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Spencer Liff to Direct Broadway Dreams NYC Showcase (Nov 12, 2024)
Review: IMMERSIVE 1984, Hackney Town Hall (Oct 18, 2024)
Photos/Video: OLIVER! at the Gielgud Theatre (Oct 15, 2024)
Spencer Liff to Direct Broadway Dreams NYC Showcase (Nov 12, 2024)
Review: IMMERSIVE 1984, Hackney Town Hall (Oct 18, 2024)
Photos/Video: OLIVER! at the Gielgud Theatre (Oct 15, 2024)
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Video: Watch an All-New Trailer For DEAR ENGLAND at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2023
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Spencer Liff to Direct Broadway Dreams NYC Showcase
Broadway Dreams will present its annual NYC Showcase, directed by Spencer Liff at the MasterCard Midnight Theatre. The showcase affords students the unique opportunity to perform for every major Broadway casting agency.
Broadway Dreams will present its annual NYC Showcase, directed by Spencer Liff at the MasterCard Midnight Theatre. The showcase affords students the unique opportunity to perform for every major Broadway casting agency.
Review: IMMERSIVE 1984, Hackney Town Hall
Watching this reboot of Immersive 1984, a thought comes to mind: if, as we’re constantly being informed, we’re all living in the post-privacy, post-truth and post-politics world foretold in 1984, aren't we already inside an immersive version of George Orwell’s seminal book?
Watching this reboot of Immersive 1984, a thought comes to mind: if, as we’re constantly being informed, we’re all living in the post-privacy, post-truth and post-politics world foretold in 1984, aren't we already inside an immersive version of George Orwell’s seminal book?
Photos/Video: OLIVER! at the Gielgud Theatre
All new video footage and photos have been released of Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Lionel Bart’s iconic musical, Oliver!, which will begin performances at Gielgud Theatre in London on Saturday 14 December 2024 and has today extended bookings through to 28 September 2025.
All new video footage and photos have been released of Cameron Mackintosh's new production of Lionel Bart’s iconic musical, Oliver!, which will begin performances at Gielgud Theatre in London on Saturday 14 December 2024 and has today extended bookings through to 28 September 2025.
Photos: 1984 at Hackney Town Hall
All new production photos have been released for 1984 at Hackney Town Hall, featuring live video and projection mapping onto the venue itself running until the 22 December with press night on the 17 October at 7:00pm and 9:00pm.
All new production photos have been released for 1984 at Hackney Town Hall, featuring live video and projection mapping onto the venue itself running until the 22 December with press night on the 17 October at 7:00pm and 9:00pm.
Presale Tickets Available for OLIVER! at the Gielgud Theatre
Presale tickets are available today for Oliver! at the Gielgud Theatre. The presale will begin on 9 September 2024 at 12pm and run through 10 September 2024 at 11:59pm. Tickets are available for performances from 14 December 2024 - 6 April 2025.
Presale tickets are available today for Oliver! at the Gielgud Theatre. The presale will begin on 9 September 2024 at 12pm and run through 10 September 2024 at 11:59pm. Tickets are available for performances from 14 December 2024 - 6 April 2025.
1984 Returns to Hackney Town Hall Next Month
1984 will return to Hackney Town Hall following their 3 month sell out run in 2023, with a brand new cast and creative team including Jack Reardon and Ben Jacobs will be running at Hackney Town Hall with previews from the 1 October running until the 22 December with press night on the 17 October.
1984 will return to Hackney Town Hall following their 3 month sell out run in 2023, with a brand new cast and creative team including Jack Reardon and Ben Jacobs will be running at Hackney Town Hall with previews from the 1 October running until the 22 December with press night on the 17 October.
Review: MISS JULIE, Park Theatre
Max Harrison’s production is a beautiful textbook revival that, while leaning into the comic side of the text (translated here by Michael Meyer) accordingly tips into the opposite range of emotional distress. This Miss Julie is funny one second, horrid the immediate next.
Max Harrison’s production is a beautiful textbook revival that, while leaning into the comic side of the text (translated here by Michael Meyer) accordingly tips into the opposite range of emotional distress. This Miss Julie is funny one second, horrid the immediate next.
Katie Edlred, Freddie Wise, and Adeline Waby Will Lead MISS JULIE at the Park Theatre
Lidless Theatre will return to Park Theatre with Strindberg's masterpiece, Miss Julie, after two sell-out critically-acclaimed runs of Philip Ridley's Leaves of Glass.
Lidless Theatre will return to Park Theatre with Strindberg's masterpiece, Miss Julie, after two sell-out critically-acclaimed runs of Philip Ridley's Leaves of Glass.
Cameron Mackintosh's New Production of OLIVER! Comes to the West End in December
Cameron Mackintosh has announced that his new co-production with Chichester Festival Theatre of Lionel Bart's iconic musical, Oliver!, which he has fully reconceived with director and choreographer Matthew Bourne, will open in London at the end of the year.
Cameron Mackintosh has announced that his new co-production with Chichester Festival Theatre of Lionel Bart's iconic musical, Oliver!, which he has fully reconceived with director and choreographer Matthew Bourne, will open in London at the end of the year.
Cast Set for the World Premiere of BRENDA'S GOT A BABY at New Diorama Theatre
Get to know the talented cast of Brenda's Got A Baby, the hilarious new comedy about black womanhood, sisterhood, motherhood, and babyhood. Join Michelle Asante, Jordan Duvigneau, Jahmila Heath, Edward Kagutuzi, and Anita-Joy Uwajeh in this world premiere production at New Diorama Theatre.
Get to know the talented cast of Brenda's Got A Baby, the hilarious new comedy about black womanhood, sisterhood, motherhood, and babyhood. Join Michelle Asante, Jordan Duvigneau, Jahmila Heath, Edward Kagutuzi, and Anita-Joy Uwajeh in this world premiere production at New Diorama Theatre.
Photos: First Look at West End Transfer of the National Theatre's DEAR ENGLAND
Dear England, the National Theatre’s critically acclaimed, smash-hit production has now opened in the West End. Check out all new photos here!
Dear England, the National Theatre’s critically acclaimed, smash-hit production has now opened in the West End. Check out all new photos here!
Video: Watch an All-New Trailer For DEAR ENGLAND at the National Theatre
A new trailer has been released for the National Theatre’s highly acclaimed West End transfer of Dear England. Check out the video here!
A new trailer has been released for the National Theatre’s highly acclaimed West End transfer of Dear England. Check out the video here!
Full Cast Announced for West End Transfer of James Graham's DEAR ENGLAND
The National Theatre has announced full casting for its highly acclaimed production of Dear England, transferring to the West End this Autumn. This new smash-hit play by James Graham, directed by Rupert Goold, tells the story of the England men’s football team under Gareth Southgate. It will play at the Prince Edward Theatre from 9 October 2023 for a strictly limited 14-week run.
The National Theatre has announced full casting for its highly acclaimed production of Dear England, transferring to the West End this Autumn. This new smash-hit play by James Graham, directed by Rupert Goold, tells the story of the England men’s football team under Gareth Southgate. It will play at the Prince Edward Theatre from 9 October 2023 for a strictly limited 14-week run.
OffWestEnd Announces 86 Finalists For Its Offies Awards 2022
OffWestEnd has announced 86 finalists for its Offies awards 2022. The Offies recognise and celebrate the excellence, innovation and ingenuity of independent, fringe and alternative theatres across London, helping to raise their profiles and rewarding the new talent that they nurture, which is essential for the future of the theatre industry.
OffWestEnd has announced 86 finalists for its Offies awards 2022. The Offies recognise and celebrate the excellence, innovation and ingenuity of independent, fringe and alternative theatres across London, helping to raise their profiles and rewarding the new talent that they nurture, which is essential for the future of the theatre industry.
Lazarus Theatre Company to Bring SALOME To Southwark Playhouse
Originally banned in Britain, Wilde's outrageously provocative Salomé comes to Southwark Playhouse after an original run at Greenwich Theatre in 2019. This immersive new version sits the audience at Herod's banqueting table on his birthday, but the lavish affair with innocuous cake and party hats soon descends from garish to gore.
Originally banned in Britain, Wilde's outrageously provocative Salomé comes to Southwark Playhouse after an original run at Greenwich Theatre in 2019. This immersive new version sits the audience at Herod's banqueting table on his birthday, but the lavish affair with innocuous cake and party hats soon descends from garish to gore.
Tune Into Smash Hit IN THE WINGS Series Hosted By Robert J. Sherman
Over 7K viewers tuned into last week's premiere of smash hit series In the Wings with host Robert J. Sherman which continues on YouTube each Friday at 7:30pm: http://www.YouTube.com/InTheWingsLive (free to watch).
Over 7K viewers tuned into last week's premiere of smash hit series In the Wings with host Robert J. Sherman which continues on YouTube each Friday at 7:30pm: http://www.YouTube.com/InTheWingsLive (free to watch).
Robert J. Sherman Hosts A Second Series of IN THE WINGS
Following the success of the first series, In the Wings is returning from Friday 25th September for a second glorious series.
Following the success of the first series, In the Wings is returning from Friday 25th September for a second glorious series.
MUM Comes to the Playground Theatre
Amanda Boxer will star in the world premiere of MUM, a new play about love, loss and dementia by actress and comedian Juliet Cowan, directed by Yasmeen Arden, opening at the Playground Theatre on 18 April and playing until 4 April, with a press night on Friday 20 March. Sian Ejiwunmi-Le Berre will star as 'Roz', Lucille Findlay as 'Laurel' and completing the cast are Lilly Driscoll and Martin Edwards.
Amanda Boxer will star in the world premiere of MUM, a new play about love, loss and dementia by actress and comedian Juliet Cowan, directed by Yasmeen Arden, opening at the Playground Theatre on 18 April and playing until 4 April, with a press night on Friday 20 March. Sian Ejiwunmi-Le Berre will star as 'Roz', Lucille Findlay as 'Laurel' and completing the cast are Lilly Driscoll and Martin Edwards.
Cast Announced For SOUTHERN BELLES at King's Head Theatre
Southern Belles, uniting two ground-breaking one-act plays by Tennessee Williams, will headline the King's Head Theatre's 2019 Queer Season, running from 24 July to 24 August. Southern Belles is directed by Jamie Armitage, co-director of the multi Olivier nominated musical Six.
Southern Belles, uniting two ground-breaking one-act plays by Tennessee Williams, will headline the King's Head Theatre's 2019 Queer Season, running from 24 July to 24 August. Southern Belles is directed by Jamie Armitage, co-director of the multi Olivier nominated musical Six.
A Tennessee Williams Double Bill Will Be Presented King's Head Theatre
Southern Belles, uniting two ground-breaking one-act plays by Tennessee Williams, will headline the King's Head Theatre's 2019 Queer Season, running from 24 July to 24 August. Southern Belles is directed by Jamie Armitage, co-director of the multi Olivier nominated musical Six, a graduate of King's Head Theatre's Trainee Resident Director's scheme and now a Junior Associate, as well as a Resident Director at the Almeida Theatre.
Southern Belles, uniting two ground-breaking one-act plays by Tennessee Williams, will headline the King's Head Theatre's 2019 Queer Season, running from 24 July to 24 August. Southern Belles is directed by Jamie Armitage, co-director of the multi Olivier nominated musical Six, a graduate of King's Head Theatre's Trainee Resident Director's scheme and now a Junior Associate, as well as a Resident Director at the Almeida Theatre.
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