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Photos: Go Inside Rehearsal For HAMLET At Bristol Old Vic
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2022
With one week to go before previews begin for Bristol Old Vic's new production of Hamlet, we take a look inside rehearsals with brand new photos.
West End Stars Headline ASSEMBLE! A Celebration Of Music And Songs From The Marvel Cinematic Universe
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2022
Suit up and Assemble for a super evening, celebrating the songs and music from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Featuring stars from London's West End and beyond!
Pascal Theatre Company Announces World Première Of Julia Pascal's 12:37
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2022
Pascal Theatre Company has announced the world première of 12:37 at Finborough Theatre, the new play from award-winning writer and director Julia Pascal. The drama opens at Finborough Theatre on 1 December, with previews from 29 November, and runs until 21 December.
Photos: First Look at Carrie Hope Fletcher, Jonathan Slinger & More in THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2022
The Caucasian Chalk Circle is running Sat 1 – Sat 22 October 2022 at Rose Theatre, Kingston. In the midst of a bloody revolution, a young woman risks everything to rescue the abandoned child of the Governor and his wife. Get a first look at photos here!
THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE Adds Additional Performances
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2022
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in the West End, which has already been seen by over 100,000 people have added two additional performances over the festive season – matinees on 14 December 2022 and on 4 January 2023. 
Deli Segal's PICKLE to Return to Park Theatre This November
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2022
After captivating audiences during its sold-out performances in May, Pickle will return to Park Theatre this November as part of the Make Mine A Double Festival. Writer Deli Segal (Ali & Dahlia, Pleasance Theatre) stars in this cheeky and authentic exploration of what it means to be a young Jewish woman in London today.
& JULIET, COME FROM AWAY, WICKED and More to Take Part in Inaugural Schools Theatre Day
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2022
Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre is launching Schools Theatre Day, an initiative created to encourage schools back into the theatre following the pandemic. Theatres across the country will be highlighting the opportunities for school trips on social media using #SchoolsTheatreDay.
Northern Ballet to Present London Premiere Of MADE IN LEEDS at the Royal Opera House
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2022
Northern Ballet will bring three exhilarating new pieces to the Linbury Theatre this year in the London premiere of Made in Leeds: Three Short Ballets. Following the world premiere in Leeds on September 10, the performance will exclusively run from 1-3 November at the Royal Opera House and will present new work from award-winning choreographers Mthuthuzeli November, Stina Quagebeur and Dickson Mbi.
The Other Palace to Present New Musical GLORY RIDE in November
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2022
A new, original musical based on an amazing, true story from the Second World War, Glory Ride, will have its world premiere in the main theatre at The Other Palace as a staged concert from 14 - 16 November 2022.
Mousetrap Theatre Projects to Offer Free Theatre Education Resources For Schools
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2022
London-based theatre education charity, Mousetrap Theatre Projects, has announced free educational resources for schools. Collaborating with the producers and creative teams of outstanding current theatre productions, these education packs are designed to give students a glimpse 'behind the scenes' and a deeper understanding of the production.
Ballo Arthur Pita's TEN SORRY TALES London Premiere Announces Casting
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2022
Award-winning Director and Choreographer Arthur Pita returns to the Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler’s Wells this month to present the London premiere of TEN SORRY TALES, a dance theatre production with live music on stage based on the book of short stories by Mick Jackson. Playing from Thursday 27 to Saturday 29 October with two shows daily, TEN SORRY TALES offers the perfect half term treat for children and adults alike (ages 8+).
New Venues Announced For UK And Ireland Tour of MY FAIR LADY
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2022
Further venues have been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of Bartlett Sher's critically acclaimed and multi award-winning production of Lerner & Loewe's much loved MY FAIR LADY. The sumptuous production will visit Sunderland Empire (1st - 11th February), Bristol Hippodrome (14th - 25th February), Birmingham Hippodrome (8th - 19th March) and finally Manchester Palace (22nd March - 1st April).
Pascal Theatre Company Announces World Première of 12:37
by Aliya Al-Hassan - October 06, 2022
Pascal Theatre Company announced the world première of 12:37 at Finborough Theatre, the new play from award-winning writer and director Julia Pascal. The drama opens at Finborough Theatre on 1 December, with previews from 29 November, and runs until 21 December.
Robert Bathurst to Play Scrooge in DOLLY PARTON'S SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Aliya Al-Hassan - October 06, 2022
Producers Fiery Angel Entertainment and Red Tail Entertainment just announced casting for the European Premiere of Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol – A New Musical at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall from 8 December 2022 to 8 January 2023.
Review: THE BOY WITH TWO HEARTS, National Theatre
by Gary Naylor - October 06, 2022
Laudable sentiment but something of a missed dramatic opportunity in this play about an Afghan family's journey from Herat to Cardiff and the love they found there
Full Cast Announced for UK Premiere of NEWSIES
by Aliya Al-Hassan - October 06, 2022
Michael Ahomka-Lindsay and Bronté Barbé lead the new cast announced for UK premiere of Newsies
NOTES FROM A SMALL ISLAND Included in The Watermill Theatre' s Spring 2023 Season
by Aliya Al-Hassan - October 06, 2022
Artistic Director Paul Hart, Executive Director Claire Murray and the team at Newbury’s The Watermill Theatre announced the programme of work from February to July 2023, a season with one major revival and four new adaptations that explores the deep joys and troubling complexities of life on our shores.
Tickets From £36 for THE P WORD at The Bush Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - October 06, 2022
Tickets from £36 for The P Word at the Bush Theatre. Zafar flees homophobic persecution in Pakistan to seek asylum in the UK. Londoner Bilal (or Billy as he prefers to be known) is ground down by years of Grindr and the complexity of being a brown gay man. Their worlds are about to change forever.
The Old Vic Announces World Premiere of SYLVIA, Starring Beverley Knight
by Aliya Al-Hassan - October 06, 2022
Today, The Old Vic and ZooNation: The Kate Prince Company, in association with Sadler’s Wells, announce the highly anticipated world premiere of the hip hop musical Sylvia, directed and choreographed by Kate Prince and starring Beverley Knight as Emmeline Pankhurst
Flo & Joan's Tour SWEET RELEASE Extends Through Autumn 2022, Including Date At London's Shepherd's Bush Empire
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2022
As part of their current sell-out, 140-date international tour, multi-award-winning musical comedy duo Flo & Joan are set to extend their Sweet Release UK tour by 30 dates in Autumn 2022, following on from their second consecutive critically acclaimed run at Melbourne International Comedy Festival earlier this year and a highly-anticipated return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August.
Review: SPIKE, Salisbury Playhouse
by Cheryl Markosky - October 05, 2022
In a fabulously fast-paced and funny tribute to Spike Milligan, writers Ian Hislop and Nick Newman affectionately convey how the extraordinary Anglo-Irishman creates The Goon Show.
The Yard Theatre Announces New Leadership Team
by Aliya Al-Hassan - October 05, 2022
The Yard Theatre has announced a new leadership team.  Deputy Artistic Director, Anthony Simpson-Pike has been appointed new Deputy Artistic Director, and Ashleigh Wheeler as new Executive Director.
Shoreditch Town Hall Announces the Premiere of FLIES
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2022
Shoreditch Town Hall reveals an autumn-winter programme that celebrates the venue's commitment to collaboration, inclusivity and entertainment with premieres, co-productions, events and activity for all ages.
Photos: First Look at ARE YOU AS NERVOUS AS I AM? at Greenwich Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2022
Are You As Nervous As I Am?  is one of the first original British musicals coming out after lockdown. This plucky and heart-warming new show tells the story of two strong and unique sisters. Check out photos here!
Pleasance London Date Announced For Sasha Ellen's CREEPS AND GEEKS
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2022
Why can't men and women be on the same team? Is it because of men with vans called Barry? Is because of killer sex robots, or it is it because of sambuca? Or all of the above?

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