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Full Cast Set For JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK Starring J. Smith-Cameron and Mark Rylance

The full cast has been announced for the new production of Seán O'Casey's timeless masterpiece, Juno and the Paycock, directed by Tony and Olivier award-winner Matthew Warchus.
Review: PORTIA COUGHLAN, Almeida Theatre

Marina Carr’s award-winning play returns to London directed by Carrie Cracknell and starring Conversations with Friends starlet Alison Oliver (who trod the same boards earlier this year in Women, Beware the Devil). A compelling analysis of toxic dysfunction and female pain, Portia Coughlan is a jarring family drama shackled by tragedy. It propels Oliver into theatre stardom. 
Cast Set For PORTIA COUGHLAN at the Almeida Theatre

The Almeida Theatre has announced the full cast for Carrie Cracknell’s production of Marina Carr’s Portia Coughlan. 
Guests From THE YOUNG OFFENDERS Set For Live Conversation With Hilary Rose

The guests from the cast of The Young Offenders have been announced to take to the stage for a conversation with Hilary Rose, hosting a live event of her popular podcast ‘Live Wild’. 
Will Forte Set for BODKIN (Working Title) Higher Ground and Wiip's First Drama Series at Netflix

Netflix, Higher Ground, and independent studio, wiip announced the cast of BODKIN (wt) their first drama series today, which will start production in Ireland next week. Will Forte, Siobhan Cullen,  Robyn Cara, David Wilmot,  and Chris Walley are set to star in the seven episode, darkly comedic thriller.
A Night with the Stars at the OLIVIER AWARDS 2019

A chilly, grey April afternoon: not the most auspicious weather for an occasion such as the Olivier Awards. Before the nominees and guests arrived it looked set to be another rain-soaked affair, as fans and members of the press were subjected to a bit of a drenching, but with the arrival of the stars came a dry spell - and a chance for us to chat with a selection of excited (and nervous) artists on their way into the Royal Albert Hall.
COMPANY, COME FROM AWAY & THE INHERITANCE Win Big at 2019 Olivier Awards!

We'll be updating the list of nominees LIVE throughout this evening's Olivier Awards from London's Royal Albert Hall - winners are indicated IN BOLD!
COMPANY and COME FROM AWAY Lead Olivier Award Nominations - Full List!

Today (Tuesday 5 March), actors Sheila Atim and Giles Terera announced the nominations for the Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard, which takes place on Sunday 7 April at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Jason Manford.
HAMILTON, HEATHERS Win Big at the 19th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards!

At a ceremony tonight at the Prince of Wales Theatre hosted by Vicky Vox and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, the winners of the 19th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards were announced - the only major theatre awards decided entirely by the theatregoers themselves.
COMPANY, THE INHERITANCE And More Take Home Honors At The Critics' Circle Theatre Awards

Matthew Lopez's epic two-part drama The Inheritance was the big winner at the 2018 Critics' Circle Theatre Awards held today (29 January 2019) at the Prince of Wales Theatre in London's West End, hosted by Critics' Circle Drama Section Chairman Mark Shenton.
Jodie Whittaker, Hugh Grant Among BAFTA's 2018 New Members - See Full List

BAFTA has revealed the intake of new members for 2018.
BAFTA Announces the Breakthrough Brits of 2018

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced 2018's BAFTA Breakthrough Brits, in partnership with Burberry – Nineteen of the UK's most promising future stars of film, games and television.
Laura Linney, COMPANY, Kelli O'Hara and More Make Shortlist for Evening Standard Awards

The shortlist for the 64th Evening Standard Theatre Awards is unveiled today. It has been expanded to include five names in most categories and the variety of productions reveals the health of London's theatre land.
Aidan Turner, Amara Okereke, and Katy Rudd Among Winners Of Stage Debut Awards

The Stage Debut Awards, in association with Access Entertainment, are thrilled to announce the 2018 winners, following the ceremony which took place at 8 Northumberland Avenue on Sunday 23 September, which was also streamed live on The Stage's Facebook Page.
Aidan Turner, Bryan Cranston And More Make Shortlist For The 2018 Stage Debut Awards

Alistair Smith, Editor, The Stage said: 'After the huge success of The Stage Debut Awards' first outing in 2017, we're delighted to reveal another superb shortlist of emerging stars that ranges from first-time playwrights in pub theatres to regional directors and those making their debuts on the biggest West End stages. This list underlines the quite astonishing array of diverse talent breaking through in theatres of all scales and types across the UK.'
BWW Interview: Blood, Guts & More - Special Effects in Theatre

Ever wondered what goes into creating your favourite productions? Those moments of magic (or macabre) where you go 'How did they do that?!' In our new Special Effects series, we'll be discovering how the worlds on stage come to life by exploring the worlds off stage, talking to the creatives and crews from some of the UK's biggest shows and theatre companies. This month, we're looking at stage blood and effects in two infamously bloody shows. We spoke to the Company Stage Manager on Michael Grandage's The Lieutenant of Inishmore and the Designer of the Royal Shakespeare Company's Tamburlaine, who shared their practices (and a few secrets).
BWW Interview: Chris Walley Talks THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE

BWW chatted to Chris Walley from The Lieutenant of Inishmore about his time at RADA and how it feels to make his professional stage debut in the Michael Grandage directed play.
THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Leads July's Top 10 New London Shows

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a new theatrical epic to Shakespeare and musical spoof, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld reviews, interviews and features!
BWW Review: THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE, Noel Coward Theatre

I didn't know it was possible for a play this bloody to be so funny. Martin McDonagh's The Lieutenant of Inishmore is a dark comedy about terrorism and violence set in Ireland in 1993. When Irish National Liberation Army member Padraic finds out his beloved cat is poorly, he immediately heads home only to find the cat already dead and violence ensues. It's an enthusiastically gory piece that isn't for the faint of heart.  

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