Melvyn Bragg

WHAT THE DICKENS? Comes to OSO Arts Centre, Barnes Next Month

A new show What the Dickens? by award-winning playwright/singer Clare Norburn, her company The Telling and BAFTA-nominated director Nicholas Renton (Mrs Gaskells' Wives & Daughters, Lewis, Musketeers) exposes the private life of Charles Dickens: with an estranged wife and teenage mistress, he doesn't quite live up to the image of the family man he would like to present to the world.

Dame Judi Dench & More to be Featured in Theatre by the Lake's Portrait Photography Exhibition

Celebrate Theatre by the Lake's 25th anniversary with Dame Judi Dench and Lord Melvyn Bragg in WE ARE 25. Learn more and see how to attend!

Review: GODOT IS A WOMAN, Pleasance Dome

Waiting for 'Waiting for Godot'

Tamara Rojo and James Graham Triumph In Sky Arts South Bank Awards

Tamara Rojo and James Graham have both triumphed in South Bank Sky Arts Awards, announced at a ceremony on Sunday (10 July) at The Savoy Hotel in London.

Sir Karl Jenkins Obe To Return To Live Performances This Spring

Sir Karl will launch his tour at St David's Hall, Cardiff at 3pm on Sunday 13 March, conducting a selection of his most popular works including THE ARMED MAN: A MASS FOR PEACE, and excerpts from SYMPHONIC ADIEMUS and PALLADIO.

Sheffield Theatres Wins South Bank Sky Arts Award

Sheffield Theatres has triumphed at the South Bank Sky Arts Awards, taking home the Theatre award for new musical, Standing at the Sky's Edge.

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch, Hull Truck Theatre, and Oldham Coliseum Theatre To Fundraise Together Through Streaming THE HIRED MAN

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch, Hull Truck Theatre and Oldham Coliseum Theatre have today (10 June) announced that they will be streaming their epic and landmark 2019 revival of The Hired Man to raise vital funds for current and future creative projects, which together reach over 380,000 people a year, while their theatres are closed to the public.

Shakespeare's Globe Announces Full Programme Of Events For Refugee Week 2019

Shakespeare's Globe is delighted to announce its upcoming programme of events to mark Refugee Week, taking place between 17 and 23 June 2019. Joining the UK-wide celebration of the contribution of refugees to our national community, the Globe will invite refugee artists, performers and audiences to come together and share their own stories of migration and belonging.

Casting Announced For Landmark Revival Of British Musical THE HIRED MAN

Full casting has today been announced for the landmark revival of the award-winning British musical The Hired Man, co-produced by the Queen's Theatre Hornchurch and Hull Truck Theatre in association with Oldham Coliseum Theatre. This epic heroic tale of love, betrayal and loyalty opens in Hornchurch (27 April - 18 May), transfers to Hull (23 May - 15 June) and concludes in Oldham (20 June - 6 July).

Nicholas Lyndhurst and Cassidy Janson Join Kelsey Grammer and Danielle de Niese in MAN OF LA MANCHA

It was announced today that the BAFTA award-winning actor Nicholas Lyndhurst and West End star Cassidy Janson have joined Kelsey Grammer and Danielle de Niese in the acclaimed musical Man of La Mancha which opens at the London Coliseum on 26 April 2019.

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch's Under 26s £8 Ticket Scheme Kicks Off With DNA This Spring

Young people listen up! Everyone loves a night out for less than a tenner right? If you're lucky enough to be 25 years old or younger you can bag yourself a cheeky bargain with £8 tickets to see a range of exciting Queen's Theatre productions. Thanks to the Theatre's new ticket scheme to attract younger audiences, under 26s can enjoy a night out at the Theatre without breaking the bank.

Sonia Friedman, Tracey Ullman, and More Among Lineup for THE SOUTH BANK SHOW 2018

The South Bank Show returns to Sky Arts this November with a sensational line-up of exclusive interviews, showcasing six brilliant women from across the arts: comedian Tracey Ullman, soul singer Beverley Knight, opera star Danielle de Niese, theatre producer Sonia Friedman, publishing powerhouse Gail Rebuck and a special show highlighting the importance of the arts in education, featuring 2018 Global Teacher Prize winner, Andria Zafirakou. 

Kelsey Grammer to Play Don Quixote in MAN OF LA MANCHA Concert with English National Opera

Michael Linnit and Michael Grade - the producers who brought Chess, Carousel, Sunset Boulevard and Sweeney Todd to the London Coliseum - are collaborating again with English National Opera to bring a brand new production of the multi-Tony award winning Broadway musical, Man of La Mancha to London, the first West End production of this acclaimed musical in over 50 years.

Beverley Knight Announces Special Concert with Full Symphony Orchestra

Award winning UK soul singer and songwriter Beverley Knight is celebrating an incredible 25 years in music next year. To mark the anniversary Knight has announced her first ever full concert with a symphony orchestra at London's Royal Festival Hall on Thursday May 23rd 2019. The concert will feature specially arranged versions of many of the singer's dozen strong Top 40 hits as well as other songs associated with her celebrated career, taking in her Olivier Award nominated foray into Musical Theatre, along with some duets and musical surprises.

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch Announces Spring 2019 Season

The Queen's Theatre Hornchurch has today announced its exciting spring programme of produced work will feature a regional premiere by an acclaimed Romford playwright, a landmark revival of an epic British musical and the second major production of a new comedy.

National Youth Music Theatre Announces 2018 Season

The National Youth Music Theatre is proud to announce their 2018 season, opening with a mini touring production of Super Hero at Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds as part of The Bury Festival before going on to Curve, Leicester and, finally, The Rose Theatre, Kingston for the International Youth Arts Festival.

THE JUNGLE Wins South Bank Sky Arts Award

The Jungle by Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson has won the South Bank Sky Arts Award in the 2018 Theatre category. The production is set in Europe's largest unofficial refugee camp, the Calais Jungle, which in 2015, became a temporary home for more than 10,000 people. A National Theatre and Young Vic co-production with Good Chance Theatre, The Jungle is directed by Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin. It is currently in previews at the Playhouse Theatre in London's West End, produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, Tom Kirdahy and Hunter Arnold, following a sell-out run at the Young Vic in December 2017.

How It All Began? The Story of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera that tells the story of the final week in the life of Jesus Christ. It begins with the preparation for the arrival of Jesus and his disciples in Jerusalem and ends with the crucifixion. It also highlights the political and interpersonal struggles between Jesus and one of his 12 apostles, Judas Iscariot that are not present in the Bible narratives.

Jazz Musicians Come Together For Give A Gig

Brass Funkeys, Jocee, Ollie Howell and the National Youth Orchestra have all announced they will be supporting this year's Give a Gig Week with exclusive shows across London. In addition, YolanDa Brown, Chair of Youth Music, will be supporting Give a Gig Week via a show in Sydney. Give a Gig Week is Youth Music's flagship fundraising initiative, Youth Music supports 350 music-making projects across the country for children and young people experiencing challenging circumstances.

Holt Festival Announces New Artistic Director For 10th Anniversary

A leading east of England arts festival has announced its new Artistic Director. Stash Kirkbride will be the new 'front man' of the Holt Festival, taking over from Charles Pugh who has held the role for the last three years. As co-founder of Norwich's Hostry Festival and the Norfolk Arts Awards, Stash is a well known figure in the arts world and is now bringing his skill and expertise to Holt.