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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






Video: Watch Cast of JUST FOR ONE DAY Rehearse The Car's 'Drive'
Video: Watch Cast of JUST FOR ONE DAY Rehearse The Car's 'Drive'
January 10, 2024

Watch the cast of Just For One Day in the rehearsal room as they perform The Car's 'Drive' for the first time.

Jonathan Spector's THIS MUCH I KNOW to Be Extended
Jonathan Spector's THIS MUCH I KNOW to Be Extended
January 10, 2024

Due to popular demand, Jonathan Spector’s This Much I Know has been extended to Saturday 3 February 2024. 

Save up to 56% on BACKSTAIRS BILLY, Starring Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans
Save up to 56% on BACKSTAIRS BILLY, Starring Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans
January 9, 2024

Tickets from just £15 for Backstairs Billy-saving up to 56%!

Open Auditions Announced for Role of Tina Turner in TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL
Open Auditions Announced for Role of Tina Turner in TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL
January 9, 2024

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical in the West End, has announced open auditions for the title role.

Tickets from £30 for EXHIBITIONISTS at the Brand New King's Head Theatre
Tickets from £30 for EXHIBITIONISTS at the Brand New King's Head Theatre
January 10, 2024

A dazzling new comedy about love, sex, happiness and freedom set in the San Francisco art world. When ex-partners collide at an exhibition, sparks fly and their new boyfriends are caught in the blast, igniting a series of comic crises involving a road trip along the Pacific Coast Highway that leads them to a mysterious hotelier and new beginnings.

Cast and Creatives Set for THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS
Cast and Creatives Set for THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS
January 9, 2024

Rose Theatre and Children’s Theatre Partnership have revealed full casting and further creative team for the world premiere stage adaptation of the multi award-winning and best-selling children’s book The Boy at the Back of the Class, based on the novel by Onjali Q. Raúf, adapted by Nick Ahad and directed by Monique Touko.

The Foundry Group's WHO IS NO.1? Comes to The Courtyard Theatre
The Foundry Group's WHO IS NO.1? Comes to The Courtyard Theatre
January 9, 2024

Following a totally sold out extended season at Brighton Fringe 2023, The Foundry Group have announced the London debut of Who Is No.1? – a fascinating play that uncovers the unbelievable events behind the making of The Prisoner, the most popular series in the history of cult television.

THE LITTLE BIG THINGS Soundtrack Goes to #1 in iTunes Charts
THE LITTLE BIG THINGS Soundtrack Goes to #1 in iTunes Charts
January 9, 2024

The official cast album from the critically acclaimed new British musical, based on the Sunday Times best-selling memoir by Henry Fraser, has gone straight to the top of the soundtrack charts.

Developer Withdraws Plans for Las Vegas-Style Sphere in East London
Developer Withdraws Plans for Las Vegas-Style Sphere in East London
January 9, 2024

The US company behind a proposed huge Las Vegas-style Sphere entertainment venue in east London has withdrawn its plans.

Appeal Launched for Lost Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Score
Appeal Launched for Lost Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Score
January 8, 2024

An appeal has been launched for people to check their homes for a missing opera score by Gilbert and Sullivan. 

MRS. DOUBTFIRE Extends Booking Until February 2025
MRS. DOUBTFIRE Extends Booking Until February 2025
January 8, 2024

The West End production of Mrs. Doubtfire has extended its booking period again. Running at the Shaftesbury Avenue, the production is now booking until 16 February 2025.

RSC Announces National Tour of ROMEO AND JULIET
RSC Announces National Tour of ROMEO AND JULIET
January 8, 2024

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) will perform an adrenaline-charged, 90-minute adaptation of Romeo and Juliet in school halls and theatres around the country this year. The 12-week tour across the English regions will perform in more areas this year thanks to a touring grant from Arts Council England.*

Southbank Sinfonia Announces Spring/Summer Season at St John's Smith Square
Southbank Sinfonia Announces Spring/Summer Season at St John's Smith Square
January 8, 2024

Southbank Sinfonia at St John’s Smith Square have announced their Spring/Summer 2024 season, with highlights including one-off event concerts, as well as a series of exciting concerts by its own orchestra, Southbank Sinfonia.

Show of the Week: Save Up to 43% on THE ENFIELD HAUNTING
Show of the Week: Save Up to 43% on THE ENFIELD HAUNTING
January 8, 2024

The Hodgson’s had no idea what a poltergeist was when, in the summer of 1977, furniture and toys started moving of their own accord. An ordinary, working-class family, who lived in a north London council house became the centre of one of the most famous poltergeist events in the world. This is the story of one night in the spring of 1978 when events were approaching a climax. 

Competition: Win a Pair of Tickets to NEW STUFF, Starring Kerry Ellis
Competition: Win a Pair of Tickets to NEW STUFF, Starring Kerry Ellis
January 9, 2024

West End legend Kerry Ellis (Wicked, Anything Goes)will be performing a showcase concert at The Other Palace Studio, London at 7pm on Thursday 25 January. New Stuff features songs from three exciting new musicals.

Video: Watch Samuel Jordan Singing 'Midnight Train' From STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE
Video: Watch Samuel Jordan Singing 'Midnight Train' From STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE
January 5, 2024

The National Theatre and Various Productions have released a ‘first look’ rendition by West End cast member, Samuel Jordan, performing ‘Midnight Train’ from Sheffield Theatres’ smash-hit production, Standing at the Sky’s Edge.  

Tickets from £30 for EMPOWER IN MOTION at Sadler's Wells
Tickets from £30 for EMPOWER IN MOTION at Sadler's Wells
January 5, 2024

Combining well-known classical repertoire and original contemporary styles of inclusive movement, this gala brings together disabled and non-disabled dancers to tell a moving and inspiring story of unity, resilience and the transformative power of art.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Will Return to The Old Vic
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Will Return to The Old Vic
January 5, 2024

Ahead of tomorrow’s final performance, The Old Vic announces that Matthew Warchus’ much-loved, Tony Award-winning A Christmas Carol, adapted by Jack Thorne, will return for its eighth consecutive year, from 09 Nov 2024 – 04 Jan 2025.

New Musical IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL Comes to The Other Palace Theatre
New Musical IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL Comes to The Other Palace Theatre
January 4, 2024

Fresh from its world premiere tour in 2023, which included three sell-out performances, Ainsworth-Hides Limited announces a one-off performance of It is Well with My Soul,  a new musical by Gareth Hides, at London’s The Other Palace Studio.

Full Cast Announced for the National Theatre's NYE, Starring Michael Sheen
Full Cast Announced for the National Theatre's NYE, Starring Michael Sheen
January 4, 2024

The National Theatre and Wales Millenium Centre have announced the full cast for Nye as the company begins rehearsals. Tim Price's (Teh Internet is Serious Business) new play directed by Rufus Norris (Small Island), charts the life of Aneurin 'Nye' Bevan and his battle to create the NHS. Michael Sheen is cast as Nye in this co-production between the National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre.



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