Review: PARADISE NOW!, Bush Theatre
It all starts with a friend request out of the blue. Welcome to Paradise, the latest multi-level marketing scheme for every girl boss in need of a financial lift. Who could argue a £250 start-up fee and enough essential oils to fill a swimming pool when you’re so close to paving the way to self-employed luxury?
Cast and Creatives Announced For PARADISE NOW! at the Bush Theatre
Paradise Now! a funny and raging new play about ambition, exploitation, and kinship in a world that wants to keep us strangers, opens at the Bush Theatre on 2 December (press night 8 December). This new Bush Theatre commission by Margaret Perry (Collapsible) is an exciting collaboration with director Jaz Woodcock-Stewart (Civilisation) and features an all-female ensemble cast.
WILD SWIMMING Makes US Premiere At 59E59 Theaters
59E59 Theaters presents the US premiere of WILD SWIMMING, written by Marek Horn and directed by Julia Head. Produced by FullRogue for Brits Off Broadway, WILD SWIMMING begins performances on Tuesday, April 14 for a limited engagement through Sunday, May 10.
ANTIGONE Comes to New Diorama
Holy What - the new theatre company formed by playwright Lulu Raczka, director Ali Pidsley and producer Imogen Clare-Wood to produce irreverent, character-based writing that interrogates theatrical form - has announced their first production, an all-female update of Sophocles' Antigone.
COMPANY Leads October's Top 10 New London Shows
London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From gender-flipped Sondheim to David Hare and Martin McDonagh, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld reviews, interviews and features!
Photo Flash: First Look at the West End's HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD has its official opening this week, with a special gala performance on Saturday 30 July, and production pictures have now been released. The eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage, is one play presented in two parts. Both parts are intended to be seen in order on the same day (matinee and evening) or on two consecutive evenings.
Apparate to London and Meet the Magical Cast of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD!
Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD is currently in previews in London's West End at the Palace Theatre, where it will open on July 30. Jamie Parker, Noma Dumezweni and Paul Thornily lead the cast as Harry, Hermione and Ron, as part of a company of 42 talented actors. Scroll down to meet the entire cast, check out photos and video footage!