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Creative Team And Cast Announced For 2017 Papatango New Writing Prize Winner TRESTLE

Papatango today announce the creative team and cast for the world premi re of Stewart Pringle's d but play Trestle.
KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE to Fly Back to Southwark Playhouse This Summer

Kiki is back! Following a critically acclaimed, sold-out festive run at Southwark Playhouse, Kiki's Delivery Service returns to The Large for a limited summer season.
Casting Announced for KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE at Southwark Playhouse

Kiki is back! Following a critically acclaimed, sold-out festive run at Southwark Playhouse, Kiki's Delivery Service returns to The Large for a limited summer season.
Cast and Artists Announced for HOT METAL MUSICALS

Musical Theatre Artists of Pittsburgh­­ announces a cast of 8 singers, who will perform 21 songs by 31 artists in its second edition of Hot Metal Musicals, a showcase of members' work. With the assistance of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and extensive support from the Pittsburgh CLO, Hot Metal Musicals will be presented on Monday, July 17, 2017, at 7:15 pm at the Cabaret Theater at Theater Square, 655 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222.
KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE to Fly Back to Southwark Playhouse This Summer

Kiki is back! Following a critically acclaimed, sold-out festive run at Southwark Playhouse, Kiki's Delivery Service returns to The Large for a limited summer season.
Papatango New Writing Prize Opens for 2017 Submissions

The Papatango New Writing Prize, now in its ninth incarnation, opens for submissions today, 12 December 2016, until midnight on 5 March 2017.
Matt Grinter Wins 2016 Papatango New Writing Prize; ORCA Set for Southwark Playhouse Tonight

Papatango previously announced Matt Grinter as winner of the 8th annual New Writing Prize for his play Orca which will receive its world premiere at the Southwark Playhouse in November 2016 and be published by Nick Hern Books.
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Papatango's ORCA

Papatango has just released rehearsal photos of Orca - Matt Grinter's winning entry from a record 1053 submissions to the 8th annual Papatango New Writing Prize. Alice Hamilton directs Aden Gillett, Simon Gregor, Carla Langley, Rona Morison and Ellie Turner in the production opening at Southwark Playhouse on 4 November, with previews from 2 November, running until 26 November. Design is by Frankie Bradshaw, with lighting by Johanna Town and sound by Richard Hammarton.
Papatango Announces Cast of ORCA

Papatango today announces the cast of Orca - Matt Grinter's winning entry from a record 1053 submissions to the 8thannual Papatango New Writing Prize. Alice Hamilton directs Aden Gillett, Simon Gregor, Carla Langley, Rona Morisonand Ellie Turner in the production opening at Southwark Playhouse on 4 November, with previews from 2 November, running until 26 November. Design is by Frankie Bradshaw, with lighting by Johanna Town and sound by Richard Hammarton.
Papatango Announces Creative Team for Matt Grinter's ORCA

Papatango today announced the creative team for Orca, Matt Grinter's winning submission from a record-breaking 1053 entries to the 8th annual Papatango New Writing Prize. Alice Hamilton will direct, with set and costumes designed by Frankie Bradshaw, lighting design by Johanna Town and sound design by Richard Hammarton. The production opens at Southwark Playhouse on 4 November, with previews from 2 November, and runs until 26 November.
The Maxamoo Podcast Previews the 2016 New York International Fringe Festival

We discuss what we're looking forward to at the 20th annual New York International Fringe Festival. Jose, Jack, Liz and Lindsay describe the weird, sincere, and wacky one-person shows, musicals, and dramas that caught our attention among the nearly 200 shows at this year's festival. Fringe NYC runs August 12-28, 2016 at 16 venues across lower Manhattan (and Central Park). Tickets are only $18/show.
Matt Grinter Wins 2016 Papatango New Writing Prize; ORCA Set for Southwark Playhouse

Papatango today announces Matt Grinter wins the 8th annual New Writing Prize for his play Orca which will receive its world premiere at the Southwark Playhouse in November 2016 and be published by Nick Hern Books.
Full Cast Set for AFTER INDEPENDENCE at Arcola Theatre

Papatango today announces the full cast for the world premiere of After Independence by May Sumbwanyambe. George Turvey directs Stefan Adegbola (Charles), Sandra Duncan (Kathleen), Peter Guinness (Guy) and Beatriz Romilly (Chipo) in the production which opens at the Arcola Theatre on 6 May, with previews from 4 May, and runs until 28 May 2016.
Papatango to Stage World Premiere of AFTER INDEPENDENCE

Papatango today announces its first production outside of the company's New Writing Prize - the world premiere of After Independence by May Sumbwanyambe which opens at the Arcola Theatre on 6 May, with previews from 4 May, and runs until 28 May 2016. 
Pittsburgh CLO Announces Cast of FIRST DATE

Pittsburgh CLO is proud to announce the cast of the Pittsburgh premiere of FIRST DATE, February 4 - April 24, 2016 at the CLO Cabaret.  This inventive new version of the Broadway musical comedy was created just for Pittsburgh CLO by the original writers, Austin Winsberg, Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner.  Our cast of five will shine a hopeful spotlight on the chances we all take to fall in love through a flirtatious, funny and unexpected tale of two strangers meeting for the first time.  Audiences will [literally] surround these two would-be lovers and their band of quirky friends with brand-new and imaginative staging set to transform the CLO Cabaret into the "First Date" of your dreams.  Tickets start at $36.75 and are now available at CLOCabaret.com or by calling 412-281-2822
Papatango New Writing Prize Returns to Southwark Playhouse in 2016

The Papatango Prize is the UK's only annual opportunity guaranteeing a new writer full production, publication, and a royalty of 10% of the gross box office.
MTAP's Hot Metal Musicals Incubator to Present Free Reading of KITTY, 11/9

Following its sold out Hot Metal Musicals, the inaugural showcase of new musical theatre work, MTAP-Musical Theatre Artists of Pittsburgh is pleased to announce the Hot Metal Musicals Incubator.
Brian Doherty, Eleanor Worthington-Cox & More to Star in TOMCAT at Southwark Playhouse

The winner of the seventh Papatango New Writing Prize, Tomcat by James Rushbrooke will receive a four week run at Southwark Playhouse from Wednesday 28 October (press night: Friday 30 October 8pm) to Saturday 21 Nov 2015. The director is 2014 JMK Award winner Kate Hewitt, who is currently Associate Director on Sam Mendes' Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in the West End.
BWW Reviews: MUSIC FOR A SUMMER EVENING Features Australian Premiere

The Soundstream Ensemble is the contemporary music ensemble of the University of Adelaide.
James Rushbrooke Wins Papatango New Writing Prize; TOMCAT to Play Southwark This Fall

The winner of the seventh Papatango New Writing Prize was announced today 27 June at this year's host venue, Southwark Playhouse. 

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