to Southwark Playhouse in February! Previews begin February 1st, and the production opens on February 3rd for a run through February 25th. 
Kathryn Gallagher, Max Harwood & More Join BENJAMIN RAUHALA & HIS WEST END BESTIES at Cadogan Hall
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2023
Additional West End and Broadway star guests have been announced for BENJAMIN RAUHALA & HIS WEST END BESTIES at the Cadogan Hall on Sunday 5 February at 6.30pm. See how to purchase tickets!
Photos: First Look at Told By An Idiot's CHARLIE AND STAN at Wilton's Music Hall
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2023
Inspired by real life events intertwined with a fantastical reimagining, Told by an Idiot’s acclaimed Charlie and Stan is at Wilton's Music Hall from 18th Jan - 4th Feb before embarking on a national spring tour. 
Madonna Announces 3rd & 4th London Dates Due to Demand
by Michael Major - January 20, 2023
The Celebration Tour will take us on Madonna’s artistic journey through four decades and pays respect to the city of New York where her career in music began. The Celebration Tour will offer a one-of-a-kind experience with special guest Bob the Drag Queen a.k.a. Caldwell Tidicue across all dates on the global tour.
Review: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: KURIOS, CABINET OF CURIOSITIES, Royal Albert Hall
by Franco Milazzo - January 20, 2023
There are generally two kinds of audiences at Cirque du Soleil shows. The first kind is usually by far the majority: excited, expectant, often slack-jawed at the amazing feats and ready to clap at any opportunity. Then there’s the rest: hesitant chin-rubbers who still hold out hope after seeing one too many over-hyped shows from this billion-dollar company, non-plussed by the standard circus tropes rolled out in the show-specific costumes or staging but quite ready to rave about whatever makes this production genuinely special. Hello, my name is Franco and I’m a Cirque cynic.
Interview: Andy George, Director of VAULT Festival, on Tackling Challenges, Taking Risks and the Joy of Escapism
by Kat Mokrynski - January 20, 2023
BroadwayWorld UK had the chance to sit down and chat with Andy George, the VAULT Festival director and co-founder, about the festival and what it is like to create such an inclusive event with a programme of over 500 performances!
Climate Cabaret ACID'S REIGN Heads to VAULT Festival With an All-star Drag Cast
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2023
Relish Theatre brings a new drag cabaret play about the climate crisis and its impact on the queer community to the world-famous VAULT Festival.  From award-winning writer James McDermott (Eastenders; Time and Tide, Park Theatre), with musical direction from Olivier-nominated Joe Beighton (SIX: The Musical), Acid’s Reign will debut at VAULT Festival at their new 125 seat cabaret venue The Flair Ground.
BBC Radio 2 Presents Line Up for PIANO ROOM Month
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 20, 2023
Radio 2 Piano Room month sees an abundance of world famous, award-winning artists each perform exclusively with the BBC Concert Orchestra from Monday 30 January to Friday 24 February 2023.
Review Roundup: THE UNFRIEND at the Criterion Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 20, 2023
Following its acclaimed sold-out run at Chichester Festival Theatre, The Unfriend has now opened in the West End for a strictly limited run from 15 January. This riotous dark comedy from writer Steven Moffat and director Mark Gatiss, the award- winning team behind BBC's Sherlock, stars an uproarious cast including Reece Shearsmith, Amanda Abington and Frances Barber. What did the critics think of Steven Moffat's dark comedy?
Michelle Terry Fears for Actors' Safety in 'Woke' Plays
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 20, 2023
The Globe's Artistic Director has spoken of her fears for the safety of actors performing in the theatre's productions.
Photos: MAMMA MIA! Arrives at Wolverhampton Grand
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2023
MAMMA MIA! the feel-good musical based on the songs of ABBA has opened its 2023 UK & International tour at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre where it is now playing until Saturday 28 January.
Rory Bremner Will Lead James Graham's QUIZ on UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2023
Rory Bremner, Britain's top satirical impressionist and renowned comedian, stars as Chris Tarrant in James Graham's thrilling and provocative drama, Quiz. The production explores the real-life story of Charles Ingram, aka the Coughing Major, who conned the world's most popular TV quiz show, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire out of £1,000,000. Or did he?
Review: THE UNFRIEND, Criterion Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - January 20, 2023
As much a comedy of menace as it is a comedy of manners.
Exclusive Presale on FOR BLACK BOYS
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 20, 2023
Exclusive Presale for For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Cirque du Soleil KURIOS: CABINET OF CURIOSITIES at the Royal Albert Hall.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
Go inside opening night of Cirque du Soleil KURIOS: Cabinet of Curiosities at the Royal Albert Hall. The must-see show will now run until 5 March, with audiences invited to escape reality and step into a world of extraordinary imagination. See photos from opening night!
Canal Cafe Theatre To Present NORMAN'S YEAR Beginning January 25
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
Canal Cafe Theatre will present NORMAN'S YEAR, running January 25-28, 2023. Four bandmates and a houseplant battle through a year of hangovers, grief and The Kooks.  
Review Roundup: WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? at Theatre Royal Bath
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
Read the reviews for Theatre Royal Bath Productions' of Edward Albee's masterpiece Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at the Ustinov Studio in Bath.
Review Roundup: ALEX EDELMAN: JUST FOR US Opens at Menier Chocolate Factory
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
Read the reviews for Alex Edelman: Just For Us is at the Menier Chocolate Factory.
YOU'RE MAKING THIS DIFFICULT Comes to Canal Cafe Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
You're making this difficult is a new, devised piece of clowning exploring the experience of grief, loss and how we love those around us when we are struggling. 
FIVE YEARS WITH THE WHITE MAN Comes to VAULT Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
Unleash The Llama highlights a forgotten figure of Black British History with the first theatrical adaptation of the life of A.B.C Merriman-Labor, an African satirist who dreamed of becoming the greatest writer in the British Empire.

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