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Review Roundup: THE CABINET MINISTER at Menier Chocolate Factory

See what the critics are saying about The Cabinet Minister at Menier Chocolate Factory. Arthur Wing Pinero’s farce is given a new life in a brand-new adaptation by Nancy Carroll. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: THE CABINET MINISTER, Menier Chocolate Factory

Sir Julian Twombley is in hot water when it’s discovered that his family has been living way beyond his House of Commons’ wages. This isn’t the latest front page of a Daily Mail-made political attack, it’s the premise of one of Arthur Wing Pinero’s later comedies. Though Victorian farce isn’t exactly all the rage at the moment, The Cabinet Minister is so unfortunately relevant and timely you’d never think it was written in 1890.

Sara Crowe Completes The Cast Of THE CABINET MINISTER At The Menier Chocolate Factory

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced that Sara Crowe joins the company of Arthur Wing Pinero's The Cabinet Minister – adapted for the stage by Nancy Carroll.

ENO Teams Up With Smartify For Digitalised Version of the ENO's Gilbert & Sullivan Walking Tour

Launching on Friday 29 September 2023, the English National Opera (ENO) joins forces with the Smartify app after the sell-out success of the ENO’s Gilbert & Sullivan Walking Tour in August 2023.

The ENO Presents THE GILBERT & SULLIVAN WALKING TOUR As A Part Of The Inside Out Festival 

Join the English National Opera (ENO) on Thursday 17 and Friday 18 August 2023 for a unique guided walking tour of Victorian London, celebrating the operettas and history of the famous operatic duo, Gilbert & Sullivan.

The ENO Host the G&S Walking Tour as a Part of the Inside Out Festival

Join the English National Opera (ENO) on Thursday 17 and Friday 18 August 2023 for a unique guided walking tour of Victorian London, celebrating the operettas and history of the famous operatic duo, Gilbert & Sullivan.

Review: BLEAK EXPECTATIONS, Criterion Theatre

It's always welcome to see a little show that's done good: from a BBC Radio 4 comedy series, to Newbury's Watermill Theatre, Mark Evan's Dickensian parody now has a home in the West End. 

Ensemble Cast and Two More Guest Stars Revealed For West End Season of BLEAK EXPECTATIONS

Craig Ferguson and Robert Lindsay are the latest names to join the lineup of guest stars each appearing in the West End transfer of Mark Evan's Dickens mash up Bleak Expectations.

BWW Review: BLEAK EXPECTATIONS, The Watermill Theatre

The main thing to know about this production is it is very, very funny. Silly, sure; but cheek-achingly funny. From the moment Nicholas Murchie's begins his high-energy rendition of 19th century everyman Sir Philip Bin, Bleak Expectations is a laugh-a-minute tumble through this naturally dramatic era.

Photos: First Look at the World Premiere of BLEAK EXPECTATIONS at the Watermill

Get a first look at the world premiere of BLEAK EXPECTATIONS, a new stage adaptation of the award-winning hit BBC Radio 4 comedy written by Mark Evans and directed by Caroline Leslie (whose previous Watermill credits include Trial by Laughter, The Wipers Times, A Bunch of Amateurs, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Radio Times).

Casting And Creative Team Announced for BLEAK EXPECTATIONS At The Watermill 27 May - 2 July

Full casting and creative team have been announced for the world premiere of BLEAK EXPECTATIONS, a new stage adaptation of the award-winning hit BBC Radio 4 comedy written by Mark Evans and directed by Caroline Leslie (whose previous Watermill credits include Trial by Laughter, The Wipers Times, A Bunch of Amateurs, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Radio Times).

WEST SIDE STORY Enters Final Three Months of UK Tour; Ends at Theatre Royal Norwich, Sept 13

The record-breaking UK national tour of 'WEST SIDE STORY' is now entering the final three months of its year-long tour. There are just eight stops left until the tour ends at the Theatre Royal Norwich on 13 September 2014.

WEST SIDE STORY and LEAP CONFRONTING CONFLICT Present Youth Workshop

The producers of WEST SIDE STORY, playing at Sadler's Wells until 22 September before a nationwide tour, have partnered with the youth charity Leap Confronting Conflict, to run a workshop together for young Londoners exploring the musical's gang and race related conflict issues. Following the success of the workshop, there are now plans to roll out further outreach workshops whilst the musical tours the country during the coming year.

David Alwyn Stanhope and More Join Sell a Door's JOURNEY'S END, Now thru Feb 17

David Hutchinson and Phillip Rowntree for Sell a Door Theatre Company present Journeys End by R. C. Sherriff. The company previously announced the cast for the production, which will play at the Greenwich Theatre in February of 2013.

Liam Smith Joins Sell a Door Theatre Company's JOURNEY'S END

Liam Smith has joined the Sell a Door Theatre Company cast for their London revival of R.C. Sherriff's 'Journey's End'.