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LES MISERABLES Extends Booking and Announces New Performance Schedule
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2022
LES MISERABLES at the Sondheim Theatre has extended booking until Sunday 5 March 2023, and a new performance schedule from Wednesday 5 October 2022. Tickets for the new booking period are on sale from 11.00am today, Friday 1 July.
UK Cast Announced For LIZARD BOY at Hope Mill Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2022
The UK cast for the new indie rock musical Lizard Boy has been announced ahead of its UK premiere at Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester from 14th - 27th July 2022. Equal parts comic book lore and coming-of-age love story, Lizard Boy is a thrilling original rock musical.
2.22 A GHOST STORY Announces 18 Week Extended Run At The Criterion Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2022
The critically acclaimed, smash hit, supernatural thriller 2:22 - A Ghost Story will extend its run at The Criterion Theatre when the current run ends on 4 September.  It will play a 18 week season running through to 8 January 2023.
Acrobatic Family Show CHORES Will Play In London Before Edinburgh Run
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2022
A brother and sister are playing in their messy bedroom. Suddenly, their mother's alarming screams rattle the kids into acrobatic action and a frenzied dash to clean their room and do their chores begins. A generous helping of comedy and chaotic acrobatics ensues and the mess of wild action crescendos to a furious peak.
New United Ukrainian Ballet Takes Interpretation of GISELLE to Coliseum This September
by BWW News Desk - July 01, 2022
A remarkable company of dancers will unite in a powerful interpretation of one of the greatest works of the classical repertoire, specially created for them by renowned choreographer Alexei Ratmansky. 
EDINBURGH 2022: Ellie MacPherson Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 01, 2022
BWW catches up with Ellie MacPherson to chat about bringing Happy Birthday Mr. President! to the 2002 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
EDINBURGH 2022: Tom Ward Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 01, 2022
BWW catches up with Tom Ward to chat about bringing Anthem to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
David Hunter On New Podcast Jesus Christ Supercast
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 01, 2022
BWW catches up with David Hunter to chat about his new podcast Jesus Christ Supercast with Tim Prottey Jones.
Tectum Theatre Brings HAND OF GOD To London
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2022
Birmingham. 0121. The grotty Powerleague pitches. The era of the Topman Rihanna T'shirt, The Streets and Dizzee Rascal Sunnies. Kieron has just been kicked out of his beloved 5 aside football team for missing the division 5 deciding goal. He now has to make the decision - give up on his dreams of being scouted, or form a new team from the drug dealers at the Hardwick Arms.
BOY CRAZY PSYCHO SLUT Comes To London This Month
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2022
Like all women, Jo Dellapina has been called her fair share of things, many not so flattering. In 'Boy Crazy Psycho Slut,' she explores this from ages 5 to 50, deciding what labels to accept and which to jettison like yesterday's fish.
Ermonela Jaho Withdraws From Performances of CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA/ PAGLIACCI at The Royal Opera House
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2022
The Royal Opera House today announced that Ermonela Jaho has withdrawn from all performances of Pagliacci due to illness. The role of Nedda will now be performed by Polish soprano Aleksandra Kurzak - in addition to singing the role of Santuzza in Cavalleria rusticana. 
Photos: Get a First Look Inside the New West End Venue WONDERVILLE
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2022
The producers of ‘Wonderville: Magic & Illusion’ are introducing the latest addition to the UK’s premier magic brand in the heart of the West End with Wonderville, where audiences will become immersed in a purpose-built intimate cabaret table seated venue. See photos here!
Photos: First Look at GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Dublin & UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2022
The new Dublin & UK Tour production of Girl From The North Country is opening tonight in Dublin at the 3 Olympia Theatre. Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson with music and lyrics by Bob Dylan. The production embarks on its first UK tour in August following its opening tonight. Get a first look at photos here!
MOULIN ROUGE! Returns to the West End Tonight After Cancelling Performances Due to COVID-19
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2022
Moulin Rouge! returns to the West End tonight after cancelling performances this week due to COVID-19. Shows were cancelled from June 25-29, but the company has confirmed they will resume on June 30.
Bush Theatre Announces HORIZON and ANTHEM, Plus a Day of Workshops
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2022
The companies, free to participants and comprising 70% West Londoners reflect the Bush Theatre's commitment to local life and developing artists of the future making them 'centre stage' in their artistic programming and commissioning young writers for their main stage.
EDINBURGH 2022: RAPSODY Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - June 30, 2022
BWW catches up with Oli Dunbar to chat about bringing Rapsody to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Save up to 56% on MULAN ROUGE at The Vaults
by Aliya Al-Hassan - June 30, 2022
Tickets for Mulan Rouge from just £20! Bohemians, you have been invited to the extravaganza of the century! Leave your gender at the door, or risk bringing dishonour to us all.
Photos: First Look at Amici Dance Theatre's ONE WORLD at Lyric Hammersmith
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2022
Celebrating unity and tolerance in the face of global refugee crises, Amici Dance Theatre Company have brought together 80 disabled and non-disabled artists from around the world for their 40th anniversary production One World: Wealth of the Common People.
£77,500 in 2022 Laurence Olivier Bursaries Awarded to Talented Drama School Students Facing Financial Difficulties
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2022
19 drama school students from across the UK have been awarded a total of £77,500 worth of bursaries by the Society of London Theatre (SOLT), to help them complete their training.           
Roustabout Theatre Announces Autumn Tour Dates and Cast For DINOSAURS AND ALL THE RUBBISH
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2022
Expect a riotous hour of dancing dinosaurs, space travel and catchy songs when Roustabout Theatre take its stage adaptation of Michael Foreman's classic children's book, Dinosaurs and All That Rubbish, on tour this Autumn.  
The Royal Opera's Jette Parker Artists Programme Announce The 2022/23 Company
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2022
The Royal Opera has announced the Jette Parker Artists (JPA) for the 2022/23 Season. Committed to generating opportunities for the next generation of musical professionals, the JPA Programme offers apprenticeships for curious artists of exceptional talent looking to intensify their training and professional development.
Alexandra Palace Announces its First Young Actors Company
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2022
Alexandra Palace’s first ever Young Actors Company is preparing for its inaugural performance in the Palace’s award-winning Theatre on Wednesday, 6 July. The Company – the first of its kind in the history of Alexandra Palace - is made up of 26 actors, all aged 18-24, based in Haringey, neighbouring boroughs and wider London.
Review: COSÌ FAN TUTTE at Royal Opera House
by Clementine Scott - June 30, 2022
Mozart’s Così fan tutte has always been a work that tells us about ourselves.
VIDEO: Inside Rehearsal For BILLY ELLIOT at Curve
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2022
Rehearsals are underway for the upcoming Made at Curve production of Billy Elliot the Musical. Check out all new rehearsal footage here!
DOLLY PARTON'S SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS CAROL Comes to The Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth in December
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2022
The European Premiere of Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol – A New Musical will play a Christmas season at the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall from 8 December 2022 to 8 January 2023, with a press night on 13 December 2022.

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