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Australia and The UK Announce Landmark Bilateral Orchestral Exchange
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2022
Today at the Australian High Commission in London, Acting High Commissioner to the UK, Lynette Wood, announced a ground-breaking new partnership between Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and London Symphony Orchestra.
Bush Theatre Announces Its Script Submissions Window and Emerging Writer's Group
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2022
The Bush Theatre, London has announced that their latest script submissions window will run from 29 November 2022 until 9 January 2023.  
Ross Noble Announces New UK Tour For 2023/2024
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2022
Acclaimed comedy legend Ross Noble is set to return to UK theatres in 2023/2024 with his brand new, 53-date stand-up tour Jibber Jabber Jamboree. Following his enormously successful previous tour of 'Humournoid', the much-loved British comic will be bringing his inimitable train-of-thought comedy and randomist wit back to UK stages from 25th October 2023 - 17th March 2024.
Interview: Michael Ahokma-Lindsay on Playing Jack Kelly in NEWSIES and How it May be THE OPRAH SHOW in Disguise
by Kat Mokrynski - November 29, 2022
BroadwayWorld had the chance to speak with Michael Ahokma-Lindsay, who is playing Jack Kelly, the leader of the strike in the show. We talked about the true story behind the musical, the immersive aspects of this production, and how Newsies may be the Oprah show in disguise!
SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Concert Will be Broadcast on BBC This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2022
The star-studded Sondheim's Old Friends concert will be broadcast on BBC this holiday season! Dates and times for the BBC Two broadcast and iPlayer release have yet to be announced.
European Debut of TURN IT OUT With Tiler Peck & Friends Comes to Sadler's Wells This Spring
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2022
Award-winning New York City Ballet principal dancer Tiler Peck presents the European premiere of Turn It Out with Tiler Peck & Friends at Sadler's Wells on Thursday 9 - Saturday 11 March 2023. With her personal touches on the evening, Peck has assembled many of today's most exciting dance artists for an innovative programme.
Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of James Graham's BEST OF ENEMIES?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 29, 2022
James Graham's Best Of Enemies is now open at the Noel Coward Theatre, having transferred from the Young Vic. The play is set in 1968 and follows the fight for the American Presidency between the cunningly conservative William F. Buckley Jr., and the iconoclastic liberal Gore Vidal, played by David Harewood and Zachary Quinto. The play received rave reviews at The Young Vic, but what did the critics think of the revival?
Review: BEST OF ENEMIES, Noël Coward Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - November 29, 2022
It's an exceptional addition to a Theatreland that's generally lacking in political engagement, especially during the Christmas period. It's intense, brainy, and absolutely delectable. The latest West End must-see.
CLASSICAL CRACKERS Announced This Christmas At St Johns Smith Square
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2022
St John’s Smith Square are marking the festive season with their 37th annual Christmas Festival. Top talent, from Vox Luminis to The Tallis Scholars, will gather in the heart of Westminster to perform timeless Christmas music. With the iconic hall at St John’s Smith Square decked in Christmas decorations, and mulled wine and mince pies sold in The Footstool Cafe, Christmas at St John’s Smith Square is set to be a cracker. 
Royal Opera Announces Casting Updates for THE MAGIC FLUTE, AIDA, LA TRAVIATA And More
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2022
The Royal Opera has announced several casting updates for its upcoming season.
COME FROM AWAY to Launch U.K and Ireland Tour in February 2024
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2022
The multi award-winning musical Come From Away, which celebrated its 1000th performance in the West End last night, Monday 28th November, has announced that the production will launch its first ever tour of the U.K and Ireland, opening in Leicester in February 2024.
Etcetera Theatre to Present MAN OF YOUR DREAMS in December
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2022
Man of Your Dreams is coming to Etcetera Theatre 1 - 10 December. George has had a tough week. The job he loves, the job he has dedicated his twenties to, has let him go. Unemployed and listless, he winds up at Hamish's flat, his best and oldest friend.
Extra Dates Added to JaackMaate's HAPPY HOUR PODCAST UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2022
Due to popular demand, the team behind the award-winning, smash hit Spotify podcast JaackMaate's Happy Hour, are adding extra dates to their first live UK tour.
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by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 28, 2022
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The Royal Ballet Celebrates Christmas With The Return Of THE NUTCRACKER
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2022
Nothing says Christmas quite like The Nutcracker, and this year The Royal Ballet celebrates the festive season with this perennial favourite. Peter Wright's much-loved production of the 19th-century classic received its premiere in 1984 and has become a staple of The Royal Ballet's repertory.
Acting For Others Announces ONE NIGHT ONLY at The Ivy, Featuring Adjoa Andoh, Annette Badland, Jim Carter, and More!
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2022
Theatrical charity Acting for Others and The Ivy has announced the return of One Night Only at The Ivy on London Theatreland's West Street, on Sunday 4 December 2022.
Guest Blog: Yasmin Sidhwa on Tackling Inequality and What it Means to Finally Receive ACE Funding
by Guest Blog: Yasmin Sidhwa - November 28, 2022
The funding means everything to us, especially with the setbacks we have had along the way. We have always believed in what we do and the young people, artists, and audiences we co-create with, represent and whose stories we tell. At last, we can plan with confidence knowing that our programme can happen because the funding is secured.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE WIFE OF WILLESDEN at the Kiln Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2022
Kiln Theatre has released rehearsal photos from the return of Zadie Smith’s The Wife of Willesden, directed by Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham. The production runs at Kiln Theatre from 14 December to 28 January, ahead of its US transfer in February. 
Daniel Mays, Celinde Schoenmaker, Marisha Wallace, and More Will Lead GUYS & DOLLS at the Bridge Theatre; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2022
Casting has been announced for Guys & Dolls, coming to the Bridge Theatre in March 2023.
Listen: Marisha Wallace Releases 'Hopelessly Devoted to You' in Honour of Olivia Newton-John
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2022
Broadway and West End superstar Marisha Wallace has released a rendition of Hopelessly Devoted To You, the iconic Oscar-nominated track from the 1978 classic ‘Grease’, in honour of the late Olivia Newton-John.
Review: CRACKERS, Polka Theatre
by Charlotte Bois-Pursey - November 28, 2022
A festive family farce has children squealing with laughter at Polka Theatre.
Review: CINDERELLA, Theatre Royal Stratford East
by Kit Bromovsky - November 28, 2022
Musician and lyricist Robert Hyman dedicated this adaptation of the classic tale, Cinderella, to the late and much-admired performer, Jo Melville. She once said, 'there's nothing like this, that sheer euphoria that theatre, that panto can give' and yes, hats off to that.
JERSEY BOYS Extends Booking at London's Trafalgar Theatre to 1 October 2023
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2022
Jersey Boys has announced that its run at London's Trafalgar Theatre has been extended, and is now booking until 1st October 2023. This musical extravaganza goes behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the multi award-winning, true-life phenomenon, Jersey Boys.
Disney's NEWSIES Extends Booking to 16 April 2023
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2022
​​​​​​​NEWSIES has announced a new booking period at London's Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre due to overwhelming demand and sold-out previews. NEWSIES will now run through to Sunday 16 April 2023.
Kyle Richardson and More Join the Cast of THE LION KING UK and Ireland Tour
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2022
The UK and Ireland Tour of Disney's The Lion King will welcome 12 new members to its cast of over 50 actors, singers and dancers this winter. The award winning landmark musical is currently playing a season at Manchester Palace until 11 March, where over 300,000 people will experience the show during the only North West dates.

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