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Hannah Waddingham And More Take Home 2024 Royal Television Society Awards

Winners have been announced for the 2024 Royal Television Society program awards. 
Photo Flash: Elaine Page, Todrick Hall and More Attend MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE Opening Night at Peacock Theatre

Sadler's Wells and Universal Music UK present Message In A Bottle, a new dance theatre production by Sadler's Wells Associate Artist Kate Prince, set to the music of 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist Sting.
Photo Flash: Inside Gala Night at CAPTAIN CORELLI'S MANDOLIN

Based on the best-selling novel by Louis de Bernieres, CAPTAIN CORELLI'S MANDOLIN is adapted by Evening Standard Award-winner and Golden Globe and BAFTA Award nominee Rona Munro and is directed by Olivier and Tony Award nominee Melly Still.
The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex Attend Cirque du Soleil's TOTEM

Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex tonight attended Cirque du Soleil's premiere of TOTEM at the Royal Albert Hall to raise vital funds and awareness for The Duke's charity, Sentebale which helps youth affected by HIV in southern Africa.
Photo Flash: Red Carpet Arrivals At Opening Night of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME

The Olivier and Tony Award -winning show The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time opened tonight with a gala at the Piccadilly Theatre. See celebrity arrivals below!
BWW Interview: Kerry Ellis Discusses Her New Charity Single

First Lady of the West End, Kerry Ellis, has teamed up with 1000 West End Stage summer school students for a special recording of 'A Million Dreams' from the hit film, The Greatest Showman, which is now available on iTunes.
Gilded Balloon Announces Full Programme

Jack Docherty makes his first Fringe appearance in 25 years, as The Miss Behave Gameshow returns to the UK, with Judah Friedlander, Anya Anastasia and a stellar Theatre line-up in tow.
More Shows Added For Edinburgh Fringe 2018

Gilded Balloon announced that another 70 shows go On Sale today.
Broadcasting Legend Esther Rantzen Announces 'That's Life' UK Tour

To celebrate her fiftieth year in broadcasting, award-winning broadcasting legend, philanthropist and campaigner, Dame Esther Rantzen announces her debut live UK tour which will see her and her daughter, the presenter and journalist Rebecca Wilcox, play to venues across the country in 2018
Photo Flash: Miranda Hart-Starring ANNIE Opens In The West End

Last night, Nikolai Foster's revival of ANNIE opened at the Piccadilly Theatre in London's West End. The production stars Miranda Hart as Miss Hannigan, Alex Bourne as Daddy Warbucks, Holly Dale Spencer as Grace Farrell, Jonny Fines as Rooster and Djalenga Scott as Lily.
Theatre Royal to Host HEY, OLD FRIENDS! Gala for Sondheim's 85th Birthday; Launches Kickstarter Campaign

West End leading lady Imelda Staunton is among a list of stars lending support to a charity gala to honour Stephen Sondheim at London's Theatre Royal, Drury Lane this October. Staunton comments, This year, Stephen Sondheim turned 85, and some of his old friends here in London - and I'm sure a few young ones - feel that we'd like to do something to celebrate. But we need your help to make it happen.
Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of BAD JEWS at St. James Theatre

The UK premiere of this production of Bad Jews was a sell out at the Ustinov Studio, Bath earlier this year, where it earned huge critical acclaim for its hilarious script and sharp performances. Go inside opening night below!
James Corden, Joan Collins Among Queen Elizabeth's New Year Honours List

James Corden, currently starring in Disney's INTO THE WOODS, and soon to take over the reins of CBS's LATE LATE SHOW, was among those recognized by the British government in its New Year Honors list.
Photo Flash: AVENUE Q Cast, Blake, Gok Wan and More in YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE - THE WEST END UNITES FOR THE PHILIPPINES

The special one-night-only concert You'll Never Walk Alone took place on Sunday 2 March at the Queen's Theatre in aid of the Philippines Typhoon Appeal, with all proceeds going directly to the Disasters Emergency Committee. Scroll down for photos from the show!
Photo Flash: Opening Night of CIRQUE DU SOLEIL's QUIDAM at Royal Albert Hall

Last night, 7 January 2014, was the opening night for Cirque du Soleil 's award-winning production ofQuidam at the Royal Albert Hall. Having already extended the run of performances, Quidam's limited engagement in London is now booking to 16 Feburary 2014. This visit marks the final time that Quidam will be performed in the UK. Tickets are available at www.cirquedusoleil.com/quidam or by calling 0845 401 5045. Check out the pics below!
Photo Flash: Jeremy Piven, Arlene Phillips, Twiggy and More at Opening Night of CIRQUE DU SOLEIL's KOOZA

The critically acclaimed Cirque du Soleil show KOOZA opened last night, Tuesday 8 January, for a limited engagement at Royal Albert Hall. Tickets are currently on sale until 14 February 2013. Since its premiere in April of 2007, KOOZA has captivated close to four million spectators in North America and Japan. London is the first destination on the 2013 KOOZA European tour. Check out the star-studded arrivals on opening night below!
Photo Flash: Cameron Mackintosh and More at Opening Night of St. James Theatre!

St. James Theatre, the first newly-built theatre complex in central London in 30 years, officially opened to the public on September 13, 2012, rising from the site of the former Westminster Theatre at 12 Palace Street in the heart of Victoria. Check out photos from the Opening Night Gala inside!
Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of West End's TOP HAT!

Tom Chambers and Summer Strallen take the lead roles of Jerry Travers and Dale Tremont in Top Hat which opened on Wednesday 9th May at the Aldwych Theatre in the West End where the show is currently booking until 26 January 2013. To celebrate the cast were treated to an evening of ballroom dancing and 1930's glamour at the Waldorf Hotel, Aldwych. Check out photos from the big opening below!
Photo Flash: Cirque du Soleil's TOTEM Premieres in London

TOTEM traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly.
Wicked UK Launches Anti-Bullying Week Nov.15

Anti-Bullying Week 2007 launches on the stage of London's Apollo Victoria Theatre, home to the award-winning musical Wicked, on Thursday November 15 at 3PM.

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