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BLOOD BROTHERS UK Tour Sets New Dates and Venues
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 21, 2023


Bill Kenwright's legendary, award-winning production of the international smash hit musical, Blood Brothers will continue to tour across the UK with latest dates, venues and casting revealed.

Full Cast Announced For BLOOD BROTHERS UK Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2023


Bill Kenwright's award-winning production of the international smash hit musical, BLOOD BROTHERS is back on tour this summer and the full cast was just announced. Check out who will be hitting the road!

Winners Announced For Critics Awards For Theatre In Scotland
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 11, 2023


Winners Announced For Critics Awards For Theatre In Scotland

EDUCATING RITA Comes to Theater on the Bay
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2023


Tally Ho! Productions will present its new production of Willy Russell’s classic comedy, EDUCATING RITA.

Tally Ho! Productions Presents Its New Production of Willy Russell's EDUCATING RITA
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2023


Tally Ho! Productions will present its new production of Willy Russell's classic comedy, EDUCATING RITA.

Over £70,000 Raised At The Acting For Others West End Flea Market
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2023


Theatrical charity Acting for Others has announced that more than £70,000 was raised at their most successful West End Flea Market to date, held on Saturday 20 May at St Paul's Church in Covent Garden, with thousands of people enjoying the fun!

SHIRLEY VALENTINE Starring Sheridan Smith Celebrates 100 Sold Out Performances at The Duke of York's Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2023


The West End production of Willy Russell’s award-winning comedy Shirley Valentine starring Sheridan Smith tonight celebrates 100 performances at the Duke of York’s Theatre in London’s West End, with all 100 shows selling out.

JOHN B. KEANE'S THE MATCHMAKER To Play At Gaiety Theatre 8- 10 June
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2023


Due to many requests and overwhelming demand,  Michael Scott's iconic production of JOHN B. KEANE'S hilarious dramatic comedy THE MATCHMAKER starring Jon Kenny and Norma Sheahan is back at the Gaiety Theatre Dublin for three days only 8-10th June 2023! This production has been totally selling out theatres across the country with queues at the box office of many theatres and SOLD OUT notices posted on the doors of many others.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS & More Set for The Capitol Theatre Spring & Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2023


The Capitol Theatre Port Hope has released a summer season filled with live theatre, concerts, comedy, and a galvanising series of special events.

Cape May Stage Sets 2023 Season Featuring SHIRLEY VALENTINE, Carole J. Bufford & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2023


Cape May Stage has announced its 34th season as Cape May's premier professional theater. They invite you to join them as they present the 2023 season filled with award- winning plays that will entertain you, make you feel, and make you think, all while enjoying an intimate theatrical experience in the historic Robert Shackleton Playhouse.

Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Sheridan Smith in SHIRLEY VALENTINE?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 2, 2023


Sheridan Smith appears in the latest revival of a woman's quest to find herself after years of boredom and frustration. But what did the critics think?

Review: SHIRLEY VALENTINE, The Duke Of York's Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 2, 2023


Willy Russell's Shirley Valentine is nearly forty years old and, despite being firmly set in the 1980's, its issues of loneliness, bravery and the need for personal fulfilment still resonate deeply.

GUYS & DOLLS Leads our Top Ten London Shows for March
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 1, 2023


Spring is finally here and March is filled to bursting with some incredible shows.

Photos: First Look at Sheridan Smith in SHIRLEY VALENTINE at the Duke of York's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2023


All new photos have been released of Sheridan Smith in Willy Russell’s SHIRLEY VALENTINE at the Duke of York’s Theatre, as the production begins performances tonight, Friday 17 February.

Tickets from just £24 for SHIRLEY VALENTINE
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 14, 2023


Tickets from just £24 for Shirley Valentine, starring Sheridan Smith

Photos: See Sheridan Smith in Rehearsals for SHIRLEY VALENTINE at The Duke of York's Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2023


Get a first look at photos of Sheridan Smith in rehearsals for SHIRLEY VALENTINE at The Duke of York’s Theatre!

Gray O'Brien Will Star In Perth Theatre's EDUCATING RITA
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2023


Award-winning ex-Corrie favourite, Scottish film and television actor Gray O'Brien is taking on the iconic role of Frank in Perth Theatre's production of Educating Rita.

SHIRLEY VALENTINE to be Presented at Metro Theatre in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2022


Metro Theatre will present Shirley Valentine by Willy Russell Thursday to Saturday, January 14 to January 29, 2023.

Sheridan Smith in SHIRLEY VALENTINE Extends Due To Demand
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2022


Sheridan Smith ,who just three days ago announced her return to the West End in Willy Russell's SHIRLEY VALENTINE at the Duke of York's Theatre for 12 weeks, has now announced that she will extend that run by another three weeks due to phenomenal demand following the tickets going on sale.

Sheridan Smith Will Return to the West End in SHIRLEY VALENTINE in February 2023
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2022


A new production of Willy Russell's classic comedy SHIRLEY VALENTINE, starring Sheridan Smith and directed by Matthew Dunster, is coming to London's Duke of York's Theatre from Friday 17 February 2023 for 12 Weeks.

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