Review: SALOME, Royal Opera House
by Franco Milazzo - September 12, 2022
If you thought horror as a genre wasn’t something opera dabbled in, think again. The fourth outing for David McVicar’s 2008 production of Richard Strauss’ is as bloody and gruesome as it gets in Covent Garden.
by Franco Milazzo - September 12, 2022
If you thought horror as a genre wasn’t something opera dabbled in, think again. The fourth outing for David McVicar’s 2008 production of Richard Strauss’ is as bloody and gruesome as it gets in Covent Garden.
Review: WHO KILLED MY FATHER, Young Vic
by Charlie Wilks - September 12, 2022
Èdouard Louis’ book about love and anger is loved around the world. In the story, a son returns home to his remote part of northern France.
by Charlie Wilks - September 12, 2022
Èdouard Louis’ book about love and anger is loved around the world. In the story, a son returns home to his remote part of northern France.
RUCKUS Comes To Southwark Playhouse Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2022
Following hugely successful run the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2022, Wildcard Theatre brings one-woman thriller Ruckus to London Theatre Southwark Playhouse from 5-29th October – performed and written by Jenna Fincken – Ruckus is a compelling, unsettling play exploring the suppression and destruction caused by coercive control. Inspired by the daunting and real stories of real women. Ruckus is produced by Wildcard's Joey Dawson who also produced the highly successful Manic Street Creature at this Year's Edinburgh Fringe.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2022
Following hugely successful run the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2022, Wildcard Theatre brings one-woman thriller Ruckus to London Theatre Southwark Playhouse from 5-29th October – performed and written by Jenna Fincken – Ruckus is a compelling, unsettling play exploring the suppression and destruction caused by coercive control. Inspired by the daunting and real stories of real women. Ruckus is produced by Wildcard's Joey Dawson who also produced the highly successful Manic Street Creature at this Year's Edinburgh Fringe.
Photos: First Look at Helen Hunt in EUREKA DAY
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2022
The Old Vic and Sonia Friedman Productions have released a first look at Eureka Day, the European premiere production of Jonathan Spector’s multi award-winning play at The Old Vic, directed by Katy Rudd (The Ocean at the End of the Lane, Camp Siegfried).
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2022
The Old Vic and Sonia Friedman Productions have released a first look at Eureka Day, the European premiere production of Jonathan Spector’s multi award-winning play at The Old Vic, directed by Katy Rudd (The Ocean at the End of the Lane, Camp Siegfried).
Central Band of The Royal British Legion Cancel Concert Due to The Queen's Death
by Aliya Al-Hassan - September 12, 2022
The Central Band of The Royal British Legion have cancelled their concert this Saturday (17 September) at Cadogan Hall out respect for the current period of national mourning.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - September 12, 2022
The Central Band of The Royal British Legion have cancelled their concert this Saturday (17 September) at Cadogan Hall out respect for the current period of national mourning.
Theatres Not Obliged to Close the Day of The Queen's Funeral
by Aliya Al-Hassan - September 12, 2022
Official guidance has stated that theatres will not be under any obligation to close on the day of the Queen’s funeral.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - September 12, 2022
Official guidance has stated that theatres will not be under any obligation to close on the day of the Queen’s funeral.
Award Winning Ventriloquist Horror VOICES OF EVIL Comes to the Soho Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2022
Horror, hilarity and astounding vocal tricks hit London's West End just in time for October, as Lachlan Werner, comedy's poof prince of puppets, comes to Soho Theatre. Winner of The Brighton Fringe ReviewsHub Award, the LGBTQ rising star's solo show, Voices Of Evil is an hour of ventriloquism like you've never seen before. Expect 'The Muppets' meets 'The Exorcist'...
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2022
Horror, hilarity and astounding vocal tricks hit London's West End just in time for October, as Lachlan Werner, comedy's poof prince of puppets, comes to Soho Theatre. Winner of The Brighton Fringe ReviewsHub Award, the LGBTQ rising star's solo show, Voices Of Evil is an hour of ventriloquism like you've never seen before. Expect 'The Muppets' meets 'The Exorcist'...
Review: AGE IS A FEELING, Soho Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - September 11, 2022
An unspectacular meditation on human mortality
by Alexander Cohen - September 11, 2022
An unspectacular meditation on human mortality
Review: THE TIGER LILLIES: THE LAST DAYS OF MANKIND, Wilton's Music Hall
by Franco Milazzo - September 11, 2022
The Last Days Of Mankind is undeniably one of the strangest plays few people have heard of. Written by Karl Kraus during and about the First World War, this docudrama which ends in a Martian invasion is rich pickings for the dark cabaret trio. @wiltonmusichall @thetigerlillies
by Franco Milazzo - September 11, 2022
The Last Days Of Mankind is undeniably one of the strangest plays few people have heard of. Written by Karl Kraus during and about the First World War, this docudrama which ends in a Martian invasion is rich pickings for the dark cabaret trio. @wiltonmusichall @thetigerlillies
Review: ANTIGONE, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Paige Cochrane - September 10, 2022
Nigerian born writer, Inua Ellams, originally turned down working on Antigone due to feeling “no distant kinship with the protagonist.” Five years of work later, how could Ellams have predicted that his modern adaptation would feel so responsive to the current socio-political climate.
by Paige Cochrane - September 10, 2022
Nigerian born writer, Inua Ellams, originally turned down working on Antigone due to feeling “no distant kinship with the protagonist.” Five years of work later, how could Ellams have predicted that his modern adaptation would feel so responsive to the current socio-political climate.
Review: WALKING WITH GHOSTS, Apollo Theatre
by Gary Naylor - September 10, 2022
Catch a master at work in London before the show heads to Broadway
by Gary Naylor - September 10, 2022
Catch a master at work in London before the show heads to Broadway
Bullet Theatre to Present THIS MIGHTY STRANGER by Helen Iley This Month
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2022
Bullet Theatre will present a new, original and (belated) coming-of-age tale starring Eloise Westwood and Florence Dobson, from upcoming Writer/Director, Helen Iley. Performing at The Clapham Fringe, Bread Roses Theatre on September - 29th at 9pm & 30th at 5pm.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2022
Bullet Theatre will present a new, original and (belated) coming-of-age tale starring Eloise Westwood and Florence Dobson, from upcoming Writer/Director, Helen Iley. Performing at The Clapham Fringe, Bread Roses Theatre on September - 29th at 9pm & 30th at 5pm.
Her Majesty's Theatre in the West End to be Renamed Following the Queen's Death
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2022
Her Majesty’s Theatre in the West End will be renamed following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2022
Her Majesty’s Theatre in the West End will be renamed following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Review: REHAB THE MUSICAL, Playhouse Theatre
by Laura Jones - September 09, 2022
First premiering five years ago at the Union Theatre, Rehab the Musical draws on songwriter Grant Black’s own personal experience of rehab.
by Laura Jones - September 09, 2022
First premiering five years ago at the Union Theatre, Rehab the Musical draws on songwriter Grant Black’s own personal experience of rehab.
GREASE Will End West End Run in Eight Weeks
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2022
With only 8 weeks to go, Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE, has so far been seen by over 250,000 people in the West End making it the Dominion Theatre's most successful summer run since We Will Rock You. GREASE began previews on 3 May 2022 with an official opening on 17 May 2022. The musical last played the Dominion Theatre 26 years ago, closing in 1996, and was as popular and busy this time round, as it was then.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2022
With only 8 weeks to go, Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE, has so far been seen by over 250,000 people in the West End making it the Dominion Theatre's most successful summer run since We Will Rock You. GREASE began previews on 3 May 2022 with an official opening on 17 May 2022. The musical last played the Dominion Theatre 26 years ago, closing in 1996, and was as popular and busy this time round, as it was then.
UK Theatres to Dim Lights For Two Minutes Each Day During National Period of Mourning Following the Death of Queen Elizabeth II
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2022
It has been confirmed that theatres across the U.K. will dim their lights for two minutes on each evening of the national period of mourning, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2022
It has been confirmed that theatres across the U.K. will dim their lights for two minutes on each evening of the national period of mourning, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Guest Blog: Lotte Wakeman: The Octagon Theatre's Artistic Director Talks About Bringing THE BOOK THIEF to the Stage
by Guest Blog: Lotte Wakeman - September 09, 2022
The Book Thief is a title which makes people’s eyes light up. It’s one of those novels which lingers in the reader’s memory – an epic, time-shifting tale of war, death, kindness and the power of words.
by Guest Blog: Lotte Wakeman - September 09, 2022
The Book Thief is a title which makes people’s eyes light up. It’s one of those novels which lingers in the reader’s memory – an epic, time-shifting tale of war, death, kindness and the power of words.
Ian Gelder, Christopher Godwin & More to Star in SOMETHING IN THE AIR World Premiere at Jermyn Street Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
Jermyn Street Theatre has announced the cast for the world premiere of Peter Gill’s Something in the Air. The production, which runs from 13 October to 12 November, will feature Ian Gelder (Game of Thrones, The Model Apartment – Theatre Royal Bath) as Alex, and more.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
Jermyn Street Theatre has announced the cast for the world premiere of Peter Gill’s Something in the Air. The production, which runs from 13 October to 12 November, will feature Ian Gelder (Game of Thrones, The Model Apartment – Theatre Royal Bath) as Alex, and more.
Review: SILENCE, Donmar Warehouse
by Charlie Wilks - September 08, 2022
Following a rebellion against the British in 1857, resulting in the death of hundreds of thousands of Indians and Britain’s, the Crown established a viceroy system over India, affirming its hold over the population.
by Charlie Wilks - September 08, 2022
Following a rebellion against the British in 1857, resulting in the death of hundreds of thousands of Indians and Britain’s, the Crown established a viceroy system over India, affirming its hold over the population.
Edinburgh Sell Out Show SIBLINGS: SIBLAGE Transfers To Soho Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
Character comedians and IRL sisters Maddy and Marina Bye are back and physically bigger than ever. Watch clown, physical comedy and relatively high-level acting unfold before your tear-filled eyes. Tears of sadness or laughter? You decide!
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
Character comedians and IRL sisters Maddy and Marina Bye are back and physically bigger than ever. Watch clown, physical comedy and relatively high-level acting unfold before your tear-filled eyes. Tears of sadness or laughter? You decide!
Cast Announced For 45North's A GIG FOR GHOSTS At Soho Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
45North announced the cast for the world premiere of Fran Bushe's A Gig for Ghosts, winner of the Tony Craze Award 2019. Directed by Ria Parry (co-director of North Wall), the show is performed by Hanora Kamen, Rori Hawthorn, and Liz Kitchen.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
45North announced the cast for the world premiere of Fran Bushe's A Gig for Ghosts, winner of the Tony Craze Award 2019. Directed by Ria Parry (co-director of North Wall), the show is performed by Hanora Kamen, Rori Hawthorn, and Liz Kitchen.
ITV Will Launch a New Talent Search Show to Find MAMMA MIA!'s Next Star
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
Mamma Mia! is looking for its new West End star and ITV is prepared to help! ITV will launch a new talent search show in hopes of finding the musical's next star.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
Mamma Mia! is looking for its new West End star and ITV is prepared to help! ITV will launch a new talent search show in hopes of finding the musical's next star.
Matthew Bourne's NUTCRACKER! Will Be Released In Cinemas
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
New Adventures has announced the release of the 30th anniversary production of Matthew Bourne's much loved “NUTCRACKER!” in cinemas for the first time.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
New Adventures has announced the release of the 30th anniversary production of Matthew Bourne's much loved “NUTCRACKER!” in cinemas for the first time.
Dom Hartley-Harris Comes to Crazy Coqs Next Month
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
Dom Hartley-Harris, star of West End musicals Hamilton, Bat out of Hell and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, brings his debut solo show Dom Hartley-Harris: Live in London to Crazy Coqs on Wednesday 5 October 2022.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
Dom Hartley-Harris, star of West End musicals Hamilton, Bat out of Hell and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, brings his debut solo show Dom Hartley-Harris: Live in London to Crazy Coqs on Wednesday 5 October 2022.
FANE Passes on the Programming Baton of London's Crazy Coqs
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
Fane, the independent programmer of Crazy Coqs at Brasserie Zédel in Piccadilly, has announced that after six very happy years programming the venue, they will be passing on the programming baton at the end of 2022.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
Fane, the independent programmer of Crazy Coqs at Brasserie Zédel in Piccadilly, has announced that after six very happy years programming the venue, they will be passing on the programming baton at the end of 2022.
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