West End Performers and Stage Management Demand 17% Pay Rise
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
Tomorrow (Friday 20 January), Equity – the performing arts and entertainment trade union – launch their 'Stand Up For 17%' campaign.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
Tomorrow (Friday 20 January), Equity – the performing arts and entertainment trade union – launch their 'Stand Up For 17%' campaign.
SUNNY SIDE UP Returns To Theatre Peckham For Three-Week Run
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
Theatre Peckham are pressing replay on the critically acclaimed production of Sunny Side Up written and performed by David Alade (The Fisherman: National Tour, The Fields: Sky, Casualty: BBC). Following on from its sold-out run at Peckham Fringe in 2022, this lyrical piece, blending drama and poetry, transfers to the main stage for a three-week run.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
Theatre Peckham are pressing replay on the critically acclaimed production of Sunny Side Up written and performed by David Alade (The Fisherman: National Tour, The Fields: Sky, Casualty: BBC). Following on from its sold-out run at Peckham Fringe in 2022, this lyrical piece, blending drama and poetry, transfers to the main stage for a three-week run.
Review: ALEX EDELMAN: JUST FOR US, Menier Chocolate Factory
by Kat Mokrynski - January 19, 2023
A sign-language-speaking gorilla, white nationalists, and Robin Williams. What do they have in common? According to Alex Edelman's Just For Us, they're a lot more similar than one might think.
by Kat Mokrynski - January 19, 2023
A sign-language-speaking gorilla, white nationalists, and Robin Williams. What do they have in common? According to Alex Edelman's Just For Us, they're a lot more similar than one might think.
Video: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Celebrates 3000 Performances in the West End
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
The Olivier Award-winning smash hit, The Play That Goes Wrong, yesterday celebrated its 2999th performance at the Duchess Theatre. The Play That Goes Wrong is the longest running play at The Duchess Theatre (since the theatre opened in 1929), and is the longest running comedy in the West End.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
The Olivier Award-winning smash hit, The Play That Goes Wrong, yesterday celebrated its 2999th performance at the Duchess Theatre. The Play That Goes Wrong is the longest running play at The Duchess Theatre (since the theatre opened in 1929), and is the longest running comedy in the West End.
Review: FAGIN'S LAST HOUR, White Bear Theatre
by Gary Naylor - January 19, 2023
James Hyland is Dicken's Fagin, decrepit and distraught, in his cell on the way to the gallows
by Gary Naylor - January 19, 2023
James Hyland is Dicken's Fagin, decrepit and distraught, in his cell on the way to the gallows
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Announces Return Of Evolution Festival In March 2023
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
Evolution Festival returns to the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre in March 2023 for its seventh year, providing a platform and career launch pad for young theatre makers producing innovative work for stage and screen.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
Evolution Festival returns to the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre in March 2023 for its seventh year, providing a platform and career launch pad for young theatre makers producing innovative work for stage and screen.
Photos: First Look at the UK Tour of HOME, I'M DARLING
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
This new production of Home, I’m Darling opens at the Theatre Royal Windsor on 25 January 2023, prior to the play’s first extensive national tour. Check out all new rehearsal photos here!
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
This new production of Home, I’m Darling opens at the Theatre Royal Windsor on 25 January 2023, prior to the play’s first extensive national tour. Check out all new rehearsal photos here!
National Youth Theatre Announces UP ALL NIGHT An All Night Takeover At The Duke Of York's Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
Join National Youth Theatre and some of Britain's leading voices for a world-first all-night West End youth takeover at the iconic Duke of York's Theatre on 10 February 2023.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
Join National Youth Theatre and some of Britain's leading voices for a world-first all-night West End youth takeover at the iconic Duke of York's Theatre on 10 February 2023.
Justin Audibert Announced as Chichester Festival Theatre's new Artistic Director.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 19, 2023
The Board of Chichester Festival Theatre has announced the appointment of Justin Audibert to succeed Daniel Evans as Artistic Director. Currently Artistic Director of London’s Unicorn Theatre, and a freelance writer and director who has directed productions for the RSC and the National Theatre, Justin will take up his new post, working alongside Executive Director Kathy Bourne, in July 2023.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 19, 2023
The Board of Chichester Festival Theatre has announced the appointment of Justin Audibert to succeed Daniel Evans as Artistic Director. Currently Artistic Director of London’s Unicorn Theatre, and a freelance writer and director who has directed productions for the RSC and the National Theatre, Justin will take up his new post, working alongside Executive Director Kathy Bourne, in July 2023.
Akram Khan Company's JUNGLE BOOK REIMAGINED Comes to Sadler's Wells in April
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
Sadler's Wells Associate Artist Akram Khan presents new dance-theatre production Jungle Book reimagined at Sadler's Wells on Tuesday 4 – Saturday 15 April. Based on Rudyard Kipling's family classic, Khan and his team reinvent the journey of Mowgli through the eyes of a climate refugee, the show premiered at Leicester's Curve Theatre in April 2022.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
Sadler's Wells Associate Artist Akram Khan presents new dance-theatre production Jungle Book reimagined at Sadler's Wells on Tuesday 4 – Saturday 15 April. Based on Rudyard Kipling's family classic, Khan and his team reinvent the journey of Mowgli through the eyes of a climate refugee, the show premiered at Leicester's Curve Theatre in April 2022.
KITES Heads To VAULT Festival 2023 in March
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
Exploring the rite of passage from girlhood to womanhood in post-war Ireland, KITES incorporates drama, striking visuals and physical theatre in a fast paced two-hander and sensory spectacle.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
Exploring the rite of passage from girlhood to womanhood in post-war Ireland, KITES incorporates drama, striking visuals and physical theatre in a fast paced two-hander and sensory spectacle.
The Cast Of Kim Davies' SMOKE Will Take Part in Post Show Q&A: BDSM on Stage and in Life
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
A post-show Q&A will be held following Kim Davies' Smoke at Southwark Playhouse, on 15 February at 9:15pm with Meaghan Martin and Oli Higginson. Martin and Higginson will be joined by the company's Intimacy Director, Asha Jennings Grant, and Lydia Shaw founder of Luxury BDSM Brand Kilter.
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
A post-show Q&A will be held following Kim Davies' Smoke at Southwark Playhouse, on 15 February at 9:15pm with Meaghan Martin and Oli Higginson. Martin and Higginson will be joined by the company's Intimacy Director, Asha Jennings Grant, and Lydia Shaw founder of Luxury BDSM Brand Kilter.
Ryan Calais Cameron's FOR BLACK BOYS Gets West End Transfer
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 19, 2023
The Royal Court Theatre and Nica Burns have announced that For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy by Ryan Calais Cameron will transfer to the Apollo Theatre in London’s West End for a limited run of six weeks only.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 19, 2023
The Royal Court Theatre and Nica Burns have announced that For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy by Ryan Calais Cameron will transfer to the Apollo Theatre in London’s West End for a limited run of six weeks only.
Review: HAMLET, Southwark Playhouse
by Cindy Marcolina - January 19, 2023
Director Ricky Dukes refocuses the story on the younger characters, exploring their response to the personally catastrophic events in the play. Or so he says. It’s a show sprinkled with fun gimmicks and cool tricks, but it gives a skeletal, feeble, episodic result that completely removes Hamlet from his emotional context.
by Cindy Marcolina - January 19, 2023
Director Ricky Dukes refocuses the story on the younger characters, exploring their response to the personally catastrophic events in the play. Or so he says. It’s a show sprinkled with fun gimmicks and cool tricks, but it gives a skeletal, feeble, episodic result that completely removes Hamlet from his emotional context.
Tickets from just £9 for THE WALWORTH FARCE
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 19, 2023
“And what news of London Town, Paddy? This Walworth Road off the Elephant and Castle paint me a picture of this boulevard and its surrounding environs.”
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 19, 2023
“And what news of London Town, Paddy? This Walworth Road off the Elephant and Castle paint me a picture of this boulevard and its surrounding environs.”
Pegasus Opera Company And Hagemann Rosenthal Associates Present THE SIX OF CALAIS & RUTH, Starting 21 April
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
Pegasus Opera Company and Hagemann Rosenthal Associates presents a double bill The Six of Calais & Ruth at Susie Sainsbury Theatre, Royal Academy of Music, London, NW1 5HT. The productions will be staged on Friday 21 April 7.30pm, Saturday 22 April 7.30pm, Sunday 23 April 2pm
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
Pegasus Opera Company and Hagemann Rosenthal Associates presents a double bill The Six of Calais & Ruth at Susie Sainsbury Theatre, Royal Academy of Music, London, NW1 5HT. The productions will be staged on Friday 21 April 7.30pm, Saturday 22 April 7.30pm, Sunday 23 April 2pm
CABARET to Host 2021 Cast Recording Listening Party with Eddie Redmayne and Lauren Laverne This Week
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
To celebrate the release of the CABARET THE MUSICAL 2021 CAST RECORDING, Eddie Redmayne, who won the Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance as The Emcee in this production, will speak to music and culture journalist Lauren Laverne about his experiences in the show, whilst they listen to each number from the newly released cast recording.
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
To celebrate the release of the CABARET THE MUSICAL 2021 CAST RECORDING, Eddie Redmayne, who won the Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance as The Emcee in this production, will speak to music and culture journalist Lauren Laverne about his experiences in the show, whilst they listen to each number from the newly released cast recording.
Rowena Gander's BARELY VISIBLE Will Embark on UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
An acclaimed performance artist from Liverpool is bringing her powerful show to venues across the country, shining the spotlight on issues that queer woman face on a daily basis.
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
An acclaimed performance artist from Liverpool is bringing her powerful show to venues across the country, shining the spotlight on issues that queer woman face on a daily basis.
Matthew Warchus-Directed A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns to the Old Vic
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
Old Vic Artistic Director Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic returns to The Old Vic, joyously adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, His Dark Materials).
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
Old Vic Artistic Director Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic returns to The Old Vic, joyously adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, His Dark Materials).
CHARACTER BUILDING EXPERIENCE Comes To The Museum Of Comedy And Vault Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
After sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, the interactive roleplaying comedy game show Character Building Experience is coming to London, with dates at the Museum of Comedy on 26 January and 23 February and the Vault Festival on 28 January, 11 & 25 February and 11 March.
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
After sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, the interactive roleplaying comedy game show Character Building Experience is coming to London, with dates at the Museum of Comedy on 26 January and 23 February and the Vault Festival on 28 January, 11 & 25 February and 11 March.
SOLT and UK Theatre Announce Support For New Standards Authority Tackling Bullying and Harassment in the Creative Industries
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
Leading trade associations Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and UK Theatre have announced their support for the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA), a new organisation being formed to prevent and tackle bullying and harassment in the theatre sector and across the wider creative industries.
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
Leading trade associations Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and UK Theatre have announced their support for the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA), a new organisation being formed to prevent and tackle bullying and harassment in the theatre sector and across the wider creative industries.
King's Head Theatre Announces THE TAKEOVER
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 18, 2023
Islington's King's Head Theatre has announced The Takeover, where four guest Artistic Directors have been given the opportunity to curate and programme their own seasons’ from the end of March to August 2023.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 18, 2023
Islington's King's Head Theatre has announced The Takeover, where four guest Artistic Directors have been given the opportunity to curate and programme their own seasons’ from the end of March to August 2023.
Spring Dance Announced at The Coronet Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
In Spring 2023 The Coronet Theatre brings a season laced with dance and movement from across the globe. Learn more about the lineup here!
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
In Spring 2023 The Coronet Theatre brings a season laced with dance and movement from across the globe. Learn more about the lineup here!
Review: GEORGE TAKEI'S ALLEGIANCE, Charing Cross Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - January 18, 2023
Backed by an extensive PR campaign that can probably be seen from outer space, George Takei’s Allegiance has finally landed in London. The media attention has been focused on the marquee name attached to this much-anticipated musical, but its political topic is the real talking point here.
by Franco Milazzo - January 18, 2023
Backed by an extensive PR campaign that can probably be seen from outer space, George Takei’s Allegiance has finally landed in London. The media attention has been focused on the marquee name attached to this much-anticipated musical, but its political topic is the real talking point here.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, COMEDY OF ERRORS, and More Set For Shakespeare's Globe 2023 Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the Summer Season, running from April – October 2023. Learn more about the lineup here!
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the Summer Season, running from April – October 2023. Learn more about the lineup here!
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