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Review: BEING MR WICKHAM, Jermyn Street Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 12, 2024

Written and performed by Adrian Lukis and directed by Guy Unsworth, Being Mr Wickham brings us into the world of the infamous Pride & Prejudice character after his 60th birthday, having withdrawn from the festivities to a quiet space. But, suddenly, Wickham looks into the audience, acknowledging us and telling us, “When play stops, old age begins.'

Adrian Lukis Will Lead the London Premiere of BEING MR WICKHAM at Jermyn Street Theatre This June
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2024

Adrian Lukis who starred in the renowned BBC TV adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, returns to the role of Mr Wickham in the London premiere of Being Mr Wickham, presented by Original Theatre at Jermyn Street Theatre from Wednesday 5 June to Saturday 22 June 2024.

League of American Orchestras Reveals New Board Members
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2023

Pamela Carter, Jamei Haswell, John M. Loder, and Mitch Menchaca have joined the League of American Orchestras' Board of Directors; each will serve a three-year term. Marian Godfrey and Jesse Rosen were elected to the League’s Emeritus Board. The board’s officers for 2023-24 are Douglas M. Hagerman, Chair; Aaron A. Flagg and Alan Mason, Co-Vice Chairs; Chris Doerr, Treasurer, and Melanie Clarke, Secretary.

Photos: First Look at TONY! THE TONY BLAIR ROCK OPERA at Theatre Royal Brighton
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 25, 2023

Following its run in London’s West End at the Leicester Square Theatre, Harry Hill and Steve Brown’s musical, TONY! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera] is currently on a UK tour. The production will be stopping off in Brighton at Theatre Royal Brighton from 27 June to 1 July. Check out photos from the production here!

Review: ES & FLO, Kiln Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Jun 9, 2023

There are some things we don’t see enough in theatre. A few of these are: stories about women who love women and roles for older female-identifying actors. When these two come together, beauty often happens. Es & Flo is exactly this. Written by Jennifer Lunn, it follows Es’ condition as it threatens the life she’s built with Flo. It’s a stark reminder of the legacy of senior members of the LGBTQ+ community, a testimony of the survivors who fought for those rights that are still under threat today. It’s a harrowing celebration of lesbian romance.

Photos/Video: TONY! [THE TONY BLAIR ROCK OPERA] Reveals New Tour Dates, Plus New Photos and Video
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2023

New dates have been added to the UK Tour at Derby Theatre (12-16 September), Bromley Churchill Theatre (21-23 September), Eastbourne Devonshire Park Theatre (26-30 September) and Liverpool Playhouse (10-14 October, the same week the Labour Party Conference is in Liverpool).

Photos: Inside Opening Night of TONY! [THE TONY BLAIR ROCK OPERA]
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2023

Harry Hill and Steve Brown's musical TONY! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera] opened last night, 25 April, at the Leicester Square Theatre. All new photos have been released from the big night.

Full Cast Announced For the UK Tour of TONY! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera]
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2023

The full cast has been announced for the London run and UK Tour of Harry Hill and Steve Brown's hilarious musical, TONY! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera].

New Tour Dates Added to TONY! [THE TONY BLAIR ROCK OPERA]
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2023

New dates have been added to the UK Tour of Harry Hill and Steve Brown’s hilarious musical, TONY! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera], including four weeks at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, following a limited season in London’s West End at the Leicester Square Theatre from 15 April to 21 May. 

Harry Hill and Steve Brown's Musical TONY! Comes to Leicester Square Theatre Ahead of UK Tour in 2023
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2022

Following its critically acclaimed, sold-out world premiere at Park Theatre this summer Harry Hill and Steve Brown's musical, TONY! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera], will run in London's West End at the Leicester Square Theatre from 15 April to 21 May. 

Review: TRIO, New Wolsey Theatre
by Mickey-Jo Boucher - Oct 12, 2022

At its core, Trio’s biggest wound is a self-inflicted one. It undercuts its own capacity for dramatic impact due to its structure, with each character taking turns to discuss the events of their tumultuous shared history in the past tense, emotionally removed from each historic detail and inherently dispassionate.

Gina Murray, Ian McLarnon, and Richard Costello Will Star in New Intimate Musical TRIO at The New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2022

The New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich has announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of the new intimate musical Trio, which runs at the theatre from 7-15 October 2022. This world premiere production will also have livestreamed performances on 14 & 15 October 2022.

Review: THE FELLOWSHIP, Hampstead Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Jun 28, 2022

A week after Windrush Day saw Prince William and his wife visiting the National Windrush Monument at Waterloo Station, two children of the Windrush generation are at the heart of Roy Williams's new piece. Debuting at Hampstead Theatre, directed by Paulette Randall, it introduces sisters Dawn (Cherrelle Skeete) and Marcia (Suzette Llewellyn), who grew up as activists in 80s London.

Photos: First Look at THE FELLOWSHIP at Hampstead Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2022

Production images have been released for the world premiere of The Fellowship, an electrifying, hilarious and gripping new play by Roy Williams.  Directed by Paulette Randall, The Fellowship will run until 23 July 2022. 

Rifco Theatre Company and Watford Palace Theatre Present GLITTERBALL
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2022

Sonia's life has always been a bit of a double act, brought up as one half of a Shirley Bassey tribute act. alongside her overbearing mother Gloria, she left a trail of sequins across the working men's clubs of East Anglia. 

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE FELLOWSHIP at Hampstead Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2022

Rehearsal images have been released for the world premiere of The Fellowship, an electrifying, hilarious and gripping new play by Roy Williams.  Directed by Paulette Randall, The Fellowship will run from 17 June until 23 July 2022.  

Hampstead Theatre Announces Full Cast and Creative Team For THE FELLOWSHIP
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2022

Hampstead Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of The Fellowship, an electrifying, hilarious and gripping new play by Roy Williams.

Harry Hill and Steve Brown's TONY [THE TONY BLAIR ROCK OPERA] World Premiere Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2022

From stand-up comedian and TV legend Harry Hill and his long-time collaborator Steve Brown comes the premiere of the rock opera the world has been crying out for: a reckless reappraisal of the life of former Ugly Rumours front man and Britain’s first pop Prime Minister Tony Blair. 

Photos: First Look at Amber Davies, Louis Smith & More in BRING IT ON THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2021

BRING IT ON THE MUSICAL stars musical theatre and TV star Amber Davies as ‘Campbell’ and four-time Olympic medallist Louis Smith as ‘Cameron’. The show opens at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall, London on Wednesday 8 December 2021, following performances at Peterborough New Theatre and ahead of a UK tour in 2022.

BEING MR. WICKHAM Comes To The Belgrade Later This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2021

Have you ever wondered what happened to the lovable rogue at the end of Jane Austen's classic novel Pride and Prejudice? Well now's your chance to find out. From Thurs 30 Sept - Sat 2 Oct, the Original Theatre Company present Being Mr Wickham at the Belgrade Theatre.