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Review Roundup: AS LONG AS WE ARE BREATHING at Arcola Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025

A real-life story about trauma, survival and ultimately healing, As Long As We Are Breathing is currently running at Arcola Theatre. See what the critics are saying and read the reviews.

Review: AS LONG AS WE ARE BREATHING, Arcola Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Jan 31, 2025

Miriam Freedman's stroy is both a tribute to Human Spirit and a warning for today

AS LONG AS WE ARE BREATHING Comes to the Arcola Theatre in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2024

As Long As We Are Breathing combines physical theatre and music with audio and video to depict the extraordinary journey of Miriam Freedman who, after surviving the Holocaust, managed to find her way to forgiveness.

Arcola Theatre Reveals Spring/Summer Season of Their 25th Anniversary Year
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024

Arcola Theatre has released its Spring/Summer 2025 season, with nine productions announced and tickets on sale now. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

Verity Bargate Award Submissions Open This April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2024

Soho Theatre has announced the April submissions launch for its prestigious new writing competition, the Verity Bargate Award, sponsored by Character 7.

Brigid Larmour Steps Down as Watford Palace Theatre's Artistic Director and CEO
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2022

Brigid Larmour has announced she will be stepping down from her role as Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Watford Palace Theatre in Spring 2023. 

Watford Palace Theatre Announces Spring 2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2022

​​​​​​​Comedy, children's shows and adaptations of classics are the flavour of Spring 2023 at Watford Palace Theatre. Learn more about the full upcoming lineup of shows here!

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Comes to Watford Palace Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2022

The Watford Palace Theatre panto has been bringing Christmas cheer to audiences since 1908 (oh yes it has!), this year reuniting the team behind last year's smash hit Dick Whittington and His Cat.

IMAGINE WATFORD 2022 Arts Festival Kicks Off 16 July
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2022

Watford’s annual open-air performance festival returns on Saturday 16 July where audiences can witness  the high street transformed into a giant marble run adventure, make friends with a tropical island castaway and  his pet lobster, be astounded by a 7-metre-high dance performance, party with Bhangra and Brass music, and  more.

LITTLE WOMEN Comes to Watford Palace Theatre and Pitlochry Festival Theatre This Year
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2022

Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Watford Palace Theatre are set to join forces this summer to stage the première of Anne-Marie Casey's new adaptation of Louise May Alcott's much loved tale Little Women.

Watford Palace Theatre Announce New Chair and Co-Deputy Chairs Of The Board
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2022

John Hunt has been elected Chair of the Board of Trustees, supported by Carol Lingwood and Kenny Rebecca Dada as Deputies.

DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT Will Be Performed at Watford Palace Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2021

The most magical pantomime adventure is back! Join Dick Whittington and His Cat as they follow their dreams on an unforgettable journey to London and beyond.

Watford Palace Theatre Brings Back Socially Distanced Performance Options As Part Of Autumn/Winter Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2021

This autumn and winter Watford Palace Theatre are to present a range of shows and events in a range of ways to offer cultural and entertainment opportunities for all audiences. Longer running shows, such as Dick Wittington and His Cat, will offer socially distanced performances during the run, which will see a reduction in auditorium capacity, with seating separated into blocks of up to 6 seats per party.

Watford's The Stage In The Park Announces Final Full Line Up And Guest Appearances
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2021

The line up includes shows from London's West End; Adam Kay's This is Going To Hurt Live, Olivier Award Winning Showstoppers the improvised musical and West End in the Park, a night of musicals with Kerry Ellis, Oliver Tompsett, Nadim Naarman and Siubhan Harrison. Straight out of your TV and onto the stage see Basil Brush, Sooty, Magical Bones from Britain's Got Talent, CBeebies' Katy Ashworth and a one-person homage to Friends!

The Stage In The Park Watford Announces Initial Line Up
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2021

Featuring shows from London's West End, such as Adam Kay's This is Going To Hurt Live, Olivier Award Winning Showstoppers the improvised musical and West End in the Park, a night of musicals with stars from across the best shows in town. Straight out of your TV and onto the stage see Basil Brush, Sooty, Magical Bones from Britain's Got Talent, CBeebies' Katy Ashworth and a one-person homage to Friends!

Imagine Watford 2021 Announces Programme
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2021

Watford Palace Theatre and Watford Borough Council have REimagineD their annual outdoor celebration to ensure it is COVID safe but still full of fun. It will be a little different from previous years, but will once again transform Watford outdoor spaces into places of wonder and excitement, with dance, comedy and art for all the family to enjoy for free this July.

Brand New Outdoor Venue Announced By Watford Palace Theatre and Local Commercial Producers
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2021

Watford Palace Theatre is about to reopen and has used the lockdown as an opportunity to build exciting new collaborations and fresh thinking, bringing the company back bigger and better than ever.

Watford Palace Theatre Announce Freelancers Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2020

In October Watford Palace Theatre announced they had successfully received support from the Culture Recovery Fund. This will enable the venue to re-open their doors to the local community safely and start to bring their cultural offering back to the centre of Watford. After careful consideration and consultation, the venue has devised the Three Counties Freelancers Season as an ideal opportunity to serve local audiences and support local artists at the same time.

Nick Hern Books Invites Applications For Amateur Online Productions
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2020

Nick Hern Books have announced they are now accepting applications for amateur online productions, with dozens of plays by leading contemporary writers available for amateur companies, schools, colleges, youth theatres and others to perform online via platforms such as Zoom, YouTube and Vimeo.

Digital Programming Announced for Three Rivers Arts Festival, June 5-14
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2020

Now in its 61st year in 2020, the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, a production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, announces the festival will be presented for the first time in its history as an all-digital festival. This year's Festival grounds will take place on the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust website via TrustArts.org/TRAF.  Yes, the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, taking place June 5-14, 2020, is virtual, and the art is real!