Show Of The Week: Save Up To 31% on JERSEY BOYS
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 11, 2022
Save up to 31% on tickets for Jersey Boys Winner of over 65 international awards, and seen by over 27m people worldwide, the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning smash hit musical JERSEY BOYS has triumphantly returned to London’s West End, playing to nightly standing ovations.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 11, 2022
Save up to 31% on tickets for Jersey Boys Winner of over 65 international awards, and seen by over 27m people worldwide, the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning smash hit musical JERSEY BOYS has triumphantly returned to London’s West End, playing to nightly standing ovations.
Review: TITANIC LIVE, Royal Albert Hall
by Cindy Marcolina - July 11, 2022
The tale of the RMS Titanic has been etched in the minds of millions for a century. The shattered dreams of those 1,500 who lost their lives against an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean on the 15th of April 1912 still stun us in horror, but James Cameron's epic romance has been making us dream and weep alike for 25 years.
by Cindy Marcolina - July 11, 2022
The tale of the RMS Titanic has been etched in the minds of millions for a century. The shattered dreams of those 1,500 who lost their lives against an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean on the 15th of April 1912 still stun us in horror, but James Cameron's epic romance has been making us dream and weep alike for 25 years.
Phoenix Chorale Concert to be Presented This Summer as Part of the LIVE FROM LONDON Festival Broadcast
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2022
Phoenix Chorale has been selected by the prestigious VOCES8 Foundation to appear as part of its LIVE From London Festival, running July 23rd into September. Beginning August 13, LIVE From London will broadcast the Grammy-winning Phoenix Chorale's concert-for-film, UNCLOUDED DAY.
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2022
Phoenix Chorale has been selected by the prestigious VOCES8 Foundation to appear as part of its LIVE From London Festival, running July 23rd into September. Beginning August 13, LIVE From London will broadcast the Grammy-winning Phoenix Chorale's concert-for-film, UNCLOUDED DAY.
BEST OF ENEMIES Will Transfer to West End Transfer in November
by Grace Cutler - July 08, 2022
James Graham’s new play Best of Enemies will transfer to the West End from this November. The sold-out hit from the Young Vic and Headlong, which originally premiered at the Young Vic in December 2021, examines the bitter political rivalry between William F Buckley Jr. and Gore Vidal.
by Grace Cutler - July 08, 2022
James Graham’s new play Best of Enemies will transfer to the West End from this November. The sold-out hit from the Young Vic and Headlong, which originally premiered at the Young Vic in December 2021, examines the bitter political rivalry between William F Buckley Jr. and Gore Vidal.
Paul Slater, Legend of British Illustration, Returns For His First Solo Show After 8 Years
by Grace Cutler - July 08, 2022
Paul Slater, revered artist and illustrator whose eccentric work has been bought by Heston Blumenthal, Damien Hirst and many others, is preparing to exhibit his first solo show in nearly a decade. His new collection of never-seen-before works will be on display at London’s Catto Gallery this September.
by Grace Cutler - July 08, 2022
Paul Slater, revered artist and illustrator whose eccentric work has been bought by Heston Blumenthal, Damien Hirst and many others, is preparing to exhibit his first solo show in nearly a decade. His new collection of never-seen-before works will be on display at London’s Catto Gallery this September.
Review: NEW UK MUSICALS - LIVE IN CONCERT, The Other Palace
by Katie Kirkpatrick - July 08, 2022
One year on from theatres being allowed to fully reopen, where is the new writing? This is a problem Darren Clark has set out to tackle with his project New UK Musicals. Set up during the pandemic, the project's website makes sheet music and backing tracks to new original musical theatre songs by British writers widely available.
by Katie Kirkpatrick - July 08, 2022
One year on from theatres being allowed to fully reopen, where is the new writing? This is a problem Darren Clark has set out to tackle with his project New UK Musicals. Set up during the pandemic, the project's website makes sheet music and backing tracks to new original musical theatre songs by British writers widely available.
V&A Announces RE-IMAGINING MUSICALS Exhibition Opening In October
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 08, 2022
Previously unseen items from the V&A’s theatre and performance collections will be displayed as part of a new musical theatre exhibition.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 08, 2022
Previously unseen items from the V&A’s theatre and performance collections will be displayed as part of a new musical theatre exhibition.
Get Tickets From Just £24 For BAD JEWS At The Arts Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 08, 2022
Following sold-out runs, the original West End production of Joshua Harmon’s comedy Bad Jews returns to the Arts Theatre in London for 11 weeks only!
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 08, 2022
Following sold-out runs, the original West End production of Joshua Harmon’s comedy Bad Jews returns to the Arts Theatre in London for 11 weeks only!
Interview: Jolie Papillon talks about LA CLIQUE at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Eleni Cashell - July 08, 2022
We chat to Jolie Papillon about her journey from trainee dancer in Italy to West End burlesque headliner, her inspirations and why live performance is so important.
by Eleni Cashell - July 08, 2022
We chat to Jolie Papillon about her journey from trainee dancer in Italy to West End burlesque headliner, her inspirations and why live performance is so important.
Photos: Production Photos Released For THE SEAGULL
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 08, 2022
Brand new production photos have been released of The Seagull at the Harold Pinter Theatre, starring Emilia Clarke, Indira Varma and Daniel Monks.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 08, 2022
Brand new production photos have been released of The Seagull at the Harold Pinter Theatre, starring Emilia Clarke, Indira Varma and Daniel Monks.
The Royal Ballet Announces Company Promotions, New Joiners, and Leavers
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2022
Director of The Royal Ballet Kevin O'Hare has announced promotions, new joiners and leavers for The Royal Ballet's 2022/23 Season.
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2022
Director of The Royal Ballet Kevin O'Hare has announced promotions, new joiners and leavers for The Royal Ballet's 2022/23 Season.
COLAB Theatre Presents THE WEST, Beginning Next Week
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2022
From the makers of CROOKS 1926 comes a new immersive experience bringing the Wild West to the heart of South London.
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2022
From the makers of CROOKS 1926 comes a new immersive experience bringing the Wild West to the heart of South London.
Full Cast and Creative Team Announced For Arcola Theatre's Double Bill of SIEGFRIED and GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2022
Arcola Theatre and Hackney Empire announced the full cast and creatives for the dramatic conclusion of Wagner's Ring Cycle, in Graham Vick's and Jonathan Dove's innovative reduction.
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2022
Arcola Theatre and Hackney Empire announced the full cast and creatives for the dramatic conclusion of Wagner's Ring Cycle, in Graham Vick's and Jonathan Dove's innovative reduction.
Review Roundup: THE SEAGULL starring Emilia Clarke
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 08, 2022
The Seagull, Jamie Lloyd's long-awaited play starring Emilia Clarke, Indira Varma and Daniel Monks has now opened. So what did the critics think?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 08, 2022
The Seagull, Jamie Lloyd's long-awaited play starring Emilia Clarke, Indira Varma and Daniel Monks has now opened. So what did the critics think?
Photos: WICKED Celebrates 6000 West End Performances
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2022
WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, played its landmark 6000th performance at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre on 7 July. Check out photos from the big night!
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2022
WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, played its landmark 6000th performance at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre on 7 July. Check out photos from the big night!
Interview: Richard Katz of CABARET at The Kit Kat Club At The Playhouse Theatre
by Bryony Rae Taylor - July 08, 2022
BroadwayWorld speaks to actor Richard Katz about his entrance into director Rebecca Frecknall’s thrilling version of Kander and Ebb's legendary musical, Cabaret. We chat about his extensive theatre CV and the excitement around going into a show that is already soaring.
by Bryony Rae Taylor - July 08, 2022
BroadwayWorld speaks to actor Richard Katz about his entrance into director Rebecca Frecknall’s thrilling version of Kander and Ebb's legendary musical, Cabaret. We chat about his extensive theatre CV and the excitement around going into a show that is already soaring.
Review: THE TEMPEST, Theatre Royal Bath
by Cheryl Markosky - July 08, 2022
What can be better than watching The Tempest on the night when Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spell was finally broken? Surely, it's a good time to reflect on the play's exploration of power, illusion, loss, revenge and redemption.
by Cheryl Markosky - July 08, 2022
What can be better than watching The Tempest on the night when Prime Minister Boris Johnson's spell was finally broken? Surely, it's a good time to reflect on the play's exploration of power, illusion, loss, revenge and redemption.
Review: 300 THOUGHTS FOR THEATREMAKERS: A MANIFESTO FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST-CENTURY THEATREMAKER
by Bryony Rae Taylor - July 08, 2022
What did our critic think of 300 Thoughts For Theatremakers: A Manifesto For The Twenty-First Century Theatremaker?
by Bryony Rae Taylor - July 08, 2022
What did our critic think of 300 Thoughts For Theatremakers: A Manifesto For The Twenty-First Century Theatremaker?
Review: REPORT TO AN ACADEMY, Old Red Lion Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - July 08, 2022
Many interpretations have been given to Franz Kafka’s novella A Report to an Academy, with academics taking different roads. Published in 1917, an ape, trapped and abused by humans, learns their behaviour not out of desire to assimilate but to survive. The fact that it’s the work of a German-speaking Czech born to a Jewish family in Prague, written in the middle of the First World War, certainly carries specific implications.
by Cindy Marcolina - July 08, 2022
Many interpretations have been given to Franz Kafka’s novella A Report to an Academy, with academics taking different roads. Published in 1917, an ape, trapped and abused by humans, learns their behaviour not out of desire to assimilate but to survive. The fact that it’s the work of a German-speaking Czech born to a Jewish family in Prague, written in the middle of the First World War, certainly carries specific implications.
Review: THE SEAGULL, Harold Pinter Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 08, 2022
Some critics view The Seagull as a satirical look at the foolishness of humanity. Others, as a tragedy about eternally unhappy people. First performed in 1896, Chekhov’s play about love and artistic endeavour now gets the Jamie Lloyd treatment in a unique production at the Harold Pinter theatre.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - July 08, 2022
Some critics view The Seagull as a satirical look at the foolishness of humanity. Others, as a tragedy about eternally unhappy people. First performed in 1896, Chekhov’s play about love and artistic endeavour now gets the Jamie Lloyd treatment in a unique production at the Harold Pinter theatre.
King's Head Theatre Announces Summer Season Of Plays: BOYS! BOYS! BOYS!
by Grace Cutler - July 07, 2022
Artistic Director Mark Ravenhill and the whole team at the King’s Head Theatre have announced details of BOYS! BOYS! BOYS!, the summer season of writer/performer plays running in rep from 2 August to 10 September.
by Grace Cutler - July 07, 2022
Artistic Director Mark Ravenhill and the whole team at the King’s Head Theatre have announced details of BOYS! BOYS! BOYS!, the summer season of writer/performer plays running in rep from 2 August to 10 September.
Photos: PRETTY WOMAN Celebrates One Year Back in the West End at Gala Event
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2022
All new images have been released from the gala night of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL (Wednesday 6 July), celebrating one year being back in the West End. Check out photos from the big night here!
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2022
All new images have been released from the gala night of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL (Wednesday 6 July), celebrating one year being back in the West End. Check out photos from the big night here!
Interview: Russell Lucas On His New Book, 300 THOUGHTS FOR THEATREMAKERS: A MANIFESTO FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST-CENTURY THEATREMAKER
by Bryony Rae Taylor - July 07, 2022
Russell Lucas chats to BroadwayWorld about his unique perspective on theatre in the UK, his drive to write his new book, and the future of the term “theatremaker”.
by Bryony Rae Taylor - July 07, 2022
Russell Lucas chats to BroadwayWorld about his unique perspective on theatre in the UK, his drive to write his new book, and the future of the term “theatremaker”.
EDINBURGH 2022: Rajiv Karia Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 07, 2022
BWW catches up with Rajiv Karia to chat about bringing Gallivant to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 07, 2022
BWW catches up with Rajiv Karia to chat about bringing Gallivant to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Review: DRACULA'S GUEST, White Bear Theatre
by Gary Naylor - July 07, 2022
The infamous Count explains his history to his prisoner and expands on his hatred of the British Empire
by Gary Naylor - July 07, 2022
The infamous Count explains his history to his prisoner and expands on his hatred of the British Empire
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