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Review Roundup: MORE LIFE Opens at Royal Court Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

Royal Court Theatre is presenting Lauren Mooney and James Yeatman's More Life. The cast includes Marc Elliott, Alison Halstead, and more. See what the critics are saying and read the reviews for the production.

Cast Set For More Life at Royal Court Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025

Royal Court Theatre and Kandinsky Theatre Company have announced the cast for Lauren Mooney and James Yeatman's More Life. Learn more about the production here!

Cast Set For ROPE at Theatr Clwyd
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2024

Theatr Clwyd has announced the cast for their upcoming production of Rope by Patrick Hamilton  which runs from 29 June to 20 July with the press night on Wednesday 3 July. This is a dark comic drama about murder, power and superiority, inspired by a real crime.

Full Cast Set For SWIM, AUNTY, SWIM! at the Belgrade Coventry
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024

Full casting has been announced for Swim, Aunty, Swim!, a new play by Siana Bangura, directed by Madeleine Kludje, produced by The Belgrade in association with tiata fahodzi.

Anni Domingo Will Lead the World Premiere of SWIM, AUNTY, SWIM! at The Belgrade Coventry
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2024

Swim, Aunty, Swim!, a new play by Siana Bangura, directed by Madeleine Kludje will have its world premiere at The Belgrade Theatre Coventry on Monday 20 May until Saturday 1 June.

Cast & Design Team Set for U.S. Premiere of BACON at SoHo Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2023

Don't miss the U.S. premiere of 'Bacon' at SoHo Playhouse! This award-winning play explores masculinity, sexuality, and power through the eyes of two troubled teenagers. Get your tickets now for this limited engagement Off-Broadway production.

Felicity Huffman Will Make Her UK Stage Debut in the Revival of HIR at the Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2023

​​​​​​​Multi award-winning actress Felicity Huffman, renowned for her roles in the 2005 film Transamerica and international hit television series Desperate Housewives, makes her UK stage debut in the revival of Hir, an explosive comedy by Taylor Mac opening at Park Theatre in 2024.

Photos: First Look at BACON at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 13, 2023

Hannah Farley-Hills for HFH Productions’ multi-award-winning production of Bacon by Sophie Swithinbank has opened to sell-out performances at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The production runs at Summerhall’s Cairns Lecture Theatre until 27 August ahead of transferring to Bristol Old Vic from 12-16 September. Check out production photos here!

Review: RUSSELL MALIPHANT DANCE COMPANY: VORTEX, Sadler's Wells
by Matthew Paluch - May 4, 2023

Vortices and abstract expressionism: easy-breezy inspo for the Russell Maliphant Dance Company (RMDC) then. But definitely not a problem for me. I’ll take experimental over formulaic any day. And this isn't a new trend for the RMDC, as they’ve been taking a similar approach since their 1996 inception. But does experimentation guarantee success? I’d hope it’s more about discovery…and that as we know, can go either way. So fasten your seatbelts!

World Premiere of BREEDING Comes to The King's Head Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2023

The King's Head Theatre has announced that the world premiere of BREEDING – a funny, moving drama about adopting as queer parents – will headline the second Takeover season.

BWW Review: WARRIOR QUEENS // SHADES OF BLUE at Sadlers Wells Theatre
by Charlie Wilks - May 8, 2022

Sadlers Wells presents a double bill consisting of work touching on social movement and cultural heritage. Brought to the stage by some of the next generation of leading UK choreographers, Warrior Queens and Shades of Blue are both ambitious pieces of work that really make you pay attention.

Matsena Productions and House of Absolute to Stage SHADES OF BLUE/WARRIOR QUEENS
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 8, 2022

Matsena Productions and House of Absolute present their latest work for the first time in Sadler’s Wells Theatre on Friday 6 & Saturday 7 May in a double bill as part of the Well Seasoned Programme, a Sadler’s Wells initiative to platform and celebrate work by Black dancemakers. 

BACON Extends at Finborough Theatre Through 2 April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2022

Due to popular demand, Bacon has extended its run at the Finborough Theatre for an extra week, and will now perform until Saturday, 2 April 2022.

BWW Review: BACON, Finborough Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Mar 17, 2022

“The memories are imprinted in my mind like ink that spreads”. This is Mark’s story. New at school, his Year-10 classmates ignore him and the highlight of his day is going back home to play with his dog Barney. Then, he meets Darren. A lads’ lad and part of the local bully group, he chooses Mark as his target-slash-buddy. Mark, starved of friendship and constantly seeking approval, cautiously follows him through petty thievery and other malarkey until he realises his feelings for the boy.

ROCKY ROAD Streams From Stream.Theatre Beginning Tonight
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2021

Shaun McKenna’s compelling and timely new thriller Rocky Road is a gripping exploration of grief, obsession and revenge.

Tyger Drew-Honey and Kirsten Foster Star in The World Premiere Of ROCKY ROAD
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2021

Tyger Drew-Honey and Kirsten Foster star in the world premiere of ROCKY ROAD, a compelling new thriller by the award-winning playwright, Shaun McKenna. Broadcast live from Jermyn Street Theatre via Stream.Theatre on Friday 30th April and Saturday 1st May.

BWW Review: NOT QUITE JERUSALEM, Finborough Theatre
by Laura Fuller - Mar 8, 2020

Paul Kember's Not Quite Jerusalem received huge critical acclaim following its premiere at the Royal Court in 1980. Forty years on, the Finborough Theatre have chosen to revive the play as part of their own 40th anniversary celebrations.