THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF CODSWALLOP Will Open at The Theatre at The Tabard This Month
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 11, 2023
The phenomenon of reality television is gloriously brought to life in a new and original comedy spoof musical which will be staged in the New Year at The Theatre at the Tabard, Chiswick, from Monday 30th January until Thursday 2nd February 2023 and The Bread & Roses Theatre, Clapham, from 6th to 8th February 2023.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 11, 2023
The phenomenon of reality television is gloriously brought to life in a new and original comedy spoof musical which will be staged in the New Year at The Theatre at the Tabard, Chiswick, from Monday 30th January until Thursday 2nd February 2023 and The Bread & Roses Theatre, Clapham, from 6th to 8th February 2023.
Theatre Royal Stratford East Announces Cast For VILLAGE IDIOT
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2023
Theatre Royal Stratford East has announced casting for their co-production with Nottingham Playhouse and Ramps on the Moon, the world premiere of Samson Hawkins’ new play VILLAGE IDIOT directed by Stratford East Artistic Director Nadia Fall.
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2023
Theatre Royal Stratford East has announced casting for their co-production with Nottingham Playhouse and Ramps on the Moon, the world premiere of Samson Hawkins’ new play VILLAGE IDIOT directed by Stratford East Artistic Director Nadia Fall.
Cast Announced For THE OYSTER PROBLEM at Jermyn Street Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2023
Jermyn Street Theatre has announced the full cast of the world premiere of The Oyster Problem, the debut play by renowned historian and award-winning author Orlando Figes.
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2023
Jermyn Street Theatre has announced the full cast of the world premiere of The Oyster Problem, the debut play by renowned historian and award-winning author Orlando Figes.
AFGHANISTAN IS NOT FUNNY Comes to the Arcola Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2023
Following critically acclaimed seasons at the Edinburgh, Hollywood and Adelaide Fringe Festivals in 2022, playwright Henry Naylor returns to The Arcola Theatre this year with the highly anticipated London premiere of his multi award-winning autobiographical new play, Afghanistan Is Not Funny.
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2023
Following critically acclaimed seasons at the Edinburgh, Hollywood and Adelaide Fringe Festivals in 2022, playwright Henry Naylor returns to The Arcola Theatre this year with the highly anticipated London premiere of his multi award-winning autobiographical new play, Afghanistan Is Not Funny.
Special Prices for LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 11, 2023
Special prices for Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons ‘Let’s just talk until it goes.’
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 11, 2023
Special prices for Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons ‘Let’s just talk until it goes.’
Full Cast Announced For NOTES FROM A SMALL ISLAND at The Watermill
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2023
The Watermill have announced the full cast of the brand-new stage adaption of Bill Bryson's award-winning memoir NOTES FROM A SMALL ISLAND, affectionately celebrating the quirks and eccentricities of British life, adapted by BAFTA and Olivier Award winning playwright Tim Whitnall.
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2023
The Watermill have announced the full cast of the brand-new stage adaption of Bill Bryson's award-winning memoir NOTES FROM A SMALL ISLAND, affectionately celebrating the quirks and eccentricities of British life, adapted by BAFTA and Olivier Award winning playwright Tim Whitnall.
Review: SIX, Vaudeville Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - January 11, 2023
There’s a new queen in town - wait, make that SIX! The most successful musical in a post-Hamilton theatre world has just received a fresh cast change.
by Cindy Marcolina - January 11, 2023
There’s a new queen in town - wait, make that SIX! The most successful musical in a post-Hamilton theatre world has just received a fresh cast change.
BREATHLESS (A True Life Story Of The Knife-Edge Of Hoarding) To Play Soho Theatre From 7 Febuary
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
Heading to Soho Theatre following its Fringe First winning run in Edinburgh, Breathless is a funny, honest and stylish exploration of the knife-edge of hoarding, from the joy to the addiction and suffocating shame. From Laura Horton's (Plymouth Laureate of Words) own experience of clothes hoarding. What happens when the things we covet hide us from ourselves?
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
Heading to Soho Theatre following its Fringe First winning run in Edinburgh, Breathless is a funny, honest and stylish exploration of the knife-edge of hoarding, from the joy to the addiction and suffocating shame. From Laura Horton's (Plymouth Laureate of Words) own experience of clothes hoarding. What happens when the things we covet hide us from ourselves?
Black Bat Productions Presents THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
Black Bat Productions presents THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS, written by Nathaniel Brimmer-Beller, directed by Michael Zwiauer, Nathaniel Brimmer-Beller, produced by Maddy Chisholm-Scott and starring Andrea Gatchalian, Esmeé Cook, and Nathaniel Brimmer-Beller.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
Black Bat Productions presents THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS, written by Nathaniel Brimmer-Beller, directed by Michael Zwiauer, Nathaniel Brimmer-Beller, produced by Maddy Chisholm-Scott and starring Andrea Gatchalian, Esmeé Cook, and Nathaniel Brimmer-Beller.
Full Cast Announced for WOMEN, BEWARE THE DEVIL at the Almeida Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
Almeida Theatre will present Women, Beware the Devil, starring Leo Bill, Carly-Sophia Davies and more. See the full cast, how to purchase tickets and more!
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
Almeida Theatre will present Women, Beware the Devil, starring Leo Bill, Carly-Sophia Davies and more. See the full cast, how to purchase tickets and more!
Voice Project Choir Explores THE DISTANCE BETWEEN US in Norwich and Brighton
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
After two years on hold due to lockdown's The Voice Project's 'lost' project will finally take to the stage in January and February.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
After two years on hold due to lockdown's The Voice Project's 'lost' project will finally take to the stage in January and February.
Cast Announced For the Royal Opera's IL TROVATORE
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
The Royal Opera has announced that Riccardo Massi will perform the role of Manrico in Adele Thomas's new production of Il trovatore on 2, 5, 8, 13 and 16 June 2023. Massi shares the role with Gregory Kunde who performs the role on 21, 24, 27, 29 June and 2 July as scheduled.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
The Royal Opera has announced that Riccardo Massi will perform the role of Manrico in Adele Thomas's new production of Il trovatore on 2, 5, 8, 13 and 16 June 2023. Massi shares the role with Gregory Kunde who performs the role on 21, 24, 27, 29 June and 2 July as scheduled.
SLEEPOVA Will Make its World Premiere at the Bush Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
Sleepova, an ode to black women and their boundless spirits and wild dreams is a new Bush commission from Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini (Little Miss Burden) opening on 24 February (press night 1 March). Sleepova marks the stage debut of three actresses including Bukky Bakray (Rocks), who at 19, became the youngest BAFTA Rising Star Award recipient as well as one of the youngest 'Best Actress in a Leading Role' nominees.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
Sleepova, an ode to black women and their boundless spirits and wild dreams is a new Bush commission from Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini (Little Miss Burden) opening on 24 February (press night 1 March). Sleepova marks the stage debut of three actresses including Bukky Bakray (Rocks), who at 19, became the youngest BAFTA Rising Star Award recipient as well as one of the youngest 'Best Actress in a Leading Role' nominees.
CIRQUE BERSERK! Celebrates Tenth Anniversary With Five Week Season at Riverside Studios
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
Following sold-out seasons in the West End and at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Cirque Berserk!, Britain's biggest and boldest theatre-circus spectacular, will celebrate its tenth anniversary year with a five-week residency at Riverside Studios– with up to three shows daily from 9 February to 12 March 2023 and a press night on Friday 10 February at 7.30pm.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
Following sold-out seasons in the West End and at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Cirque Berserk!, Britain's biggest and boldest theatre-circus spectacular, will celebrate its tenth anniversary year with a five-week residency at Riverside Studios– with up to three shows daily from 9 February to 12 March 2023 and a press night on Friday 10 February at 7.30pm.
Jonathan Bailey to Present THE SHOWSTOPPER on BBC Radio 2
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 10, 2023
BBC Radio 2 has announced that star of stage and screen Jonathan Bailey is to present The Showstopper, looking at the impact to the theatre community of HIV in the 90s, and how this community reacted to it. To be broadcast on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds in March.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 10, 2023
BBC Radio 2 has announced that star of stage and screen Jonathan Bailey is to present The Showstopper, looking at the impact to the theatre community of HIV in the 90s, and how this community reacted to it. To be broadcast on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds in March.
HIDE AND SEEK Will Have its UK Debut at VAULT Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
Italian playwright Tobia Rossi’s dark coming-of-age story Hide and Seek will have its UK debut at VAULT Festival in February. This darkly entertaining play delves into bullying and homophobia, following Gio and Mirko on an unflinching and unexpected journey to self-acceptance, with dramatic consequences.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
Italian playwright Tobia Rossi’s dark coming-of-age story Hide and Seek will have its UK debut at VAULT Festival in February. This darkly entertaining play delves into bullying and homophobia, following Gio and Mirko on an unflinching and unexpected journey to self-acceptance, with dramatic consequences.
Aimee Lou Wood, John McCrea, and Nathan Ives-Moiba Will Join CABARET
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB in London's West End has announced that BAFTA Award winner Aimee Lou Wood will play 'Sally Bowles', Olivier Award nominee John McCrea will play 'The Emcee' and Nathan Ives-Moiba will play 'Cliff Bradshaw' from 13 February 2022 until 27 May 2023.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB in London's West End has announced that BAFTA Award winner Aimee Lou Wood will play 'Sally Bowles', Olivier Award nominee John McCrea will play 'The Emcee' and Nathan Ives-Moiba will play 'Cliff Bradshaw' from 13 February 2022 until 27 May 2023.
The Australian Ballet Will Return to the Royal Opera House After 35-year Absence
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
The Australian Ballet has announced that the company will tour to the Royal Opera House in London in August 2023 as part of its 60th anniversary celebrations.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
The Australian Ballet has announced that the company will tour to the Royal Opera House in London in August 2023 as part of its 60th anniversary celebrations.
Photos: First Look at the New West End Queens of SIX THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
New photos have been released of of the 2023 wives of Henry VIII in the hit West End musical, SIX. They are Rhianne-Louise McCaulsky as Catherine of Aragon, Baylie Carson as Anne Boleyn, Claudia Kariuki as Jane Seymour, Dionne Ward-Anderson as Anna of Cleves, Koko Basigara as Katherine Howard and Roxanne Couch as Catherine Parr.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
New photos have been released of of the 2023 wives of Henry VIII in the hit West End musical, SIX. They are Rhianne-Louise McCaulsky as Catherine of Aragon, Baylie Carson as Anne Boleyn, Claudia Kariuki as Jane Seymour, Dionne Ward-Anderson as Anna of Cleves, Koko Basigara as Katherine Howard and Roxanne Couch as Catherine Parr.
Full Cast Announced For BOOTYCANDY At The Gate Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu directs the UK premiere of Robert O'Hara's startlingly provocative and outrageously funny, Bootycandy, a whip-smart, high-octane, roller coaster ride about growing up black and gay.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu directs the UK premiere of Robert O'Hara's startlingly provocative and outrageously funny, Bootycandy, a whip-smart, high-octane, roller coaster ride about growing up black and gay.
Cast Announced For WINNER'S CURSE at the Park Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
TV and radio personality Clive Anderson stars in an interactive theatrical look at the difficult world of international relations, written by former ambassador and Middle East peace negotiator Daniel Taub with Dan Patterson, writer/producer on Mock The Week and The Duck House.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
TV and radio personality Clive Anderson stars in an interactive theatrical look at the difficult world of international relations, written by former ambassador and Middle East peace negotiator Daniel Taub with Dan Patterson, writer/producer on Mock The Week and The Duck House.
Cast Announced For GRENFELL: SYSTEM FAILURE
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
Grenfell: System Failure asks further vital questions raised at the Grenfell Tower Inquiry since the critically acclaimed 2021 play Grenfell: Value Engineering, which was in The Telegraph's 100 best cultural events of 2021, and the Observer's top 10 productions of 2021.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
Grenfell: System Failure asks further vital questions raised at the Grenfell Tower Inquiry since the critically acclaimed 2021 play Grenfell: Value Engineering, which was in The Telegraph's 100 best cultural events of 2021, and the Observer's top 10 productions of 2021.
Philharmonia Orchestra Will Perform Live To Roald Dahl's REVOLTING RHYMES Next Month
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
The Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Terry Davis, will perform live to Roald Dahl's classic Revolting Rhymes at the Royal Festival Hall in this family-friendly concert on Sunday 12 February at 3pm.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
The Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Terry Davis, will perform live to Roald Dahl's classic Revolting Rhymes at the Royal Festival Hall in this family-friendly concert on Sunday 12 February at 3pm.
Tickets from £48 for DANCE ME at Sadler's Wells
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 10, 2023
Dance Me is an exclusive creation inspired by the rich and profound work of Montreal-based poet, artist and songwriter, Leonard Cohen.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 10, 2023
Dance Me is an exclusive creation inspired by the rich and profound work of Montreal-based poet, artist and songwriter, Leonard Cohen.
Performer Keith Jack and Producer Matt Brinker Join Forces for DREAMCOAT STARS UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
A new UK touring concert has been announced at over 60 venues across the UK. Dreamcoat Stars will feature reimagined versions of musical theatre songs, uniquely performed by cast members who have starred in one of the world’s most well-known musicals: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2023
A new UK touring concert has been announced at over 60 venues across the UK. Dreamcoat Stars will feature reimagined versions of musical theatre songs, uniquely performed by cast members who have starred in one of the world’s most well-known musicals: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
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