Arts Council England Launches Taskforce To Address Gender Inequality In The Arts
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2025
In a historic move, Arts Council England has agreed to establish a year-long taskforce to investigate the under-representation of and discrimination against women in the arts. The announcement follows five years of sustained advocacy and research by the Women in Theatre project, run in partnership with organizations including The Writers' Guild of Great Britain, Equity, WOW, ERA 50:50, Black Womxn in Theatre, Parents and Carers in Performing Arts (PiPA), and others.
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2025
In a historic move, Arts Council England has agreed to establish a year-long taskforce to investigate the under-representation of and discrimination against women in the arts. The announcement follows five years of sustained advocacy and research by the Women in Theatre project, run in partnership with organizations including The Writers' Guild of Great Britain, Equity, WOW, ERA 50:50, Black Womxn in Theatre, Parents and Carers in Performing Arts (PiPA), and others.
BURLESQUE West End Production Takes Out Loan; In £6m Debt
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2025
Producers Burlesque in the West End recently took out a loan against costs of the production, and the recent accounts filed revealed debts of more than £6 million to creditors. Learn more.
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2025
Producers Burlesque in the West End recently took out a loan against costs of the production, and the recent accounts filed revealed debts of more than £6 million to creditors. Learn more.
John Leader to Star in THE BFG at RSC
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2025
The Royal Shakespeare Company, Chichester Festival Theatre and the Roald Dahl Story Company, revealed that John Leader will step into the oversized shoes of Roald Dahl’s beloved character, the BFG. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2025
The Royal Shakespeare Company, Chichester Festival Theatre and the Roald Dahl Story Company, revealed that John Leader will step into the oversized shoes of Roald Dahl’s beloved character, the BFG. Learn more!
Photos: Aimie Atkinson and More in SAVING MOZART
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2025
You can now get a first look at the UK premiere of the new musical Saving Mozart by Charli Eglington, now playing at London’s The Other Palace. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2025
You can now get a first look at the UK premiere of the new musical Saving Mozart by Charli Eglington, now playing at London’s The Other Palace. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Full Cast Set for THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2025
Ben Joyce, Zachary James, Christine Allado, Dex Lee and Adam Strong will lead an onstage company of over 50 in the UK professional premiere of The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Prince Edward Theatre. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2025
Ben Joyce, Zachary James, Christine Allado, Dex Lee and Adam Strong will lead an onstage company of over 50 in the UK professional premiere of The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Prince Edward Theatre. Learn more!
Review: THE DIANA MIXTAPE, HERE At Outernet
by Christiana Rose - August 01, 2025
There’s a new Queen in town, and her name is Keala Settle, with five pop princesses all called Diana, keen on stealing her limelight. The Diana Mixtape, currently lighting up HERE at Outernet, is a glitter-soaked, pop-powered celebration of the People’s Princess, unlike anything London has seen before. Blending drag spectacle, West End flair, and irresistible chart-toppers, this high-camp musical concert is less a traditional biopic and more a fabulously queer fever dream.
by Christiana Rose - August 01, 2025
There’s a new Queen in town, and her name is Keala Settle, with five pop princesses all called Diana, keen on stealing her limelight. The Diana Mixtape, currently lighting up HERE at Outernet, is a glitter-soaked, pop-powered celebration of the People’s Princess, unlike anything London has seen before. Blending drag spectacle, West End flair, and irresistible chart-toppers, this high-camp musical concert is less a traditional biopic and more a fabulously queer fever dream.
Review: BBC PROMS: RACHMANINOV’S SECOND PIANO CONCERTO; Royal Albert Hall
by Debbie Gilpin - July 31, 2025
It was a night of concerti for this Prom, with Polish composers Grażyna Bacewicz and Witold Lutosławski on the programme alongside Sergei Rachmaninov; three 20th century classics to be performed, in the form of Concerto for String Orchestra, Concerto for Orchestra, and the already alluded to Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor. On this occasion, the BBC National Orchestra of Wales was led by Igor Yuzefovich, on loan from the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
by Debbie Gilpin - July 31, 2025
It was a night of concerti for this Prom, with Polish composers Grażyna Bacewicz and Witold Lutosławski on the programme alongside Sergei Rachmaninov; three 20th century classics to be performed, in the form of Concerto for String Orchestra, Concerto for Orchestra, and the already alluded to Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor. On this occasion, the BBC National Orchestra of Wales was led by Igor Yuzefovich, on loan from the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
Review: MACBETH, Theatre on Kew
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 31, 2025
Fresh from a sold-out Melbourne season, the Australian Shakespeare Company serve up a solid, but slightly staid production of the Bard's Macbeth in the beautiful setting of London's Kew Gardens.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 31, 2025
Fresh from a sold-out Melbourne season, the Australian Shakespeare Company serve up a solid, but slightly staid production of the Bard's Macbeth in the beautiful setting of London's Kew Gardens.
David Cromer Will Direct London Reading of GATSBY: AN AMERICAN MYTH
by Nicole Rosky - July 31, 2025
Gatsby: An American Myth, the brand-new musical stage adaptation of the legendary F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, will be directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer. A reading of Gatsby: An American Myth is planned in London for this week, with further plans for the musical to be announced soon.
by Nicole Rosky - July 31, 2025
Gatsby: An American Myth, the brand-new musical stage adaptation of the legendary F. Scott Fitzgerald novel, will be directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer. A reading of Gatsby: An American Myth is planned in London for this week, with further plans for the musical to be announced soon.
Stephen Fry and Others Join THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST West End Transfer
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2025
The National Theatre has announced further casting for the West End transfer of its critically acclaimed production of The Importance of Being Earnest. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2025
The National Theatre has announced further casting for the West End transfer of its critically acclaimed production of The Importance of Being Earnest. Learn more here!
THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE Cast Come to St Pancras International
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2025
Twelve members of the cast of the production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe which will be playing a Summer Season at Sadlers Wells, made a special visit to St. Pancras International's International Concourse last week
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2025
Twelve members of the cast of the production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe which will be playing a Summer Season at Sadlers Wells, made a special visit to St. Pancras International's International Concourse last week
Video: Danielle Fiamanya and Louis Gaunt Sing 'Almost Like Being in Love' From BRIGADOON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 30, 2025
Watch Danielle Fiamanya and Louis Gaunt singing ‘Almost Like Being in Love’ from Brigadoon here! The production is running at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 30, 2025
Watch Danielle Fiamanya and Louis Gaunt singing ‘Almost Like Being in Love’ from Brigadoon here! The production is running at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.
Guest Blog: Actor Thomas Aldridge on Celebrating 9 Years of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Guest Author - July 30, 2025
There’s something reassuring about stepping into a show that is already a success. But similarly, if you’re a catastrophiser like I am, it’s utterly terrifying. Even when I joined the cast of Les Misérables in its 31st year, I thought to myself, “What if I’m the one that manages to close Les Mis!!?” Imagine my fear then, when I landed the role of Ron Weasley in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
by Guest Author - July 30, 2025
There’s something reassuring about stepping into a show that is already a success. But similarly, if you’re a catastrophiser like I am, it’s utterly terrifying. Even when I joined the cast of Les Misérables in its 31st year, I thought to myself, “What if I’m the one that manages to close Les Mis!!?” Imagine my fear then, when I landed the role of Ron Weasley in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Sylvia Young, Legendary London Theatre School Founder, Dies At 85
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2025
Sylvia Young, the founder of the Sylvia Young Theatre School and a leading figure in British performing arts education, has died at the age of 85. Her death was confirmed by her daughters Alison and Frances, who shared that she passed away “peacefully” on Wednesday morning.
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2025
Sylvia Young, the founder of the Sylvia Young Theatre School and a leading figure in British performing arts education, has died at the age of 85. Her death was confirmed by her daughters Alison and Frances, who shared that she passed away “peacefully” on Wednesday morning.
Photos: ROMEO & JULIET Rehearsals at Stratford East
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2025
You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for the community production of William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet co-produced with Sadler’s Wells. Learn more!
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2025
You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for the community production of William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet co-produced with Sadler’s Wells. Learn more!
Roundhouse Will Host New Season With Debut Plays, Dance Parties, Scratch Night, and More
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2025
An installation of a four metre-long bed, a live podcast, a contemporary jazz night and a play about two siblings on their last day on earth will form part of an ambitious season of brand-new work taking over the Roundhouse Studio Theatre this autumn.
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2025
An installation of a four metre-long bed, a live podcast, a contemporary jazz night and a play about two siblings on their last day on earth will form part of an ambitious season of brand-new work taking over the Roundhouse Studio Theatre this autumn.
Polka Theatre Will Celebrate 30 Years of Curtain Up! Programme With 9,000 Free School Tickets Available
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2025
Polka Theatre is celebrating 30 years of its Curtain-Up! programme – a pioneering subsidised ticket scheme that offers free tickets to school groups facing barriers to accessing live theatre.
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2025
Polka Theatre is celebrating 30 years of its Curtain-Up! programme – a pioneering subsidised ticket scheme that offers free tickets to school groups facing barriers to accessing live theatre.
Jamie Muscato Will Perform Solo Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2025
West End star Jamie Muscato will be bringing his solo concert to Theatre Royal Drury Lane in March. The concert coincides with the release of Jamie’s new album Live London 2024.
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2025
West End star Jamie Muscato will be bringing his solo concert to Theatre Royal Drury Lane in March. The concert coincides with the release of Jamie’s new album Live London 2024.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Celebrates Nine Years in London's West End
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2025
Today, July 30, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child celebrates nine years at the West End’s Palace Theatre, the home of the original two-part production where it is currently booking to 15 February 2026.
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2025
Today, July 30, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child celebrates nine years at the West End’s Palace Theatre, the home of the original two-part production where it is currently booking to 15 February 2026.
National Theatre Faces Redundancies Amidst Structural Changes
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2025
The National Theatre has announced a structural change to its commercial arm, which has resulted in redundancies being carried out at the company. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2025
The National Theatre has announced a structural change to its commercial arm, which has resulted in redundancies being carried out at the company. Learn more here!
Review: MAIDEN VOYAGE, Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Clementine Scott - July 29, 2025
Once reliable Oscar bait, the classic “inspirational” biopic become something of a social media punchline in recent years. They all have the same familiar beats – the humble beginnings, the early setbacks, the internal tensions, and the rising from the ashes – and rarely say anything new or unique to their particular subjects. Maiden Voyage, a new musical charting the first all-female circumnavigation of the globe, is unfortunately not an exception to the rule.
by Clementine Scott - July 29, 2025
Once reliable Oscar bait, the classic “inspirational” biopic become something of a social media punchline in recent years. They all have the same familiar beats – the humble beginnings, the early setbacks, the internal tensions, and the rising from the ashes – and rarely say anything new or unique to their particular subjects. Maiden Voyage, a new musical charting the first all-female circumnavigation of the globe, is unfortunately not an exception to the rule.
EDINBURGH 2025: Thom Tuck Guest Blog
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 29, 2025
Written by Justin Butcher. On Millenium Eve, a 100-year-old clown comes offstage after his final ever performance to tell the story of his life: epic, hilarious and tragic. Performed by Fringe legend Thom Tuck (Penny Dreadfuls, Horrible Histories, Play What I Wrote). Tuck presented this play at the Fringe 2005 and 2015, and plans to revive the piece every decade as he approaches the age of the character.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 29, 2025
Written by Justin Butcher. On Millenium Eve, a 100-year-old clown comes offstage after his final ever performance to tell the story of his life: epic, hilarious and tragic. Performed by Fringe legend Thom Tuck (Penny Dreadfuls, Horrible Histories, Play What I Wrote). Tuck presented this play at the Fringe 2005 and 2015, and plans to revive the piece every decade as he approaches the age of the character.
Full Cast Set for RSC's MEASURE FOR MEASURE
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2025
The full cast has been revealed for the RSC’s forthcoming production of William Shakespeare’s razor-sharp thriller of hypocrisy and corruption, Measure for Measure. See who is starring and learn more!
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2025
The full cast has been revealed for the RSC’s forthcoming production of William Shakespeare’s razor-sharp thriller of hypocrisy and corruption, Measure for Measure. See who is starring and learn more!
Lulu Will Lead New Musical of TO SIR, WITH LOVE For Two Performances Only
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2025
TO SIR, WITH LOVE is a newly reimagined stage adaptation of E.R. Braithwaite's powerful memoir features music and lyrics by John Farrar and Kara DioGuardi, with direction by acclaimed American director Sheldon Epps.
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2025
TO SIR, WITH LOVE is a newly reimagined stage adaptation of E.R. Braithwaite's powerful memoir features music and lyrics by John Farrar and Kara DioGuardi, with direction by acclaimed American director Sheldon Epps.
Mia Carragher Will Lead Stage Premiere of THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2025
Mia Carragher is set to play the iconic role of Katniss Everdeen in the upcoming first-ever live stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins' book “The Hunger Games” and Lionsgate's motion picture, The Hunger Games.
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2025
Mia Carragher is set to play the iconic role of Katniss Everdeen in the upcoming first-ever live stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins' book “The Hunger Games” and Lionsgate's motion picture, The Hunger Games.
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