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THE WIPERS TIMES Closes In The West End 1 December

Ian Hislop and Nick Newman's satirical play The Wipers Times has just two weeks remaining of its limited West End season at the Arts Theatre which must end on 1 December 2018.

Aled Jones To Guest Star In THE WIPERS TIMES

Welsh singer Aled Jones is to make a special guest appearance in the charity gala performance of Ian Hislop and Nick Newman's play The Wipers Times on Remembrance Sunday 11 November at 6pm at the Arts Theatre, London in support of The Royal British Legion's Thank You campaign. He will be performing Silent Night with members of The Wipers Times acting company. The arrangement of Silent Night is taken from Aled's new album (with Russell Watson) In Harmony which is released on 9th November. There will be other surprise cameo appearances during the show. The evening will also include an introduction, post-show talk and Q & A with Ian and Nick and an exclusive post-show reception. This special performance coincides with the commemoration of the end of WWI.

BWW Review: THE WIPERS TIMES, Arts Theatre

Returning to the Arts Theatre in London's West End after a UK tour, The Wipers Times proves that the history of the Great War can be engaging and at times entertaining.

The Wipers Times Announce Special Charity Gala Performance On Remembrance Sunday In Aid Of The Royal British Legion

To coincide with the commemoration of the end of WW1 there will be a special gala performance of Ian Hislop and Nick Newman's play The Wipers Times on Remembrance Sunday 11 November at 6pm at the Arts Theatre, London in support of The Royal British Legion's Thank You campaign. The evening will include an introduction, post-show talk and Q and A with Ian and Nick and a reception. The play is currently on a UK tour and begins a 7-week season at the Arts Theatre on 18 October.

Ian Hislop & Nick Newman's THE WIPERS TIMES Comes to Birmingham Rep

Ian Hislop and Nick Newman's play, The Wipers Times tells the true and extraordinary story of the satirical newspaper created in the mud and mayhem of the Somme. It comes to Birmingham Repertory Theatre from Monday 8 - Saturday 13 October following two sold-out tours and a critically acclaimed West End season.

THE WIPERS TIMES Cast Enjoys a Piece of Manchester History

Stars of The Wipers Times had the chance to get up close to a slice of printing history when they dropped in to Salford Museum and Art Gallery earlier today.

BWW Review: THE WIPERS TIMES, Richmond Theatre

Amid the horrors of the First World War, The Wipers Times is the unlikely, but true, story of when two officers found a printing press in the bombed out remains of Ypres (Wipers was the soldier's nickname for the town) and decided to produce a satirical paper to lift the spirits of the men. The paper could not print any details of the war due to censorship and so it concentrated on the absurd side of life in the trenches by lampooning the government, generals and mocking all the conditions of war.

BWW Review: THE WIPERS TIMES, Arts Theatre

The Wipers Times tells the story of an underground magazine, written on the Western Front by soldiers for soldiers, the articles packed with good humour and a touch of irreverence.

ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD Leads March's Top 10 New London Shows

London is never short of theatre temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From starry Stoppard and Marber revivals to toe-tapping musicals and Elena Ferrante on stage, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews…

Ian Hislop & Nick Newman's Satirical Play THE WIPERS TIMES Transfers to the West End

Following a sold-out UK tour, The Wipers Times transfers to the West End for a season at the Arts Theatre, with performances from Tuesday 21 March - Saturday 13 May 2017 (Press Night: Monday 27 March at 7:00pm).

THE WIPERS TIMES Takes a Satirical Look at Life in the Trenches

The stage premiere of Ian Hislop and Nick Newman's award-winning BBC film The Wipers Times comes to the Lyceum Theatre from Thursday 3 November - Saturday 5 November, telling the extraordinary true story of the satirical newspaper created amidst the mud and mayhem of the Somme.

The Watermill Announces Cast for Ian Hislop and Nick Newman's THE WIPERS TIMES

The Watermill Theatre announces the company for The Wipers Times, by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman opening on 22 September until 29 October at The Watermill Theatre, and then on tour to Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield, New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich and Salisbury Playhouse.

Photo Flash: First Look at Rose Theatre Kingston's DONKEYS' YEARS

Rose Theatre Productions presents Donkeys' Years by Michael Frayn between the 6 and 22 February 2014. This sparkling revival is directed by Lisa Spirling, making a return to the Rose following her acclaimed production of Michael Frayn's Here in 2012. There will be a talk with Michael Frayn and Lisa Spirling at 5.30pm in the auditorium on Thursday 13 February.

Tickets Still Avaliable For BRITBITS 5, Short Plays At MTS 4/26-5/5

Haven't gotten your tickets yet? What are you waiting for? BritBits 5: short plays for the busy Anglophile Join Mind The Gap Theatre for the return of our fabulous short play festival featuring brand new works by, for or about The British!

Tickets Still Avaliable For BRITBITS 5, Short Plays At MTS 4/26-5/5

Haven't gotten your tickets yet? What are you waiting for? BritBits 5: short plays for the busy Anglophile Join Mind The Gap Theatre for the return of our fabulous short play festival featuring brand new works by, for or about The British!

Mrs. Warren's Profession: I've Got the Whores Right Here

BOO-Arts presents a lively production of George Bernard Shaw's classic 'Mrs. Warren's Profession' at Manhattan Theatre Source.

BOO-Arts' MRS WARREN'S PROFESSION Opens 4/2

BOO-Arts Productions is pleased to announce their production of George Bernard Shaw's MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION, directed by Kathleen O'Neill. MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION will play a three-week limited engagement at Manhattan Theatre Source (177 MacDougal Street, New York, NY 10011). Performances begin Wednesday, April 1st and continue through Saturday, April 18th. Opening Night is Thursday, April 2nd (7 p.m.).

Photo Flash: BOO-Arts Presents Mrs Warren's Profession

BOO-Arts Productions is pleased to announce their production of George Bernard Shaw's MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION, directed by Kathleen O'Neill. MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION will play a three-week limited engagement at Manhattan Theatre Source (177 MacDougal Street, New York, NY 10011). Performances begin Wednesday, April 1st and continue through Saturday, April 18th. Opening Night is Thursday, April 2nd (7 p.m.).