Lisa Wright

Review: GIRLS DON'T PLAY GUITARS, Liverpool's Royal Court

Following a critically acclaimed run in 2019, Girls Don’t Play Guitars is back at Liverpool’s Royal Court.

Grand Theatre Will Host 2024 High School Project: MATILDA THE MUSICAL

In its 26th year, the Grand Theatre High School Project proudly presents Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical, playing September 17 to 28 on the Spriet Stage. As the most applied-to High School Project in history, Matilda The Musical boasts 58 student participants who have spent the last two months working with seasoned theatre professionals to mount a professionally produced musical in the Grand Theatre's historic house.

Kate Hennig, Stacey Kay, and More Join the Grand Theatre's 2024-25 Season

 With just over two months left until the opening production of the Grand Theatre’s 2024/25 Season: A Time for Play, the theatre has announced the names of the over one-hundred artists and creative team members who will make up the company of Rachel Peake’s first programmed season as Artistic Director. 

Grand Theatre High School Project Announces Company of MATILDA THE MUSICAL

Grand Theatre has announced the company for its 2024 High School Project, MATILDA THE MUSICAL, featuring talented young performers from local schools.

The 25th Anniversary High School Project: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Comes to the Grand Theatre

 From September 19th through October 7th, the music of the night will swell through the streets of London, Ontario, as the Grand Theatre presents the 25th Anniversary High School Project (HSP):  Andrew Lloyd’s Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera. Learn more about the performance here!

Mercury Theatre Colchester Reveals 2023/24 Playwrights, Producers, and Directors Cohort Of Career Enhancing Programme

The Mercury Theatre in Colchester has announced the 2023/24 cohort of their Playwrights, Producers and Directors career enhancing programme. This follows a hugely successful year offering support and development to their talented 2022/23 alumni.

BWW Review: NASHVILLE LIVE!, Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow

'Nashville Live' transports you right into the heart of downtown Nashville, celebrating the atmosphere and energy of an evening in the home of country music.

BWW Interview: Luke Thomas on NASHVILLE, LIVE!

BWW:UK caught up with Luke Thomas, musical director of new theatre show Nashville Live to chat about the upcoming tour.

Experience An Authentic Night At The Grand Ole Opry In Nashville, Tennessee With NASHVILLE LIVE

Direct from Music City, U.S.A, American country music spectacular Nashville Live is to get its UK premiere in June.

Photo Flash: BPA Tackles the Seas in PETER AND THE STARCATCHER

Enter the neverland you never knew! Tony Award-winning PETER AND THE STARCATCHER upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, this wildly theatrical adaptation playfully explores the depths of greed and despair...as well as the bonds of friendship, duty, and love.

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Sets Sail in March at BPA

Enter the neverland you never knew! Tony Award-winning PETER AND THE STARCATCHER upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, this wildly theatrical adaptation playfully explores the depths of greed and despair...as well as the bonds of friendship, duty, and love.

Latitude Festival Announces Final Line-Up

With only a month to go, the 12th edition of Latitude Festival once again sets the bar high for summer festivals, with a host of names announced across the stages including the BBC Music Introducing Stage, The SpeakEasy, Music and Film, Solas and many more. Latitude Festival takes place on 13th - 16th July in the stunning grounds of Henham Park, Suffolk.

Photo Flash: Relive the 60s with National Tour of SUNNY AFTERNOON

Sonia Friedman Productions and Ambassador Theatre Group present the national tour of the multi-award winning hit West End musical SUNNY AFTERNOON.

Full Cast Announced for the National Tour of SUNNY AFTERNOON

As the West End multi Olivier award-winning hit musical continues to excite audiences in the West End, Sonia Friedman Productions and Ambassador Theatre Group are delighted to announce the full cast for the national tour of SUNNY AFTERNOON.

King's Theatre Glasgow Warms Up with SUNNY AFTERNOON

???????The King's is warming up for a spell of brighter weather next week as the hit musical based on the true story of The Kinks arrives for a five night run at the venue.  Produced by Sonia Friedman Productions and Ambassador Theatre Group, the show, which received four awards at the 2015 Olivier Awards including Best New Musical and Outstanding Achievement in Music for Ray Davies, opened at the Manchester Opera House on Friday 19 August 2016 before rocking out on a national tour.

Multi Olivier Award-Winning Hit Musical SUNNY AFTERNOON Confirms Cast

It may be a dull morning here in Glasgow but we're holding out for a spell of brighter weather as the West End multi Olivier award-winning hit musical Sunny Afternoon confirms its cast. Produced by Sonia Friedman Productions and Ambassador Theatre Group, the show, which received four awards at the 2015 Olivier Awards including Best New Musical and Outstanding Achievement in Music for Ray Davies, will open at the Manchester Opera House on Friday 19 August 2016 before rocking the King's Theatre Glasgow from Tuesday 11 until Saturday 15 October 2016.                                                                                      

Photo Flash: Meet the SUNNY AFTERNOON Tour Cast; Full Company Announced!

As the West End multi Olivier award-winning hit musical continues to excite audiences in the West End, Sonia Friedman Productions and Ambassador Theatre Group are delighted to announce the full cast for the national tour of SUNNY AFTERNOON. Scroll down to meet the stars!

Photo Flash: First Look at AMADEUS at Bainbridge Performing Arts

It's music, madness, and Mozart at Bainbridge Performing Arts this March. AMADEUS, Peter Schaffer's Tony and Oscar award winning story of passion, jealousy, and revenge comes to vivid life with the sublime music of Mozart performed live by a Chamber group and choral ensemble. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

BPA to Present AMADEUS, 3/11-26

It's music, madness, and Mozart at Bainbridge Performing Arts this March. AMADEUS, Peter Schaffer's Tony and Oscar award winning story of passion, jealousy, and revenge comes to vivid life with the sublime music of Mozart performed live by a Chamber group and choral ensemble. In the court of the Austrian Emperor Josef, Antonio Salieri is the established composer. Enter the greatest musical genius of all time: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Salieri has given himself to God so that he might realize his sole ambition to be a great composer. Mozart is a foul-mouthed, graceless oaf who has that which is beyond Salieri's envious grasp: Genius.

AsOne Hits #1 on Billboard Chart With Self-Titled Debut Inspirational Album

History-making duo AsOne the first-ever interracial female duo in music history across all genres knocks international star Susan Boyle out of her 35-week run in the No. 1 spot