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Having recently lost his job and his girlfriend, 30-year-old Tom Chadwick has a rather unsure sense of his own identity. But when he inherits a mysterious box of belongings from a great aunt he never met, Tom starts investigating his lineage and uncovers a whole world of unusual stories and characters, acquiring a growing sense of who he and his real family are.

Written and created by Christopher Guest and Jim Piddock, the new comedy series FAMILY TREE is a single-camera, documentary-style show in the manner of Guest's acclaimed feature films (such as 'Best in Show,' 'Waiting for Guffman' and 'A Mighty Wind'). Chris O'Dowd ('Bridesmaids') stars as Tom Chadwick in the HBO presentation, along with Tom Bennett and Nina Conti. The series also features appearances by Carrie Aizley, Bob Balaban, Ed Begley, Jr., Maria Blasucci, Matt Griesser, Christopher Guest, Don Lake, Michael McKean, Lisa Palfrey, Jim Piddock, Kevin Pollak, Amy Seimetz, Meera Syal, Ashley Walters and Fred Willard.

VIDEO: Netflix Debuts OUR FATHER Documentary Trailer Photo VIDEO: Netflix Debuts OUR FATHER Documentary Trailer
by Michael Major - April 14, 2022

The documentary follows Jacoba Ballard, an only child, conceived via donor sperm, who always dreamed of having a brother or sister. An at-home DNA test led her to the discovery of not one but seven half-siblings – a number that defied best practices in fertility medicine. Watch the trailer for the n...


Photos: First Look at SONIC SPHERE at The Shed Photo Photos: First Look at SONIC SPHERE at The Shed
by Blair Ingenthron - June 18, 2023

Sonic Sphere, a revolutionary new multisensory spherical concert hall suspended in The Shed’s soaring McCourt, is now open through July 30, 2023. The experience features listening sessions created and curated by Carl Craig, Yaeji, Steve Reich, and The xx, with live performances by yunè pinku, UNIIQU...


Greenwich+Docklands International Festival Announces Full Programme For 2021 Photo Greenwich+Docklands International Festival Announces Full Programme For 2021
by Stephi Wild - June 17, 2021

GDIF, London's leading outdoor theatre and performing arts festival, is today announcing its full programme for 2021, taking place from 27 August – 11 September across Royal Greenwich, the City of London, Canary Wharf, Thamesmead and the Royal Docks.  ...


FAMILY TREE Cast Announced Photo FAMILY TREE Cast Announced
by Aliya Al-Hassan - 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 N...


VIDEO: DreamWorks Debuts Trailer for BOSS BABY Christmas Special Photo VIDEO: DreamWorks Debuts Trailer for BOSS BABY Christmas Special
by Michael Major - November 08, 2022

The special features JP Karliak as Theodore ‘Boss Baby’ Templeton, Pierce Gagnon as Tim Templeton, George Lopez as Santa, Hope Levy as Mom Templeton, David Collins as Dad Templeton, Kevin Michael Richardson as Jimbo, Justin Felbinger as Danny Petrosky, Alex Cazares as Staci, Jodi Benson as LaLa Doo-...


Possum Point Players Opens HAY FEVER This Week Photo Possum Point Players Opens HAY FEVER This Week
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2022

With a play set on a lazy weekend in June, Possum Point Players production of 'Noel Coward's Hay Fever' follows suit as they open the classic British comedy on Friday, June 3. However, those attending any of the performances June 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12 will find that a lazy weekend at the country ho...


The Azrieli Foundation Partners With Talea Ensemble For U.S. Premieres In New York Ci Photo The Azrieli Foundation Partners With Talea Ensemble For U.S. Premieres In New York City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 06, 2021

On October 16 at 8 PM at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music, Talea Ensemble conducted by James Baker will perform the U.S. premieres of award-winning works by 2020 Azrieli Music Prize (AMP) laureates....


Review: FAMILY TREE, Brixton House Photo Review: FAMILY TREE, Brixton House
by Kit Bromovsky - April 20, 2023

Family Tree directed by Matthew Xia is about Henrietta Lacks; a woman who made one of the greatest medical contributions after her cells were taken from a cervical-cancer biopsy. “HeLa” cells became the first immortal human cell line to reproduce infinitely in a lab. The piece teaches us about how L...


Julia Donaldson's STICK MAN Returns To The Stage For Festive Seasons In London, Coven Photo Julia Donaldson's STICK MAN Returns To The Stage For Festive Seasons In London, Coventry And Leeds
by Stephi Wild - September 22, 2022

Stick Man will leave the family tree this Autumn/Winter and return to the stage for festive seasons in London, Coventry and Leeds!...


Actors Touring Company Announces New 2023 Co-pro and National Tour of FAMILY TREE Photo Actors Touring Company Announces New 2023 Co-pro and National Tour of FAMILY TREE
by Stephi Wild - September 21, 2022

Actors Touring Company (ATC), the UK's leading theatre producer of international plays, has announced a major Co-Production and National Tour with Belgrade Theatre Coventry, in association with Brixton House of a new stage production of Mojisola's Adebayo's play Family Tree....


Actors Touring Company Announces New Trustees Photo Actors Touring Company Announces New Trustees
by Stephi Wild - February 03, 2022

ACTORS TOURING COMPANY, the UK’s leading producer of international plays strengthens its board and announces the appointment of four new trustees – Steven Kavuma, Margherita Laera, Allegra Nespoli and Nick Tyler....


See MORNING'S AT SEVEN Through Dec 5 Only! Photo See MORNING'S AT SEVEN Through Dec 5 Only!
by - November 29, 2021

Special Offer - See Morning’s at Seven Thru Dec 5 Only!...


Zero Announces Naught Again Live Album Photo Zero Announces "Naught Again" Live Album
by Marissa Tomeo - April 01, 2022

Zero Announce Naught Again Live Album Featuring Unissued 1992 Performances at San Francisco’s Great American Music Hall. The lead single, “End Of The World Blues,” is available now. The Double-CD/Digital will be out on May 20, and the double-vinyl is out on October 14 via Omnivore Recordings. The al...


Nicolle Galyon Announces Long-Awaited Debut Album 'Firstborn' Photo Nicolle Galyon Announces Long-Awaited Debut Album 'Firstborn'
by Michael Major - June 06, 2022

firstborn, the debut album from Nicolle Galyon, has been announced with the lead single, 'winner.' Produced by King Henry and Jimmy Robbins, the eleven-track album features songwriting collaborations with Robbins, Camila Cabello, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, Sasha Sloan, Kelsea Ballerini, Hillary L...


VIDEO: DreamWorks Debuts New Trailer For THE CROODS: FAMILY TREE Season 2 Photo VIDEO: DreamWorks Debuts New Trailer For THE CROODS: FAMILY TREE Season 2
by Michael Major - March 22, 2022

From executive producers Mark Banker (The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants) and Todd Grimes (The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants), the series stars Kelly Marie Tran (Raya and the Last Dragon) and Amy Landecker (Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts). Check out the season 2 trailer now!...


Edinburgh 2022: Ignacio Lopez Q&A Photo Edinburgh 2022: Ignacio Lopez Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 28, 2022

BWW catches up with Ignacio Lopez to chat about bringing El Cómico to the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe....


FAMILY TREE Cast Announced Photo FAMILY TREE Cast Announced
by Aliya Al-Hassan - 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 N...


Cast Announced For the UK Tour of FAMILY TREE Photo Cast Announced For the UK Tour of FAMILY TREE
by Stephi Wild - February 10, 2023

Casting has been announced for the World Premiere and National Tour of Mojisola Adebayo’s award-winning play Family Tree, presented by Actors Touring Company (ATC) and Belgrade Theatre Coventry in association with Brixton House Theatre. ...


Caylee Hammack Drops New Song 'All Or Nothing' Photo Caylee Hammack Drops New Song 'All Or Nothing'
by Michael Major - February 03, 2023

Capitol Records Nashville’s Caylee Hammack is back with a fiery ultimatum with her new song “All or Nothing” available now. Hammack co-wrote (Tofer Brown and Thomas Finchum) and co-produced (Dann Huff) the track that showcases Hammack’s bold vocals as she serves up a take it or leave it message....


Derek Klena, Shoshana Bean and More to Reopen The Bourbon Room in Hollywood Photo Derek Klena, Shoshana Bean and More to Reopen The Bourbon Room in Hollywood
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 23, 2021

The Bourbon Room Hollywood is reopening this July with a new audacious lineup up of shows, concerts, and artists, across a variety of genres, including an innovative partnership with For The Record Live that features the 10th anniversary production of Tarantino Live and a live concert series....


Actors Touring Company Announces 'Transformation Season' For 2023 Photo Actors Touring Company Announces 'Transformation Season' For 2023
by Stephi Wild - April 25, 2023

ACTORS TOURING COMPANY (ATC), the UK’s leading producer of international plays, today announce an ambitious season of work for 2023 that responds to a single artistic provocation: ‘Can we transform the painful legacies of history into a future of hope and possibility?’...


Actors Touring Company Announces 'Transformation Season' For 2023 Photo Actors Touring Company Announces 'Transformation Season' For 2023
by Stephi Wild - April 25, 2023

ACTORS TOURING COMPANY (ATC), the UK’s leading producer of international plays, today announce an ambitious season of work for 2023 that responds to a single artistic provocation: ‘Can we transform the painful legacies of history into a future of hope and possibility?’...


Nicolle Galyon Selected as Siriusxm the Highway's Latest 'Highway Find' Artist Photo Nicolle Galyon Selected as Siriusxm the Highway's Latest 'Highway Find' Artist
by Michael Major - August 04, 2022

Nicolle Galyon has been selected as SiriusXM The Highway’s latest “Highway Find” artist. Additionally, Galyon’s new song, “self care.,” will be added to The Highway’s rotation. Past “Highway Find” artists include Luke Combs, Maren Morris, Dan + Shay, Ashley McBryde and more....


Arts Garage Announces 2022-2023 Theatre Season Photo Arts Garage Announces 2022-2023 Theatre Season
by A.A. Cristi - September 19, 2022

Marjorie Waldo, President & CEO of Arts Garage, has announced the nonprofit organization's 2022-2023 theater season—four thought-provoking productions, three of them by South Florida playwrights....


VIDEO: DreamWorks Debuts New Trailer For THE CROODS: FAMILY TREE Season 3 Photo VIDEO: DreamWorks Debuts New Trailer For THE CROODS: FAMILY TREE Season 3
by Michael Major - May 23, 2022

From executive producers Mark Banker (The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants) and Todd Grimes (The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants), join the Croods and Bettermans on their adventures when 6 all-new episodes of DreamWorks The Croods: Family Tree come to Hulu and Peacock....






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