Bette Bourne

The Southbank Centre Announces Jubilee Events This June

The Southbank Centre today announces a programme to mark Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Taking place across Wednesday 1 -  Sunday 5 June 2022, the Southbank Centre's eclectic programme of Jubilee events encompasses both “Official” and “Alternative” Royal Command Performances alongside classical music, punk, dance, performance and parties, to appeal to diverse and wide-ranging audiences.

Photo Flash: Spiderwoman Celebrates 40th Anniversary at La MaMa

An earth-shaking collection of indigenous-feminist performers, bands and performance art groups gathered at La MaMa on Tuesday for an impassioned celebration of Spiderwoman, the world's longest-running Native American theatre company, and one of America's longest continuously active feminist performance collectives. Scroll down for photos from the event!

Spiderwoman's 40th Anniversary Celebration Held Tonight at La MaMa

A number of prominent names from the alternative and avant-garde theatre worlds have been added to the roster of the 40th anniversary benefit for Spiderwoman Theater at La MaMa tonight, September 19.

Bloolips, The Colorado Sisters, Laura Ortman and More Join Spiderwoman's 40th Anniversary Celebration at La MaMa

A number of prominent names from the alternative and avant-garde theatre worlds have been added to the roster of the 40th anniversary benefit for Spiderwoman Theater at La MaMa on Tuesday September 19.

National Theatre Announces June 2017-January 2018 Season

National Theatre has announced today the new season for June 2017 - January 2018. Take a look at the shows coming to the theatre!

National Theatre to Trace LGBT+ Stories with IN VISIBLE INK

In Visible Ink is the National Theatre's newest exhibition, tracing a timeline of some of the key political, social and cultural events and stories that have impacted the LGBT+ community over the past 25 years.

A.R.T. & OBERON Add Additional POOL (NO WATER) Performance

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) and OBERON are pleased to announce that due to the highticket demand for the production pool (no water), an additional performance has been added to the limited run schedule. The new schedule is as follows:

Applications Now Being Accepted for Brighton Fringe 2015

Winners of last year's 'Best Venue' award at Brighton Fringe 2014, The Marlborough Theatre, are now welcoming applications to their programme for next year.

American Repertory Theatre and OBERON's Fall Season to Include POOL (NO WATER), SHIDA, and RUBY WAX: SANE NEW WORLD

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) has announced fall programming at OBERON, featuring limited engagements of exciting work by groundbreaking artists. The lineup for October and November includes POOL (NO WATER) by Mark Ravenhill, created by One Year Lease Theater Company and directed by Ianthe Demos; SHIDA, a new musical in development, written and performed by Broadway powerhouse Jeannette Bayardelle and directed by Andy Sandberg; and RUBY WAX: SANE NEW WORLD, written and performed by the incomparable comedienne and actor Ruby Wax.

La MaMa Announces 2014-15 Season, Includes New Works by La Bute, Peggy Shaw, and a Trio of Environmental TEMPESTS

La MaMa - the world-renowned theatre complex located on East 4th Street in New York City's East Village - will begin its 53rd year this fall with a timely-themed season entitled "LA MAMA EARTH," featuring works that raise awareness of world ecology and social justice both locally and globally.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE LIGHTNING CHILD at Shakespeare's Globe

THE LIGHTNING CHILD by Che Walker and Arthur Darvill runs now through 12 October 2013 as Shakespeare's Globe's first-ever musical. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in the photos below!

Marlborough Theatre Stages Neil Bartlett & Nicolas Bloomfield's NIGHT AFTER NIGHT, Now thru June 1

In its first outing since 1994, the acclaimed show, Night After Night is set to grace the stage of The Marlborough Theatre as part of Pink Fringe's program of events this Brighton Fringe. A classic music drama written by Neil Bartlett in collaboration with the talented composer Nicolas Bloomfield, the show explores a shadow world of longing at once familiar and alien.

Marlborough Theatre to Stage Neil Bartlett & Nicolas Bloomfield's NIGHT AFTER NIGHT, May 31-June1

In its first outing since 1994, the acclaimed show, Night After Night is set to grace the stage of The Marlborough Theatre as part of Pink Fringe's program of events this Brighton Fringe. A classic music drama written by Neil Bartlett in collaboration with the talented composer Nicolas Bloomfield, the show explores a shadow world of longing at once familiar and alien.

Best Makes Directoral Debut With RSC's MACBETH, With Millson And Spiro

Shakespeare's classic exploration of ambition, guilt and destiny opens at the Globe on 22 June 2013, the third and final play in the Season of Plenty's trio of supernatural Shakespeares. The production features Joseph Millson and Samantha Spiro as the murderous couple at the heart of the play, with Billy Boyd as Banquo and Gawn Grainger as Duncan. Celebrated cabaret artist Bette Bourne will play the Porter.

Apollinaire Theatre Presents POOL (NO WATER), Now thru 5/4

Apollinaire Theatre Company presents pool (no water) by Mark Ravenhill, a play about the perils of making art and/or making friends.

Apollinaire Theatre to Present POOL (NO WATER), 4/13-5/4

Apollinaire Theatre Company presents pool (no water) by Mark Ravenhill, a play about the perils of making art and/or making friends.

POOL (NO WATER) Opens Today at 9th Space

One Year Lease Theater Company presents the New York premiere of pool (no water) by controversial English playwright Mark Ravenhill (Shopping and F*cking) for a limited Off-Broadway run from tonight, May 9 through May 26 at 9th Space (150 First Avenue, at 9th Street). Tickets for pool (no water) are $25 and can be arranged online at 9thspace.org or by calling 212.352.3101. Running time: 60 minutes, no intermission.

pool (no water) Opens 5/9 at 9th Space

One Year Lease Theater Company presents the New York premiere of pool (no water) by controversial English playwright Mark Ravenhill (Shopping and F*cking) for a limited Off-Broadway run from May 9 - 26 at 9th Space (150 First Avenue, at 9th Street). Tickets for pool (no water) are $25 and can be arranged online at 9thspace.org or by calling 212.352.3101. Running time: 60 minutes, no intermission.

Kennedy Center Closes ON THE FRINGE: EYE ON EDINBURGH, 11/13

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in association with the British Council presents ON THE FRINGE: Eye on Edinburgh in various locations throughout the Kennedy Center from October 28 to November 13, 2010. Containing many free and low-cost performances, the three-week event features seven works from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - which has been a crucible for the creation of innovative and experimental work.

Kennedy Center Presents ON THE FRINGE: EYE ON EDINBURGH, 10/28-11/13

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in association with the British Council presents ON THE FRINGE: Eye on Edinburgh in various locations throughout the Kennedy Center from October 28 to November 13, 2010. Containing many free and low-cost performances, the three-week event features seven works from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - which has been a crucible for the creation of innovative and experimental work.