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Agatha Christie's WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION Extends and New Cast Joins
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

The thirteenth cast has been announced for Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution at London County Hall, Plus the production will extend until 26 April 2026. The new cast will begin performances from 18 March this year.
Photos: Get a First Look at Sally Ann Triplett & More in BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL at Leicester's Curve Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2022

The first new UK production of Billy Elliot the Musical is now open at Leicester’s Curve theatre. Directed by Nikolai Foster (A Chorus Line, Sunset Boulevard – At Home, West Side Story), the Made at Curve musical is now running until Saturday 20 August. Get a first look at photos here!
VIDEO: Inside Rehearsal For BILLY ELLIOT at Curve
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2022

Rehearsals are underway for the upcoming Made at Curve production of Billy Elliot the Musical. Check out all new rehearsal footage here!
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For BILLY ELLIOT at Leicester Curve
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2022

All new rehearsal photos have been released for Curve Leicester's Made at Curve production of Billy Elliot the Musical.
VIDEO: Inside Rehearsal For BILLY ELLIOT at Curve Leicester
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2022

All new rehearsal footage has been released for Curve's upcoming Made at Curve production of Billy Elliot the Musical.
Cast and Creative Team Announced For BILLY ELLIOT at Curve Leicester In July
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2022

Curve has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming Made at Curve production of Billy Elliot the Musical. The first new UK production is directed by Nikolai Foster (A Chorus Line, Sunset Boulevard – At Home, West Side Story) and will run at the Leicester theatre for six weeks only from Thursday 7 July to Sunday 14 August.
WEST SIDE STORY Extends Run At Curve (Leicester)
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2019

It has today been announced that Curve theatre is extending the run of its critically-acclaimed Made at Curve production of the classic musical, West Side Story.
Photo Flash: First Look at WEST SIDE STORY at Curve (Leicester)
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2019

Made at Curve presents West Side Story, running in Leicester this Christmas 23 Nov 2019 – 11 Jan 2020.
Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For WEST SIDE STORY at Curve (Leicester)
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2019

Curve's production of the timeless Broadway musical West Side Story will be directed by Curve's Artistic Director Nikolai Foster. Ellen Kane, who is currently working on the Universal/Working Title film of Cats and whose previous work includes RSC's Matilda the Musical, as well as co-choreography of the Tony and Olivier Award-nominated Groundhog Day, will be creating new choreography for the production.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Curve's WEST SIDE STORY
by Julie Musbach - Aug 15, 2019

Casting has been announced for the Made at Curve production of West Side Story, running in Leicester this Christmas 23 Nov 2019 – 11 Jan 2020.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Opens Under the Stars on Arden's Village Green 6/9
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2017

One of the most popular and enduring of Shakespeare's comedies, A Midsummer's Night Dream invites the audience into three distinct spheres: An enchanted forest led by Oberon and Titania, a noble court in Athens where two sets of lovers prove that "the course of true love never did run smooth", and the workaday world of the Mechanicals who labor at the trades and who yearn to ACT. In true Shakespearean style, these three worlds eventually collide with hilarity and wit and, of course, romance.
National Theatre of Scotland Takes Part in UK-Wide Somme Commemoration
by BWW News Desk - Jul 1, 2016

Over a hundred volunteers led by the National Theatre of Scotland were part of a UK-wide event that took place today, 1 July 2016, as a modern memorial to mark the centenary of the Battle of the Somme.
THE FUNFAIR Launches HOME's New Space Tonight
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2015

Director Walter Meierjohann has announced the cast of the world premiere of The Funfair, the first HOME production in its brand new home at First Street in Manchester. An adaptation by Olivier Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens of Ödon von Horvath's classic 1932 play Kasimir and Karoline, the production features a cast of 13 actors and actor-musicians.
New Book, DECISION, is Released
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 22, 2015

BUDAPEST, Hungary
THE FUNFAIR to Launch HOME's New Space, May 14-June 13; Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2015

Director Walter Meierjohann has announced the cast of the world premiere of The Funfair, the first HOME production in its brand new home at First Street in Manchester. An adaptation by Olivier Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens of Ödon von Horvath's classic 1932 play Kasimir and Karoline, the production features a cast of 13 actors and actor-musicians.
Library Theatre Company Stages THE SEAGULL, Now thru March 8
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2014

The Seagull by Anton Chekhov will play in a new version by Anya Reiss, directed by Chris Honer, and running tonight, 21 February - Saturday 8 March 2014 with the Library Theatre Company. The Seagull, one of Anton Chekhov's masterpieces, in a vibrant and critically acclaimed new version by Anya Reiss, is the final production under The Library Theatre Company banner before it becomes HOME, the new organisation created by its merger with Cornerhouse.
Library Theatre Company to Stage THE SEAGULL, Feb 21-March 8
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2014

The Seagull by Anton Chekhov will play in a new version by Anya Reiss, directed by Chris Honer, and running Friday 21 February - Saturday 8 March 2014 with the Library Theatre Company. The Seagull, one of Anton Chekhov's masterpieces, in a vibrant and critically acclaimed new version by Anya Reiss, is the final production under The Library Theatre Company banner before it becomes HOME, the new organisation created by its merger with Cornerhouse.
Library Theatre Presents WANTED! ROBIN HOOD, Now thru Jan 11
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2013

The Library Theatre Company's reputation for the quality of its Christmas shows is second-to-none, and this year's production, Wanted! Robin Hood, a brand-new adaptation of the magical tale of the legendary hero of Sherwood Forest, suitable for everyone aged six upwards, promises to be one of its very best. The show will run tonight, 29 November 2013 - Saturday 11 January 2014.
Library Theatre to Present WANTED! ROBIN HOOD, Nov 29-Jan 11
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2013

The Library Theatre Company's reputation for the quality of its Christmas shows is second-to-none, and this year's production, Wanted! Robin Hood, a brand-new adaptation of the magical tale of the legendary hero of Sherwood Forest, suitable for everyone aged six upwards, promises to be one of its very best. The show will run Friday 29 November 2013 - Saturday 11 January 2014.
A BODY TO DIE(T) FOR Begins Tonight at Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2013

The World Premiere of Tim Anfilogoff and Alan Whittaker's sharp and satirical musical plays C Venues at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Grace Bishop, Nicola Kill, and Rosie Watson will take on the titular role of Greta, Annie Kirkman makes her professional debut as the manipulative Fay, they will be joined by Sam Turrell as Tony, Michael Rees as Reg/Fred, Melissa Hovelle as Rita, Will Mulvey as Gregory Hampton M.P, Chelsea Corfield as Ute and Paul Brangan as Norm. The production will run today, 31st July - 26th August (not 13th) : 21:35 (1hr10) | C (venue 34).

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