Jamie Cullum Will Compose Music For THE CONSTANT WIFE at the Royal Shakespeare Company
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2025
Singer-songwriter and BBC Radio 2 host Jamie Cullum has joined The Constant Wife creative team at the Royal Shakespeare Company. Learn more about the production here!
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2025
Singer-songwriter and BBC Radio 2 host Jamie Cullum has joined The Constant Wife creative team at the Royal Shakespeare Company. Learn more about the production here!
21 Theatres Receive Share of £100k From Theatres Trust
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2025
Theatres Trust, the national advisory and advocacy body for theatres, has announced the latest theatres to receive grants through its Small Grants Programme with The Linbury Trust.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2025
Theatres Trust, the national advisory and advocacy body for theatres, has announced the latest theatres to receive grants through its Small Grants Programme with The Linbury Trust.
Rosalie Craig Joins the West End Cast of GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2025
Acclaimed award-winning actor Rosalie Craig will return to the West End stage this summer to star as June Levant in the London premiere of Good Night, Oscar.
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2025
Acclaimed award-winning actor Rosalie Craig will return to the West End stage this summer to star as June Levant in the London premiere of Good Night, Oscar.
Review: PIMPINONE, Royal Ballet and Opera
by Gary Naylor - May 04, 2025
Super show that lightens a very dark subject (corecive control), but does not diminish it
by Gary Naylor - May 04, 2025
Super show that lightens a very dark subject (corecive control), but does not diminish it
Review: CONVERSATIONS AFTER SEX, Park Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - May 03, 2025
Mark O’Halloran’s Irish Times Award-winning play follows a woman’s sexual escapades over the course of a year. Protected by anonymity, she and her bed guests drop their guard alongside their clothes, demanding nothing more than each other’s body. Being shrouded in mystery allows for a profound level of connection. Nameless negotiations and eager acceptance develop inside liberated vignettes where intimacy briefly bridges the gap between strangers. Characters open up freely, detailing heartache, bereavement, and loss, reaping the benefits of not being known, but trying at the same time to be loved. Uncomplicated sex becomes the counterpart of a complicated life. With a London premiere directed by Jess Edwards with natural ease, it’s a shame Conversations After Sex suffers from severe woman-written-by-a-man syndrome.
by Cindy Marcolina - May 03, 2025
Mark O’Halloran’s Irish Times Award-winning play follows a woman’s sexual escapades over the course of a year. Protected by anonymity, she and her bed guests drop their guard alongside their clothes, demanding nothing more than each other’s body. Being shrouded in mystery allows for a profound level of connection. Nameless negotiations and eager acceptance develop inside liberated vignettes where intimacy briefly bridges the gap between strangers. Characters open up freely, detailing heartache, bereavement, and loss, reaping the benefits of not being known, but trying at the same time to be loved. Uncomplicated sex becomes the counterpart of a complicated life. With a London premiere directed by Jess Edwards with natural ease, it’s a shame Conversations After Sex suffers from severe woman-written-by-a-man syndrome.
Review: KRAPP'S LAST TAPE, Starring Stephen Rea
by Franco Milazzo - May 02, 2025
In this latest revival of Krapp’s Last Tape at the Barbican Centre, it is the silence that speaks the loudest. At times, it’s practically deafening.
by Franco Milazzo - May 02, 2025
In this latest revival of Krapp’s Last Tape at the Barbican Centre, it is the silence that speaks the loudest. At times, it’s practically deafening.
Review: NIC SAMPSON: YELLOW POWER RANGER, Soho Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - May 02, 2025
From its opening moments, Nic Sampson: Yellow Power Ranger has quite the fun concept - Sampson, who played the Yellow Mystic Ranger, Chip Thorn, in the fourteen season of Power Rangers, is at a fan convention, preparing for the “Cast Reunion Panel” of the Power Rangers Mystic Force team.
by Kat Mokrynski - May 02, 2025
From its opening moments, Nic Sampson: Yellow Power Ranger has quite the fun concept - Sampson, who played the Yellow Mystic Ranger, Chip Thorn, in the fourteen season of Power Rangers, is at a fan convention, preparing for the “Cast Reunion Panel” of the Power Rangers Mystic Force team.
Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Make of GIANT's Move to The West End?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 02, 2025
Following a sell-out run at the Royal Court, the play everyone is talking about is transferring to the West End. John Lithgow reprises his role as Roald Dahl in the West End transfer of Mark Rosenblatt's critically acclaimed play. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, The Royal Court's production of Giant is now open at the West End's Harold Pinter Theatre.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 02, 2025
Following a sell-out run at the Royal Court, the play everyone is talking about is transferring to the West End. John Lithgow reprises his role as Roald Dahl in the West End transfer of Mark Rosenblatt's critically acclaimed play. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, The Royal Court's production of Giant is now open at the West End's Harold Pinter Theatre.
Review: GIANT, Starring John Lithgow
by Cindy Marcolina - May 02, 2025
It’s 1983 and beloved author Roald Dahl is about to release The Witches. Snobbish and short-tempered, he’s currently under scrutiny for the antisemitic language he used in a book review that spoke against Israel’s murderous invasion of Lebanon. Collected in his childhood kitchen are Dahl, his wife-to-be Felicity, and his publisher Tom Maschler. They’re waiting for a sales executive sent by Dahl’s American publisher in order to compel him to retract and apologise. His piece didn’t go down well in the States and his numbers are now at stake. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, Mark Rosenblatt’s playwriting debut has rinsed most of the awards found in British theatre at this point. The playwright has received two nods at the Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards last month as well as an Olivier, while John Lithgow and Directed by Nicholas Hytner, Mark Rosenblatt’s playwriting debut has rinsed most of the awards found in British theatre at this point. The playwright received two nods at the Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards last month as well as an Olivier, while John Lithgow and Elliot Levey bagged the acting categories at the latter. It deserves every ounce of praise. Giant is timely. It’s sophisticated. It’s complex. It’s nuanced. It’s everything an excellent play should be. Each side of the argument is so passionate and eloquent, yet one, though just, reeks of hatred. At a stage when Kneecap have seen their US visa revoked after speaking out against the Palestinian genocide at Coachella and JK Rowling continues to spew transphobic hate, Giant’s West End transfer is utterly momentous.
by Cindy Marcolina - May 02, 2025
It’s 1983 and beloved author Roald Dahl is about to release The Witches. Snobbish and short-tempered, he’s currently under scrutiny for the antisemitic language he used in a book review that spoke against Israel’s murderous invasion of Lebanon. Collected in his childhood kitchen are Dahl, his wife-to-be Felicity, and his publisher Tom Maschler. They’re waiting for a sales executive sent by Dahl’s American publisher in order to compel him to retract and apologise. His piece didn’t go down well in the States and his numbers are now at stake. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, Mark Rosenblatt’s playwriting debut has rinsed most of the awards found in British theatre at this point. The playwright has received two nods at the Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards last month as well as an Olivier, while John Lithgow and Directed by Nicholas Hytner, Mark Rosenblatt’s playwriting debut has rinsed most of the awards found in British theatre at this point. The playwright received two nods at the Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards last month as well as an Olivier, while John Lithgow and Elliot Levey bagged the acting categories at the latter. It deserves every ounce of praise. Giant is timely. It’s sophisticated. It’s complex. It’s nuanced. It’s everything an excellent play should be. Each side of the argument is so passionate and eloquent, yet one, though just, reeks of hatred. At a stage when Kneecap have seen their US visa revoked after speaking out against the Palestinian genocide at Coachella and JK Rowling continues to spew transphobic hate, Giant’s West End transfer is utterly momentous.
Photos: A KNIGHT'S TALE Takes Center Stage At Manchester Opera House Gala
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2025
Check out photos from the Manchester Opera House gala night featruing a performance from the company of A KNIGHT'S TALE THE MUSICAL. Check out photos from the evening.
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2025
Check out photos from the Manchester Opera House gala night featruing a performance from the company of A KNIGHT'S TALE THE MUSICAL. Check out photos from the evening.
BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT Winner Sydnie Christmas to Play 'Live in London' Show
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2025
Fresh from two sold-out debut shows in New York and a performance at the iconic Hollywood Bowl, Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas has announced a special headline show in London at His Majesty’s Theatre on 31st August.
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2025
Fresh from two sold-out debut shows in New York and a performance at the iconic Hollywood Bowl, Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas has announced a special headline show in London at His Majesty’s Theatre on 31st August.
TITANIQUE Will Add New Cast Members at the Criterion Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2025
New cast members have been announced to join the Olivier Award Winning West End musical Titanique beginning next month. Learn more about the new cast and how to get tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2025
New cast members have been announced to join the Olivier Award Winning West End musical Titanique beginning next month. Learn more about the new cast and how to get tickets here!
Nominations Open For the West End Wilma Awards 2025
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2025
The West End Wilma Awards will return for the ninth year, hosted by Tim McArthur. The public can now nominate any shows/people who performed between September 2024 - August 2025, that you feel deserve to be recognised in 2025.
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2025
The West End Wilma Awards will return for the ninth year, hosted by Tim McArthur. The public can now nominate any shows/people who performed between September 2024 - August 2025, that you feel deserve to be recognised in 2025.
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Reveals Cast For 2025 SHAKESPEARE FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR - LIVE!
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2025
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and Allie Esiri have announced the cast for Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year – Live! set for this month. Learn more about the event here!
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2025
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and Allie Esiri have announced the cast for Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year – Live! set for this month. Learn more about the event here!
Review: SCENES FROM A REPATRIATION, Royal Court
by Gary Naylor - May 01, 2025
A virtuoso, multi-skilled, bilingual cast pick away at issues too often comfortably swept under the carpet - by us Brits
by Gary Naylor - May 01, 2025
A virtuoso, multi-skilled, bilingual cast pick away at issues too often comfortably swept under the carpet - by us Brits
Interview: 'It's So Rewarding': Actor Zizi Strallen on Taking on The Role of Glinda in WICKED
by Kat Mokrynski - May 01, 2025
Recently, we had the chance to chat with Zizi about taking on the role of Glinda the Good Witch. We discussed what it has been like to join the legacy of the show, some of the challenges of playing Glinda and even her favourite moment from the show!
by Kat Mokrynski - May 01, 2025
Recently, we had the chance to chat with Zizi about taking on the role of Glinda the Good Witch. We discussed what it has been like to join the legacy of the show, some of the challenges of playing Glinda and even her favourite moment from the show!
Review: TAMBO & BONES, Stratford East
by Kat Mokrynski - May 01, 2025
Tambo and Bones are trapped in a minstrel show. Tambo and Bones have taken the world by storm with their rap music. Tambo and Bones are the leaders of the revolution. Are Tambo and Bones real? Or are they simply characters in a play? Written by Dave Harris and directed by Matthew Xia, Tambo & Bones asks an impossible question to its audience - how do you know what’s real?
by Kat Mokrynski - May 01, 2025
Tambo and Bones are trapped in a minstrel show. Tambo and Bones have taken the world by storm with their rap music. Tambo and Bones are the leaders of the revolution. Are Tambo and Bones real? Or are they simply characters in a play? Written by Dave Harris and directed by Matthew Xia, Tambo & Bones asks an impossible question to its audience - how do you know what’s real?
Laura Benanti Brings UK Premiere of Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares To The Edinburgh Fringe
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 01, 2025
Laura Benanti will make her Edinburgh Fringe debut in August.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 01, 2025
Laura Benanti will make her Edinburgh Fringe debut in August.
JUST FOR ONE DAY - THE LIVE AID MUSICAL Hosts Launch Event At Wembley Stadium As Album Is Announced
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2025
At an exclusive event at Wembley Stadium, it was announced that Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of Live Aid with a very special performance at the Shaftesbury Theatre, London, on Sunday 13 July, followed by an exclusive after party with surprise special guest performances at Koko, Camden.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2025
At an exclusive event at Wembley Stadium, it was announced that Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of Live Aid with a very special performance at the Shaftesbury Theatre, London, on Sunday 13 July, followed by an exclusive after party with surprise special guest performances at Koko, Camden.
Photos: John Lithgow and More in GIANT in London's West End
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2025
Production photos have been released for the West End transfer of The Royal Court Theatre’s production of GIANT, starring John Lithgow, written by Mark Rosenblatt and directed by Nicholas Hytner. Check out photos here!
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2025
Production photos have been released for the West End transfer of The Royal Court Theatre’s production of GIANT, starring John Lithgow, written by Mark Rosenblatt and directed by Nicholas Hytner. Check out photos here!
Brendan Gleeson Will Make West End Debut in THE WEIR
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2025
A new production of The Weir written, and directed for the first time, by Conor McPherson, starring Brendan Gleeson making his West End debut, will come to the Harold Pinter Theatre. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2025
A new production of The Weir written, and directed for the first time, by Conor McPherson, starring Brendan Gleeson making his West End debut, will come to the Harold Pinter Theatre. Learn more here!
John Cameron Mitchell Will Make West End Debut in LIVE IN LONDON
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2025
Two-time Tony Award-winning star of stage and screen John Cameron Mitchell, one of alt-culture’s boldest visionaries, takes to the West End stage for the very first time in July.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2025
Two-time Tony Award-winning star of stage and screen John Cameron Mitchell, one of alt-culture’s boldest visionaries, takes to the West End stage for the very first time in July.
Laura Benanti Will Make UK Premiere With Solo Show at the Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2025
Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares is a one-woman comedy show from the mind of Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti. In this show, Benanti blends side-splitting storytelling with original songs.
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2025
Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares is a one-woman comedy show from the mind of Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti. In this show, Benanti blends side-splitting storytelling with original songs.
Review Roundup: What Did The Critics Make of MY MASTER BUILDER, Starring Ewan McGregor?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 30, 2025
On the eve of July 4th in the Hamptons, Elena Solness, a publishing magnate, is preparing to throw a party to celebrate her architect husband, Henry Solness, as he unveils his latest masterpiece. Their already vulnerable union is shattered by the unexpected arrival of Mathilde, a former student of Henry’s, with whom he previously shared an intimate connection. As the evening unfolds, each find themselves face to face with a reckoning that indelibly tilts the axis of their lives.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 30, 2025
On the eve of July 4th in the Hamptons, Elena Solness, a publishing magnate, is preparing to throw a party to celebrate her architect husband, Henry Solness, as he unveils his latest masterpiece. Their already vulnerable union is shattered by the unexpected arrival of Mathilde, a former student of Henry’s, with whom he previously shared an intimate connection. As the evening unfolds, each find themselves face to face with a reckoning that indelibly tilts the axis of their lives.
Interview: 'It's Going To Be Hugely Exciting!': Co-Executive Director Sam Hansford on the Opening of Soho Theatre Walthamstow
by Kat Mokrynski - April 30, 2025
After over a decade of planning and construction, Soho Theatre Walthamstow is officially opening on Friday 2 May. Before the doors open to the public, we had the chance to speak with Sam Hansford, one of the Co-Executive Directors of Soho Theatre Walthamstow. We discussed his journey with Soho Theatre, what it has been like to be a part of this project and even what he’s most looking forward to about the opening!
by Kat Mokrynski - April 30, 2025
After over a decade of planning and construction, Soho Theatre Walthamstow is officially opening on Friday 2 May. Before the doors open to the public, we had the chance to speak with Sam Hansford, one of the Co-Executive Directors of Soho Theatre Walthamstow. We discussed his journey with Soho Theatre, what it has been like to be a part of this project and even what he’s most looking forward to about the opening!
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