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Report on Ukraine Cultural Leadership Dialogue Hosted at The Edinburgh International Culture Summit Released by BWW News Desk
- November 14, 2022 Political and cultural leaders from across the UK interested in strengthening Ukraine's international standing and ready to support Ukrainian cultural colleagues and institutions affected by the war came together at this year's Edinburgh International Culture Summit in a Cultural Leadership Dialogue co-hosted with the Ukrainian Institute. The Summit and Ukrainian Institute have released a report which shares the testimonies and proactive ideas at the heart of those discussions.
THIS ONE'S FOR YOU - A TRIBUTE TO ELTON JOHN is Coming to Wonderville for Three Nights by BWW News Desk
- November 14, 2022 For three Saturday nights 26th November, 3rd December and 17th December This One's for You - a tribute to Elton John is coming to the West End of London. This show features a cast of 3 world class vocalists (Dougie Carter, Ali Higgins and David Bulley), get your tickets now to enjoy a night of all the classic Elton John hits!
Author Kate Mosse Announces First Ever One-Woman Show In 2023 by Aliya Al-Hassan
- November 14, 2022 Kate Mosse OBE, the international #1 multi-million selling author, will embark on her first ever theatre tour in 2023 with Warrior Queens & Quiet Revolutionaries: How Women (Also) Built the World.
The Sophia Club Presents GODDESS at the Crypt Next Month by BWW News Desk
- November 14, 2022 The Sophia Club - a new programme of cultural events in London, Melbourne and New York devised by acclaimed modern philosophy outlet and publisher committed to big ideas, serious enquiry and a humane world view Aeon Media - present their latest UK Live Philosophy event Goddess, hosted at Trafalgar Square’s iconic The Crypt venue.
DANCE ME – MUSIC BY LEONARD COHEN Comes to Sadler's Wells in February 2023. by BWW News Desk
- November 14, 2022 Robomagic Live, in association with Ballets Jazz Montréal, will present Dance Me – Music by Leonard Cohen at Sadler's Wells in London for its exclusive UK premiere from 7 – 11 February 2023.
Graeae Releases Three Acclaimed Stage Productions Available To Watch Online by BWW News Desk
- November 14, 2022 To mark the beginning of Disability History Month on 16 November, Graeae Theatre Company has announced that it will be making its three most recent productions available online for a two week period from 16 to 30 November.
WEST END MUSICAL CHRISTMAS Returns Next Month With Layton Williams, Rachel John, and More by BWW News Desk
- November 14, 2022 Following two previously sold out concerts West End Musical Christmas returns for another all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza brought to you by the award-winning producers of West End Musical Brunch, West End Musical Drive In, West End Musical Celebration, West End Musical Love Songs, West End Musical Halloween and Musical Con, the UK’s first-ever musical theatre fan convention.
Review: THE RAPE OF LUCRETIA, Royal Opera House by Alexander Cohen
- November 14, 2022 There is a growing trend of operas drawing inspiration from and working alongside the contemporary theatre world. Whether it is collaborations or borrowing ideas, in these tempestuous times for the performing arts our artistic ecosystem inevitably grows richer as a result.
Donmar Warehouse to Host A SONG FOR LUCE Tribute Concert In Memory of Lucinda Shaw by BWW News Desk
- November 12, 2022 On Sunday November 20th, Donmar Warehouse will host A Song For Luce, a tribute concert in memory of the late Australian-born UK performer Lucinda Shaw. The event will include live music, stories, laughter and the joy of coming together to share wonderful anecdotes about Lucinda. The performance will be at 18:00.
Review: RICHARD THE SECOND, Omnibus Theatre by Gary Naylor
- November 12, 2022 One of Shakespeare's most political plays is on the nose for our times, but this production doesn't quite have the courage of its aesthetic convictions
Review: EK/FORSYTHE/QUAGEBEUR, Sadler's Wells by Vikki Jane Vile
- November 12, 2022 Time for the annual treat that is an ENB mixed bill at Sadler’s Wells, on this occasion featuring a couple of lockdown greatest hits, and a bold new production of The Rite of Spring.
Photos: First Look at Unicorn's PINOCCHIO by BWW News Desk
- November 11, 2022 Check out all new photos of Unicorn's production of Pinocchio! This classic story of Geppetto, a lonely carpenter who wishes that the wooden puppet he has carved and named Pinocchio, becomes a real boy.
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre by BWW News Desk
- November 11, 2022 See rehearsal photos for the musical Standing at the Sky’s Edge, which returns to Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre following its sell-out debut in 2019. The new musical with songs by Sheffield musician Richard Hawley and book by Chris Bush will transfer to the National Theatre’s Olivier in 2023.
Video: First Look at FROM HERE TO ETERNITY at Charing Cross Theatre by BWW News Desk
- November 11, 2022 Watch footage of Tim Rice and Stuart Brayson’s epic musical ‘From Here To Eternity’ opening in the first London revival at Charing Cross Theatre, where it runs to 17 December.
Matt Forde Announces Sir Jake Berry Replaces Matt Hancock For This Monday's WEST END POLITICAL PARTY by BWW News Desk
- November 11, 2022 In response to the previously scheduled former Health Secretary Matt Hancock currently crunching bugs in the jungle, former Chairman of the Conservative party Sir Jake Berry, who recently quit his role as cabinet minister and claimed Suella Braverman made 'multiple breaches of the ministerial code', is now set to join Matt Forde (Spitting Image, Have I Got News For You, The Last Leg) for this Monday's (14th November) edition of his West End fortnightly Political Party residency at The Duchess Theatre.
Review: IKARIA, Old Red Lion Theatre by Gary Naylor
- November 11, 2022 Devastating production showcases outstanding writing, directing and acting to create a production that will live long in the memory
Tickets from £30 for Ian McKellen and John Bishop in MOTHER GOOSE by Aliya Al-Hassan
- November 11, 2022 The West End is flocking to see Ian McKellen and John Bishop as they join forces to bring you a hilarious family-friendly panto. Mother Goose is the ultimate theatrical feast - full of fun, farce and surprises that will make you honk out loud.
Review: THINGS HIDDEN SINCE THE FOUNDATION OF THE WORLD, Battersea Arts Centre by Aliya Al-Hassan
- November 11, 2022 Javaad Alipoor’s new show is hard to categorise. Part lecture, part poetry-slam, part abstract Wikipedia game and part lesson on colonialism. It acts as a provocative and creative way to pass on a message about the realities of our modern knowledge under the auspices of investigating a cold-case murder.