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Darlington Hippodrome Reveals Autumn 2024 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2024

Darlington Hippodrome has announced its line-up of shows for autumn 2024 and beyond. With stand-up comedy, live music, dance, musicals and more, this is one of Darlington Hippodrome’s most varied season yet. Learn more about the lineup here!

Darlington Hippodrome Reveals Summer 2024 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024

The curtain has gone up on Darlington Hippodrome’s new summer season of shows! Learn more about the full season lineup here.

Cast Set For Darlington Panto SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2023

Pantomime will be making a magical return to Darlington Hippodrome this festive season as pop and musical theatre star Gareth Gates is set to headline the family Christmas spectacular Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, playing the Prince. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!

Comedian/Writer/Producer Joe Mande Comes To City Winery Boston, September 24
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2023

Writer/comedian/actor and Co-Executive Producer of HBO Max's Emmy Award winning Hacks,  Joe Mande brings his stand-up tour to City Winery Boston for one show only, Sunday, September 24th.

Cast Set For SNOW WHITE Panto at Darlington Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2023

Pantomime will be making a magical return to Darlington Hippodrome this festive season as pop and musical theatre star Gareth Gates is set to headline the family Christmas spectacular Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, playing the Prince. Gareth will be joined by the The Chase’s Vixen Jenny Ryan as The Wicked Queen and the hilarious Josh Benson as Muddles.

Imagine Theatre Confirms All Star Line-up For This Year's Pantomime Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2022

Casting is complete for Imagine Theatre's biggest panto season with an all-star line-up getting ready to bring 18 magical family pantomimes to audiences across England, Wales and Scotland.

Nominations Revealed For The 2021/2022 Season Pantomime Awards
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2022

The UK Pantomime Association has announced the nominations for The Pantomime Awards in association with Butlin's.

York Theatre Royal Announces a Travelling Pantomime
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2020

This Christmas York Theatre Royal is taking its pantomime on the road with the Travelling Pantomime visiting every neighbourhood in York a?" all 21 wards - during December and January.

TWILIGHT ROBBERY: A New Musical Comedy Premieres In Surrey
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2018

Twilight Robbery: A New Musical Comedy by Joseph McNeice (Book and Lyrics) and Matthew Spalding (Music) premieres at the Barn Theatre in Oxted from 13th - 15th September. Running Time c.2hrs (inc interval). Tickets from £12-£15 available here.

TWILIGHT ROBBERY: A New Musical Comedy Premieres In Surrey
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2018

Twilight Robbery: A New Musical Comedy by Joseph McNeice (Book and Lyrics) and Matthew Spalding (Music) premieres at the Barn Theatre in Oxted from 13th - 15th September. Running Time c.2hrs (inc interval). Tickets from £12-£15 available here.

TWILIGHT ROBBERY: A New Musical Comedy Premieres In Surrey
by Rebecca Russo - Aug 31, 2018

Twilight Robbery: A New Musical Comedy by Joseph McNeice (Book and Lyrics) and Matthew Spalding (Music) premieres at the Barn Theatre in Oxted from 13th - 15th September. Running Time c.2hrs (inc interval). Tickets from £12-£15 available here.

Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's THE GIRLS at Phoenix Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2017

THE GIRLS, based on the true story, the film and the award-winning play byTim Firth, Calendar Girls, opened last night, Tuesday 21 February, at thePhoenix Theatre in London's West End, where it had previewed from 28 January 2017.

Review Roundup: Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's THE GIRLS at Phoenix Theatre
by Review Roundups - Feb 22, 2017

THE GIRLS, based on the true story, the film and the award-winning play by Tim Firth, Calendar Girls, opened last night, Tuesday 21 February, at the Phoenix Theatre in London's West End, where it had previewed from 28 January 2017.

Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's THE GIRLS Extends Booking Period to July
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2017

???????From Monday 27 February, the booking period for Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's award-winning new British musical, THE GIRLS, will extend to 15 July 2017.  A Tuesday matinee will be introduced from 25 April.

TV: On the Green Carpet Opening of THE GIRLS
by BroadwayWorld TV - Feb 21, 2017

Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's new British musical, THE GIRLS, based on the true story, the film and the award-winning play by Tim Firth, Calendar Girls, opened in London's West End at the Phoenix Theatre. The West End premiere follows sold-out runs at the Grand Theatre Leeds and the Lowry Salford late 2015/early 2016. In the West End, the producers have made a commitment to there being no 'premium-rated' seats, no booking fees and reduced price previews.

Photo Flash: First Look at Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's New Musical THE GIRLS
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2017

Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's new British musical, THE GIRLS, based on the true story, the film and the award-winning play by Tim Firth, Calendar Girls, will open in London's West End at the Phoenix Theatre tomorrow, 21 February . The West End premiere follows sold-out runs at the Grand Theatre Leeds and the Lowry Salford late 2015/early 2016.

Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's THE GIRLS Triumphs at WhatsOnStage Awards
by Julie Musbach - Feb 19, 2017

Gary Barlow and Tim Firth triumphed tonight, Sunday 19 February 2017, ahead of the opening of their musical THE GIRLS in London's West End on Tuesday 21 February. At an awards ceremony at the Prince of Wales Theatre, they won the prestigious WhatsOnStage Award for Best Regional Production. Gary and Tim and the original Calendar Girls were given a rapturous reception from an audience made up of stars from all the West End shows after Gary, Tim and Joanna Riding performed Scarborough, a song from their musical.

NHS Nurses Offered Free Tickets to Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's THE GIRLS
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2017

Gary Barlow and Tim Firth are offering nurses free seats to see the Dress Rehearsal of their new musical comedy THE GIRLS at the Phoenix Theatre in London on Saturday 28 January at 2.30pm

Photo Flash: First Look at Rehearsal Photos for Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's New British Musical, THE GIRLS
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2017

Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's new British musical, THE GIRLS, based on the true story, the film and the award-winning play by Tim Firth, Calendar Girls, will open in London's West End at the Phoenix Theatre, with performances from 28 January 2017.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Gary Barlow and the Cast of THE GIRLS Perform "Sunflower"
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2017

Watch Gary Barlow and the cast of The Girls in the recording studio perform the song 'Sunflowers' from Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's musical The Girls.