Review: ANYTHING GOES, The Barbican
by Franco Milazzo - July 14, 2022
No, no, it isn’t déjà vu: Anything Goes really is back at the Barbican less than a year after it last opened there.
by Franco Milazzo - July 14, 2022
No, no, it isn’t déjà vu: Anything Goes really is back at the Barbican less than a year after it last opened there.
Sophie Melville & Rachel O'Riordan Will Reunite to Bring IPHIGENIA IN SPLOTT to the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2022
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced the return of Gary Owen’s critically acclaimed Iphigenia in Splott, originally commissioned and produced by Sherman Theatre and later performed at the National Theatre, directed by the Lyric’s Artistic Director Rachel O’Riordan, with Sophie Melville reprising her role as Effie.
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2022
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced the return of Gary Owen’s critically acclaimed Iphigenia in Splott, originally commissioned and produced by Sherman Theatre and later performed at the National Theatre, directed by the Lyric’s Artistic Director Rachel O’Riordan, with Sophie Melville reprising her role as Effie.
Get 24hr Pre-Sale Tickets For The Globe Winter Season 2022/23
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 14, 2022
Get 24hr Pre-Sale Tickets For @The_Globe Winter Season 2022/23, including the bombastic Henry V, bloodthirsty Titus Andronicus, and soaring The Winter’s Tale
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 14, 2022
Get 24hr Pre-Sale Tickets For @The_Globe Winter Season 2022/23, including the bombastic Henry V, bloodthirsty Titus Andronicus, and soaring The Winter’s Tale
Review: HUNGRY, Soho Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - July 14, 2022
“I thought I was being romantic, but I’m just being drunk and gay”. Everything changes when Bex starts serving at Lori’s catering company. Lori is a polished high-end chef enamoured of food and what it can give people, while Bex is a working-class young woman whose go-to meal is chicken nuggets. Can Lori’s pretentious palate fit within Bex’s realistic view of the world?
by Cindy Marcolina - July 14, 2022
“I thought I was being romantic, but I’m just being drunk and gay”. Everything changes when Bex starts serving at Lori’s catering company. Lori is a polished high-end chef enamoured of food and what it can give people, while Bex is a working-class young woman whose go-to meal is chicken nuggets. Can Lori’s pretentious palate fit within Bex’s realistic view of the world?
Indiana Lown-Collins Wins This Year's JMK Award
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 14, 2022
The JMK Trust has announced that Indiana Lown-Collins wins this year’s JMK Award with her production of The Solid Life of Sugar Water by Jack Thorne. Presented in partnership with the Orange Tree Theatre, the production forms part of Artistic Director Paul Miller’s final season at the venue and opens on 19 October, with previews from 15 October, and runs until 12 November.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 14, 2022
The JMK Trust has announced that Indiana Lown-Collins wins this year’s JMK Award with her production of The Solid Life of Sugar Water by Jack Thorne. Presented in partnership with the Orange Tree Theatre, the production forms part of Artistic Director Paul Miller’s final season at the venue and opens on 19 October, with previews from 15 October, and runs until 12 November.
Cirque Du Soleil's CORTEO Kicks Off UK Tour With London Premiere at the O2 Arena
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2022
Corteo, the most enchanting of Cirque du Soleil's arena productions, marked the 150th city of its tour with a stunning London premiere at the O2 Arena, charming audiences with its first UK appearance following a forced two-year postponement.
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2022
Corteo, the most enchanting of Cirque du Soleil's arena productions, marked the 150th city of its tour with a stunning London premiere at the O2 Arena, charming audiences with its first UK appearance following a forced two-year postponement.
Photos: First Look at HUNGRY at Soho Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2022
Paines Plough and 45North have released brand new production images from Chris Bush’s HUNGRY to mark the opening of its limited run at Soho Theatre this month, 12th-30th July. Check out the photos here!
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2022
Paines Plough and 45North have released brand new production images from Chris Bush’s HUNGRY to mark the opening of its limited run at Soho Theatre this month, 12th-30th July. Check out the photos here!
Dr Adam Perchard's BATHTIME FOR BRITAIN Will Play National Theatre's River Stage 2022
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2022
Wash away the last of the pandemic blues with a non-stop parade of big hits, belly laughs, and booming vocals from queer cabaret legend Dr Adam Perchard as they perform highlights from their fabulous new show Dr Adam Perchard's BATHTIME FOR BRITAIN at National Theatre's River Stage 2022: The Glory Weekend on Saturday 16 July from 1-1.30pm (free outdoor stage, no tickets required).
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2022
Wash away the last of the pandemic blues with a non-stop parade of big hits, belly laughs, and booming vocals from queer cabaret legend Dr Adam Perchard as they perform highlights from their fabulous new show Dr Adam Perchard's BATHTIME FOR BRITAIN at National Theatre's River Stage 2022: The Glory Weekend on Saturday 16 July from 1-1.30pm (free outdoor stage, no tickets required).
EDINBURGH 2022: Jake Cornell and Marcia Belsky Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 13, 2022
BWW catches up with Jake Cornell and Marcia Belsky to chat about bringing Man and Woman to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 13, 2022
BWW catches up with Jake Cornell and Marcia Belsky to chat about bringing Man and Woman to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
EDINBURGH 2022: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING...EARNEST?
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 13, 2022
BWW catches up with cast member and ‘Say It Again, Sorry?’ founder Rhys Tees about bringing The Importance of Being...Earnest? to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 13, 2022
BWW catches up with cast member and ‘Say It Again, Sorry?’ founder Rhys Tees about bringing The Importance of Being...Earnest? to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
EDINBURGH 2022: Jordan Gray Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 13, 2022
BWW catches up with Jordan Gray to chat about bringing Is It A Bird to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 13, 2022
BWW catches up with Jordan Gray to chat about bringing Is It A Bird to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Photos: Get a Behind The Scenes Look At NUREYEV LEGEND AND LEGACY
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2022
Take a look behind the scenes at dancers performing in Nureyev Legend and Legacy as they rehearse in London. Shows from 5-12 September at Theatre Royal Drury Lane will see an international cast of 22 leading ballet dancers come together to celebrate the legacy of the great Rudolph Nureyev. See photos here!
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2022
Take a look behind the scenes at dancers performing in Nureyev Legend and Legacy as they rehearse in London. Shows from 5-12 September at Theatre Royal Drury Lane will see an international cast of 22 leading ballet dancers come together to celebrate the legacy of the great Rudolph Nureyev. See photos here!
West End Backstage Workers Reject 10% Pay Rise
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 13, 2022
The Stage has reported that West End backstage workers have voted to reject the 10% pay increase offer from the Society of London Theatre, which union BECTU criticised for having 'strings attached'.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 13, 2022
The Stage has reported that West End backstage workers have voted to reject the 10% pay increase offer from the Society of London Theatre, which union BECTU criticised for having 'strings attached'.
Complicité to Present the World Premiere of DRIVE YOUR PLOW OVER THE BONES OF THE DEAD Directed by Simon McBurney
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2022
The international touring company Complicité will present a new work for the theatre Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead, directed by Simon McBurney. Previewing at Theatre Royal Plymouth in December 2022, the production will run at the Barbican London, and a UK and international tour.
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2022
The international touring company Complicité will present a new work for the theatre Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead, directed by Simon McBurney. Previewing at Theatre Royal Plymouth in December 2022, the production will run at the Barbican London, and a UK and international tour.
Guest Blog: Playwright Zodwa Nyoni Talks About Autobiographical Influences In Her Upcoming Play THE DARKEST PART OF THE NIGHT
by Guest Blog: Zodwa Nyoni - July 13, 2022
Playwright Zodwa Nyoni talks about the autobiographical influences for her new play The Darkest Part of the Night
by Guest Blog: Zodwa Nyoni - July 13, 2022
Playwright Zodwa Nyoni talks about the autobiographical influences for her new play The Darkest Part of the Night
SAW: THE EXPERIENCE to Open in London This Halloween
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2022
SAW: The Experience, a brand-new, immersive, multi-room escape experience, is coming this autumn to a secret location in London. SAW: The Experience will be an adrenaline-fuelled, theatrical experience bringing to life new twisted games in the world of the iconic horror film franchise.
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2022
SAW: The Experience, a brand-new, immersive, multi-room escape experience, is coming this autumn to a secret location in London. SAW: The Experience will be an adrenaline-fuelled, theatrical experience bringing to life new twisted games in the world of the iconic horror film franchise.
Exclusive Ticket Prices For GREASE: THE MUSICAL
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 13, 2022
Get Exclusive Ticket Prices For Grease: The Musical From Just £20! Book by 16 July.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 13, 2022
Get Exclusive Ticket Prices For Grease: The Musical From Just £20! Book by 16 July.
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo to Perform at The Peacock Theatre This September
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2022
Trailblazing comedy ballet company Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, aka The Trocks, are back in London to present two programmes at The Peacock Theatre from 6 to 17 September. The iconic company is loved world-wide for hilarious spoofs of – and loving homages to – classical ballet.
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2022
Trailblazing comedy ballet company Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, aka The Trocks, are back in London to present two programmes at The Peacock Theatre from 6 to 17 September. The iconic company is loved world-wide for hilarious spoofs of – and loving homages to – classical ballet.
BRITS OFF-BROADWAY FESTIVAL to Return in Spring/Summer 2023
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2022
New Diorama Theatre in London and 59E59 Theaters in New York have partnered again and will co-curate the 2023 Brits Off-Broadway Festival.
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2022
New Diorama Theatre in London and 59E59 Theaters in New York have partnered again and will co-curate the 2023 Brits Off-Broadway Festival.
Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker And Pianist Pavel Kolesnikov Present THE GOLDBERG VARIATIONS, BWV 988 At Sadler's Wells Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 13, 2022
Sadler’s Wells International Associate Company Rosas returns to Sadler’s Wells Theatre to present the UK premiere of The Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker’s own solo piece, on Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 September.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 13, 2022
Sadler’s Wells International Associate Company Rosas returns to Sadler’s Wells Theatre to present the UK premiere of The Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker’s own solo piece, on Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 September.
Crowdfunded Classical Mini-Festival is Coming To East London This Month
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2022
Local crowdfunded concert series - noisenights - announced this week that they will bring a unique mini-festival to a beer garden in the heart of Dalston on Sunday 17th of July.
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2022
Local crowdfunded concert series - noisenights - announced this week that they will bring a unique mini-festival to a beer garden in the heart of Dalston on Sunday 17th of July.
EDINBURGH 2022: Horseplay Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 13, 2022
BWW catches up with Horseplay to chat about bringing Bareback to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 13, 2022
BWW catches up with Horseplay to chat about bringing Bareback to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Photos: First Look at Jennifer Saunders, Beverley Knight, Keala Settle & More in SISTER ACT at London's Eventim Apollo
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2022
Production images have been released ahead of SISTER ACT opening at London’s Eventim Apollo (19 July – 28 August). Jennifer Saunders will star as ‘Mother Superior’ alongside Beverley Knight as ‘Deloris Van Cartier’, Keala Settle as ‘Sister Mary Patrick’, Lesley Joseph as ‘Sister Mary Lazarus’, and more. Get a first look at photos here!
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2022
Production images have been released ahead of SISTER ACT opening at London’s Eventim Apollo (19 July – 28 August). Jennifer Saunders will star as ‘Mother Superior’ alongside Beverley Knight as ‘Deloris Van Cartier’, Keala Settle as ‘Sister Mary Patrick’, Lesley Joseph as ‘Sister Mary Lazarus’, and more. Get a first look at photos here!
Review: YUMMY: ICONIC, Underbelly Festival
by Franco Milazzo - July 13, 2022
Australian drag variety show Yummy: Iconic features of quintet of performers dishing out an upbeat blend of dance, circus, burlesque and as much as lipsyncing as they can cram in. Will this tasty mix of talents leave you satiated or craving something more substantial?
by Franco Milazzo - July 13, 2022
Australian drag variety show Yummy: Iconic features of quintet of performers dishing out an upbeat blend of dance, circus, burlesque and as much as lipsyncing as they can cram in. Will this tasty mix of talents leave you satiated or craving something more substantial?
EDINBURGH 2022: Grant Busé Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 13, 2022
BWW catches up with Grant Busé to chat about bringing SentiMENTAL to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 13, 2022
BWW catches up with Grant Busé to chat about bringing SentiMENTAL to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
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