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Edinburgh 2022: David Carpenter Guest Blog by Natalie O'Donoghue
- July 26, 2022 Broadway producer David Carpenter blogs for BroadwayWorld about bringing The Twenty-Sided Tavern to the UK, the joys of combining technology and theatre and why the dynamic between the three creative partners works so well for the show
Edinburgh 2022: Flabbergast Theatre Guest Blog by Natalie O'Donoghue
- July 25, 2022 Cast member and Flabbergast Associate Artist Simon Gleave blogs for BroadwayWorld about bringing The Tragedy of Macbeth to the Fringe, how the creators and performers have integrated many different styles in the production and how this adds to the audiences’ understanding and experience of the story.
Review: BRIEFS: BITE CLUB, Southbank Centre by Franco Milazzo
- July 25, 2022 It’s taken three years but the Briefs cabaret crew have finally returned from Down Under with not just a new show but, with Sahara Beck and her band, a new direction too.
Edinburgh 2022: Josh King Guest Blog by Natalie O'Donoghue
- July 25, 2022 Company member and resident writer Josh King breaks down how the Say It Again Sorry team find things to go wrong when developing the show, and what he thinks Oscar Wilde would make of this adaptation.
Edinburgh 2022: Emo Majok Q&A by Natalie O'Donoghue
- July 25, 2022 BWW catches up with Emo Majok to chat about bringing African Aussie to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Edinburgh 2022: The Giant Killers Guest Blog by Natalie O'Donoghue
- July 25, 2022 Actor and co-writer of The Giant Killers; Andrew Pearson-Wright blogs for BroadwayWorld about bringing this tear-jerking tale to Edinburgh and why stories from so long ago still resonate with people today.
BBC Confirms UK Will Host 2023 Eurovision Song Contest by Aliya Al-Hassan
- July 25, 2022 The BBC has issued a statement announcing it has accepted the European Broadcasting Union (EBU)’s invitation to host the 67th Eurovision Song Contest in the United Kingdom in 2023.
New Production of 42nd STREET Will Open at Curve, Leicester Ahead of UK Tour by BWW News Desk
- July 25, 2022 David Ian for Crossroads Live UK and Jonathan Church Theatre Productions present the Curve and Sadler's Wells production of the musical 42nd STREET, opening at Curve, Leicester on Wednesday 17 May 2023, where it will play until Saturday 3 June 2023, followed by a season at Sadler's Wells from Wednesday 7 June 2023 to Sunday 2 July 2023 ahead of a UK tour with touring dates to be announced soon.
Hackney Empire Announces 2022 Artist Development Programme by BWW News Desk
- July 25, 2022 As Hackney Empire celebrates 120 years at the heart of the local community, and in the wake of the recent release of the, 20 Years of Creative Futures Impact Report Artistic Director Yamin Choudury and the whole team have announced details of this summer's Artist Development Programme (ADP) project.
Edinburgh 2022: Debra Batton Guest Blog by Natalie O'Donoghue
- July 25, 2022 Debra Batton from A Good Catch blogs for BroadwayWorld about bringing new compelling theatre show Zoë to the Fringe and how the team create a breathtaking circus performance that speaks directly to the audience, telling the story of climate change through their work
Review Roundup: 101 DALMATIANS, Starring Kate Fleetwood by Aliya Al-Hassan
- July 25, 2022 Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's production of 101 Dalmatians was supposed to run in 2020, but was delayed by the pandemic until now. What did the critics think of the production?
Edinburgh 2022: The Failure Cabaret Guest Blog by Natalie O'Donoghue
- July 25, 2022 Husband and wife duo Stephanie Dodd and Justin Badger blog for Broadway Baby about debuting The Failure Cabaret in Edinburgh along with the benefits and pitfalls of writing a show with your partner about your most personal and sometimes sensitive subjects
Review: LITTLE WOMEN, Opera Holland Park by Gary Naylor
- July 25, 2022 Bold programming pays off with an opera that has its demands but offers rewards in equal measure
Dickson Mbi Presents ENOWATE at Sadler's Wells Theatre in October by BWW News Desk
- July 25, 2022 Dickson Mbi presents the London premiere of Enowate in Sadler's Wells Theatre on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 October as part of the Well Seasoned programme to celebrate Black dancemakers.
New Cast Announced For MATILDA THE MUSICAL by BWW News Desk
- July 25, 2022 New casting has been announced for the Royal Shakespeare Company's West End production of Matilda The Musical which is now in its 10th year and continues to play to packed houses at the Cambridge Theatre.
Edinburgh 2022: Clare Bartholomew Guest Blog by Natalie O'Donoghue
- July 25, 2022 Actor Clare Bartholomew who plays ‘Barb’ in The Anniversary blogs for Broadway World about premiering the play in Edinburgh, her favourite routines to perform and the processes behind developing a theatrical comedy show with hardly any dialogue.
Review: 101 DALMATIANS, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre by Aliya Al-Hassan
- July 25, 2022 In theory, Dodie Smith’s well-loved story of 101 Dalmatians is the perfect material for Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre. In practise the production lacks bite.
Edinburgh 2022: Eve Pearson-Wright Guest Blog by Natalie O'Donoghue
- July 25, 2022 Eve Pearson-Wright discusses how she came to write a piece about Margaret Hughes and Anne Marshall; the first women of the stage.
Stage Noir Presents AN UNEXPECTED TALE IN SMOKY MIDTOWN by BWW News Desk
- July 22, 2022 Stage Noir presents An Unexpected Tale in Smoky Midtown. A new musical comedy about neurodiversity, belonging, and reclaiming one's narrative.
Nigel Osner's STILL TICKING Announced At The Camden Fringe by BWW News Desk
- July 22, 2022 In January 2021 Nigel Osner nearly died when a routine operation went seriously wrong, leading to open heart surgery and a damaged lung. After four days in an induced coma he had to learn to walk again, Later in 2021 he managed to perform but needed further surgery before really improving. In January 2022 he was delighted he was able to create an eclectic new show. No mystery why it is called 'Still ticking!' The Camden Fringe will be its London debut.
Photos: First Look at Kate Fleetwood & More in 101 DALMATIANS at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre by BWW News Desk
- July 22, 2022 Regent's Park Open Air Theatre is presenting 101 Dalmatians which opens this evening, Friday 22nd July. A newly commissioned musical written by Douglas Hodge and Johnny McKnight. Based on the book by Dodie Smith, leading the cast as the iconic villain Cruella de Vil is Olivier and Tony Award nominee Kate Fleetwood. Check out photos here!