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Edinburgh 2024 Review: ROSIE AND HUGH'S GREAT BIG ADVENTURE, Pleasance Courtyard
by Christiana Rose - Aug 12, 2024

Rosie and her best friend Hugh the hedgehog find themselves in a bit of a prickly pickle, on the final day of their summer holiday, before the new school term begins.

The Unicorn Unveils Two More Productions From April To August As Part Of Upcoming Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2023

The Unicorn Theatre has announced two more productions from April to August as part of the theatre's upcomign season. Learn more about the upcoming shows here!

BROWN BOYS SWIM Comes to Stephen Joseph Theatre in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2023

Examining the pressures faced by young Muslim men, an exhilarating new play about fitting in and striking out comes to the Stephen Joseph Theatre next month. Brown Boys Swim can be seen in the McCarthy auditorium at the Scarborough theatre at 7.45pm on 9 and 10 October. Learn more about the production here!

Carrie Hope Fletcher, Rob Madge, Clive Rowe, and Vernon Kay Among 2023 Pantomime Awards Nominees
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 12, 2023

The UK Pantomime Association has announced the nominations for The Pantomime Awards 2023 in association with Butlin’s, ahead of the awards ceremony at the Trafalgar Theatre, in London’s West End, on Tuesday 11 April 2023 at 7pm, hosted by Christopher Biggins.  

Charles Dickens' GREAT EXPECTATIONS Joins Mercury Theatre's Spring/Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2023

Ahead of opening the world première adaption of Manjeet Mann's Carnegie Medal-winning young adult novel Run Rebel, Mercury Theatre has announced their new production of Charles Dickens' novel, Great Expectations, as part of their Spring/Summer season.

Casting Announced For Wiltshire Creative's Pantomime CINDERELLA
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2022

Wiltshire Creative has announced the cast for their pantomime, Cinderella - Wiltshire Creative's Artistic Director Gareth Machin directs Lucy Aiston, (Hastag), Samuel Ashall  (Swing), Alex Crandon  (Deldini), Fergie Fraser (Viral), Daniel Goode (Lady Stella Hardup), Dani Hardy (Swing), Jade Johnson (Fairy Showbiz), George Olney (Prince), and Jasmine Triadi (Cinderella), in a wonderful retelling of this classic tale. 

Wiltshire Creative Announces Autumn/Winter Season 2022
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2022

With the return of Salisbury International Arts Festival imminent, Artistic Director of Wiltshire Creative Gareth Machin today announces the line up the company's Autumn/Winter season.

Full Cast Announced For William Shakespeare's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS At Mercury Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2022

Mercury Theatre today announces the full cast for William Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors in celebration of their 50th Anniversary.

BWW Review: THE BOLDS, The Unicorn Theatre
by Charlie Wilks - Nov 25, 2021

Sheer joy radiates on The Unicorn Theatre main stage, in Julian Clary’s on-stage adaptation of his well-loved book collection. Having seven in the collection, this play focuses on the first book - the story of The Bolds; a family just like the majority of us, who live in a nice house, have nice jobs and love a giggle. But there is one difference, they’re hyenas. Yes, you heard it right - they’ve came across from Tanzania to live a life where they don’t have to scrimp for the next meal.

Unicorn Theatre Announces First Shows In A New Season Of Work Running From June 2021 To April 2022
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2021

Following the huge success of Unicorn Online which was streamed for free during lockdown, this new season will be a vibrant mix of live indoor theatre, outside work alongside cutting-edge digital performance.

Winners Announced For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards!
by BWW Staff - Jan 14, 2021

Winners have been announced for the 2020 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards - which were back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! 

PSO Salutes 10 Years With Maestro Milanov With The Next 10! Campaign
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2019

At Sunday's All Mozart concert, the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) saluted ten years with Maestro Rossen Milanov at the helm by announcing the public phase of The Next 10! - a campaign celebrating Milanov's 10th anniversary while building a dynamic future for the orchestra. Funds raised through the campaign will support the PSO's current and future initiatives as it continues to move forward as an integral, innovative presence on Princeton's arts scene.

Salisbury Playhouse Announces Casting For This Year's Pantomime
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2019

Salisbury Playhouse has announced casting for ROBIN HOOD, which runs in the Main House from Saturday 30 November until Sunday 12 January 2020 and is already Salisbury's fastest selling pantomime.

Ed Bennett Leads The Cast For BREAKING THE CODE At Salisbury Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2019

Casting is announced today for Wiltshire Creative's ground-breaking production of Hugh Whitemore's Breaking the Code, the story of the brilliant maths genius Alan Turing who cracked the Enigma code and helped win World War II.

Caroline Harker and Tim McMullan Will Lead RELATIVELY SPEAKING at Salisbury Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2019

Casting is today announced for Wiltshire Creative's production of Alan Ayckbourn's hilarious West End hit comedy, Relatively Speaking, which runs at Salisbury Playhouse from 4 a?" 28 September.

Casting announced for PG Wodehouse comedy at Salisbury Playhouse
by Julie Musbach - Mar 23, 2018

Casting has been announced for Salisbury Playhouse's adaptation of PG Wodehouse's golfing stories, Love on the Links.

BWW Review: THE B*EASTS, Bush Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Feb 16, 2018

Monica Dolan examines the sexualisation of children from the perspective of a psychotherapist, Tessa, who's assessing a mother who allowed her eight-year-old to have breast implants. She narrates the story of Leila, a precocious child, and her mother Karen, leading her audience on a crucial journey through ethics and morality.

Monica Dolan's THE B*EASTS Will Preview at Bush Theatre Before Edinburgh
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2017

The Bush Theatre has announced that this summer it will be hosting a run of The B*easts, written and performed by Monica Dolan (W1A, Appropriate Adult, The Witness For The Prosecution).

Monica Dolan's THE B*EASTS Will Preview at Bush Theatre Before Edinburgh
by BWW News Desk - Jun 1, 2017

The Bush Theatre has announced that this summer it will be hosting a run of The B*easts, written and performed by Monica Dolan (W1A, Appropriate Adult, The Witness For The Prosecution).

Tour Cast Announced for the Revival of WORST WEDDING EVER
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2016

Hit comedy Worst Wedding Ever sold out its premiere run in Salisbury in 2014, enjoying great audience and critical response. It returns in spring 2017 in a new co-producing partnership between Salisbury Playhouse, New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich and Queen's Theatre Hornchurch.