Simon Stephens Appointed Director Of Hampstead Theatre's Inspire Playwriting Programme
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
Acclaimed playwright Simon Stephens has been appointed Programme Director of Hampstead Theatre's Inspire playwriting programme taking over from Roy Williams who has led the initiative since its inception in 2017.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
Acclaimed playwright Simon Stephens has been appointed Programme Director of Hampstead Theatre's Inspire playwriting programme taking over from Roy Williams who has led the initiative since its inception in 2017.
Adam Guettel's MYTHS & HYMNS to be Presented at Union Chapel
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
West End performers will bring Adam Guettel’s song cycle Myths & Hymns to life in Union Chapel in July. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
West End performers will bring Adam Guettel’s song cycle Myths & Hymns to life in Union Chapel in July. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: THE EMPIRE STRIPS BACK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 08, 2025
See what the critics are saying about The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody at Riverside Studios! Learn more about the production and read the reviews here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 08, 2025
See what the critics are saying about The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody at Riverside Studios! Learn more about the production and read the reviews here.
Photos: Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Makes UK Premiere
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
The National Theatre has released all new photos from the UK premiere of Here We Are, the final musical by the legendary Stephen Sondheim. Check out the photos here!
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
The National Theatre has released all new photos from the UK premiere of Here We Are, the final musical by the legendary Stephen Sondheim. Check out the photos here!
Tara Theatre Reveals New Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
Tara Theatre has announced the appointment of Alys Beider as the new Executive Director of the South Asian theatre company. Beider takes on the role from Helen Jeffreys, who has been in post since 2019.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
Tara Theatre has announced the appointment of Alys Beider as the new Executive Director of the South Asian theatre company. Beider takes on the role from Helen Jeffreys, who has been in post since 2019.
David Harewood, Toby Jones, and Caitlin FitzGerald Will Lead New West End Production of OTHELLO
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
Shakespeare's OTHELLO will come to life in a new production starring David Harewood OBE as Othello, Toby Jones OBE as Iago and Caitlin FitzGerald as Desdemona.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
Shakespeare's OTHELLO will come to life in a new production starring David Harewood OBE as Othello, Toby Jones OBE as Iago and Caitlin FitzGerald as Desdemona.
I'M SORRY, PRIME MINISTER Will Transfer to the West End
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
Following a successful run at The Barn Theatre followed by runs at Theatre Royal Bath and Cambridge Arts Theatre, I'm Sorry, Prime Minister will be transferring to the West End at the Apollo Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
Following a successful run at The Barn Theatre followed by runs at Theatre Royal Bath and Cambridge Arts Theatre, I'm Sorry, Prime Minister will be transferring to the West End at the Apollo Theatre.
HOUSE OF LIFE Launches Record Label Ahead Of London Tour
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
Cult cabaret theatre show House of Life have launched House of Life Records, a new record label with a sales and distribution deal with Right Track/Universal Music Operations.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
Cult cabaret theatre show House of Life have launched House of Life Records, a new record label with a sales and distribution deal with Right Track/Universal Music Operations.
Video: National Theatre Releases THE NEXT MORNING Short Film
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
To mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, the National Theatre has released The Next Morning, a short film by Olivier Award-winning writer James Graham, featuring Julian Glover, Joseph Mydell and Siân Phillips.
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
To mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, the National Theatre has released The Next Morning, a short film by Olivier Award-winning writer James Graham, featuring Julian Glover, Joseph Mydell and Siân Phillips.
THE LIGHTNING THIEF Will Close in London and Embark on UK Tour
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical will finish its run at The Other Palace in June and then embark on a UK tour later this year. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2025
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical will finish its run at The Other Palace in June and then embark on a UK tour later this year. Learn more here!
Video: Inside London's HERE WE ARE Sitzprobe With Jane Krakowski & More
by Michael Major - May 07, 2025
The National Theatre has shared a look inside their recent sitzprobe for Here We Are, featuring Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Krakowski, Chumisa Dornford-May, Richard Fleeshman, Harry Hadden-Paton, and more! See the video now!
by Michael Major - May 07, 2025
The National Theatre has shared a look inside their recent sitzprobe for Here We Are, featuring Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Krakowski, Chumisa Dornford-May, Richard Fleeshman, Harry Hadden-Paton, and more! See the video now!
Review: FAYGELE, Marylebone Theatre
by Clementine Scott - May 07, 2025
Faygele deserves credit for its empathy, and how it can resonate with those both within and outside the Jewish and queer communities.
by Clementine Scott - May 07, 2025
Faygele deserves credit for its empathy, and how it can resonate with those both within and outside the Jewish and queer communities.
Review: THE EMPIRE STRIPS BACK: A BURLESQUE PARODY, Riverside Studios
by Franco Milazzo - May 07, 2025
The Empire Strips Back has docked at Hammersmith’s Riverside Studios. With over two hours of themed fun based on the original Star Wars film trilogy, it bills itself tautologically as “a burlesque parody” (the word burlesque comes from the Italian burla meaning a joke or ridicule).
by Franco Milazzo - May 07, 2025
The Empire Strips Back has docked at Hammersmith’s Riverside Studios. With over two hours of themed fun based on the original Star Wars film trilogy, it bills itself tautologically as “a burlesque parody” (the word burlesque comes from the Italian burla meaning a joke or ridicule).
Review: AN OAK TREE, Young Vic
by Cindy Marcolina - May 07, 2025
Divisive and challenging, Tim Crouch is a one-in-a-century playwright. Whether you agree with his methods or not, his artistry is unmatched. He interrogates form and style, delivering live experiences rather than straight drama. An Oak Tree is still a pivotal piece for many. Now celebrating the 20th anniversary of the play, Crouch invites one unrehearsed actor to perform with him each night.
by Cindy Marcolina - May 07, 2025
Divisive and challenging, Tim Crouch is a one-in-a-century playwright. Whether you agree with his methods or not, his artistry is unmatched. He interrogates form and style, delivering live experiences rather than straight drama. An Oak Tree is still a pivotal piece for many. Now celebrating the 20th anniversary of the play, Crouch invites one unrehearsed actor to perform with him each night.
Guest Blog: 'It Offers Intimacy Without Spectacle': Producer and Actor Olivia Lindsay on CONVERSATIONS AFTER SEX at the Park Theatre
by Guest Author - May 07, 2025
Creating Conversations After Sex was a raw, intimate, and often challenging process—much like the show itself. At its core, the project began with a question: What happens in those unguarded moments between people when they think no one is watching?
by Guest Author - May 07, 2025
Creating Conversations After Sex was a raw, intimate, and often challenging process—much like the show itself. At its core, the project began with a question: What happens in those unguarded moments between people when they think no one is watching?
Jennifer Garner Joins 13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL as Executive Producer
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2025
Original Jenna Rink in the 2004 rom-com classic film from Revolution Studios, Jennifer Garner, will be an Executive Producer of 13 GOING ON 30 - THE MUSICAL. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2025
Original Jenna Rink in the 2004 rom-com classic film from Revolution Studios, Jennifer Garner, will be an Executive Producer of 13 GOING ON 30 - THE MUSICAL. Learn more here!
Photos: New Cast Joins MATILDA THE MUSICAL in London
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2025
All new photos have been released from the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Matilda The Musical. The production is currently booking through to May 2026 at the Cambridge Theatre. Check out the photos here!
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2025
All new photos have been released from the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Matilda The Musical. The production is currently booking through to May 2026 at the Cambridge Theatre. Check out the photos here!
Sidonie Smith, Adam Garcia, and More Will Lead THE BODYGUARD UK and Europe Tour
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2025
The UK and Europe tour of the award-winning musical THE BODYGUARD will star international leading lady Sidonie Smith as Rachel Marron, Olivier Award nominee Adam Garcia as Frank Farmer, and more.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2025
The UK and Europe tour of the award-winning musical THE BODYGUARD will star international leading lady Sidonie Smith as Rachel Marron, Olivier Award nominee Adam Garcia as Frank Farmer, and more.
Alicia Vikander and Andrew Lincoln Will Lead THE LADY FROM THE SEA at The Bridge
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2025
London Theatre Company has announced a new production of The Lady from the Sea written and directed by Simon Stone after Henrik Ibsen, opening at The Bridge in September. Alicia Vikander will play Ellida and Andrew Lincoln will play Edward.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2025
London Theatre Company has announced a new production of The Lady from the Sea written and directed by Simon Stone after Henrik Ibsen, opening at The Bridge in September. Alicia Vikander will play Ellida and Andrew Lincoln will play Edward.
Robert Daws Will Lead WODEHOUSE IN WONDERLAND at London's Tabard Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2025
Robert Daws (Jeeves and Wooster, Poldark), will bring to life the humour and heart of one of Britain's greatest comic writers, when he stars in William Humble's play Wodehouse in Wonderland, at the Tabard Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2025
Robert Daws (Jeeves and Wooster, Poldark), will bring to life the humour and heart of one of Britain's greatest comic writers, when he stars in William Humble's play Wodehouse in Wonderland, at the Tabard Theatre.
West End Premiere of EVERY BRILLIANT THING Comes to @sohoplace in August
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2025
The West End premiere of Every Brilliant Thing, written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe and directed by Jeremy Herrin and Duncan Macmillan comes to @sohoplace theatre for a strictly limited run.
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2025
The West End premiere of Every Brilliant Thing, written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe and directed by Jeremy Herrin and Duncan Macmillan comes to @sohoplace theatre for a strictly limited run.
Review: ROMEO AND JULIET, Shakespeare's Globe
by Katie Kirkpatrick - May 06, 2025
In this version of the familiar story, we are whisked away to the 1800s American West. The sparring young men are now gun-touting cowboys, the ball is a barn dance, and the soundtrack is all banjos and whistles. It’s a bold transposition of the star-crossed Verona lovers, but one that works surprisingly well.
by Katie Kirkpatrick - May 06, 2025
In this version of the familiar story, we are whisked away to the 1800s American West. The sparring young men are now gun-touting cowboys, the ball is a barn dance, and the soundtrack is all banjos and whistles. It’s a bold transposition of the star-crossed Verona lovers, but one that works surprisingly well.
Photos: Radiohead-Based HAMLET HAIL TO THE THIEF Gets World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2025
Production photos have been released for the upcoming world premiere of Hamlet Hail to the Thief which is now playing at Aviva Studios, home of Factory International, Manchesteruntil 18 May 2025 before transferring to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avonfrom 4 June - 28 June 2025.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2025
Production photos have been released for the upcoming world premiere of Hamlet Hail to the Thief which is now playing at Aviva Studios, home of Factory International, Manchesteruntil 18 May 2025 before transferring to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avonfrom 4 June - 28 June 2025.
Queer Theatre & Nick Hern Books Partner For New Monthly Event Queer Play Reading Club
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2025
Queer Theatre, a London-based LGBTQIA+ theatre and production company dedicated to telling queer stories and nurturing queer talent, has announced a new monthly event, Queer Play Reading Club, an opportunity to celebrate the richness and diversity of LGBTQIA+ playwriting.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2025
Queer Theatre, a London-based LGBTQIA+ theatre and production company dedicated to telling queer stories and nurturing queer talent, has announced a new monthly event, Queer Play Reading Club, an opportunity to celebrate the richness and diversity of LGBTQIA+ playwriting.
Imogen Stubbs and More to Join Lily Allen-Led HEDDA at the Ustinov Studio
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2025
Stage and screen stars Imogen Stubbs, Ciaran Owens, Tom Austen, and Julia Chan have joined Lily Allen in HEDDA at the Ustinov Studio. Learn more about the production here!
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2025
Stage and screen stars Imogen Stubbs, Ciaran Owens, Tom Austen, and Julia Chan have joined Lily Allen in HEDDA at the Ustinov Studio. Learn more about the production here!
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