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Interview: 'It's a Brilliant Ride As a Play': ETT's Artistic Director Richard Twyman on MACBETH
by Sarah OHara - Feb 26, 2025

Following a successful tour in 2023/2024, the English Touring Theatre Company’s production of Macbeth is transferring to the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre from 5 March 2025.

Photos: MACBETH at the Lyric Hammersmith Begins Rehearsals
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

ETT has released new rehearsal photos from Artistic Director Richard Twyman’s version of Macbeth, which is reworked for 2025 for a limited run at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre.

Video: All New Trailer For MACBETH at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

An all new trailer has been released for ETT's Macbeth playing at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre. Performances begin in February. Check out the video here!

Cast Set For MACBETH at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025

ETT has announced full casting for Artistic Director Richard Twyman’s version of Macbeth, which has been reworked for 2025 for a limited run at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre.

MACBETH Returns For Limited Run At Lyric Hammersmith Theatre This February
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2024

Macbeth will return to the stage for a limited run. Artistic Director of ETT, Richard Twyman will direct Alex Austin in the titular role as Macbeth and Lois Chimimba as Lady Macbeth in the 2025 production at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre.

Citrus Music Will Produce the Orlando Premiere of ALICE BY HEART
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2024

When the madness of the world is too much to bear, we take refuge in the stories we love. From the TONY and GRAMMY award-winning creators of SPRING AWAKENING, the Off-Broadway hit, ALICE BY HEART, is making its Orlando premiere with an exciting and intimate production at the ME Theatre with the award-winning creative team behind Orlando Fringe's THE OLD MAN AND THE OLD MOON. 

Cast Revealed For AS YOU LIKE IT at Shakespeare's Globe
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2023

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of As You Like It, directed by Ellen McDougall. Learn more about the cast here!

Interview: 'Addiction is a Leveller' Playwright Joe White on Gen Z Sobriety, British Musicals and the Return of his Play BLACKOUT SONGS
by Alexander Cohen - Apr 11, 2023

BroadwayWorld caught up with Joe chatting about everything from Olivier nominations to what the future holds for this up and coming writer. The Olivier-nominated writer talks about the transfer from his play to Hampstead Theatre's main space.

BLACKOUT SONGS Returns to Hampstead Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2023

 Hampstead Theatre has announced the return of Blackout Songs - Joe White's compassionate and unflinching new play about love, addiction and memory, directed by Guy Jones.

North American Premiere of LOVE By Alexander Zeldin Announced At Park Avenue Armory
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2023

Next month, Park Avenue Armory presents the North American premiere of LOVE by playwright/director Alexander Zeldin in his New York debut.

Review: BLACKOUT SONGS, Hampstead Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - Nov 12, 2022

A tender study into the blurred boundaries between desire and addiction

Imperial Boxmen Release Self-Titled Album
by Michael Major - Jul 15, 2022

This 12 song journey of original music takes you through an international confluence of downtempo, jazz, and funk has been aptly described as 'jazz for hip hop and deep house heads.' Similar artists include Kamaal Williams, Yussef Dayes, Sons of Kemet, Robert Glasper and Makaya McCraven. Listen to the new album now!

Photo Flash: Check Out Production Shots of CAKE & THE MAN IN THE CEILING, Part of MTFESTUK 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2021

MTFESTUK 2021sets out to promote quality artistry, showcasing new musicals to UK audiences with a view to elevating them to full production, and giving audiences an insight into the process of creating new work and the art of collaboration.

Photo Flash: Check Out Production Shots of MTFESTUK 2021 Musicals FAR FROM HEAVEN & #50DAYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2021

The Festival sets out to promote quality artistry, showcasing new musicals to UK audiences with a view to elevating them to full production, and giving audiences an insight into the process of creating new work and the art of collaboration.

Cast Announced For Edition 2 Of LIVING NEWSPAPER
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2020

Moronkẹ Akinola, Hammed Animashaun, Ayesha Antoine,Alex Austin,  Lisa Hammond, Mariam Haque, Zachary Hing, Siu-see Hung, Wendy Kweh, Tasha Lim, Ntonga Mwanza, Rochelle Rose and Liza Sadovy have been cast in Edition 2 of the Royal Court Theatre's Living Newspaper: A Counter Narrative. 

Gate Theatre Announces LETTERS, A New Digital Production To Be Live Streamed On Zoom
by Stephi Wild - Aug 17, 2020

From the team who created the Gate's critically acclaimed production of Dear Elizabeth, Letters is a funny and often moving reflection on the global situation we find ourselves in.

Hampstead Theatre's Associate Company, The Mono Box, Launches 'The Monologue Library'
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2020

Hampstead Theatre's Associate Company, The Mono Box, has announced the launch of The Monologue Library, audio recordings of renowned artists performing their favourite theatrical speeches.

Royal Court Theatre Release BBC Bitesize Films For GCSE Drama Students Study Aid
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2020

For the last four years, the Royal Court Theatre's Participation team have been championing the use of current and representative texts and practitioners in the classroom. Working closely with exam boards, and in collaboration with Hamlett Films, the BBC Bitesize GCSE Drama resources were created.

Cush Jumbo Plays Hamlet & More In Young Vic's 2020 Programme
by Marianka Swain - May 29, 2019

Young Vic Artistic Director Kwame Kwei-Armah has announced the Programme for 2020.

Photo Flash: First Look at Untitled Projects / Unicorn Theatre's THE END OF EDDY
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2018

Stewart Laing directs Alex Austin and Kwaku Mills in The End of Eddy, Pamela Carter's powerful new work, based on Edouard Louis' best-selling book, in this co-production between Untitled Projects and the Unicorn Theatre.