Critics' Choice: Franco Milazzo's Best Shows Of 2024
by Franco Milazzo - Dec 31, 2024
Writing stage reviews is an adventure I have yet to tire of. This year, I sat in the dark and scribbled hieroglyphics into my notebook in a dark room as I watched opera, cabaret, dance, circus, comedy, clowns, musicals, concert films, buckets of immersive shows (theatre, dining, even panto) and even some theatre.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Extends For Twelfth Time in London
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2024
Following back-to-back tenth and eleventh extensions at the West End's Fortune Theatre and the announcement of Operation Mincemeat's Broadway debut, the show has extended for a twelfth time until 7th June 2025.
Review: RIGOLETTO, London Coliseum
by Franco Milazzo - Oct 31, 2024
There’s no shame in pulling an old favourite from the vaults but Jonathan Miller’s 1982 gangster-themed production is firing blanks in this latest revival.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Extends For an Eleventh Time
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2024
Hot on the heels of a tenth extension at the West End's Fortune Theatre and the announcement that the Olivier Award-winning Operation Mincemeat will open on Broadway at the Golden Theatre on 20th March 2025, ATG has granted an incredible eleventh extension in London, with performances now set to continue until 19th April 2025.
Interview: Jamie Ballard in MACBETH at The Curtain in Jersey City
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 19, 2024
The Curtain, Jersey City’s premier classical theatre, is now presenting an all-new production of William Shakespeare’s classic 'Macbeth' set in a haunting, candlelight environment this Halloween season. It will be performed at the Nimbus Arts Center located at 329 Warren Street, Jersey City, just steps from the PATH train.
Verdi's RIGOLETTO Comes to English National Opera
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2024
English National Opera (ENO) will present Verdi’s Rigoletto as it makes a welcome return to the London Coliseum. A revival of one of the world’s most loved productions, directed by the godfather of the genre, Jonathan Miller. Jealousy, betrayal and seduction pervade, making it a favourite of audiences worldwide.
English National Opera Will Perform THE TURN OF THE SCREW This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2024
English National Opera will present the opportunity for audiences in London to experience a new production of Benjamin Britten’s masterpiece The Turn of the Screw based on Henry James’s ghost story, with seven performances at the London Coliseum between 11 and 31 October 2024.
Review: TOSCA, Royal Opera House
by Franco Milazzo - Jul 2, 2024
Fronted by some fresh faces, Jonathan Kent’s cinematic take on the Puccini masterwork Tosca returns for its seventeenth run at Covent Garden.
ENO Reveals 2024/25 London Coliseum Season
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2024
English National Opera (ENO) has announced the programme for its 2024/25 London Coliseum season with eight world-class productions and concerts. The season will run from 26 September 2024 to 22 February 2025.
JUDY & LIZA Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024
A dazzling and heart-warming stage show charting the careers and relationship between Hollywood mother and daughter Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli, is stepping out on a UK tour this month at venues across the UK.
JUDY & LIZA Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024
A stage show charting the careers and relationship between Hollywood mother and daughter Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli, is stepping out on a UK tour this spring at venues across the UK.
Lucy Peacock Will Receive Stratford Festival's Legacy Award
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2023
The Stratford Festival is honouring Lucy Peacock with this year's Legacy Award. The gala, hosted by Sheila McCarthy, will be held at Toronto's Four Seasons Hotel on Monday, October 2. Learn more about Lucy here!