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Olivier Awards 2023 Sets Date For 2 April at Royal Albert Hall
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2022
The Society of London Theatre (SOLT), has announced that the Olivier Awards 2023 with Mastercard will take place on Sunday 2 April, at the Royal Albert Hall. Legendary choreographer Anthony Van Laast has been engaged as the Show Creative Director.
Guest Blog: Composer Roman GianArthur Talks About His Work on RAMBERT'S PEAKY BLINDERS: THE REDEMPTION OF THOMAS SHELBY
by Guest Blog: Roman GianArthur - October 12, 2022
When Steven Knight and Benoit Swan Pouffer approached me about composing music for a dance theatre show about Peaky Blinders I was curious as to why. Why me (I had no notable experience composing for dance) and why Peaky Blinders?
West End Theatres to Dim Their Lights Tonight in Honour of Angela Lansbury
by Aliya Al-Hassan - October 12, 2022
West End theatres will dim their lights at 7pm tonight (12 October) in memory of Dame Angela Lansbury, who has died aged 96.
Photos: First Look at the New Cast of MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2022
MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY, London’s premier dining experience, has released all new photos of the new cast who have taken over Nikos Taverna on the Greek island of Skopelos.  
Cast and Creatives Announced For World Premiere of HERE at Southwark Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2022
Papatango has announced the full cast and creative team for the world première of Clive Judd's Here, the winner of the 2022 Papatango New Writing Prize.
Kiln Theatre Announces Full Cast For The Return Of THE WIFE OF WILLESDEN
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2022
Kiln Theatre  has announced the full cast for the return of Zadie Smith's The Wife of Willesden, directed by Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham.
Stumble Trip Theatre Make Debut at The Pleasance With THE MOTHER SH*T
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2022
After their sell out run at Camden People’s Theatre with Frills and Spills, Stumble Trip Theatre present The Mother Sh*t; a stellar showcase devoted to the real sh*ts of mothers and mothers of real sh*ts.
EXCLUSIVE: 24 Hour Presale on Tickets for SYLVIA at The Old Vic
by Aliya Al-Hassan - October 12, 2022
This revolutionary story celebrates the life of Sylvia Pankhurst – feminist, activist, pacifist, socialist, rebel – the lesser-known Pankhurst at the heart of the Suffragette movement.
Harold Sanditen's Open Mic Highlights Presents Fabio Pirrone, Carly Ozard, and Jack Bartholet
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2022
Harold Sanditen's Open Mic Highlights is an offshoot of Crazy Coqs's longest-running show, Harold Sanditen's Open Mic Party, which, in the last ten years, has attracted more than 4,000 singers from over 50 countries and all continents, other than Antarctica!
Review: FAME WHORE, King's Head Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - October 12, 2022
Tom Ratcliffe writes and directs a bleak drag comedy on the trappings of modern fame, exploring online relevance, performative activism, and authenticity. He introduces a contemporary anti-hero who quickly learns that audience is currency and who's ready to do what it takes to become viral. Fame Whore is a clever, hilarious play full of personality, populated by pop culture references, and lined with solid social commentary.
Review: TRIO, New Wolsey Theatre
by Mickey-Jo Boucher - October 12, 2022
At its core, Trio’s biggest wound is a self-inflicted one. It undercuts its own capacity for dramatic impact due to its structure, with each character taking turns to discuss the events of their tumultuous shared history in the past tense, emotionally removed from each historic detail and inherently dispassionate.
Wigmore Hall Announces Full Details Of Spring 2023 Concerts
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2022
Tickets for Wigmore Hall's January – March 2023 concerts go on general sale on Tuesday 1 November, 2022 at 10.00 GMT.
Royal Court Theatre Staff Abused Over Staging of JEWS. IN THEIR OWN WORDS
by Aliya Al-Hassan - October 11, 2022
Royal Court theatre staff have been subjected to antisemitic abuse over the venue’s decision to stage Jonathan Freedland's Jews. In Their Own Words, according to The Jewish Chronicle.
Spice Girl Melanie C to Perform at Sadlers Wells as Part of 2023 Season
by Aliya Al-Hassan - October 11, 2022
Sadler’s Wells New Wave Associate Jules Cunningham is to collaborate with Spice Girl Melanie C and Harry Alexander on World Premiere.
Lloyd Griffith's Show ONE TONNE OF FUN to Tour UK in 2023
by Aliya Al-Hassan - October 11, 2022
After Lloyd’s last tour was interrupted by ‘you know what’ and ended up lasting 8 years or so, he’s BACK with a brand-new, fresh stand-up show for 2023.
Tickets From £22 for BUGSY MALONE THE MUSICAL
by Aliya Al-Hassan - October 11, 2022
Get ready for a Christmas show like no other! London’s Alexandra Palace is going to get splurged this holiday season, as Bugsy Malone The Musical takes to the stage for a strictly limited season.
Women Of The World Festival Celebrate International Day Of The Girl 2022 With Mass Mentoring Event On The London Eye
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2022
Today, WOW – Women of the World Festival celebrated International Day of the Girl 2022 by bringing together 180 inspiring women and 180 secondary school students on The lastminute.com London Eye to share their dreams and ambitions as they soar over London. 
Park Theatre Presents MINE MAKE A DOUBLE Series of Double Bills
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2022
Starting mid-November and running for four weeks, Park Theatre have programmed a new strand of work to give emerging artists and companies a chance to present their work in short run double bills.
Photos: First Look at Callum Scott Howells, Madeline Brewer, and More in CABARET; New Cast Announced
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2022
Check out all new photos of the new cast of Cabaret, including Callum Scott Howells as Emcee, Madeline Brewer as Sally Bowles, and more!
The Philharmonia Orchestra Announces February - June Concerts of the 2022/23 London Season
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2022
Featured Artist Sheku Kanneh-Mason plays Ernest Bloch's Schelomo  (26 Feb) under Finnish conductor Jukka-Pekka Saraste in a programme that also includes excerpts from Berlioz Roméo et Juliette and Sibelius's First Symphony.
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Announces New Trustees
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2022
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced five new Trustee appointments following an extensive open recruitment process throughout the summer.
Told By An Idiot's CHARLIE AND STAN Returns in 2023
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2022
Inspired by real life events intertwined with a fantastical reimagining, Told by an Idiot's acclaimed production about comedy legends Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel is to return in 2023. Bringing to the stage the remarkable story of the greatest comedy double act that nearly was, Charlie and Stan is a homage to two comedy legends, looking at the two year period they spent touring together before either became famous.
Cast Announced For A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Rose Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2022
Rose Theatre has announced casting for Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, adapted by Morgan Lloyd Malcolm, with music by Eamonn O'Dwyer and directed by Rosie Jones.
Southbank Centre Announces Classical Music Spring/Summer 2023
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2022
The Southbank Centre, its six Resident Orchestras and wider orchestral partners have today announced Classical Music Spring/Summer 2023, an exciting, varied programme of over a hundred events featuring a wealth of established and emerging artists from the UK and internationally. 
Wilton's Music Hall Announces 2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2022
Wilton's Music Hall has announced their 2023 spring season, following on from a stellar year of world class theatre and music productions.  Next year's January-April season is no different, as the oldest surviving grand music hall teams up with several prestigious production companies to host a range of exciting theatre, music, opera, spoken word, and cabaret.

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