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Alice McCarthy is a British actress best known for her role of Alice in the Olivier award-winning 'Rotterdam' on London's West End, Nanny Harewood in the Downtown Abbey Movie and Bella West in Doctors on BBC.

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Jermyn Street Theatre Announces Casting For THE ODYSSEY

Hot on the heels of the announcement of the cast of 15 Heroines, Jermyn Street Theatre, today reveals the complete line up of actors for its epic reading of The Odyssey.
BWW Review: YOU GAME, Studio Theatre RADA

Sam Ra's updating of Anthony Shaffer's much produced and adapted Sleuth takes it into the 21st century without really adding much save some difficulties that are not fully resolved.
YOU GAME Comes to RADA

You Game takes the male role of Milo Tindle and shifts the character to become Bella Lanson, creating added challenges to the older character of Jack Guest (previously Andrew Wyke) on new levels of gender and patriarchy, on top of the twisty game play the original script is so famous for.
EDINBURGH 2019: BWW Review: SUCH FILTHY F*CKS, Pleasance Dome

Oli Forsyth expertly writes and directs Such Filthy F*cks, a show that questions why porn and porn addiction is still taboo.
Olivier Award-Winning ROTTERDAM Returns to London Tonight

After its triumphant win at the 2017 Olivier Awards for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre, Donnacadh O'Briain's critically acclaimed production of Rotterdam by Jon Brittain will be returning to London following a highly successful run at Trafalgar Studios and at 59E59 Theater's Brits Off Broadway in New York.
BWW Interview: Playwright Jon Brittain On The West End Return Of ROTTERDAM

Jon Brittain's Rotterdam, the 2017 Olivier Award winner for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre, has played at Theatre503, Trafalgar Studios and 59E59 Theaters in New York. The bittersweet comedy, which addresses gender, sexuality and identity, returns to the West End this month for a run at the Arts Theatre.
BWW Review: ROTTERDAM at 59E59 Street Theaters is Affecting and Humorous

ROTTERDAM is now onstage at 59E59 Theaters through June 10th. Written by Jon Brittain and directed by Donnacadh O'Briain, this is a show that will touch the hearts and minds of everyone, a topical play that must be seen.
ANNIE Leads June's Top 10 New London Shows

London is never short of theatre temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a classic musical and acclaimed Shakespeare to buzzy history plays, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews…
Photo Flash: First Look at ROTTERDAM in U.S. Premiere at Brits Off Broadway

59E59 Theaters welcomes ROTTERDAM, written by Jon Brittain and directed by Donnacadh O'Briain to Brits Off Broadway. Produced by Hartshorn - Hook Foundation Ltd, ROTTERDAM begins performances runs for a limited engagement through Saturday, June 10. This Olivier Award-winning show sold out both London's Theatre503 and the Trafalgar Studios. The press opening is May 24, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Book Now For ROTTERDAM At The Arts Theatre - No Booking Fees!

Following a critically acclaimed, sell-out run at London's Theatre503 in 2015, and Trafalgar Studios in 2016, and in 59E59 Theaters Brits Off Broadway Season in New York, Jon Brittain's Olivier Award-winning Rotterdam comes to the Arts Theatre this summer. Book tickets now from £15
Olivier Award-Winning ROTTERDAM to Return to London

After its triumphant win at the 2017 Olivier Awards for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre, Donnacadh O'Briain's critically acclaimed production of Rotterdam by Jon Brittain will be returning to London following a highly successful run at Trafalgar Studios and at 59E59 Theater's Brits Off Broadway in New York.
ROTTERDAM to Make U.S. Premiere as Part of 'Brits Off Broadway' at 59E59 Theaters

59E59 Theaters will present ROTTERDAM, written by Jon Brittain and directed by Donnacadh O'Briain. Produced by Hartshorn - Hook Foundation Ltd, ROTTERDAM begins performances on Wednesday, May 17 for a limited engagement through Saturday, June 10. Press Opening is Wednesday, May 24 at 7:30 PM.
Hartshorn - Hook Productions to Bring ROTTERDAM Off-Broadway This Spring

Following a highly successful debut at Theatre503 in 2015 and a critically acclaimed run at London's Trafalgar Studio's in 2016, Jon Brittain's Rotterdam will transfer to 59E59 Theaters, in New York, for a four-week run as Hartshorn - Hook Productions take their first show to North America this Spring.
59E59 Theaters Announces the 2017 BRITS OFF BROADWAY Lineup

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer; Brian Beirne, Managing Director) is thrilled to announce the 2017 line-up for Brits Off Broadway, the critically acclaimed annual festival of New British Theater. Now in its 13th Season, Brits Off Broadway kicks off on Tuesday, April 4 and runs through Sunday, July 2.  Single ticket prices range from $25 - $70 ($20 - $49 for 59E59 Members).
BWW Review: ROTTERDAM, Trafalgar Studios 2, 29 July 2016

As a new year approaches, Alice is attempting to come out to her parents. Her partner of seven years, Fi, has a revelation of her own; she wants to become a man.
Jon Brittain's ROTTERDAM to Transfer to Trafalgar Studios This Summer

Following a highly successful run last autumn at Theatre503, Jon Brittain's ROTTERDAM now transfers to Trafalgar Studios. Anna Martine (The Nether), Alice McCarthy (Boris: World King), Ed Eales-White (Strap In - It's Clever Peter) and Jessica Clark (The Events) reprise their roles in this poignant and highly comic production.
BWW Interview: Playwright Jon Brittain On The West End Run of ROTTERDAM

Last year, Jon Brittain's Rotterdam had a successful and well-received premiere at Theatre503 - this month, it moves into the West End for a Trafalgar Studios run. Centring on Alice, who wants to come out as gay, and her girlfriend Fiona, who decides she wants to start living as a man, Adrian, it's only become more of a zeitgeist piece since its first stint. Jon discusses revisiting the play and trying not to mess it up…
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Leads July's Top 10 New London Shows

London is never short of theatre temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a magical mega-hit and musical revivals to plays with strong political resonance, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews…
Jon Brittain's ROTTERDAM to Transfer to Trafalgar Studios This Summer

Following a highly successful run last autumn at Theatre503, Jon Brittain's ROTTERDAM now transfers to Trafalgar Studios. Anna Martine (The Nether), Alice McCarthy (Boris: World King), Ed Eales-White (Strap In - It's Clever Peter) and Jessica Clark (The Events) reprise their roles in this poignant and highly comic production.
BWW Review: BORIS: WORLD KING, Trafalgar Studios 2, April 21 2016

Gary Naylor sees a skilful skewering of politics' favourite son, the blond bombshell Boris, Mayor of London and (maybe) next World King.

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