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Photo/Video: OPERATION MINCEMEAT Marquee Lit Following Tariff Delay
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025

Operation Mincemeat's retro, 1940s-style marquee was unlit for first preview, as a result of President Donald Trump’s ongoing trade policies, but it was finally illuminated after last evening’s performance at the Golden Theatre. Check out a photo and video here!

LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER Season 12 Sets HBO Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 29, 2025

A satirical, insightful, and meticulously researched look at current events in the U.S. and around the globe, the series features Oliver’s hilarious, expertly honed perspective on today’s pressing political, social, and cultural issues.

Russell Howard to Premiere New Stand-Up Special on Streaming in 2025
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2024

Russell Howard is set to premiere his brand-new stand-up special, Russell Howard Live at the London Palladium, as an exclusive global stream on January 15, 2025.

Max Sets Date for Rose Matafeo Comedy Special
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 18, 2024

Starstruck creator/star Rose Matafeo returns to Max for her second stand-up special, Rose Matafeo: On and On and One. The special debuts Thursday, December 19.

Netflix to Release Ahir Shah's 2023 Edinburgh Comedy Award-Winning Show ENDS
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 12, 2024

Netflix will release Ahir Shah's 2023 Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning show, ENDS, on Tuesday, September 10th. The show has received high praise from critics for its outstanding storytelling and performance.

Phil Wang's Second Netflix Original Stand-up Special Releasing in September
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 6, 2024

Phil Wang's second Netflix Original stand-up special, Wang in There, Baby!, premieres on 3rd September. Filmed at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, the show covers topics from British-Asian identity to minor fame.

Concord Theatricals Acquires From Avalon Secondary Rights For OPERATION MINCEMEAT
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2024

Concord Theatricals has secured from Avalon exclusive worldwide secondary licensing rights to David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson and Zoë Roberts’ 2024 Best New Musical WhatsOnStage Award and six-time Olivier Award nominated West End hit, Operation Mincemeat.

Concord Theatricals Acquires Licensing Rights for OPERATION MINCEMEAT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2024

Concord Theatricals has secured from Avalon exclusive worldwide secondary licensing rights to Operation Mincemeat. Learn more about the show!

LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER Returns For Its Eleventh Season in February
by Michael Major - Jan 17, 2024

A satirical, insightful, and meticulously researched look at current events in the U.S. and around the globe, LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER features Oliver's hilarious, expertly honed perspective on the pressing political, social, and cultural issues, as well as lesser-reported topics that both inform and entertain.

LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER Renewed For Three Additional Seasons
by Michael Major - Dec 5, 2023

A satirical, insightful, and meticulously researched look at current events in the U.S. and around the globe, LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER features Oliver’s hilarious, expertly honed perspective on the pressing political, social, and cultural issues, as well as lesser-reported topics that both inform and entertain.

Photos: Meghan and Harry from IDIOTS ASSEMBLE: SPITTING IMAGE THE MUSICAL Visit Royal Albert Hall
by Blair Ingenthron - May 14, 2023

Meghan and Harry, two of the stars of Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image The Musical written by a tour de force comedy team made up of  Al Murray (The Pub Landlord) Matt Forde (The Political Party) and double Olivier award winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow, The Play What I Wrote) made an appearance Friday, May 12, 2023 at The Albert Hall. Check out photos here!

Cast & Voice Over Artists Revealed For SPITTING IMAGE THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2023

As Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image The Musical  written by a tour de force comedy team made up of  Al Murray (The Pub Landlord) Matt Forde (The Political Party) and double Olivier award winner  Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow, The Play What I Wrote) heads towards its  West End Premiere at the Phoenix Theatre the full cast of voice-over artists and puppeteers and is released.

IDIOTS ASSEMBLE: SPITTING IMAGE THE MUSICAL Will Premiere in the West End in May
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2023

Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image The Musical  written by a tour de force comedy team made up of  Al Murray (The Pub Landlord) Matt Forde (The Political Party) and double Olivier award winner  Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow, The Play What I Wrote) makes its West End Premiere at the Phoenix Theatre in London. 

Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for OPERATION MINCEMEAT in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2023

Following five sold-out development runs at the New Diorama Theatre in 2019 and Southwark Playhouse in 2020, 2021 & 2022, plus an extended Riverside Studios run last summer, the full cast and creative team for the West End premiere of Operation Mincemeat - a new musical, has been announced.

EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE, WHITE LOTUS, & THE BEAR Take Top Honors at 34th Annual Producers Guild Awards
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 26, 2023

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) hosted the 34th Annual Producers Guild Awards on Saturday, February 25th at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The evening recognized influential film producers and entertainment icons with special honors including Tom Cruise with the David O. Selznick Achievement Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures; Mindy Kaling with the Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television; Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy with the Milestone Award; and “Till” with the Stanley Kramer Award.

Photos: First Look At IDIOTS ASSEMBLE: SPITTING IMAGE SAVES THE WORLD At Birmingham Rep
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2023

Production shots have been released for Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image Saves the World, which is currently playing its world premiere performances at Birmingham Rep until Sat 11 Mar 2023.

Season Ten Of LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER to Premiere in February
by Michael Major - Jan 19, 2023

Comedian, actor, and writer John Oliver returns for a brand-new tenth season of his acclaimed half-hour series LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER. A satirical, insightful, and meticulously researched look at current events in the U.S. and around the globe, the weekly series features Oliver’s hilarious, expertly honed perspective.

Photos: Check Out the All New Puppets Joining IDIOTS ASSEMBLE: SPITTING IMAGE SAVES THE WORLD
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2023

Suella Braverman, Nigel Farage, Jacob Rees-Mogg, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy will join the cast of the new stage production  Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image Saves the World which opens at Birmingham Rep on 1 February, and runs until 11 March 2023.  Never seen before photos of their puppets in rehearsal can be seen here!

New Musical OPERATION MINCEMEAT Gets First West End Run
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2022

After sold-out development runs at the New Diorama Theatre in 2019 and Southwark Playhouse in 2020, 2021 & 2022, plus an extended Riverside Studios run this summer, Operation Mincemeat transfers to the West End's Fortune Theatre for previews starting on the 29th March, followed by an 8-week run beginning on the 9th May 2023.

HBO Max Renews STARSTRUCK For A Third Season
by Michael Major - Jun 13, 2022

The Max Original comedy STARSTRUCK, created by comedian and writer Rose Matafeo, has been renewed for a third season by HBO Max and co-producer BBC Three. The series is co-written by Matafeo, Alice Snedden and Nic Sampson, with Matafeo and Snedden also directing.