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Full Cast Set For Patrick Barlow's Adaptation of THE 39 STEPS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025

Wiltshire Creative has announced the full cast for Patrick Barlow's stage adaptation of John Buchan's novel The 39 Steps. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring in the show here!
Wilton's Music Hall Reveals Spring 2025 Season With Mark Lockyer, Harriet Walter, Harry Hill, and More
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

Wilton's Music Hall has announced its Spring 2025 season, presenting a diverse and dynamic range of performances that continue to celebrate the rich artistic heritage of this historic venue.
Cast Revealed For COWBOIS, A New Queer Cowboy Show For The RSC by Charlie Josephine
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2023

Casting has been announced for the Royal Shakespeare Company's forthcoming production of Charlie Josephine's new play, Cowbois. 
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!
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.
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.
Final Casting Announced for the 50th Anniversary Production of Joe Orton's LOOT
by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2017

Final casting is announced today for the 50th anniversary production of Joe Orton's darkly comic masterpiece, LOOT.
BWW Interview: Actor David Birrell On New Musical THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS
by Marianka Swain - Oct 13, 2016

David Birrell's extensive stage work ranges from An Enemy of the People at Octagon Theatre, Bolton, to Spamalot in the West End, as well as several years with the RSC. He's currently playing Badger in the highly anticipated new musical version of The Wind in the Willows, which features a book by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowees and an original score by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. The production begins previews at Theatre Royal, Plymouth on 8 October.
A DAY AT THE RACISTS Closes 3/27 at Finborough Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2010

The world premiere of a new play by Anders Lustgarten, directed by Ryan McBryde. The show will close on March 27, 2010.
Finborough Theatre Presents A DAY AT THE RACISTS
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2010

The world premiere of a new play by Anders Lustgarten, directed by Ryan McBryde.
Finborough Theatre Presents A DAY AT THE RACISTS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 11, 2010

The world premiere of a new play by Anders Lustgarten, directed by Ryan McBryde.
Finborough Theatre Presents A DAY AT THE RACISTS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 3, 2010

The world premiere of a new play by Anders Lustgarten, directed by Ryan McBryde.
SANDI TOKSVIG's CHRISTMAS CRACKER Plays Final Show December 24
by BWW News Desk - Dec 24, 2009

Sandi Toksvig and Ronnie Corbett have announced the starry line-up from the worlds of comedy, music and magic, who will be joining them on stage for SANDI TOKSVIG'S CHRISTMAS CRACKER - a variety family show in the Royal Festival Hall for 10 days only this Christmas.
Starry Line-up Announced for SANDI TOKSVIG's CHRISTMAS CRACKER, Dec. 15 - 24
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2009

Sandi Toksvig and Ronnie Corbett have announced the starry line-up from the worlds of comedy, music and magic, who will be joining them on stage for SANDI TOKSVIG'S CHRISTMAS CRACKER - a variety family show in the Royal Festival Hall for 10 days only this Christmas.
Starry Line-up Announced for SANDI TOKSVIG's CHRISTMAS CRACKER, Dec. 15 - 24
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 1, 2009

Sandi Toksvig and Ronnie Corbett have announced the starry line-up from the worlds of comedy, music and magic, who will be joining them on stage for SANDI TOKSVIG'S CHRISTMAS CRACKER - a variety family show in the Royal Festival Hall for 10 days only this Christmas.
'The Last Five Years' Extends by Popular Demand
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 10, 2008

Originally scheduled for one night only, Notes from New York?s fifth anniversary production of Jason Robert Brown?s The Last 5 Years will now play two additional performances due to phenomenal public demand. With the original performance on Sunday 12 October selling out in less than four weeks of going on sale, West End stars Julie Atherton and Paul Spicer will now share the stage at the prestigious Theatre Royal Haymarket for three nights in total on Sundays 12, 19 and 26 October 2008 in this much anticipated, brand new gala staging.

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