MAMMA MIA! Announces New Cast and Extends Booking Period
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
The new cast has been announced for the global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! from Monday 10 October 2022 and the extension of its booking period to Saturday 30 September 2023 at London's Novello Theatre, with ticket prices frozen and now on sale.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
The new cast has been announced for the global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! from Monday 10 October 2022 and the extension of its booking period to Saturday 30 September 2023 at London's Novello Theatre, with ticket prices frozen and now on sale.
MADAMA BUTTERFLY Opens Royal Opera House Cinema Season 2022/23
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
The Royal Opera House has announced that it will commence its 2022/23 Cinema Season with Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier’s production of Madama Butterfly, broadcast live on Tuesday 27 September 2022 to over 850 cinemas in 26 countries around the world. Encore screenings will run from Sunday 2 October 2022.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
The Royal Opera House has announced that it will commence its 2022/23 Cinema Season with Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier’s production of Madama Butterfly, broadcast live on Tuesday 27 September 2022 to over 850 cinemas in 26 countries around the world. Encore screenings will run from Sunday 2 October 2022.
PLANET SPERANTA Comes to the Finborough Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
The Finborough Theatre's new digital initiative #FinboroughFrontier continues with a unique rediscovery from Ukraine – an online premiere reading from leading Soviet-Ukrainian playwright Oleksii Kolomiiets, written in 1965, premiering FREE-TO-VIEW on the Finborough YouTube channel on Monday, 12 September at 6.00pm, and concurrently with subtitles on Scenesaver.
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2022
The Finborough Theatre's new digital initiative #FinboroughFrontier continues with a unique rediscovery from Ukraine – an online premiere reading from leading Soviet-Ukrainian playwright Oleksii Kolomiiets, written in 1965, premiering FREE-TO-VIEW on the Finborough YouTube channel on Monday, 12 September at 6.00pm, and concurrently with subtitles on Scenesaver.
Review: DOCTOR FAUSTUS, Southwark Playhouse
by Cindy Marcolina - September 08, 2022
Directed by Ricky Dukes, Lazarus Theatre offer a take on Christopher Marlowe’s demonic tale that defies all genres, spanning everything from farce to gore in 95 minutes of esoteric intrigue. Historically controversial, Marlowe’s play had its first outing at the end of the 16th Century, but stays relevant. After all, has there ever been a time when the hunger for fame and thirst for wisdom haven’t ruled mankind?
by Cindy Marcolina - September 08, 2022
Directed by Ricky Dukes, Lazarus Theatre offer a take on Christopher Marlowe’s demonic tale that defies all genres, spanning everything from farce to gore in 95 minutes of esoteric intrigue. Historically controversial, Marlowe’s play had its first outing at the end of the 16th Century, but stays relevant. After all, has there ever been a time when the hunger for fame and thirst for wisdom haven’t ruled mankind?
Photos: First Look at the World Premiere of REHAB THE MUSICAL at The Playground Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
‘Rehab The Musical’, a rock-bottom-to-redemption journey of the soul filled with thumpingly memorable songs, is playing at The Playground Theatre through 17 September, 2022. Get a first look at photos here!
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
‘Rehab The Musical’, a rock-bottom-to-redemption journey of the soul filled with thumpingly memorable songs, is playing at The Playground Theatre through 17 September, 2022. Get a first look at photos here!
Theatre Royal Stratford East Announces Further Details For Freelance Royalty Scheme
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
Theatre Royal Stratford East has announced further details for previously announced Freelance Royalty scheme, a free membership scheme designed to support arts freelancers living or working in East London with benefits including free rehearsal space, workshops, residencies and showcase opportunities for artists.
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
Theatre Royal Stratford East has announced further details for previously announced Freelance Royalty scheme, a free membership scheme designed to support arts freelancers living or working in East London with benefits including free rehearsal space, workshops, residencies and showcase opportunities for artists.
RUMPELSTILTSKIN Comes to Park90, Park Theatre in December
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
Offie Award Winners, Charles Court Opera and Music Theatre present a brand-new retelling of the timeless fairy-tale Rumpelstiltskin, at the Park Theatre for their renowned boutique pantomime this Christmas. Charles Court Opera makes its debut at Park90 turning the classic Brothers Grimm fairytale, Rumpelstiltskin, into a new story of names, identities, adventure, and hilarity.
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
Offie Award Winners, Charles Court Opera and Music Theatre present a brand-new retelling of the timeless fairy-tale Rumpelstiltskin, at the Park Theatre for their renowned boutique pantomime this Christmas. Charles Court Opera makes its debut at Park90 turning the classic Brothers Grimm fairytale, Rumpelstiltskin, into a new story of names, identities, adventure, and hilarity.
AGE IS A FEELING Announces Autumn Transfer
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
Having already announced an autumn transfer to Soho Theatre, Edinburgh smash hit, Fringe First winning, Age is a Feeling from Haley McGee, (The Ex-Boyfriend Yard Sale - now also a memoir published by Penguin Random House) will also return to Soho Theatre in February 2023.
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
Having already announced an autumn transfer to Soho Theatre, Edinburgh smash hit, Fringe First winning, Age is a Feeling from Haley McGee, (The Ex-Boyfriend Yard Sale - now also a memoir published by Penguin Random House) will also return to Soho Theatre in February 2023.
Review: THE GOLDBERG VARIATIONS, BWV998, Sadler's Wells
by Franco Milazzo - September 07, 2022
Complex chords are paired with seminal choreography in The Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 from choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker and pianist Pavel Kolesnikov.
by Franco Milazzo - September 07, 2022
Complex chords are paired with seminal choreography in The Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 from choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker and pianist Pavel Kolesnikov.
Cast Announced For Lyric Hammersmith Theatre's Pantomime JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, and Lineup Announced For Christmas At The Lyric
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced principal casting for this year's highly anticipated pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk, written by Jude Christian and Sonia Jalaly with Emmanuel Akwafo playing Dame Trott, Maddison Bulleyment playing Jill, Jodie Jacobs playing Fleshcreep, Leah St Luce playing Jack and Finlay McGuigan playing Simon.
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced principal casting for this year's highly anticipated pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk, written by Jude Christian and Sonia Jalaly with Emmanuel Akwafo playing Dame Trott, Maddison Bulleyment playing Jill, Jodie Jacobs playing Fleshcreep, Leah St Luce playing Jack and Finlay McGuigan playing Simon.
Giovanna Fletcher, Louise Redknapp, Joanne Clifton, and Many More Announced as Special Guests For FRIENDSICAL
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
Star-studded guest cameos have been announced for the acclaimed Friendsical musical which is touring the country off the back of its success at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
Star-studded guest cameos have been announced for the acclaimed Friendsical musical which is touring the country off the back of its success at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE: TEEN EDITION is Now Available for Licensing from Concord Theatricals
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE: TEEN EDITION is now available for licensing from Concord Theatricals to amateur school and youth groups in the UK and Ireland.
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE: TEEN EDITION is now available for licensing from Concord Theatricals to amateur school and youth groups in the UK and Ireland.
Review: THE BEAR and AND I DECIDED..., Grimeborn Festival, Arcola Theatre
by Gary Naylor - September 07, 2022
Opera at Home's double bill offers the traditional and the avant-garde
by Gary Naylor - September 07, 2022
Opera at Home's double bill offers the traditional and the avant-garde
Four Boys Cast As Charlie Bucket In CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY At Leeds Playhouse This Christmas
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2022
Meet the fabulous four young northern actors who will take on the timeless role of Charlie Bucket in Leeds Playhouse's production presented in association with Neal Street Productions & Playful Productions of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical, which runs at the Playhouse from 18 November to 23 January.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2022
Meet the fabulous four young northern actors who will take on the timeless role of Charlie Bucket in Leeds Playhouse's production presented in association with Neal Street Productions & Playful Productions of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Musical, which runs at the Playhouse from 18 November to 23 January.
Guest Blog: Kyo Choi on THE APOLOGY- Why It Isn't 'Just' Another Asian Trauma Story
by Guest Blog: Kyo Choi - September 06, 2022
A couple of years ago, I was walking with a friend on Hampstead Heath. We were discussing the subject of my upcoming play, ‘The Apology’; what the Imperial Japanese Army in WWII called their ianfu, translated directly as “comfort women.” They were, in fact, sexual slaves. Many were from Korea when it was under Japan’s colonial rule. My friend asked me, “could your mother have been one of those women?”
by Guest Blog: Kyo Choi - September 06, 2022
A couple of years ago, I was walking with a friend on Hampstead Heath. We were discussing the subject of my upcoming play, ‘The Apology’; what the Imperial Japanese Army in WWII called their ianfu, translated directly as “comfort women.” They were, in fact, sexual slaves. Many were from Korea when it was under Japan’s colonial rule. My friend asked me, “could your mother have been one of those women?”
Nominations Open For 2022 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - September 06, 2022
Nominations are now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! The 2022 Regional Awards honour productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 until September 30, 2022.
by BWW Awards - September 06, 2022
Nominations are now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! The 2022 Regional Awards honour productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 until September 30, 2022.
Michael Baxter, Ben Norris & More to Star in THE CHOIR OF MAN, Returning to the West End in October
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2022
Full casting has been announced for the Olivier-nominated international stage sensation THE CHOIR OF MAN as it returns to the West End, opening at the Arts Theatre on 1 October, with a press night on 13 October.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2022
Full casting has been announced for the Olivier-nominated international stage sensation THE CHOIR OF MAN as it returns to the West End, opening at the Arts Theatre on 1 October, with a press night on 13 October.
Review: NOT F**KIN' SORRY, Soho Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - September 06, 2022
As the title suggests, the crip-cabaret crew Not Your Circus Dog collective are definitely, truly and utterly not f**king sorry. Anyone leaving this show not even slighty more aroused, enlightened or happier than when they arrived should be checked for signs of life.
by Franco Milazzo - September 06, 2022
As the title suggests, the crip-cabaret crew Not Your Circus Dog collective are definitely, truly and utterly not f**king sorry. Anyone leaving this show not even slighty more aroused, enlightened or happier than when they arrived should be checked for signs of life.
Cast Announced For WORD-PLAY By Rabiah Hussain at the Royal Court Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2022
Kosar Ali, Mariam Haque, Maimuna Memon, Laurence Ubong Williams and Ragevan Vasan have been cast in Word-Play, written by Rabiah Hussain and directed by Nimmo Ismail.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2022
Kosar Ali, Mariam Haque, Maimuna Memon, Laurence Ubong Williams and Ragevan Vasan have been cast in Word-Play, written by Rabiah Hussain and directed by Nimmo Ismail.
Review: REUBEN KAYE: THE BUTCH IS BACK, Soho Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - September 06, 2022
Those new to Reuben Kaye should be warned that there are few holy cows that he is unwilling to turn into beefburgers. Sexuality, gender, race, politics, economics and religion are all grist to his mill. Imagine if legendary comedians Bill Hicks and George Carlin had a bastard child in the shape of a glitterbomb and you'll have some idea of what to expect.
by Franco Milazzo - September 06, 2022
Those new to Reuben Kaye should be warned that there are few holy cows that he is unwilling to turn into beefburgers. Sexuality, gender, race, politics, economics and religion are all grist to his mill. Imagine if legendary comedians Bill Hicks and George Carlin had a bastard child in the shape of a glitterbomb and you'll have some idea of what to expect.
Cast and Creative Team Announced For The World Premiere of A DEAD BODY IN TAOS
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2022
Full casting and creative team have been announced for the world premiere of David Farr's new play exploring how Artificial Intelligence is increasingly becoming part of peoples' lives.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2022
Full casting and creative team have been announced for the world premiere of David Farr's new play exploring how Artificial Intelligence is increasingly becoming part of peoples' lives.
London Theatre Week Extends For A Third Week
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2022
London Theatre Week returned back and bigger than ever before two weeks ago with over 55 spectacular shows taking part. The annual campaign kicked off with a two-week offering of many of the best and biggest West End shows with prices as low as £15.
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2022
London Theatre Week returned back and bigger than ever before two weeks ago with over 55 spectacular shows taking part. The annual campaign kicked off with a two-week offering of many of the best and biggest West End shows with prices as low as £15.
MOULIN ROUGE Sets New West End Cast
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2022
Global Creatures, Producers of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, have announced a new cast of bohemians and aristocrats as the hit show enters its second year at the Piccadilly Theatre in London.
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2022
Global Creatures, Producers of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, have announced a new cast of bohemians and aristocrats as the hit show enters its second year at the Piccadilly Theatre in London.
London Theatre Week Extended!
by Aliya Al-Hassan - September 05, 2022
London Theatre Week has been extended until 11 September. Book over 50 shows at £15, £25, £35 or £45 now!
by Aliya Al-Hassan - September 05, 2022
London Theatre Week has been extended until 11 September. Book over 50 shows at £15, £25, £35 or £45 now!
Review: BBC PROMS AND THE ENO at Printworks London
by Alexander Cohen - September 04, 2022
The Proms, Printworks, and multimedia mayhem. Created and co-produced by award winning counter tenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, Philip Glass's meditative Minimalism and Handel's Baroque elegance crash together in a cacophony of artistic media.
by Alexander Cohen - September 04, 2022
The Proms, Printworks, and multimedia mayhem. Created and co-produced by award winning counter tenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, Philip Glass's meditative Minimalism and Handel's Baroque elegance crash together in a cacophony of artistic media.
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