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James Mack Stars In THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A CAD World Premiere At Watermill Theatre

Joint CEOs Artistic Director Paul Hart and Executive Director Claire Murray, and the whole team at Newbury's Watermill Theatre has announced full casting for the first show in the 2025 season, The Autobiography of a Cad.

Cast Set For CAESAR'S CIRCUS at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

“Caesar’s Circus,” an all-new show starring one of Chicago’s most beloved performers, Frank Ferrante, announces its full cast that includes a diverse array of performers from a variety of locales specializing in juggling, contortionism, singing, aerial acrobatics, clowning and more.

Full Cast Set for CAESAR'S CIRCUS Starring Frank Ferrante at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

“Caesar’s Circus,” an all-new show starring one of Chicago’s most beloved performers, Frank Ferrante, revealed its full cast at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts.

Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Watermill Theatre

Much Ado About Nothing is a quintessential Shakespeare farce: mistaken identities, intertwining romances, betrayals and deception all wrapped up with a neat little bow by the end. The same can be said for the screwball comedies that dominated 1930’s and 40’s cinema, so it’s no surprise why Tom Wentworth would want to bring the events of Renaissance-era Messina to the backstage gossip of Golden Age Hollywood.

Watermill Theatre Announces Cast And Creative Team For MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

See the full casting and creative team for the upcoming Watermill Ensemble production of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, running from 12 April to 18 May.

Review: SPIKE, Richmond Theatre

SPIKE is based on letters between Milligan and his BBC executives. Ian Hislop and his long-time writing partner Nick Newman have created an affectionate and beautifully staged portrait of the often-troubled mind of this comedy genius.

Review: SPIKE, Salisbury Playhouse

In a fabulously fast-paced and funny tribute to Spike Milligan, writers Ian Hislop and Nick Newman affectionately convey how the extraordinary Anglo-Irishman creates The Goon Show.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For UK Tour of SPIKE

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the UK tour of Spike. Check out the photos here!

Full Cast Announced For SPIKE, Touring to Theatre Royal Brighton This October

​​​​​​​Full casting has been announced for SPIKE - the comedy by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman that will be visiting Theatre Royal Brighton from Tuesday 11 to Saturday 15 October 2022 as part of a UK tour. 

Cast Announced For SPIKE at the Darlington Hippodrome

Ian Hislop and Nick Newman’s new comedy, ‘Spike’, is coming to Darlington Hippodrome with a cast including Gavin and Stacey star Robert Wilfort alongside Mischief Theatre’s Patrick Warner and Jeremy Lloyd. 

Full Casting Announced For SPIKE, Touring The UK This Autumn

Full casting has been announced for SPIKE - the comedy by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman that had its world premiere at The Watermill Theatre Newbury in January, and will be touring the UK from 6 September.

Broadway's Future Songbook Series to Highlight Work by Lauren Taslitz and Danny Ursetti

The Broadway's Future Songbook Series - produced and hosted by John Znidarsic -  continues its 2022 season on Monday, April 25th at 6PM. The free evening will spotlight the songs of the acclaimed writing team of Lauren Taslitz and Danny Ursetti - highlighting their new musical, Mimosa. This special concert will be held in the Bruno Walter Auditorium at the  New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center - 111 Amsterdam  Avenue. 

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For SPIKE at The Watermill

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the world premiere of SPIKE, a new comedy by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman. The title role will be played by Olivier Award-winning actor John Dagleish, with Stephen Fry voicing the BBC Announcer at The Watermill from Thursday 27 January – Saturday 5 March.

Extra Performances Announced For Sell Out Summer Season At The Watermill, Plus Casting For CAMELOT

The Watermill's summer season of outdoor performances has been extended, now booking until Sunday 6 September.

The Watermill Theatre Newbury To Re-Open This Summer With Two Outdoor Shows

Artistic Director Paul Hart and the team at Newbury's The Watermill Theatre have announced that, due to the progress with the government's phased roadmap towards theatres re-opening to the public, they are now in a position to present a summer season of work outdoors.

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS Returns To The Torch Theatre Stage

Back by the popular demand, The West End and Broadway smash hit One Man, Two Guvnorsreturns to the stage this Autumn at the Torch Theatre, Milford Haven, to complete some 'unfinished business'.Richard Bean's fast-paced, hilarious farce follows the mixed fortunes of Francis Henshall played by the returning Christian Patterson. Down on his luck and permanently hungry, Francis suddenly finds himself employed by two bosses.

Cast Announced For A New Adaptation Of THE RIVALS at The Watermill Theatre

The Watermill Theatre announces the cast for a new adaptation of THE RIVALS, Richard Brinsley Sheridan's classic comedy of desire, intrigue and romantic delusion. Adapted by Beth Flintoff, whose credits include Henry I of England and Oscar Wilde on Trial (Reading Between The Lines Theatre Company) and Greenham: 100 Years of War and Peace (Rosa Productions), this lively new version will be directed by Jonathan Humphreys whose credits include The Mighty Walzer (Manchester Royal Exchange) and Romeo and Juliet (Sheffield Crucible). THE RIVALS will run at The Watermill Theatre from 15 March to 21 April.

Photo Coverage: Steve Carell and Emma Stone Attend BATTLE OF THE SEXES Premiere at TIFF

Emma Stone, Steve Carell and more attended the premiere of their new film BATTLE OF THE SEXES at this year's Toronto Film Festival. Check out photos below!

EDINBURGH 2017: BWW Q&A- Scotland's Wild Heart

BWW speaks to Donald Shaw about 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Show Scotland's Wild Heart.

2Faced Dance Company presents WHAT THE MOON SAW

Inspired by the prolific author and writer Hans Christian Andersen and reimagined and presented by 2Faced Dance Company, What the Moon Saw is a new interactive dance and circus show suitable for very young children, their families, teachers and friends.