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Photos: First Look At TWELFTH NIGHT At Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2024

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has released production photos for Twelfth Night, Shakespeare’s comedy of mistaken identities directed by Owen Horsley and set against the heat of the Mediterranean sun. The production runs until 8 June 2024 (Press Night: Thursday 9 May).

Video: Director Owen Horsley Talks TWELFTH NIGHT at Open Air Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - May 5, 2024

Watch director Owen Horsley discuss Open Air Theatre's Twelfth Night in the video here. Previews start on Friday 3 May.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For TWELFTH NIGHT at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2024

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has released all new rehearsal photos from Twelfth Night, Shakespeare’s comedy of mistaken identities directed by Owen Horsley and set against the heat of the Mediterranean sun.

Cast and Creative Team Set for TWELFTH NIGHT at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2024

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has revealed the full cast for Twelfth Night or What You Will. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

BWW Review: TOM FOOL, Orange Tree Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 17, 2022

On the night marking two years since theatres were forced to close their doors due to the pandemic, we are reminded of the power of theatre in Franz Xaver Kroetz’s Tom Fool. This poignant and disquieting play from 1978 neatly explores the crumbling of a family as social pressures thwart their ambitions and expectations.

Photos: The Orange Tree Theatre Presents TOM FOOL
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2022

The Orange Tree Theatre today announces the full cast for Franz Xaver Kroetz’s Tom Fool, translated by Estella Schmid and Anthony Vivis. Diyan Zora directs Anna Francolini (Martha), Jonah Rzeskiewicz (Ludwig) and Michael Shaeffer (Otto).

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For TOM FOOL at the Orange Tree Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2022

Franz Xaver Kroetz’s Tom Fool opens at the Orange Tree Theatre on 16 March, with previews from 12 March, and runs until 16 April, with direction from Diyan Zora.

Orange Tree Theatre Announces Full Cast For Franz Xaver Kroetz's TOM FOOL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2022

The Orange Tree Theatre today announces the full cast for Franz Xaver Kroetz's Tom Fool, translated by Estella Schmid and Anthony Vivis. Diyan Zora directs Anna Francolini (Martha), Jonah Rzeskiewicz (Ludwig) and Michael Shaeffer (Otto).

Metta Theatre Announces 2020 Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2020

Metta Theatre a?" one of the UK's leading mid-scale touring theatre companies a?" has six new British musicals in progress, all being developed and showcased around the UK throughout the first half of 2020. Established in 2005 by Poppy Burton-Morgan and Motley trained Designer William Reynolds, Metta Theatre is at the forefront of new work - with a strong focus on the development of new British musical theatre, and a commitment to highlighting climate justice and sustainability; disability and deaf integration and inclusion (both from a political perspective and in order to artistically enrich the work); queering mainstream and family theatre - writing characters that represent and normalise (rather than problematise) the diverse range of queer experiences and identities; re-gendering protagonists in order to give girls strong female role models.

Full Casting Announced For Paul Taylor-Mills' Festival Of New Musical Theatre Writing
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2020

Following the previously announced line up of new musicals for MTFestUK 2020, the full cast is announced below, production by production.

VIDEO: A24 Releases the Trailer for THE KILL TEAM, Starring Nat Wolff, Alexander Skarsgard
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 13, 2019

A24 has released the first trailer for THE KILL TEAM, starring Nat Wolff and Alexander Skarsgård. 

£70,000 Raised for the Gillian Lynne and Peter Land Foundation at TO GILLIE, WITH LOVE
by Marianka Swain - Jul 4, 2019

On Tuesday evening, the great and good of the dance, theatre, film and TV industry came out in force to enjoy an unforgettable evening of stellar performances in celebration of the prolific and dearly-loved director choreographer, Gillian Lynne DBE at The Gillian Lynne Theatre, Drury Lane in London.

VIDEO: Watch the All New Trailer For TO GILLIE, WITH LOVE
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2019

An unforgettable evening of stellar performances in celebration of the prolific and dearly-loved director choreographer, Gillian Lynne DBE will take place on Tuesday 2nd July 2019 at 7.30pm at The Gillian Lynne Theatre, Drury Lane in London.

TO GILLIE WITH LOVE Comes to The Gillian Lynne Theatre, Featuring Sierra Boggess, Ramin Karimloo, and More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2019

An unforgettable evening of stellar performances in celebration of the prolific and dearly-loved director choreographer, Gillian Lynne DBE will take place on Tuesday 2nd July 2019 at 7.30pm at The Gillian Lynne Theatre, Drury Lane in London.

Last Chance to Catch STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2018

Best-selling recording artist, X-Factor winner and West End star Matt Cardle stars with the cast of Strictly Ballroom The Musical through until the end of the celebrated run at the Piccadilly Theatre, on Saturday 27 October. Based on Baz Luhrmann's acclaimed film and now transformed into a spectacular and joyous West End musical, Matt plays the role of band leader Wally Strand.

STRICTLY BALLROOM Will Dance Out of the West End October 27
by Julie Musbach - Aug 29, 2018

Strictly Ballroom The Musical is based on Baz Luhrmann's acclaimed film and was transformed into a spectacular and joyous West End musical, opening April 24 at London's Piccadilly Theatre. The dance tale will end its run on October 27.

Photo Flash: Matt Cardle Joins STRICTLY BALLROOM Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2018

New images have been released as best-selling recording artist, X-Factor winner and West End star Matt Cardle officially joins the cast of Strictly Ballroom The Musical. Based on Baz Luhrmann's acclaimed film and now transformed into a spectacular and joyous West End musical, Matt plays the role of band leader Wally Strand at the Piccadilly Theatre.

Cartoline da Londra Part #1: Strictly Ballroom
by Fabrizio Magnani - Jul 16, 2018

Strictly Ballroom, la traspozione dell'omonimo film del 1992 di Baz Luhrmann ('Moulin Rouge', 'Romeo+Juliet', 'Il Grande Gatsby'), non convince del tutto il West End londinese.

Matt Cardle To Join Cast Of STRICTLY BALLROOM The Musical
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2018

Best-selling recording artist, X-Factor winner and West End star Matt Cardle is to join the cast of Strictly Ballroom The Musical. Based on Baz Luhrmann's acclaimed film and now transformed into a spectacular and joyous West End musical, Matt will play the role of band leader Wally Strand, from Tuesday 31st July at the Piccadilly Theatre. He takes over the role from Will Young.

National Theatre's PETER PAN to Be Broadcast at The Ridgefield Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2018

See the spellbinding performance of The National Theatre's Peter Pan on the big screen in HD at The Ridgefield Playhouse on May 30.