Christine Mackie Comes to Hope Mill Theatre in June in LEAR
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2023
HER Productions, Unseemly Women & Girl Gang Manchester have announced the casting of Christine Mackie - Coronation Street's much loved Dr Gaddas - in the title role of their joint Shakespearian production, Lear.
Audiences Behaving Badly
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 24, 2021
We know that there is an etiquette when watching a theatrical performance, but it's fair to say that in the past eighteen months many of us have grown used to watching all our entertainment solely on a screen where chatting about the performance, eating loudly and getting up mid-speech is the norm. It seems that some of this behaviour may have drifted into our theatres. Or was it ever thus?
The Brunswick Ballroom Has Arrived in Melbourne
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2021
Melbourne's most dynamic and exciting new performance venue, the BRUNSWICK BALLROOM has opened with a bang enjoying a weekend of sold out shows. This week it prepares to welcome Tim Rogers to the stage as well as hosting gigs as part of the Brunswick Music Festival and on Thursday and Friday evenings it celebrates with the official Brunswick Ballroom Opening Gala hosted by Eddie Perfect and Margot Tanjutco.
BWW Feature: Do You Miss Stage Door?
by Fiona Scott - Aug 5, 2020
The current UK Government guidelines recommend that as theatres reopen, audience members should not be encouraged to hang around the stage door. In the run-up to lockdown, West End shows like Dear Evan Hansen suspended stage door practices.
BWW Feature: Our Favourite Outdoor Theatre Memories
by Marianka Swain - Jun 18, 2020
This summer, we're sadly not going to be seeing all the outdoor theatre that we've loved in past years - whether at venues like Regent's Park and Shakespeare's Globe or dedicated festivals and other open-air arts gatherings. So, until we can welcome all these wonderful events back again, BroadwayWorld reviewers are paying tribute to them with some of our favourite memories!
Happy 90th Birthday! Why We Love Stephen Sondheim
by Marianka Swain - Mar 22, 2020
Today, the almighty composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim turns 90 - happy birthday from all of us at BroadwayWorld! Here, BWW reviewers share some of the reasons why we adore his work.
The Best Theatre Drinks, Snacks and Souvenirs
by Marianka Swain - Sep 23, 2019
For many people, a big part of a successful theatre trip is extras like snacks and souvenirs: something good to drink or munch on pre-theatre or in the interval, and that perfect piece of merchandise to take home and keep as a memory of the show, and a great night out. In our latest theatre guide, BroadwayWorld reviewers recommend some of their favourites!
Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think Of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY?
by Marianka Swain - Jul 24, 2019
The Menier Chocolate Factory presents the UK premiere of the musical of Robert James Waller's bestselling novel The Bridges of Madison County in a new staging by Trevor Nunn. The production opened last night 23 July, and runs until 14 September. What did the critics think?
CONSISTENCY IS KEY: A STORY OF REDEMPTION Comes to The Butterfly Club
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2019
Morgan has consistently come second her whole life, especially in her calisthenics career. With the help of her new coach, Morgan is coming out of retirement one last time to ace the 'Cali-criteria' and finally win that career defining glass trophy!