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Black Friday: Save up to 35% on AS YOU LIKE IT @sohoplace
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 24, 2022
Tickets available for As You Like It from just £20 as part of our Black Friday deals!
Mandala Theatre Announces MAD(E), a Play Exploring Masculinity and Young Men's Mental Health
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 24, 2022
The huge problem of masculinity and boys and young men’s mental health is starkly exposed in a new play developed and produced by Oxford-based Mandala Theatre Company. It will open its national tour at the North Wall Arts Centre, Oxford on January 25th, 2023.
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, The Old Vic Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 24, 2022
There are surely few less festive places to be than The Old Vic Theatre while Jack Thorne's A Christmas Carol is being staged. From mince pies and satsumas for the audience, Victorian bell ringing, snow falling and turkeys flying from the rafters, is it joyfully reassuring and supremely comforting.
Review: ARMS AND THE MAN, Orange Tree Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - November 24, 2022
A biting satire on Victorian romanticism propped up by knockout performances
Review: SARAH, The Coronet Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - November 24, 2022
Oliver Reese, artistic director of the Berliner Ensemble, translates the tale for the stage transforming it into a one-man-show led by Jonathan Slinger. But do we need another white man’s poor-me point of view in 2022? The book has its merits, as does the play, but what is this show trying to say? It’s difficult to pinpoint.
Moving Funding Out of the Capital is 'Punishing' London Says Tamara Rojo
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 24, 2022
As she prepares to leave the English National Ballet, Tamara Rojo has said that moving arts funding away from London is 'punishing' the capital, in an interview on BBC Radio 4.
Review: PINOCCHIO, Unicorn Theatre
by Charlie Wilks - November 23, 2022
The Unicorn Theatre’s Xmas pantomime has been dazzling audiences for years. Bright colours, holiday cheer and a well-known tale turned on their head are regular features here; and this time it’s the turn of the famous wooden chap, Pinocchio, to get their moment in the spotlight. They’ve had this spotlight quite a lot recently, with many big budget films released to high acclaim. For this theatre in London Bridge, Eve Leigh has put her own twist on the beloved story. It’s a piece full of heart and hope, with the spirit of solidarity at its core.
2:22 A GHOST STORY Enters Final 6 Weeks of Performances at Criterion Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2022
There are just 6 weeks left to see the current cast Tamsin Carroll, Felix Scott, Laura Whitmore and Matt Willis in 2:22 - A Ghost Story with the final performance at the Criterion on 8 January.
THE DARK IS RISING Preview Episode Released From The BBC World Service
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2022
Today sees the release of The Dark Is Rising series preview, a dramatisation produced by Complicité and Catherine Bailey Productions.
Interview: Lucy Askew: The Artistic Director of Creation Theatre Talks About the Radical Decision to Offer Actors PAYE Contracts
by Kat Mokrynski - November 23, 2022
BroadwayWorld speaks to Lucy Askew, the Artistic Director of Creation Theatre, about the radical decision to establish full-time PAYE contracts for the rep company.
THE CHOIR OF MAN Extends Booking in the West End
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2022
The Choir of Man has extended its booking in the West End until 28 May 2023. The production opened at the Arts Theatre on 1 October.
Photos: First Look at THE ARMS AND THE MAN at Orange Tree Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2022
All new production photos have been released for Bernard Shaw’s Arms and the Man that opens at the Orange Tree Theatre tonight, and marks Paul Miller’s final production as Artistic Director of the venue.
Arthur Darvill, Anoushka Lucas, and More Will Reprise Roles in West End Transfer of OKLAHOMA!
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2022
Reprising their roles from the run at the Young Vic are Raphael Bushay (Mike), Arthur Darvill (Curly McLain), James Patrick Davis (Will Parker), Stavros Demetraki (Ali Hakim), Greg Hicks (Andrew Carnes), Rebekah Hinds (Gertie Cummings), Anoushka Lucas (Laurey Williams), Marie-Astrid Mence (Lead Dancer), Liza Sadovy (Aunt Eller) and Patrick Vaill (Jud Fry).
Jack Whitehall Will Host Benefit in Support of Diabetes UK at the Savoy Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2022
Internationally renowned comedian and actor Jack Whitehall is to host a benefit gig in aid of Diabetes UK for one night only at London's glittering Savoy Theatre. Jack will be joined by some of the UK's top comedians to be announced at a later date.
West End Production of AIN'T TOO PROUD Finds its Temptations
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2022
The West End production of AIN'T TOO PROUD has announced the quintet taking on the iconic roles of The Temptations at the Prince Edward Theatre from Friday 31 March 2023.
Black Friday: Tickets From Just £15 for THE WOMAN IN BLACK
by Aliya Al-Hassan - November 23, 2022
Black Friday: Save up to 51% on The Woman in Black. Adapted from Susan Hill’s classic book, The Woman in Black at the Fortune Theatre has been thrilling London audiences since 1989.
Photos: THE WANTED Bandmates Support Jay McGuiness at WHITE CHRISTMAS
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2022
The Wanted band members Siva Kaneswaran and Nathan Sykes came to support Jay McGuiness  in Nottingham for the opening of WHITE CHRISTMAS The Musical. Check out photos!
Cast Announced for ON THE ROPES at the Park Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2022
The Production Exchange and Park Theatre kick off the New Year in electrifying fashion with the World Premiere of On The Ropes, one of the most extraordinary and emotionally rousing true stories staged in Park200 at Park Theatre.
Ore Oduba Will Return to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at London's Peacock Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2022
Actor, presenter and winner of Strictly Come Dancing Ore Oduba is to don his fishnets once again as he returns to the role of Brad Majors in this special 50th Anniversary production of Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show for a limited six week run at the Peacock Theatre, London.
BERLUSCONI Will Premiere at Southwark Playhouse Elephant in 2023
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2022
Francesca Moody Productions and Wishful Thinking Musicals have announced the world premiere of BERLUSCONI – a naughty, noisy exposé of the original perma-tanned media mogul turned populist politician, told through the eyes of three formidable women ready to share their side of the story and break the veneer of that million Lira smile.
James Norton, Omari Douglas, Luke Thompson, and Zach Wyatt Will Lead Ivo van Hove's English Language Premiere of A LITTLE LIFE
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2022
Ivo van Hove will stage the English language première of Hanya Yanagihara's critically acclaimed prize-winning novel, A Little Life in the West End. Van Hove directs James Norton (Jude), Luke Thompson (Willem), Omari Douglas (JB), Zach Wyatt (Malcolm), Elliot Cowan (Brother Luke/Doctor Traylor/Caleb), Zubin Varla (Harold), Nathalie Armin (Ana), and Emilio Doorgasingh (Andy).
Review: THE MASSIVE TRAGEDY OF MADAME BOVARY!, Jermyn Street Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - November 23, 2022
Nicholson writes a deliciously entertaining adaptation of the novel, while Marieke Audsley has it jump off the page of a storybook.
Aidan Sadler Presents MELODY at VAULTS in February 2023
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2022
Award-winning cabaret icon Aidan Sadler is ready to have the best day of their life. The only thing that stands in the way is the end of the world. This original cabaret-cum-musical-cum-cum features a live band playing original synthwave arrangements punctuated with anarchic, world class comedy. Come celebrate the apocalypse soaked in neon lights as we explore our melodies!
Video: English National Opera Chorus Sings 'You'll Never Walk Alone' At Arts Funding Protest
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2022
Around 300 people have demonstrated outside the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS, 100 Parliament St, London SW1A 2BQ), calling for a reversal to cuts to arts organisations and an increase in arts funding.
Zombiegate Announces Online Streaming Run Tickets Are Now On Sale
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2022
Fresh from a three-week London run at Theatre503, Ameena Hamid Productions announces a chance to watch a fully captioned recording of Zombiegate by Matthew Gabrielli on demand for one month only. Filmed live on stage by Chocolate films, the recording will be available to stream globally from 7.30pm on Tuesday 13th December. Tickets will be available to purchase until 7pm on that date.

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