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Aliya Al-Hassan

Aliya Al-Hassan is UK Managing Editor of BroadwayWorld. A London-based theatre critic and journalist, she has a life-long passion for the arts, with a focus on theatre. She is always keen to promote new work and smaller venues. Follow her on Twitter @aliyajaderosa






Review: SYLVIA, The Old Vic
Review: SYLVIA, The Old Vic
February 15, 2023

In Sylvia, the subject of the show is potentially fascinating, with much comparison to draw to the current day; echoes of recent police brutality against women, the challenges against the right to protest and the fight for equal pay rumble on 100 years later. The show has so much to say, but ends up muffled. Rose

Oldham Coliseum Proposes Permanent Closure
Oldham Coliseum Proposes Permanent Closure
February 14, 2023

Oldham Coliseum has proposed that it will permanently close on 31 March.

Aurora Orchestra Presents Beethoven Plugged and Unplugged at Printworks and Southbank Centre
Aurora Orchestra Presents Beethoven Plugged and Unplugged at Printworks and Southbank Centre
February 14, 2023

This March, Aurora Orchestra will illuminate one of classical music’s most recognisable works – Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 – presenting it in two radically contrasting ways, conceived for two of London’s best known venues – Printworks London and the Southbank Centre. Each event features a new music commission from one of the UK’s most exciting young composers. 

Tickets from just £24 for SHIRLEY VALENTINE
Tickets from just £24 for SHIRLEY VALENTINE
February 14, 2023

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

ATG Working to Change Show Marketing to Tackle Poor Audience Behaviour
ATG Working to Change Show Marketing to Tackle Poor Audience Behaviour
February 14, 2023

Ambassador Theatre Group, the largest theatre operator in the UK, is working with producers to tone down marketing that might encourage bad behaviour.

The Calder Bookshop & Theatre Presents SEPTEMBER
The Calder Bookshop & Theatre Presents SEPTEMBER
February 13, 2023

'September' is a new political play about love, betrayal, and murder that links General Pinochet's coup in Chile on September 11, 1973, and the attacks on New York City, on September 11, 2001.

FAMILY TREE Cast Announced
FAMILY TREE Cast Announced
February 13, 2023

Aminita Francis (Red Riding Hood, Liverpool EVERYMAN), Keziah Joseph (Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear, NATIONAL THEATRE), Mofetoluwa Akande (A Christmas Carol, BRISTOL OLD VIC), Aimée Powell (Nothello, BELGRADE THEATRE) and Alistair Hall (Safe, NORWICH THEATRE ROYAL) are cast in the World Premiere and National Tour of Mojisola Adebayo’s award-winning play Family Tree

Review: PRIDE & PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF), Richmond Theatre
Review: PRIDE & PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF), Richmond Theatre
February 14, 2023

Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) has the potential to be an unstructured mess, but has the joyous, slightly chaotic nature of an irreverent fringe production, with the wit and slick satire of a carefully crafted piece more than worthy of the West End.

Ukraine Turns its Back on Russian Culture
Ukraine Turns its Back on Russian Culture
February 13, 2023

Ukraine is undertaking a number of changes to get rid of elements of Russian culture in the country, according to The Times.

Show of the Week: Save up to 48% on DIRTY DANCING
Show of the Week: Save up to 48% on DIRTY DANCING
February 13, 2023

Dirty Dancing is back! Exploding with heart-pounding music, breathtaking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing.

Paul Mescal Talks With BBC Radio 4: 'Theatre, in its Essence, is Grueling'
Paul Mescal Talks With BBC Radio 4: 'Theatre, in its Essence, is Grueling'
February 10, 2023

In his first interview since his Oscar nomination Paul Mescal said he has always wanted to play the role of Stanley Kowalski.

Tickets from £18 for WINNER'S CURSE at the Park Theatre
Tickets from £18 for WINNER'S CURSE at the Park Theatre
February 10, 2023

Making war is a dirty business. So is making peace.

Staff “Scared” to Come to Work says Edinburgh Playhouse Director
Staff “Scared” to Come to Work says Edinburgh Playhouse Director
February 9, 2023

Staff at the Edinburgh Playhouse are 'nervous and scared' due to a rise in verbal and physical abuse from patrons, according to its theatre director.

Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Make of Sam Mendes' THE LEHMAN TRILOGY?
Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Make of Sam Mendes' THE LEHMAN TRILOGY?
February 9, 2023

The National Theatre and Neal Street Productions’ The Lehman Trilogy makes a triumphant return to London following an acclaimed season in Los Angeles and a highly lauded run on Broadway, winning 5 Tony Awards® including Best Play. Directed by Academy Award®, Tony Award® and Golden Globe winner Sam Mendes, The Lehman Trilogy features a cast of three playing the Lehman brothers, their sons and grandsons, in an extraordinary feat of story-telling told in three parts on a single evening. Hailed by The New York Times as 'a genuinely epic production', The Lehman Trilogy is the story of a family and a company that changed the world.

Tickets Now on Sale for THE TIME TRAVELLER'S WIFE
Tickets Now on Sale for THE TIME TRAVELLER'S WIFE
February 9, 2023

Based on Audrey Niffenegger’s internationally best-selling novel, this new British musical is thrillingly brought to life with original songs from Grammy Award winners Joss Stone and Dave Stewart.

Ruth Wilson Will Appear as Part of Young Vic's New Season
Ruth Wilson Will Appear as Part of Young Vic's New Season
February 9, 2023

Golden Globe and Olivier Award winner Ruth Wilson will star in the internationally acclaimed epic The Second Woman – one woman, one scene, one hundred men, one electrifying 24-hour performance.

Review: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY, Gillian Lynne Theatre
Review: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY, Gillian Lynne Theatre
February 9, 2023

Sam Mendes' The Lehman Trilogy has criss-crossed the Atlantic since 2008, picking up numerous nominations and awards along the way. An epic history of Western capitalism and a masterclass in theatrical storytelling, it now makes a dazzling return to the West End’s Gillian Lynne Theatre.

Birmingham Royal Ballet Announce World Premiere of BLACK SABBATH-THE BALLET
Birmingham Royal Ballet Announce World Premiere of BLACK SABBATH-THE BALLET
February 8, 2023

In Black Sabbath – The Ballet expect a spectacular theatrical evening featuring thrilling dance and original Black Sabbath recordings (including Paranoid and Iron Man) alongside full orchestrations of their work (another first) and new orchestral compositions inspired by the sound of metal - all performed live by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia.

Finalists in the 2023 BBC Audio Drama Awards Announced
Finalists in the 2023 BBC Audio Drama Awards Announced
February 8, 2023

The finalists in the 2023 BBC Audio Drama Awards have today been announced, with a wealth of talent such as Toby Jones, Danielle Vitalis and Ken Cheng all in the running for the top spots.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL Film Released on Digital Platforms
MATILDA THE MUSICAL Film Released on Digital Platforms
February 8, 2023

The film version of Matilda The Musical will be available to download and keep on digital in the UK from 8 February.






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