BWW Review: HARD TO BE SOFT " A BELFAST PRAYER at Irish Arts Center
You don't have to be from Belfast to appreciate the themes explored through raw physicality in Oona Doherty's Hard to Be Soft — A Belfast Prayer. Any “city body” possessing collective trauma from an urban environment will recognize and relate to the thick shells worn to conceal perceived weakness.
BWW Review: PRIME CUT FESTIVAL at Solas Nua
These portraits are essential viewing for North American audiences, who often have a very specific idea of life in Northern Ireland in their heads. At a time of renewed spotlight on the politics of Northern Ireland, that this community of groundbreaking artists is not better known is a testament to the urgency of this work.
Decadent Theatre Company Bring EDEN To The Everyman This Month
Decadent Theatre Company is leading the way toward the resumption of live theatre and ambitious touring with a 20-venue national tour of Eugene O'Brien's award-winning drama, Eden. Directed by Andrew Flynn, it comes to The Everyman from October 6th to 8th as part of its journey across Ireland through October and November.
Traverse Theatre Launches Traverse 3 and Extension of Traverse Festival
The Traverse Theatre was founded with the hope of carrying the spirit of Edinburgh's Festivals throughout the year- and in 2020 they have been inspired by their past to create a new future as they announce the launch of Traverse 3, their new online venue, and the extension of its Traverse Festival programme throughout the rest of the year.
RSC Announces Casting For THE WHIP
As the 19th Century dawns, politicians of all political persuasions gather in London to abolish the slave trade once and for all. But will the price of freedom turn out to be a multi-billion pound pay off to the slave owners, even though such a bailout could drive the country into economic and political ruin?
Photo Flash: First Look at the Cast of THE WOLF OF WALL STREET
The first cast images are released today for The Wolf of Wall Street, the world premiere immersive production which brings to life the highs and lows of the infamous '90s New York stockbroker Jordan Belfort. The Wolf of Wall Street is based on Belfort's memoirs, as depicted by Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese's movie of the same name, and features a 16-strong cast who will play multiple characters from Stratton Oakmont stockbroker start-ups to the FBI, plunging audiences into a world of greed, power and excess. The production will open at 5-15 Sun Street, Central London and will be staged across four floors and 25 rooms. It previews from 19 September 2019, with opening night for press on 4 October and is adapted and directed by Alexander Wright(The Great Gatsby - the UK's longest running immersive show).
Venue And Casting Announced For THE WOLF OF WALL STREET Immersive Show in London
The Wolf of Wall Street today announces full casting and reveals its venue location for the world premiere immersive production opening this Autumn. The Wolf of Wall Street will be taking over a landmark building situated in the heart of the City of London close to Liverpool Street Station at 5-15 Sun Street, Central London. The 2000sq metre property, spanning four floors and 25 rooms will undergo a major transformation to recreate '90s New York and the world of infamous stockbroker Jordan Belfort, whose life was depicted by Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese's movie of the same name. This new production, adapted and directed by Alexander Wright (The Great Gatsby, Orpheus & Eurydice), will preview from 5 September 2019, with opening night for press on 4 October.
BWW Review: DOUBLE CROSS at The Abbey Theatre
A volatile cocktail: World War 2. Stormy politics. Nationalism. Fascism. Power. Propaganda. High treason. Playwright, Thomas Kilroy's illuminating script spotlights two Irishmen, both influential political wrestlers and unintentional opponents in the WW2 arena.
Theatre by the Lake Announces Two-Company Ensemble for Summer Season
Artistic Director Conrad Lynch today announces the ensemble for the Theatre by the Lake's Summer Season - the first time the theatre has featured two-companies. They will perform over 5 productions in rep - After the Dance, As You Like It, Miss Julie, Handbagged and Remarkable Invisible - in both the theatre's spaces.
Award-Winning Irish Play SCORCH Set to Heat Up Holden Street Theatres
Prime Cut Productions and Holden Street Theatres present Stacey Gregg's multi-award winning play SCORCH. The first Australian performances of Belfast playwright Stacey Gregg's challenging play Scorch will headline in The Studio at Holden Street Theatres (34 Holden Street, Hindmarsh) from 14 February until 19 March for the 2017 Adelaide Fringe. A tour-de-force, Scorch is an intimate solo performance by Amy McAllister, set in the confines of a circular space where audiences watch from all angles.