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Cast Announced for PRIDE & PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF) 2023 Tour
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2023
The multi-award-winning PRIDE & PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF) by Isobel McArthur after Jane Austen has announced casting for its 2023 world tour, opening at The Lowry, Salford on 19 January 2023.
Tori Scott Brings TORI WITH AN 'I' to Crazy Coqs in February
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2023
Following the smash hit sensation Culture Shock in 2022, New Yorker Tori Scott returns to the Crazy Coqs in the heart of London's West End this year with a brand new show, Tori Scott: Tori with an “I”, on Sunday 5 February (7pm) and Monday 6 February (9.15pm). 
Extra Dates Added For Liz Kingsman's ONE WOMAN SHOW in the West End
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2023
Two extra performances have been announced for the West End run of Liz Kingsman's critically acclaimed, smash-hit One Woman Show – 11 and 18 January at 9.30pm due to unprecedented demand.
WRECKAGE is Now Open at London's Turbine Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2023
The award-winning production of Wreckage is now open at London's Turbine Theatre following a successful run at Edinburgh's Summerhall as part of this year's Fringe Festival.
Exclusive Presale on Northern Ballet's THE GREAT GATSBY
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 06, 2023
Exclusive Presale on Northern Ballet's The Great Gatsby Northern Ballet’s sell-out sensation is back – get ready for the most glamorous party in town.
GUN TO YOUR HEAD by Simon Jaggers to be Presented at VAULT Festival in February
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2023
Gun to your Head will run at The Cavern, The Vaults, from Tuesday 14th- Saturday 18th February 2023.
Tanika Gupta Announced As Bush Theatre's New Writer In Residence
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2023
The Writer in Residence programme is part of the Bush Theatre's commitment to celebrating legacy and providing opportunities for writers at every level of their career. Following Trish Cooke's inaugural residency, which was followed last year by Vinay Patel, Tanika Gupta will support the Bush Theatre's literary and programming teams in 2023 by mentoring emerging artists, as well as writing a full-length play during her residency. 
Interview: Comedian Alex Edelman on Judaism, Internet Hate and his new show JUST FOR US at the Menier Chocolate Factory
by Kat Mokrynski - January 05, 2023
What would you do if you were receiving hate on the Internet? Ignore it? Block and report the users? How about going to a White Nationalists meeting in New York City? For Alex Edelman, that was the answer. Just For Us, Edelman’s newest solo show coming to London on January 11th, tells a story about the world through thought-provoking comedy.
Tickets From £17 for New Musical IN CLAY
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 05, 2023
Based on a true story, In Clay is a new one-woman musical told from a small kitchen in the suburbs of Paris in the late 1930s.
Luke Bayer, Iz Hesketh, Jenny O'Leary, and More Will Lead European Premiere of HEAD OVER HEELS
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2023
Casting has been announced for the European première of Head Over Heels at the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester set to the music of the iconic 1980's all-female rock band The Go-Go's.
Photos/Video: Inside Rehearsal For LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2023
Rehearsal photos and a new video are released today for the West End premiere of Sam Steiner’s Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons starring Jenna Coleman (The Serpent, BBC One; All My Sons, The Old Vic) and Aidan Turner (The Suspect, ITV; The Lieutenant of Inishmore, West End).
Jack Thorne Reveals How DESERT ISLAND DISCS Appearance Led to Autism Diagnosis
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 05, 2023
BAFTA-winning screenwriter and playwright Jack Thorne has revealed he was diagnosed with autism after a listener got in touch about his interview on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs.
Acosta Danza Presents SPECTRUM, a Vibrant Dance Programme of Premieres and Revivals
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2023
This January, Acosta Danza returns to the Royal Opera House's Linbury Theatre with Spectrum, an exciting programme of premieres and revivals with a mix of contemporary, classical and Cuban influences. Launched in 2015 by former Royal Ballet Principal dancer Carlos Acosta, Acosta Danza has established itself as one of the world's leading contemporary dance companies.  
Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW UK TOUR, Theatre Royal Brighton
by Caroline Cronin - January 05, 2023
What have I just witnessed? That was my overriding thought as I wandered out of the Theatre Royal Brighton, dumbstruck, baffled, fascinated and charmed by this extraordinary production of The Rocky Horror Show.
Tom Davis: UNDERDOG hits the road in September
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 04, 2023
Sweet sweet soul Tom Davis is best known for hit shows King Gary, The Curse, Murder in Successville, Live at The Apollo, and his hugely popular podcast Wolf and Owl with Romesh Ranganathan.
THE WEDDING SPEECH Comes to VAULT Festival Next Month
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2023
Purple Moon Drama is presenting The Wedding Speech at VAULT Festival this February, a poignant one-woman show highlighting the unpredictable nature of co-dependency amongst families.
THE WALWORTH FARCE Will Be the First Full-Scale Production To Play New 'Southwark Playhouse Elephant' Venue
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2023
Southwark Playhouse has announced the full cast for its first major production to run at its brand new space in Elephant and Castle. The new space - Southwark Playhouse Elephant, is welcoming a revival of Enda Walsh's award winning The Walworth Farce as its debut full scale production, held in its 310-seat main auditorium.
VIDEO: West End CABARET Cast Performs on THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2023
The cast of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Klub recently appeared on the Graham Norton Show, where they performed Willkommen and Don't Tell Mama. Check out the full performance in the video here!
Tickets from £18 for LIZA PULMAN-THE HEART OF IT
by Aliya Al-Hassan - January 04, 2023
Liza Pulman is renowned as one of the very few artists that can truly emulate the vocal skills of the iconic Barbra Streisand. Tickets from £18 for Liza Pulman​​​​​​​ - The Heart Of It.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal or SYLVIA at The Old Vic
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2023
All new rehearsal photos have been released for the highly anticipated world premiere of the musical Sylvia, directed and choreographed by Kate Prince and starring Beverley Knight as Emmeline Pankhurst.
Review: THE ART OF ILLUSION, Hampstead Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - January 04, 2023
Sold as a curious tale of enchantment, it’s a romantic comedy masquerading as a French pastiche that crosses eras and genres. Translated by Waleed Akhtar, it’s debuting at the theatre’s Downstairs stage with Tom Jackson Greaves at the helm. Unfortunately, this shaky production leaves much to be desired.
Full Casting Announced For 2023 UK and International Tour of MAMMA MIA!
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2023
Full casting has been announced for the 2023 dates of the UK & International Tour of the sensational feel-good musical MAMMA MIA!.
The ENO's Acclaimed Production of CARMEN Returns to the London Coliseum Next Month
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2023
The English National Opera's (ENO) spring season opens this February with the return of Calixto Bieito's fiery Carmen to the London Coliseum. Its third revival since it was first staged in 2012, this is one of the most popular operas ever written, featuring Bizet's instantly recognisable searing score. 
PizzaExpress Live Announces West End and Broadway Stars at The Pheasantry
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2023
​​​​​​​PizzaExpress Live continues to present some of the biggest names from the West End and Broadway with a multitude of artists performing at The Pheasantry, this season.
Full Cast Announced For MEDEA Starring Sophie Okonedo and Ben Daniels @sohoplace
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2023
The production stars the previously announced Sophie Okonedo (Medea) and Ben Daniels (Jason/Creon/Aegeus). They will be joined by Marion Bailey (Nurse), Penny Layden (3rd Woman of Corinth), Jo McInnes (1st Woman of Corinth) and Amy Trigg (2nd Woman of Corinth) with understudies Alicia Charles, Leda Hodgson and Tom Peters.

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