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Pagford is a quaint, picturesque town in the Cotswolds, a seemingly idyllic English village with a cobbled market square and ancient abbey. Behind the pretty fa

Jason Watkins and Monica Dolan Set to Lead John Tiffany's THE TWITS
by Nicole Rosky - February 23, 2015

Mr and Mrs Twit are not very nice. In fact they're extremely nasty. They're nasty to each other, and they're VILE to everyone else. They hold a family of monkeys hostage in a cage and force them to stand on their heads. ALL THE TIME. We told you they weren't very nice. Can the monkeys find a way to ...


Abigail Lawrie to Make Stage Debut in WHEN WE WERE WOMEN This Autumn
by Jessica Khan - July 30, 2015

Abigail Lawrie, breakout star of BBC's TV adaptation of J.K. Rowling's THE CASUAL VACANCY, is set to hit the stage this autumn at the Orange Tree Theatre....


VIDEO: Amazon Shares First Look at Original Series TIN STAR, Premiering 9/29 Photo VIDEO: Amazon Shares First Look at Original Series TIN STAR, Premiering 9/29
by Caryn Robbins - August 30, 2017

On Friday, September 29, Amazon will premiere all ten episodes of original revenge thriller series TIN STAR exclusively on Prime Video in the US. Starring BAFTA award-winner Tim Roth (The Hateful Eight) and Emmy nominated Christina Hendricks...


BBC to Adapt J.K. Rowling's THE CUCKOO'S CALLING
by Tyler Peterson - December 10, 2014

The Cuckoo's Calling (published by Little, Brown) is the first in the Cormoran Strike series and J.K. Rowling's first crime novel written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. The Cuckoo's Calling was published to critical acclaim in 2013 and went on to be a global bestseller, followed in 2014 by Th...


Agatha Christie's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE to Premiere as 2-Night Event on Lifetime
by Caryn Robbins - February 09, 2016

The Lifetime miniseries Agatha Christie's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, based on one of the best-selling crime novels of all time with 100 million copies sold worldwide, makes its US premiere in two parts on Lifetime....


VIDEO: Amazon Shares First Look at Original Series TIN STAR, Premiering Today Photo VIDEO: Amazon Shares First Look at Original Series TIN STAR, Premiering Today
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2017

On Today, September 29, Amazon will premiere all ten episodes of original revenge thriller series TIN STAR exclusively on Prime Video in the US. Starring BAFTA award-winner Tim Roth (The Hateful Eight) and Emmy nominated Christina Hendricks...


Pottermore Publishes New Writing from J.K. Rowling with Revealing Details on 'Magical Congress'
by Caryn Robbins - October 06, 2016

'The Magical Congress of the United States of America,' the third and final instalment in a collection of new original writing by J.K. Rowling entitled Magic in North America, was published on Pottermore.com today....


New Episode of Freeform's 'Guilt' Airing Monday, June 20
by Caryn Robbins - June 02, 2016

Damning revelations about Grace Atwood continue to mount on an all-new episode of 'Guilt,' airing MONDAY, JUNE 20 (9:00 - 10:00 p.m. EDT), on Freeform....


HBO to Present Miniseries THE CASUAL VACANCY, Beg. 4/29
by Caryn Robbins - April 09, 2015

Based on renowned author J.K. Rowling's first novel for adults, the three-part miniseries THE CASUAL VACANCY debuts its first two parts back-to-back WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), followed by the debut of part three the next night, THURSDAY, APRIL 30 (8:00-9:00 p.m.), exclusively on HB...


HARRY POTTER's Imelda Staunton and Michael Gambon Lend Voices to PADDINGTON Movie
by Movies News Desk - October 07, 2014

The Hollywood Reporter writes that just two two months before its Christmas premiere in the U.S., PADDINGTON has added two HARRY POTTER alums and British stage greats to its voice cast -- Imelda Staunton and Michael Gambon....


Emily Bevan and More to Lead THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE at Liverpool Playhouse; Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2015

Full casting has been announced for THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE at Liverpool Playhouse. Emily Bevan plays Eleanor and will be joined by Chipo Chung, Jane Guernier, Joseph May and Martin Turner as Dr Montague....


HARRY POTTER's Imelda Staunton and Michael Gambon Lend Voices to PADDINGTON Movie
by Movies News Desk - October 07, 2014

The Hollywood Reporter writes that just two two months before its Christmas premiere in the U.S., PADDINGTON has added two HARRY POTTER alums and British stage greats to its voice cast -- Imelda Staunton and Michael Gambon....


Rory Kinnear to Lead New Version of Kafka's THE TRIAL at the Young Vic This Summer
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2015

According to the Daily Mail, Rory Kinnear will star as 'Josef K' in Franz Kafka's THE TRIAL at the Young Vic this summer. A new version of the play from Nick Gill will run June 19 through August 8, 2015, directed by Robert Jones....


STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at J.K. Rowling's HISTORY OF MAGIC IN NORTH AMERICA
by Christina Mancuso - March 10, 2016

'History of Magic in North America', the first instalment from a collection of new original writing by J.K. Rowling entitled Magic in North America, will be published on pottermore.com over four days, beginning today through March 11. This new writing promises to enlighten readers about a previously...


VIDEO: Benedict Cumberbatch Presents a Lifetime of British Drama in New BBC Promo
by Caryn Robbins - October 29, 2014

Benedict Cumberbatch appears in an all new trailer for The BBC which offers a unique glimpse of some of the BBC's biggest upcoming dramas...


Abigail Lawrie to Make Stage Debut in WHEN WE WERE WOMEN This Autumn
by Jessica Khan - July 30, 2015

Abigail Lawrie, breakout star of BBC's TV adaptation of J.K. Rowling's THE CASUAL VACANCY, is set to hit the stage this autumn at the Orange Tree Theatre....


J.K. Rowling Lights Up Empire State Building to Launch Lumos USA for Disadvantaged Children
by Christina Mancuso - April 10, 2015

NEW YORK, April 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ J.K. Rowling today (April 9) lit up the iconic Empire State Building in New York to mark the launch of Lumos USA as part of the NGO's global mission to bring light to the lives of eight million children living in orphanages and institutions around the world....


Pottermore Unveils New Writing by J.K. Rowling in Second Instalment of MAGIC IN NORTH AMERICA
by Caryn Robbins - June 28, 2016

'Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry,' the second instalment in a collection of new original writing by J.K. Rowling entitled MAGIC IN NORTH AMERICA, will be published today exclusively on pottermore.com....


ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI Starts Tonight Donmar Warehouse
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2016

Sope Dirisu will portray iconic boxer Muhammad Ali in Kemp Powers's play ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI, beginning tonight at the Donmar Warehouse....


J.K. Rowling Vindicated Over False Claims By Daily Mail; Receives Apology and Substantial Damages
by Christina Mancuso - May 21, 2015

JK Rowling has been vindicated and receives a full apology from The Daily Mail who said she'd created a “sob story” about her time as a single mother. ...


Abigail Lawrie Makes Stage Debut in WHEN WE WERE WOMEN, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2015

Abigail Lawrie, breakout star of BBC's TV adaptation of J.K. Rowling's THE CASUAL VACANCY, is set to hit the stage this autumn at the Orange Tree Theatre....


J.K. Rowling Announces New Book on World Book Day - Then Says 'I'm Kidding!'
by Christina Mancuso - March 05, 2015

On World Book Day on Wednesday, J.K. Rowling tweeted, 'Happy #WorldBookDay everyone! I'm celebrating by writing a book.' Fans of Rowling exploded with excitement, asking for details of her new book....


VIDEO: First Look at JK Rowling's THE CAUAL VACANCY Mini-Series
by Caryn Robbins - February 02, 2015

BBC One has released the first teaser trailer for their miniseries, THE CASUAL VACANCY, based on "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling?'s global bestseller, which will consist of three one-hour parts, airing in the UK February 15....


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....


HBO to Present Miniseries THE CASUAL VACANCY, Beg. 4/29
by Caryn Robbins - April 09, 2015

Based on renowned author J.K. Rowling's first novel for adults, the three-part miniseries THE CASUAL VACANCY debuts its first two parts back-to-back WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), followed by the debut of part three the next night, THURSDAY, APRIL 30 (8:00-9:00 p.m.), exclusively on HB...






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