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My Brilliant Friend tells the story of Elena Greco, a now-elderly woman who discovers the most important friend in her life, Raffaella "Lila" Cerullo, seems to have disappeared with a trace. A writer, immersed in a house full of books, Greco turns on her computer and starts writing the story of their tempestuous friendship, starting from the point when Elena met Lila their first year of primary school in 1950.

Set in a dangerous and fascinating Naples, their story goes on to cover more than 60 years of their lives as she tries to describe the mystery of Lila, Elena's brilliant friend and

BWW Review: LA STRADA, The Other Palace
by Gary Naylor - June 01, 2017

La Strada, adapted from the Fellini movie is a play with music that captures the style and ethics of a classic movie, indeed the Neo-Realism style....


Rose Theatre Kingston Announces 2018 Christmas Show HANSEL & GRETEL Photo Rose Theatre Kingston Announces 2018 Christmas Show HANSEL & GRETEL
by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2018

Rose Theatre Kingston today announces its 2018 Christmas show, a festive new version with original music of the Brothers' Grimm classic Hansel & Gretel written by Ciaran McConville, who returns to the theatre following last year's successful adaptation of Alice in Winterland. Rosie Jones will direct...


Photo Flash: PARK90 Presents the World Premiere of DISTANCE Photo Photo Flash: PARK90 Presents the World Premiere of DISTANCE
by A.A. Cristi - September 06, 2018

Distance, the only male-directed play in PARK90's season, shining a light on male mental health and suicide (the biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK) with the story of Steven: a man trying to make sense of his world. Written by Alex McSweeney and directed by Simon Pittman (Associate Director, F...


ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD Leads March's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - March 02, 2017

London is never short of theatre temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From starry Stoppard and Marber revivals to toe-tapping musicals and Elena Ferrante on stage, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for B...


THE LAST FIVE YEARS To Be Bolton Albert Halls First In-House Production Photo THE LAST FIVE YEARS To Be Bolton Albert Halls First In-House Production
by Stephi Wild - July 30, 2018

Albert Halls Bolton is set to transform its theatre space for the venues first in-house production since its impressive renovation....


Stage Adaptation of Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan Novels Headlines New Rose Theatre, Kingston's Upcoming Season
by Liz Cearns - October 03, 2016

With John Malkovich's acclaimed production of Good Canary entering its final week, Rose Theatre Kingston today announces its new season for 2017.  Headlining the season is the world premiere of My Brilliant Friend, a two-part adaptation of Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan quartet of novels which have bec...


FremantleMedia North America and Dancing Ledge Productions Partner with Legendary Aut Photo FremantleMedia North America and Dancing Ledge Productions Partner with Legendary Author Paulo Coelho
by Tori Hartshorn - May 01, 2018

FremantleMedia North America (FMNA), together with Random House Studio and Dancing Ledge Productions, today announced an exclusive deal with visionary Brazilian author Paulo Coelho to develop the first-ever TV drama series based on his works. Exploring themes and characters from his novels The Devil...


Sheffield Theatres Announces New Season To Complete Programming For 2019 Photo Sheffield Theatres Announces New Season To Complete Programming For 2019
by Stephi Wild - March 22, 2019

As his production of Richard Hawley and Chris Bush's Standing at the Sky's Edge opens in the Crucible, Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres, Robert Hastie, announces programming for 2019....


Stage Adaptation of Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan Novels Headlines New Rose Theatre, Kingston's Upcoming Season
by Liz Cearns - October 03, 2016

With John Malkovich's acclaimed production of Good Canary entering its final week, Rose Theatre Kingston today announces its new season for 2017.  Headlining the season is the world premiere of My Brilliant Friend, a two-part adaptation of Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan quartet of novels which have bec...


Amy Gwilliam and Sophie Larsmon Bring MUMMY Back to London
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2017

Inspired by the death of her own mother - TV comedy director Liddy Oldroyd (Drop the Dead Donkey, Gimme Gimme Gimme) - comedienne Amy Gwilliam brings Mummy back to London. To the cabaret, where she belongs....


First Major Stage Production Of CAPTAIN CORELLI'S MANDOLIN to Tour the UK Photo First Major Stage Production Of CAPTAIN CORELLI'S MANDOLIN to Tour the UK
by Stephi Wild - September 27, 2018

The first major stage production of CAPTAIN CORELLI'S MANDOLIN, based on the best-selling novel by Louis de Bernieres will tour the UK in 2019, 25 years after the book was first published. CAPTAIN CORELLI'S MANDOLIN will be directed by Olivier and Tony Award nominee Melly Still and adapted by Evenin...


Production Begins on HBO-RAI Drama Series MY BRILLIANT FRIEND
by Caryn Robbins - March 30, 2017

Production is set to begin this summer onMY BRILLIANT FRIEND, an eight-episode drama series from Saverio Costanzo (“Private,” “The Solitude of Prime Numbers,” “Hungry Hearts”), who directs all eight episodes....


April De Angelis' PLAYHOUSE CREATURES To Make Austin Premiere Photo April De Angelis' PLAYHOUSE CREATURES To Make Austin Premiere
by Stephi Wild - June 25, 2018

Continuing the 2018 sizzlin' summer season, The City Theatre Company presents the celebrated stage play Playhouse Creatures by April De Angelis. The inspiring story of the first actresses of England and their determination to transform all of the theatre world. The production makes its Austin premie...


HBO & RAI Renew MY BRILLIANT FRIEND For Second Season Photo HBO & RAI Renew MY BRILLIANT FRIEND For Second Season
by Tori Hartshorn - December 04, 2018

According to Deadline, HBO & RAI have renewed MY BRILLIANT FRIEND for a second season. Read more about the news from Deadline here!...


HBO to Premiere MY BRILLIANT FRIEND Photo HBO to Premiere MY BRILLIANT FRIEND
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 13, 2018

The eight-episode drama series MY BRILLIANT FRIEND will debut SUNDAY, NOV. 18 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), with the second episode debuting MONDAY, NOV. 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT); other episodes will debut subsequent Sundays and Mondays at the same time....


Olivier Award Nominee Catherine McCormack Joins THE FERRYMAN Today Photo Olivier Award Nominee Catherine McCormack Joins THE FERRYMAN Today
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2018

Olivier Award nominee Catherine McCormack (All My Sons, Braveheart) will join the company of Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman, directed by Sam Mendes, beginning Today, December 18. McCormack will make her Broadway debut in the role of "Mary Carney," which she first played in the London cast, when Gene...


Full Casting Announced For Rose Theatre Kingston's Christmas Show ALICE IN WINTERLAND Photo Full Casting Announced For Rose Theatre Kingston's Christmas Show ALICE IN WINTERLAND
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2017

Rose Theatre Kingston has just announced full casting for its Christmas show, Alice in Winterland, based on Lewis Carroll's timeless books Alice Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass....


Olivier Award Nominee Catherine McCormack Joins THE FERRYMAN December 18 Photo Olivier Award Nominee Catherine McCormack Joins THE FERRYMAN December 18
by Stephi Wild - December 10, 2018

Olivier Award nominee Catherine McCormack (All My Sons, Braveheart) will join the company of Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman, directed by Sam Mendes, beginning Tuesday, December 18. McCormack will make her Broadway debut in the role of "Mary Carney," which she first played in the London cast, when Ge...


Cast Announced For THE MIRROR CRACK'D Photo Cast Announced For THE MIRROR CRACK'D
by Stephi Wild - October 24, 2018

Wales Millennium Centre and Wiltshire Creative have today announced initial casting for the first ever UK stage adaptation of Agatha Christie's much-loved Miss Marple thriller The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side. The Mirror Crack'd will be a European Premiere, opening at Salisbury Playhouse on 15 F...


Photo Flash: Andre Holland and Mark Rylance Star In OTHELLO at Shakespeare's Globe Photo Photo Flash: Andre Holland and Mark Rylance Star In OTHELLO at Shakespeare's Globe
by A.A. Cristi - July 31, 2018

Shakespeare's Globe has announced full casting for Othello, directed by Claire van Kampen, opening in The Globe on Friday 20 July....


Casting Announced For UK Tour of DR JEKYLL & MR HYDE Photo Casting Announced For UK Tour of DR JEKYLL & MR HYDE
by Stephi Wild - January 17, 2018

Touring Consortium Theatre Company and Rose Theatre Kingston today announce the full company for Robert Louis Stevenson's Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde adapted for the stage by David Edgar. Joining the previously announced Phil Daniels as Jekyll/Hyde are Rosie Abraham (Lucy/Maid/Singer), Sam Cox (Poole), Po...


Rose Theatre Kingston Makes Commitment To Stop Using Single-Use Plastic Photo Rose Theatre Kingston Makes Commitment To Stop Using Single-Use Plastic
by Stephi Wild - June 08, 2018

Rose Theatre Kingston today announces its commitment to stop using single-use plastic within the venue as part of its continued efforts to become a greener organisation....


The Ratings Are In For FOSSE/VERDON! How Does the Show Measure Up? Photo The Ratings Are In For FOSSE/VERDON! How Does the Show Measure Up?
by Stephi Wild - April 21, 2019

Fosse/Verdon has now aired its first two episodes, and the ratings are in! How does the show measure up?...


Photo Flash: Andre Holland and Mark Rylance Star In OTHELLO at Shakespeare's Globe Photo Photo Flash: Andre Holland and Mark Rylance Star In OTHELLO at Shakespeare's Globe
by A.A. Cristi - July 31, 2018

Shakespeare's Globe has announced full casting for Othello, directed by Claire van Kampen, opening in The Globe on Friday 20 July....


Lady Gaga, Glenn Close, and More Win Critics' Choice Awards - Full List! Photo Lady Gaga, Glenn Close, and More Win Critics' Choice Awards - Full List!
by Stephi Wild - January 14, 2019

Last night, the Critics' Choice Awards were announced. Taking home the top prize of Best Picture was Roma. Also, in a surprising turn of events, both Lady Gaga and Glenn Close took home the award for Best Actress, for A Star is Born and The Wife, respectively....






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