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Lauren Ward and Josie Benson Will Lead STALLED at The King's Head Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2024

West End and Broadway star Lauren Ward (Stranger Things: The First Shadow,  Dear Evan Hansen) and Josie Benson (Kiss Me Kate, Mamma Mia!) will lead the cast in the world premiere of STALLED, a new musical about mothers, daughters and moving on, at the King's Head Theatre.

Photos: First Look at the UK Tour of THE GOOD ENOUGH MUMS CLUB
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2023

Production photos have been released today for The Good Enough Mums Club, a new musical based on the real-life moving and funny tales of motherhood. 

Review: THE GOOD ENOUGH MUMS CLUB, Birmingham Hippodrome
by Laura Lott - Oct 30, 2023

Society places a huge amount of pressure on mothers to be perfect, so it's a joy to see this new musical that reassures mums that their best is good enough. With a book and lyrics by Emily Beecher, who developed the show after her own diagnosis of postnatal depression, this production is produced, directed, designed and performed by mothers.

Cast Set For the UK Tour of THE GOOD ENOUGH MUMS CLUB
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2023

The REcreate Agency and Spin Arts have announced the cast of the premiere production of The Good Enough Mums Club. Learn more about the tour and find out how to get tickets here!

Photos: First Look at Carrie Hope Fletcher, Jonathan Slinger & More in THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2022

The Caucasian Chalk Circle is running Sat 1 – Sat 22 October 2022 at Rose Theatre, Kingston. In the midst of a bloody revolution, a young woman risks everything to rescue the abandoned child of the Governor and his wife. Get a first look at photos here!

Photos: Carrie Hope Fletcher and More in Rehearsal For THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2022

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the Rose Theatre’s production of The Caucasian Chalk Circle directed by Christopher Haydon and with Carrie Hope Fletcher as Grusha and Jonathan Slinger as Azdak. 

Cast Announced Joining Carrie Hope Fletcher in THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE at the Rose
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2022

The full cast for has been announced for the new production of Bertolt Brecht's The Caucasian Chalk Circle, which will run at the Rose from 1 to 22 October, with a press night on Thursday 6 October 2022.

BWW Review: COMMITTEE... (A New Musical), Donmar Warehouse
by Rona Kelly - Jul 13, 2017

The line between the dramatic world on stage and the real world off stage can seem very thin. Shows written hundreds of years ago speak to today; others hit even closer to home, depicting actual events happening right now. The latest offering from the Donmar Warehouse speaks to the latter. Setting the high drama of the Kids Company scandal against an operatic score, Committee... (A New Musical) is a bold endeavour but one which doesn't quite hit the right notes.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal for New Musical 'COMMITTEE' at Donmar Warehouse
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2017

The Public Administration and Constitution Affairs Committee Take Oral Evidence on Whitehall's Relationship with Kids Company begins previews at the Donmar Warehouse on Saturday 24 June for an opening 3 July 2017. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!

Donmar Warehouse Announces Full Casting For New Musical COMMITTEE
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2017

The Donmar Warehouse today announces full casting for The Public Administration and Constitution Affairs Committee Take Oral Evidence on Whitehall's Relationship with Kids Company a new musical with music by Tom Deering, and book and lyrics by Hadley Fraser and Josie Rourke.   

Finborough Theatre Adds Performances for ADDING MACHINE: A MUSICAL
by Ashlee Latimer - Oct 10, 2016

Following the critically acclaimed opening of the UK premiere of the hit Off Broadway musical Adding Machine: A Musical, composed by Joshua Schmidt, with libretto by Jason Loewith and Joshua Schmidt, and based on the classic play by Elmer Rice, two further matinee performances have been added to the sell-out run - on 12 and 19 November at 3pm. Josh Seymour directs Joseph Alessi (Mr Zero), Kate Milner-Evans (Mrs Zero), Joanna Kirkland (Daisy Dorothea Devore) and Edd Campbell Bird (Shrdlu), with James Dinsmore (Mr One and as cast), Helen Walsh (Mrs One and as cast), George Rae (Mr Two and as cast), and Sue Appleby (Mrs Two and as cast).

BWW Review: ADDING MACHINE: A MUSICAL, Finborough Theatre, 30 September 2016
by Gary Naylor - Oct 1, 2016

Gary Naylor sees an award-winning musical that provides few catchy tunes, but revels in a marriage of music and vocals that lays feelings bare and says much about life today.

Photo Flash: UK Premiere of ADDING MACHINE: A MUSICAL Opens at Finborough Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2016

Ever feel like killing your boss? The UK premiere of the hit Off Broadway musical Adding Machine: A Musical, composed by Joshua Schmidt, with libretto by Jason Loewith and Joshua Schmidt, and based on the classic play by Elmer Rice, opens at the Finborough Theatre tonight Wednesday 28 September 2016 (Press Nights: Friday 30 September and Saturday 1 October 2016 at 7.30pm). BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for the UK Premiere of ADDING MACHINE: A MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2016

Ever feel like killing your boss? The UK premiere of the hit Off Broadway musical Adding Machine: A Musical, composed by Joshua Schmidt, with libretto by Jason Loewith and Joshua Schmidt, and based on the classic play by Elmer Rice, opens at the Finborough Theatre on Wednesday 28 September 2016 (Press Nights: Friday 30 September and Saturday 1 October 2016 at 7.30pm). BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!

Cast Announced for ADDING MACHINE: A MUSICAL at Finborough Theatre
by Marianka Swain - Aug 30, 2016

Full casting is announced today for the UK premiere of the hit Off Broadway musical ADDING MACHINE: A MUSICAL, composed by Joshua Schmidt, with libretto by Jason Loewith and Joshua Schmidt, and based on the classic play by Elmer Rice. Josh Seymour directs Joseph Alessi (Mr Zero), Kate Milner-Evans (Mrs Zero), Joanna Kirkland (Daisy Dorothea Devore) and Edd Campbell Bird (Shrdlu), with James Dinsmore (Mr One and as cast), Helen Walsh (Mrs One and as cast), George Rae (Mr Two and as cast), and Sue Appleby (Mrs Two and as cast). The production opens at the Finborough Theatre on Wednesday 28 September 2016 (Press Nights: Friday 30 September and Saturday 1 October 2016 at 7.30pm).

BWW Reviews: SEASON'S GREETINGS, Union Theatre, December 5 2013
by Gary Naylor - Dec 6, 2013

Gary Naylor enjoys a revival of an Ayckbourn Christmas play rather more than he did the first time he saw it.

SEASON'S GREETINGS Plays The Union Theatre, Now thru Jan 4
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2013

After previous productions of Ayckbourn's Absent Friends and Joking Apart, The Union Theatre presents Season's Greetings this Christmas after their sell out production of HMS Pinafore. The production is directed by Michael Strassen whose previous productions include the critically acclaimed Billy, The Fix and the award winning Assassins.

SEASON'S GREETINGS to Play The Union Theatre, Dec 3-Jan 4
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2013

After previous productions of Ayckbourn's Absent Friends and Joking Apart, The Union Theatre presents Season's Greetings this Christmas after their sell out production of HMS Pinafore. The production is directed by Michael Strassen whose previous productions include the critically acclaimed Billy, The Fix and the award winning Assassins.

Photo Flash: First Look at Lisa Stokke in THE BAKER'S WIFE at Union Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 22, 2011

London's Union Theatre is set to revive The Baker's Wife, which will begin performances Sept. 21, and open Sept. 23. The production will be directed by Michael Strassen and feature Lisa Stokke as Geneviève.

Lisa Stokke to Lead THE BAKER'S WIFE at Union Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 18, 2011

London's Union Theatre is set to revive The Baker's Wife, which will begin performances Sept. 21, and open Sept. 23. The production will be directed by Michael Strassen and feature Lisa Stokke as Geneviève.