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Review: BECOMING NANCY, Birmingham Rep
by Laura Lott - Oct 16, 2024

Cheese and pineapple on a stick, anyone? The latest musical from Birmingham Rep takes us back to 1970s Britain, where trousers were flared, birthday parties required Iced Gems, and boys definitely didn't play girls in school musicals without everyone having something to say about it. BWW's critic weighs in.

Video: BECOMING NANCY at Birmingham Rep
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2024

An all new trailer has been released for Becoming Nancy at Birmingham Rep, directed and choroegraphed by Jerry Mitchell. Check out the video here and get a look at the production on stage!

Photos: BECOMING NANCY at Birmingham Rep
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

Birmingham Rep has released all new photos from Becoming Nancy, directed and choroegraphed by Jerry Mitchell. The musical will host its official press night in Birmingham on Tuesday 15 October 2024. 

Video: Jerry Mitchell Talks BECOMING NANCY at Birmingham Rep
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 15, 2024

Watch Jerry Mitchell discuss Becoming Nancy ahead of its UK Premiere at Birmingham Rep in October 2024. Check out the video here!

Video: BECOMING NANCY Begins Rehearsals Ahead of UK Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2024

All new rehearsal footage has been released of the cast of Becoming Nancy, ahead of its UK Premiere in October 2024. Check out the video here!

UK Cast Recording Of BECOMING NANCY is Available Now
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2024

Birmingham Rep has released selected tracks from the exclusive cast recording of Becoming Nancy ahead of its UK Premiere in October 2024.  

Works By Samuel Beckett and Caryl Churchill To Be Presented This June At The Coronet Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2024

Experience the works of Samuel Beckett and Caryl Churchill this June at the Coronet Theatre. Don't miss this unique opportunity to enjoy performances from two of theatre's most influential playwrights.

Review: MISS SAIGON at Folketeatret
by Christian Ranke - Sep 2, 2023

For many years, Miss Saigon was celebrated as a masterful work of musical theater. However, it has faced its fair share of criticism for its alleged 'political incorrectness' issues since its revival in the West End and on Broadway a few years ago.

Winners Announced for The 2022 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards; MOULIN ROUGE Wins Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Jan 30, 2023

The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards, honouring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 until September 30, 2022.

BWW Review: LEGALLY BLONDE, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - May 25, 2022

When Legally Blonde came out in 2001, its main character Elle Woods became an instant icon. Witty comebacks in hot pink stilettos, she tore down stereotypes and validated blondes across the world. She probably also inspired generations to pursue a law degree and not be intimidated to hide the multi-faceted human beings they can be. Read our critic's review.

Photos: First Look at Courtney Bowman & More in LEGALLY BLONDE at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2022

Omigod you guys, meet fashion merchandising major Elle Woods (Courtney Bowman) and her college sweetheart Warner Huntington III (Alistair Toovey). Popular, stylish, they have the perfect relationship. That is until Warner heads to Harvard Law School and decides that he needs a more 'serious' kind of girlfriend.

Kiln Theatre Announces Full Cast For The World Première Of Zodwa Nyoni's THE DARKEST PART OF THE NIGHT
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2022

With Marina Carr's Girl on an Altar about to begin previews, Kiln Theatre announces the full cast for the world première of Zodwa Nyoni's The Darkest Part of the Night. Nancy Medina directs Brianna Douglas, Andrew French, James Clyde, Hannah Morrish, Lee Phillips and Nadia Williams.

Photo: First Look At Courtney Bowman As Elle Woods; Full Cast Announced For LEGALLY BLONDE at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2022

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre have today announced full casting their forthcoming production of Legally Blonde (13 May-2 July).

Courtney Bowman Will Lead LEGALLY BLONDE at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2022

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre have today announced principal casting for their forthcoming production of Legally Blonde (13 May-2 July), along with the full creative team.

Cast Announced for the World Premiere of THE MEANING OF ZONG World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2022

Rehearsals begin today for Giles Terera’s debut stage play The Meaning of Zong, co-directed by Giles Terera and Tom Morris.

National Theatre Wales, Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru and August012 Join Forces To Co-produce The Multilingual Space Odyssey, PETULA
by Stephi Wild - Nov 26, 2021

Wales' two national theatre companies, National Theatre Wales and Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru, are teaming up to tour Wales in spring 2022 with a brand-new production of Fabrice Melquiot's extraordinary play.

BWW Review: TWELFTH NIGHT, Shakespeare's Globe
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 10, 2021

The Globe’s Artistic Director Michelle Terry has not had the easiest start to her tenure. Until a few weeks ago, she had not put on a live show since last March. Happily, with the summer season now in full swing and Groundling tickets returned, she now stars in the theatre’s joyful new production of Twelfth Night.

Bristol Old Vic Announces 2021-2022 Autumn-Winter Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2021

Bristol Old Vic today announced a bold season for Autumn–Winter 2021/22. The programme includes new productions from brilliant talent, long-awaited new dates for world premieres and new ways to share those stories live and online.

REASONS YOU SHOULD(N'T) LOVE ME Will Be Available to Stream For Three Performances Only
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2021

Following a sell-out run at Kiln Theatre, Amy Trigg's debut play Reasons You Should(n't) Love Me, will be available to view online for 3 performances only from 18–20 June. Directed by Charlotte Bennett, Reasons You Should(n't) Love Me opened to critical acclaim at Kiln Theatre in May, and has limited number of tickets available for the remainder of its run until 12 June.

Virtual Theatre Today: Monday, April 5- with Mandy Gonzalez, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 5, 2021

Today (April 5) in live streaming: Mandy Gonzalez and Lin-Manuel Miranda unite to talk Fearless, Jay O. Sanders is Exploring Falstaff, and more!