The Abbey Theatre in Partnership With Aware Presents ABBEY CALLING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2020
This December, the Abbey Theatre will present Abbey Calling - a new initiative, bringing brilliant pieces of literature directly into the homes of those feeling isolated. A partnership with mental health charity, Aware, Abbey Calling sees 50 of Ireland's leading actors make up to 2,000 phone calls.
Last Chance To Catch Smash-Hit Wartime Musical BLITZ! at the Union Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2020
Since opening at the Union Theatre in February BLITZ! has played to packed houses, but the run must end on 7th March. Directed by Phil Willmott and featuring a stellar cast, the production has not been professionally staged for 20 years and has made a very welcome return to London.
BWW Review: BLITZ!, Union Theatre
by Laura Fuller - Feb 10, 2020
Revival Blitz! forms part of Phil Wilmott's Essential Classics season, which commemorates the 75th anniversary of VE Day. A Lionel Bart musical set in the heart of London's East End, Blitz! (also directed by Wilmott) tells the story of two neighbouring families - the Blitzsteins and the Lockes - against the backdrop of World War II.
Photo Flash: First Look At BLITZ! At The Union Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2020
Lionel Bart's BLITZ! is running now at the Union Theatre in Southwark. The new production, directed by Phil Willmott, will run until 7th March 2020 as part of this year's commemoration of the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
Hampstead Theatre Announces Full Casting for the World Premiere of THE STRANGE DEATH OF JOHN DOE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2018
Hampstead Theatre presents the world premiere of Fiona Doyle's The Strange Death of John Doe, inspired by real events. This powerful and poignant new play is a Hampstead Theatre commission and a finalist for The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize 2018. It will be directed by Artistic Director Edward Hall and the cast includes Damola Adelaja, Charlotte Bradley, Benjamin Cawley, Callie Cooke, Maynard Eziashi, Nick Hendrix, Rhashan Stone and Abigail Thaw.