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West End Transfer at Trafalgar Studios, 2016
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BWW Review: RAVENS: SPASSKY VS FISCHER, Hampstead Theatre

Ravens: Spassky vs Fischer takes us to Iceland in 1974 for the World Chess Championship, a clash between two very different men and two very different systems but with much that is not so different to the politics of today.
Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For RAVENS: SPASSKY VS. FISCHER at Hampstead Theatre

The world premiere of the gripping psychological thriller Ravens: Spassky vs. Fischer, written by Tom Morton-Smith (Oppenheimer) will open at Hampstead Theatre on Thursday 5 December. From one of Ireland's leading theatre directors Annabelle Comyn, this new play depicts one of the pivotal moments of the Cold War era, and one of the greatest sporting matches in history on stage for the first time – the 1972 'Match of the Century' between the two towering chess grandmasters from the USSR and USA, Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer.
CYRANO DE BERGERAC Leads December's Top 10 New London Shows

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a starry revival to musical comedies and an incendiary Pulitzer winner, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features!
Hampstead Theatre Announces Full Casting For RAVENS: SPASSKY VS. FISCHER

Hampstead Theatre today announces casting for the world premiere of the gripping psychological thriller Ravens: Spassky vs. Fischer, written by Tom Morton-Smith (Oppenheimer). From one of Ireland's leading theatre directors Annabelle Comyn, this new play depicts one of the pivotal moments of the Cold War era, and one of the greatest sporting matches in history on stage for the first time a?' the 1972 'Match of the Century' between the two towering chess grandmasters from the USSR and USA, Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer.
Full Casting Announced For Kathy Burke's LADY WINDERMERE'S FAN at the Vaudeville

Classic Spring announces full casting for Kathy Burke's forthcoming production of Lady Windermere's Fan, which started rehearsals this week.
THE WHIRLIGIG, Starring Zosia Mamet and Norbert Leo Butz, Extends at The New Group

Due to demand, The New Group has announced an additional week for the company's world premiere production of Hamish Linklater's The Whirligig, with Noah Bean, Norbert Leo Butz, Jon DeVries, Alex Hurt, Zosia Mamet, Jonny Orsini, Grace Van Patten and Dolly Wells. 
Dolly Wells Replaces Maura Tierney in Hamish Linklater's THE WHIRLIGIG Off-Broadway

The New Group has announced that Dolly Wells will join Noah Bean, Norbert Leo Butz, Jon DeVries, Alex Hurt, Zosia Mamet, Jonny Orsini and Grace Van Patten in Hamish Linklater's The Whirligig.
Noah Bean, Jon DeVries, Alex Hurt, Jonny Orsini and Grace Van Patten Join THE WHIRLIGIG Off-Broadway; Cast Complete!

The New Group has announced full casting for Hamish Linklater's The Whirligig, with Noah Bean, Jon DeVries, Alex Hurt, Jonny Orsini and Grace Van Patten, and as previously announced, Norbert Leo Butz, Zosia Mamet and Maura Tierney, set to appear in this world premiere directed by Scott Elliott.
BURIED CHILD to Extend West End Run to March 2017

The New Group's production of Sam Shepard's Pulitzer & Obie prize-winning play, Buried Child, directed by Scott Elliott, and starring the multi award-winning, international star Ed Harris (whose credits include the first hit series of Westworld as the mysterious Man in Black, Pollock, The Hours and The Truman Show), is now extending its critically acclaimed West End run at Trafalgar Studios until Saturday 4 March 2017.
Abigail Breslin, Norbert Leo Butz and More Join The New Group's 2016-17 Season

The New Group announces additional casting for productions coming up in the company's 2016-2017 Season.
BWW Review: BURIED CHILD, Trafalgar Studios, 1 December 2016

This revival of Sam Shepard's apocalyptic 1978 play has gained resonance since 2016's most apocalyptic political development - namely, Donald Trump cynically harnessing Midwestern anger and disillusionment. The latter is on display in heightened, American Gothic form in this Pulitzer Prize-winning piece, teeming with tragic mysteries, family skeletons and a (literally) buried past.
Photo Flash: Take a Look at BURIED CHILD at Trafalgar Studios

The New Group's critically acclaimed Off-Broadway revival of Buried Child, directed by Scott Elliott, will transfer to Trafalgar Studios in London for a strictly limited season from 14 November - 18 February 2017, with press night on 1 December.
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with The New Group's BURIED CHILD at Trafalgar Studios

The New Group's critically acclaimed Off-Broadway revival of Sam Shepard's Pulitzer & Obie prize winning play, Buried Child, directed by Scott Elliott, will transfer to Trafalgar Studios in London for a strictly limited season from 14 November - 18 February 2017, with press night on 1 December. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in rehearsal below!
BURIED CHILD Announces Final Casting, Including Charlotte Hope of GAME OF THRONES

Charlotte Hope (Myranda in Game of Thrones, Allied, A United Kingdom), Jack Fortune (King Lear, Route Irish, Sparkling Cyanide), Barnaby Kay (A Streetcar Named Desire, The Real Thing, Wuthering Heights) and Gary Shelford (Twelfth Night, Angry Young Man) join the previously announced multi award-winning, international star Ed Harris (forthcoming HBO series from J.J. Abrams & Jonathan Nolan; Westworld, Pollock, The Hours and The Truman Show), Golden Globe winner Amy Madigan (Twice in a Lifetime, Roe vs. Wade), and Jeremy Irvine (War Horse, The Railway Man, Now is Good) to complete the cast in Sam Shepard's Pulitzer & Obie prize winning play, Buried Child, following a critically acclaimed New York run earlier this year.
Full Cast Announced for GHOST STORIES Autumn Extension

After breaking box office records at London's Arts Theatre, the hit show GHOST STORIES has announced full casting as the show returns for a new booking period from Sunday 21 September 2014 to Sunday 18 January 2015.
Holly Boyd Wins GHOST STORIES 'Scariest Job in London' Contest

Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson, the writers of the hit West End play GHOST STORIES, are delighted to announce the winning applicant of the Scariest Job in London - Holly Boyd. Holly will spend a night at The Arts Theatre today 13 June.
Holly Boyd Wins GHOST STORIES 'Scariest Job in London' Contest

Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson, the writers of the hit West End play GHOST STORIES, are delighted to announce the winning applicant of the Scariest Job in London - Holly Boyd. Holly will spend a night at The Arts Theatre on Friday 13 June.
GHOST STORIES Extends at Arts Theatre Through 17 August

After entertaining and scaring audiences on its West End return, the acclaimed GHOST STORIES has announced an extension at London's Arts Theatre until Sunday 17 August 2014
BWW Reviews: GHOST STORIES, Arts Theatre, Feb 27 2014

Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson's 'Ghost Stories' began in Liverpool back in 2010. Since then it's been seen by over 300,000 people in London, Toronto and Moscow. Despite so many people already surviving watching this show, I still genuinely thought I could be seeing the end of my life in the Arts Theatre in London...
Dino Fetscher, Paul Kemp, Paul Kendrick & More to Lead West End Revival of GHOST STORIES; Full Cast Announced

The terrifying theatrical event - GHOST STORIES - returns to the West End for its first major revival at London's Arts Theatre from 13 February 2014.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Gary Shelford been in?

Gary Shelford has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Gary Shelford been in?

Gary Shelford has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Gary Shelford's first West End show?

Gary Shelford's first West End show was Buried Child which opened in 2016

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