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Cast Set For Wise Children's Tour of NORTH BY NORTHWEST

Wise Children has announced the full cast for the world première of Emma Rice’s adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest. Learn more about the cast here!
Barbican Theatre Adds Four Shows to Spring Season Lineup

The Barbican Centre has announced four further productions, presented by the Barbican Theatre, to complete its spring season drawing on themes of gathering and renewal.
MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO Sets West End Cast

The full West End company has been announced for the multi-award winning stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli's My Neighbour Totoro. Learn more about the cast here!
Review: LA PENDUE: LA MANÉKINE, Barbican Centre

Fusing together puppetry, live music and projections, MimeLondon’s opener La Manékine brings to vivid life one of the more gruesome of the Brothers Grimm’s tales.
Interview: 'Love Makes Every Character a Fool': Andrew Richardson on RSC's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

The RSC’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream has transferred from Stratford-upon-Avon to the Barbican Centre for the winter. Starring Mathew Baynton as Bottom, the Shakespeare comedy tells the tale of four young lovers from Athens who escape into a magical forest where they come face-to-face with the fairy world.
Critics' Choice: Franco Milazzo's Best Shows Of 2024

Writing stage reviews is an adventure I have yet to tire of. This year, I sat in the dark and scribbled hieroglyphics into my notebook in a dark room as I watched opera, cabaret, dance, circus, comedy, clowns, musicals, concert films, buckets of immersive shows (theatre, dining, even panto) and even some theatre.
Trafalgar Theatres Will Operate Eastbourne Theatres

Eastbourne Borough Council has entered a partnership with one of the UK's top theatre and entertainment operators to run the Congress Theatre, Devonshire Park Theatre, Winter Garden, and conferencing and exhibition facilities. 
THE BILLY JOEL SONGBOOK to Launch 2025 Tour in England, Scotland and Wales

Following sold out tours across the UK and Europe, celebrated singer-songwriter and pianist Elio Pace and his band are returning with the sensational award-winning show The Billy Joel Songbook. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Music Worcester to Present Violinist Maxim Vengerov & Pianist Polina Osetinskaya at Mechanics Hall

Music Worcester will welcome back Maxim Vengerov, performing with pianist Polina Osetinskaya. They will perform a program works by Prokofiev, Schumann, and more.
Review Roundup: DEEP HISTORY at the Public Theater

The Public Theater just celebrated opening night for the North American premiere of DEEP HISTORY, a solo show by Australian playwright and performer David Finnigan. Check out what the critics are saying and read all the reviews!
Park Theatre Welcomes Two New Trustees

Park Theatre will welcome two new trustees to their board: Pia Richards Glockner has been recruited from the venue's Youth Board, a Creative Engagement initiative, and Jaqueline Hurt is at partner at Sheridans. Both are local to the venue; Pia grew up in Finsbury Park and Jaqueline lives in Highbury.
CIRCA: HUMAN 2.0 Is Coming To The Wallis This Month

Circa: Human 2.0 is coming to the Bram Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, CA Friday, October 18 at 7:30pm and Saturday, October 19 at 2:00pm. 
Le Gateau Chocolat's MUSICALS MAYHEM Comes To The Soho Thetare

Award winning musical phenomenon Le Gateau Chocolat (ICONS, A Night At the Musicals, Raw Cacao, Duckie) will once again take to the main stage at London's Soho Theatre this festive season, in an all new, showstopping, showtune spectacular - Musicals Mayhem.
What's Opening Off-Broadway in Fall 2024

Check out a full list of what's opening Off-Broadway this fall! Productions will star big names including Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, and many more! See what Off-Broadway has to offer and check out BroadwayWorld's complete list.
DEEP HISTORY Extended for Two Weeks at The Public Theater

The Public Theater will begin performances for the North American premiere of DEEP HISTORY, a solo show by Australian playwright and performer David Finnigan, with a Joseph Papp Free Performance in October. The production has been extended! Learn how to purchase tickets.
Australian Chamber Orchestra Brings The Ottoman Four Seasons to 92NY

The 92nd Street Y, New York (92NY), one of New York's leading cultural venues, will present Australian Chamber Orchestra: The Ottoman Four Seasons with Richard Tognetti, artistic director and violin; Joseph Tawadros, oud; James Tawadros, riq on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 2pm on the David Geffen Stage at Kaufmann Concert Hall.
KISS ME, KATE at Barbican Centre Plays Final Performance Today

Kiss Me, Kate at the Barbican Centre, starring Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar, plays its final performance today, Saturday, 14 September.
Wise Children Reveals New Season Including Emma Rice's Adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's NORTH BY NORTHWEST

With their co-production with the RSC of The Buddha of Suburbia about to transfer to the Barbican, Wise Children has announced their forthcoming season of work, which includes Artistic Director Emma Rice's brand-new adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest, which she also directs. Learn more about the full season here!
World-Renowned Violinist Maxim Vengerov and Pianist Polina Osetinskaya Return to Boston

Celebrated violinist Maxim Vengerov and pianist Polina Osetinskaya are set to perform a night of beautiful music during a once in a generation concert at Boston’s Symphony Hall.
Greek Youth Symphony Orchestra Makes Its American Debut At Carnegie Hall In November

The GREEK YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA will make its American debut at Carnegie Hall on November 3, 2024.

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