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UNCLE follows the comic misadventures and growing pains of Andy (Nick Helm), a thirty-something man-child who forges an unlikely alliance with his neurotic 12 year old nephew Erroll (Elliot Speller-Gillott), after being emotionally blackmailed by his sister Sam (Daisy Haggard) to care for the youngster. The seemingly simple task has near disastrous results, involving a faked injury, a car crash and a lot of lying but ultimately teaches Andy what it really means to be part of a family, albeit an unconventional one. UNCLE also stars Con O'Neill, Esther Smith, Daniel Lawrence Taylor and Sydney Rae White.

UNCLE is written and directed by Oliver Refson, produced by Alison MacPhail and executive produced by Lindsay Hughes and Henry Normal of Baby Cow Productions.The deal was brokered between Chelsea Hassler, Manager, Scripted Sales, BBC Worldwide North America and DirecTV.

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by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2017

Sketch comedy team Uncle Function will introduce a series of new and beloved sketches perfect for a date night or a night out alone and laughing to yourself for their upcoming comedy show Uncle Function Falls in Love, A Sketch Comedy Show at The Peoples Improv Theater on Saturday, March 4th, 9:30pm ...


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by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2017

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by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2016

For those looking to escape the sickening sweetness of most holiday specials with a completely different sickening feeling, Jet City Improv is proud to announce the return of UNCLE MIKE RUINS CHRISTMAS for it tenth season of ruining real holiday memories....


Uncle Function Comedy Troupe Performs a Valentine's-Themed Sketch Show Photo Uncle Function Comedy Troupe Performs a Valentine's-Themed Sketch Show
by Stephi Wild - February 12, 2018

Uncle Function, one of New York City's premier sketch comedy troupes, will introduce a series of brand new sketches at their upcoming special edition comedy show Uncle Function Falls In Love at The Peoples Improv Theater - 123 East 24th St., Manhattan. After a successful monthly run of shows last ye...


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by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2017

REBEL AND MISFITS PRODUCTIONS is thrilled to announce 'Uncle Vanya: Valiantly Accepting Next Year's Agony,' the second piece in its' series called The Immersive Theatre Project. This production, directed by Kelly Hummert, Artistic Director of the company, will feature a two-hour interpretation of Ru...


UNCLE FUNCTION Returns to The PIT! Photo UNCLE FUNCTION Returns to The PIT!
by A.A. Cristi - March 05, 2018

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by A.A. Cristi - February 14, 2018

An exhilarating revival that pairs one of the greatest plays ever written with the world's most celebrated translators of Russian literature. Vanya and his niece Sonya struggle to care for the estate owned byVanya's brother-in-law, a wealthy and celebrated professor....


UNCLE PHILLIP'S COAT Stars Gene Weygandt at Greenhouse Theater Center
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2016

The Chicago Premiere of playwright Matty Selman's "Uncle Philip's Coat" will run at the Greenhouse Theater Center (2257 N. Lincoln Ave) Nov. 27 - Dec. 31. Directed by Elizabeth Margoliusand starring Gene Weygandt (best known as The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in "Wicked" in Chicago and on Broadway), "Unc...


Theatricum Botanicum to Stage World Premiere Adaptation of UNCLE TOM'S CABIN
by Tyler Peterson - May 19, 2016

Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum presents TOM, a world premiere stage adaptation of Harriet Beecher Stowe's 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' that offers a new look at the power of Stowe's most famous novel and at the true grit of its title character. Written by artistic director Ellen Geer and featuring folk mus...


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by Andrew Anderson - February 26, 2016

In the Trinity Theatre production of 'How I Learned to Drive', Dallas Akins and Sarah Tipton delivered strong performances in the lead roles of Uncle Peck and his niece 'Li'l Bit' in this everyday tale of incest and pedophilia in what I imagine to be somewhere in Appalachia....


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by Edward Baker - July 14, 2016

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Uncle Maddio's Pizza Gives Complimentary Pizza to Vets on Nov. 11
by Marina Kennedy - November 09, 2016

Uncle Maddio's Pizza is celebrating Veterans Day with a mouthwatering goodwill gesture. Participating restaurants nationwide will be giving away a free 9-inch, three-topping pizza to all veterans and active service members on Friday, November 11. Those redeeming this offer must be in uniform or pres...


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by BWW News Desk - February 29, 2016

Stand-up comedian, actor and writer Mark Roberts returns home for the Midwest Premiere of NEW COUNTRY at The Den Theater, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. The no-holds-barred show runs now through May 14, 2016. Under the direction of Ian Streicher, the uncensored comedy about a country star's Nashville bachel...


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by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2015

Dust off your feathers and get ready to soar all the way to The Libertinis' brand-new UNCLE SEAGULL, tonight, November 13-22, at the Pocket Theater in Greenwood. Written and performed by founding producers Tootsie Spangles, Hattie HellKat, and Woody Shticks, UNCLE SEAGULL is equal parts love letter ...


Uncle Matt's Organic Introduces New Line of Organic Kombucha Green Teas Photo Uncle Matt's Organic Introduces New Line of Organic Kombucha Green Teas
by Marina Kennedy - March 09, 2018

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by Stephi Wild - December 11, 2017

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by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2016

Critically-acclaimed Holiday dance favorites, Peter DiMuro / Public Displays of Motion's Gumdrops & The Funny Uncle and David Parker and The Bang Group's Nut/Cracked perform in repertory December 14 - 18, 2016 at the Boston Center for the Arts Black Box, 527 Tremont Street, Boston's South End....


Jet City Improv Announces Return of UNCLE MIKE RUINS CHRISTMAS
by A.A. Cristi - November 17, 2016

For those looking to escape the sickening sweetness of most holiday specials with a completely different sickening feeling, Jet City Improv is proud to announce the return of UNCLE MIKE RUINS CHRISTMAS for it tenth season of ruining real holiday memories....


Uncle Function to Play The Peoples Improv Theater, 5/21
by Tyler Peterson - May 17, 2016

Sketch group Uncle Function, a four time winner of UCB's Backyard Brawl, plays The Peoples Improv Theater on May 21st. The sketch team is comprised of 6 actors whose theatre and television credits include; The Awesome 80's Prom, Sense & Sensibility (Off Broadway/Bedlam), The Night Of (HBO), Unforget...


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by Caryn Robbins - June 29, 2016

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by Peggy Sue Dunigan - February 22, 2016

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