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The Last Kingdom, is a show of heroic deeds and epic battles but with a thematic depth that embraces politics, religion, warfare, courage, love, loyalty and our universal search for identity. Combining real historical figures and events with fictional characters, it is the story of how a people combined their strength under one of the most iconic kings of history in order to reclaim their land for themselves and build a place they call home

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BWW Review: SKY IN THE DEEP by Adrienne Young Photo BWW Review: SKY IN THE DEEP by Adrienne Young
by Bonnie Lynn Wagner - April 24, 2018

There aren't a lot of fiction novels set during humanity's earliest days, especially in YA. The first, and perhaps only, to spring to mind are Julie Eshbaugh's excellent Ivory and Bone duology, set in prehistoric times and full of clans, sabertooth tigers, and wooly mammoths, and Lesley Livingston's...


Andrew Scott & David Dawson to Lead Richard Greenberg's THE DAZZLE at FOUND111
by Tyler Peterson - October 23, 2015

Michael Grandage Company and Emily Dobbs Productions today announce their co-production of the UK premiere of Richard Greenberg's The Dazzle at FOUND111, at the site of the old Central St Martins School of Art on Charing Cross Road....


BBC to Air Two-Part LUTHER Mini-Series in 2015
by Tyler Peterson - November 19, 2014

Golden Globe®-winning and Emmy-nominated Idris Elba makes a welcome return to BBC AMERICA in 2015 to reprise his role of DCI John Luther, the murder detective whose brilliant mind can't always save him from the dangerous violence of his passions....


BBC America Renews ORPHAN BLACK & BROADCHURCH, Orders Two New Series
by Tyler Peterson - July 09, 2014

BBC AMERICA's General Manager, Perry Simon, made the following announcements today during the channel's presentation for the Television Critics Association in Beverly Hills....


Annette Bening Reportedly Joins CAPTAIN MARVEL Photo Annette Bening Reportedly Joins CAPTAIN MARVEL
by Tori Hartshorn - May 09, 2018

According to Variety, Annette Bening is set to join the cast of CAPTAIN MARVEL. She joins the cast of Brie Larson, Jude Law, Ben Mendelsohn, and Gemma Chan. Read more about the report from Variety here!...


Liesl Tommy and More to Share Expertise in SHAKESPEARE AND THE RULES OF WAR Panel in D.C.
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2017

The Shakespeare Theatre Company's Bard Association presents Shakespeare and the Law, its signature discussion series, on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 7 p.m. at the Lansburgh Theatre (450 7 St., NW). The Shakespeare and the Law series explores in-depth examinations into the roles of lawyers and legal i...


BBC America Premieres New Original Series THE LAST KINGDOM Tonight
by TV News Desk - October 10, 2015

Today, BBC AMERICA revealed the key art for its new original series, The Last Kingdom, and announced that the drama is set for premiere tonight, October 10, 10:00pm ET....


Maxine Peake & Brian Gleeson Join Desiree Akhavan in THE BISEXUAL Photo Maxine Peake & Brian Gleeson Join Desiree Akhavan in THE BISEXUAL
by Tori Hartshorn - February 23, 2018

Fresh from winning the Grand Jury prize at Sundance, Iranian-American filmmaker Desiree Akhavan writes, directs and stars in The Bisexual, a painfully funny comedy series that explores the differences between dating men and women from the perspective of a person who finds herself doing both....


 Casting and UK Tour Dates Announced For SILENCE Photo Casting and UK Tour Dates Announced For SILENCE
by Stephi Wild - August 09, 2018

Runner-up of the inaugural Mercury Theatre playwriting prize with her play Hidden, Nicola Werenowska is soon to debut her latest work at the Mercury before it embarks on a UK tour....


Hulu & Channel 4's THE BISEXUAL Pre-Bought by Canal Plus, Sky Networks, and Stan Photo Hulu & Channel 4's THE BISEXUAL Pre-Bought by Canal Plus, Sky Networks, and Stan
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 14, 2018

'The Bisexual,' a six-part series co-written and directed by Iranian-American filmmaker Desiree Akhavan, has been pre-bought by Canal Plus Group for France and all its territories, Sky Network for New Zealand (TV rights) and Stan for Australia (digital rights), according to Variety....


Idris Elba Begins Production of BBC America's Two-Part Special LUTHER
by Caryn Robbins - March 04, 2015

Luther's back. Pitted against his most chilling adversary yet, haunted by the ghosts of his past and hell-bent on retribution, he's drawn into a terrifyingly complex case that pushes him closer to the edge than he's ever been....


Full Casting Announced for Martin McDonagh's THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE Photo Full Casting Announced for Martin McDonagh's THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE
by Stephi Wild - January 12, 2018

MGC has announced the full casting for Michael Grandage's production of Martin McDonagh's The Lieutenant of Inishmore which opens at the No l Coward Theatre on 4 July, with previews from 23 June and runs until 8 September. Joining Aidan Turner (Padraic) completing the all Irish cast are Denis Conway...


Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for THE DAZZLE at FOUND111
by Tyler Peterson - November 27, 2015

Michael Grandage Company and Emily Dobbs Productions will stage the UK premiere of Richard Greenberg's THE DAZZLE at FOUND111, at the site of the old Central St Martins School of Art on Charing Cross Road. Check out a first look at rehearsals below!...


BBC America Orders New Drama Series THE LAST KINGDOM
by Caryn Robbins - July 09, 2014

BBC AMERICA, Carnival Films – the Golden Globe® and Emmy® Award-winning producers of Downton Abbey – and BBC Two announced today that production will begin this fall on The Last Kingdom, a new historical 8 x 60 drama series....


Casting Announced for THE SEAGULL at Lyric Hammersmith
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2017

The Lyric Hammersmith today announces further casting for Simon Stephens's new version of Anton Chekhov's highly renowned play, The Seagull, directed by Artistic Director Sean Holmes....


Joe Layton to Lead New BBC America Drama TATAU; Full Cast Announced
by Caryn Robbins - September 25, 2014

Joe Layton (New Worlds, Father Brown) and Theo Barklem-Biggs (Silk, The Inbetweeners Movie) have been cast as Kyle Connor and Paul 'Budgie' Griffiths – the lead roles in BBC AMERICA's new drama Tatau....


Full Cast Announced for HAPGOOD at Hampstead Theatre
by Nora Dominick - October 30, 2015

Hampstead Theatre announces the full casting for Tom Stoppard's play Hapgood, which previews from Friday 4 December 2015. Directed by Howard Davies, the full cast features Lisa Dillon, who will take the title role, Gary Beadle, Joe Evans, Edward Hancock, Gerald Kyd, Tim McMullan and Alec Newman. Chi...


BBC America Names Gina Mingacci VP, Development & Current Programming
by Caryn Robbins - September 17, 2015

BBC AMERICA has appointed Gina Mingacci to vice president, development and current programming. Based in Los Angeles, she reports to Nena Rodrigue, head of programming and production for BBC AMERICA....


Full Casting Announced for THE SEAGULL at Lyric Hammersmith Photo Full Casting Announced for THE SEAGULL at Lyric Hammersmith
by BWW News Desk - August 07, 2017

The Lyric Hammersmith today announces full casting for Simon Stephens's new version of Anton Chekhov's highly renowned play, The Seagull, directed by Artistic Director Sean Holmes....


Casting Announced for ALLIGATORS at Hampstead Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2017

Hampstead Theatre has announced the casting for Andrew Keatley's Alligators, a Hampstead Downstairs Original. Directed by Simon Evans, this burning new thriller asks how well we actually know those closest to us and explores how shameful secrets, that we thought long buried, can come back to bite us...


Patrick Marber's Critically Acclaimed Production Of Tom Stoppard's Travesties Transfers To The West End Next Year
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2016

Patrick Marber's critically acclaimed production of Tom Stoppard's Travesties transfers to the West End in 2017 for a limited run at the Apollo Theatre - with over 100 tickets at each performance at just £20....


Freema Agyeman, Desmond Barrit, and Joseph Millson Join Stockard Channing in APOLOGIA at Trafalgar Studios
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2017

Further casting has been announced for Apologia, which will begin previews on 29th July at Trafalgar Studios. Freema Agyeman will join previously announced Tony and Emmy award winner Stockard Channing in a new production of Olivier Award winner Alexi Kaye Campbell's darkly funny and haunting play ab...


Patrick Marber's Critically Acclaimed Production Of Tom Stoppard's Travesties Transfers To The West End Next Year
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2016

Patrick Marber's critically acclaimed production of Tom Stoppard's Travesties transfers to the West End in 2017 for a limited run at the Apollo Theatre - with over 100 tickets at each performance at just £20....


Dervla Kirwan & Joseph Millson Join Cast of Ian Kelly's MR FOOTE'S OTHER LEG at Hampstead Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - June 16, 2015

Hampstead Theatre has announced that Simon Russell Beale will be joined by Dervla Kirwan and Joseph Millson in the cast of Ian Kelly's new play about the dawn of celebrity....


History to Explore Defining Moments in U.S. History in New Anthology Series THE COMMANDERS
by Caryn Robbins - March 22, 2017

HISTORY(R) is developing a new annual scripted television event, THE COMMANDERS, dramatizing pivotal moments in U.S. history that defined the men who served as the most powerful person in the nation, the President of the United States,...






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