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Greg Banks Is Recipient Of American Alliance for Theatre & Education 2024 Charlotte B. Chorpenning Playwright Award
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2024

The new production of THE LION KING is set to captivate audiences with its stunning visuals and powerful performances. Discover the latest updates and behind-the-scenes insights into this beloved musical.

Video: Go Inside the First Day of Rehearsal of CORAM BOY at Chichester Festival Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 21, 2024

Watch footage from the first day of rehearsal of Anna Ledwich’s new production of Coram Boy, running at Chichester Festival Theatre from 24 May – 15 June and at The Lowry, Salford from 21 – 29 June in the video here!

Cast Set For CORAM BOY at Chichester Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024

The full cast has been announced for Anna Ledwich’s new production of Coram Boy, running at Chichester Festival Theatre from 24 May – 15 June and at The Lowry, Salford from 21 – 29 June.

BWW REVIEW: Considering The Luck Of Birth, CORAM BOY Is An Intriguingly Layered Web Of Stories Centered On London's First Foundling Hospital
by Jade Kops - Dec 4, 2019

John Harrison and Michael Dean (Co-Directors) bring Helen Edmundson's adaptation of Jamila Gavin's children's novel CORAM BOY to the Sydney stage.

CORAM BOY Comes to Nottingham Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2019

Nottingham Playhouse is taking over the city's esteemed Albert Hall with a company of over 100 local performers and creatives in its biggest-ever live community production.

Alex Kingston to Star in Nottingham Playhouse's AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE; Plus PINOCCHIO, HOLES, and More
by Julie Musbach - Jun 17, 2019

Nottingham Playhouse has unveiled the latest updates for its autumn/winter season, including the announcement of Pinocchio as the Neville Studio Christmas show.

Nottingham Playhouse Announces Autumn Season - Alex Kingston in AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, ASSASSINS, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2019

Nottingham Playhouse has unveiled its 2019 Autumn season, including a specially-adapted version of An Enemy of the People starring Alex Kingston.

National Youth Theatre's Artistic Director Paul Roseby Awarded OBE
by Julie Musbach - Jun 8, 2018

Artistic Director and Chief Executive of the National Youth Theatre, Paul Roseby, has today become an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire and receives the prestigious Queen's award in recognition of his efforts and achievements at the National Youth Theatre.

Pittsburgh Playhouse CTC Announces Highly-Anticipated New Season
by Julie Musbach - May 10, 2018

Point Park University will open the doors to its brand new four-story, state-of-the art Pittsburgh Playhouse with a highly-anticipated season featuring multiple award-winning, show-stopping productions including Cabaret, Sunday in the Park with George and History Boys.

B Street Theatre's Family Series Presents ROBIN HOOD by Playwright Greg Banks
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2016

The legendary Robin Hood of yore comes to life on the B Street stage with plenty of sword fighting, wordplay and physical comedy.

THE JUNGLE BOOK Opens at The Rose This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2016

In an original take on a classic story, The Rose Theater will transform into the jungles of India in their upcoming production of The Jungle Book. This thrilling adventure story follows the story of Mowgli, a baby in India who wanders away from his village and into the jungle where he is raised by wolves. The 70-minute production opens at The Rose on Oct. 28 and continues through Nov. 13. 

Marin Theatre Company Sets 2016-17 Family Series
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 15, 2016

This fall, Marin Theatre Company unleashes their 2016-17 Family Series season with tales of growing up, friendship, and self discovery. Kicking off its second Family Series Season of Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) plays is writer and performer Jim Napolitano with his original shadow puppet story, Father Goose's Tales. Next up are three fully self-produced TYA productions: an adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's engrossing The Jungle Book by Greg Banks, Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale, The Snow Queen, adapted by Mike Kenny, and Brendan Murray's endearing rendition of Hare and Tortoise.

Simon & Schuster UK Commissions Two Middle Grade Fiction Anthologies
by Matt Smith - Mar 24, 2016

Simon & Schuster Children's Books have commissioned two middle grade fiction anthologies – Holiday Ha Ha Ha! and Winter Magic, both to publish in 2016.

STORYSTOCK Returns To Bush Theatre, October 2014
by Carrie Dunn - Sep 29, 2014

STORYSTOCK, the travelling story circus, returns to the Bush Theatre from 28th to 30th October 2014. Storystock is a storytelling festival for children (3-11) and their families, which launched at the Bush Theatre in autumn 2013. Last year's debut festival attracted nearly 2,000 visitors in 3 days.

CCM’s Season-Opening Coram Boy Begins Previews 10/26
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2011

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) launches its 2011-12 Mainstage Series with a powerful tale of a bygone era, Helen Edmundson's Coram Boy.

CCM’s Season-Opening Coram Boy Begins Previews 10/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 14, 2011

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) launches its 2011-12 Mainstage Series with a powerful tale of a bygone era, Helen Edmundson's Coram Boy.

CCM Announces Complete Fall 2011 Major Event Schedule
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 14, 2011

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) has announced its fall schedule of major performances.

CCM Announces 2011-12 Mainstage Series
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 18, 2011

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) is pleased to announce details for the 2011-12 CCM Mainstage Series of drama, musical theatre and opera productions.

GreenLight Theatre Company Presents CORAM BOY April 19- April 23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 30, 2011

Following a successful run in Bristol, young production company GreenLight Theatre brings their twisting 18th century melodrama of love, hope, evil, music and betrayal to Pleasance Islington for five nights only.

Piane Productions To Premiere DRIFT, CORAM BOY, KITTY'S KISSES & More
by BWW - Feb 4, 2011

Piane Productions is proud to announce its 2011-12 theatrical season. The company will present seven regular season productions, as well as two additional off-season productions. Eight of the nine shows will be presented at the Municipal Auditorium Music Hall or the historic Folly Theater.