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Review: THE WALWORTH FARCE, Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Alexander Cohen - Feb 25, 2023

Family memory is weaponised in this grime lined new production of Enda Walsh's 2006 black comedy

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE WALWORTH FARCE at The New Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2023

Get a first look inside rehearsal for The Walworth Farce, opening at the new Southwark Playhouse Elephant. Check out the photos here!

THE WALWORTH FARCE Will Be the First Full-Scale Production To Play New 'Southwark Playhouse Elephant' Venue
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2023

Southwark Playhouse has announced the full cast for its first major production to run at its brand new space in Elephant and Castle. The new space - Southwark Playhouse Elephant, is welcoming a revival of Enda Walsh's award winning The Walworth Farce as its debut full scale production, held in its 310-seat main auditorium.

THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER Returns To The Abbey This Winter
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2022

Rehearsals began this morning for The Long Christmas Dinner by Thornton Wilder which runs on the Peacock stage from 10 – 31 December. This classic play is a gift-wrapped seasonal gem, guaranteed to delight and surprise.

The Abbey Announces Two Upcoming Shows For This Christmas
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2022

As the evenings grow shorter, the thoughts of warm winter lights start to flourish. A cosy pub, a trip to the theatre, a day with family; Christmas is a time to catch up with loved ones and a marker of time. This Christmas, the Abbey invites you to come gather, reflect, and engage in shared experiences.

Full Casting Announced For Kiln Theatre's Nw Trilogy By Moira Buffini, Suhayla El-bushra And Roy Williams
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2021

The trilogy, directed by Kiln Theatre Associate Directors Taio Lawson and Susie McKenna, is now on sale. Learn more about the cast, performance, and how to purchase tickets here!

Cast Announced For The Abbey Theatre's THE GREAT HUNGER
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2020

Graham McLaren and Neil Murray, Directors of the Abbey Theatre today announced the cast for the upcoming production of Patrick Kavanagh's poem The Great Hunger.

Jeff Rawle and Teresa Banham to Lead the Cast of BLOOD WEDDING at Salisbury Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2020

Jeff Rawle (The Durrells, Hollyoaks and Drop the Dead Donkey) and Teresa Banham (Mary Wilson in The Crown, Netflix) lead the cast in Barney Norris's new adaptation of Lorca's Blood Wedding, commissioned and produced by Wiltshire Creative and Up In Arms to run at Salisbury Playhouse from 6-22 February 2020.

BWW Review: CELL MATES, Hampstead Theatre
by Marianka Swain - Dec 8, 2017

Offstage drama infamously hijacked the 1995 premiere of Simon Gray's play, with star Stephen Fry walking out mid-run - hastening the production's early closing. Here, then, is a chance to put the focus back on the work itself in Edward Hall's revival.

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!

Photo Flash: A Look Into the Rehearsal Room for CELL MATES at Hampstead Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2017

Hampstead Theatre presents Simon Gray's deftly funny play Cell Mates which has been unperformed since 1995. Directed by Artistic Director Edward Hall, this absorbing drama explores how personal freedom is an illusion and even friendship must have carefully circumscribed limits in a world where deception is a reflex response.

Philip Bird, Emmet Byrne, and More to Star in CELL MATES at Hampstead Theatre; Full Cast Announced
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2017

Hampstead Theatre presents Simon Gray's deftly funny play Cell Mates which has been unperformed since 1995.

Druid Sets 2016 Programme
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 1, 2016

With the curtain about to go up this evening on Druid's much-loved production of Big Maggie at The Gaiety Theatre, the company announced an exciting programme of work for 2016. Following their recent national and international success with DruidShakespeare (nominated in 10 categories in the forthcoming Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards), the multi Tony Award-winning company revealed an impressive slate of work, cementing their place as Ireland's premier independent touring theatre company at home and on the world stage: