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BWW Review: THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, Barbican
by Debbie Gilpin - Dec 12, 2018

East meets west, as the RSC's latest production of Shakespeare's comedy gets a TOWIE makeover. Following a popular summer run at the Royal Shakespeare Company's Stratford-upon-Avon base, it transfers to the Barbican for a limited engagement over the winter. David Troughton stars as the infamous knight Falstaff, who is at the peak of his lecherous and womanising ways during the course of this play - until he meets his matches in Mistresses Ford and Page.

TRUE WEST Leads December's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - Dec 1, 2018

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. We've already posted our Christmas picks, and now here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings (sans tinsel). Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld reviews, interviews and features!

BWW Interview: Edward Bennett Talks MACBETH
by Rona Kelly - Oct 22, 2018

Edward Bennett returns to the Royal Shakespeare Company for his third season, appearing in Polly Findlay's Macbeth. As the production comes to London, Bennett gives us an insight into Findlay's rehearsal room, discusses how Macduff is similar to previous roles he's played here, and also shares his own superstitions surrounding the Scottish Play and theatre...

Photo Flash: New Royal Shakespeare Company Production of THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR Opens in Jaffrey
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2018

The River Street Theatre (RST), a project of Jaffrey's Park Theatre, will be exclusively presenting the Royal Shakespeare Company's (RSC) new production of Shakespeare's classic comedy The Merry Wives of Windsor on Sunday, October 7 and Columbus Day Holiday, Monday, October 8 (both at 2 PM). The presentation is part of the RST's Stage2Screen Series.

The Royal Shakespeare Company Presents THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 18, 2018

Following the live broadcast, catch The Merry Wives of Windsor in cinemas across North America (from October 5)

BWW Review: THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, Royal Shakespeare Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Aug 15, 2018

What larks! Maybe not for the purists nor for anyone looking for a Chekhovian analysis of the human condition, but a guilty pleasure full the laughs.

The Barbican Announces Theatre and Dance Programme From September to December 2018
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2018

The Barbican today announces its September to December 2018 Theatre and Dance season. Tickets go on sale to Barbican Members plus on Thursday 15 March, to Barbican Members on Friday 16 March and to the general public on Monday 19 March 2018. Young Barbican tickets for 14-25 year-olds are available for all productions from September to December 2018 (excluding Imagined Touch). There are 50,000 Young Barbican tickets for art, film, music, theatre and dance ranging from £5, £10 or £15.

BWW Review: TITUS ANDRONICUS, Barbican Theatre
by Rona Kelly - Dec 15, 2017

It was September of this year that I first saw this particular Titus Andronicus, at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Back then, I was struck by how timely a production this seemed: corruption of power, toxic masculinity and the silencing of women all at the forefront under Blanche McIntyre's direction. A month later, the Harvey Weinstein scandal broke. Two months after that, the production transferred to the Barbican Theatre. Today, it proves an even more powerful and potent production, on both the Barbican and global stage.

BWW Interview: Hannah Morrish Talks TITUS ANDRONICUS
by Rona Kelly - Dec 7, 2017

Hannah Morrish plays her first season at the Royal Shakespeare Company, appearing in no less than three of the Rome MMVII shows. Playing Lavinia in Titus Andronicus, Portia in Julius Caesar and Virgilia in Coriolanus, Hannah spoke to us about the female voice and timeliness of this season.

HAMILTON Leads December's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - Nov 29, 2017

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a feverishly anticipated musical to sci-fi and Shakespeare, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews and find our top Christmas picks here!

Royal Shakespeare's TITUS ANDRONICUS Comes to River St. Theatre This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2017

The River Street Theatre (RST), a project of The Park Theatre, will be presenting the Royal Shakespeare Company production of Titus Andronicus on Sunday, September 24 (1:30 pm & 6:30 pm) and Monday, September 25 (1:30 pm). The presentation is part of the RST's Stage2Screen Series. The play was filmed in ultra high definition in Stratford-upon-Avon, England on August 9, 2017.

Royal Shakespeare Company Announces 2018 Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2017

RSC Artistic Director, Gregory Doran, today announced the Summer 2018 season in Stratford-upon-Avon, and launched the fundraising campaign Stitch In Time for the restoration and redevelopment of the company's historic Costume Workshop.

TV British Crime Drama JERICHO OF SCOTLAND YARD On DVD Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 27, 2016

The ITV British crime drama series JERICHO OF SCOTLAND YARD returns to DVD on December 27, 2016 from Acorn

TV British Crime Drama JERICHO OF SCOTLAND YARD On DVD 12/27
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 12, 2016

The ITV British crime drama series JERICHO OF SCOTLAND YARD returns to DVD on December 27, 2016 from Acorn

BWW Review: KING LEAR, Barbican, 15 November 2016
by Debbie Gilpin - Nov 16, 2016

Considered by many to be Shakespeare's most tragic play of all, the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of King Lear has transferred to London's Barbican for its winter season.

RSC Broadcasts KING LEAR in U.S. Cinemas Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2016

Beginning tonight, November 4, 2016, the Royal Shakespeare Company's acclaimed production of Shakespeare's King Lear will play in select movie houses across North America.

RSC to Broadcast KING LEAR in US Cinemas This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2016

Beginning November 4, 2016, the Royal Shakespeare Company's acclaimed production of Shakespeare's King Lear will play in select movie houses across North America.

BWW Review: GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM, Theatre Royal, Glasgow, March 8 2016
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Mar 9, 2016

Set during the dangerous build up to the Second World War, Goodnight Mister Tom follows young William Beech, who is evacuated to the idyllic English countryside and forges a remarkable and heart warming friendship with the elderly recluse, Tom Oakley. All is perfect until William is suddenly summoned by his mother back to London.

BWW Review: NINA FOREVER Heralds New Directors, the Blaines
by Marakay Rogers - Feb 9, 2016

New girlfriend meets dead one in a black comedy that introduces a new directorial duo, the Blaine Brothers

Photo Flash: First Look at West End's GOODNIGHT MISTER TOM
by Christina Mancuso - Dec 17, 2015

Production images are now released ahead of David Wood's Olivier award-winning stage adaptation, of the modern classic novel Goodnight Mister Tom which, opens today at the Duke of York's Theatre in London's West End.  Check out a first look below!