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Video: Jonathan Bailey-Led RICHARD II Trailer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2025

London Theatre Company has released an all new trailer for Richard II, starring Jonathan Bailey and directed by Nicholas Hytner. Check out the video and learn more about the show here!

Photos: Further Look at Jonathan Bailey and More in RICHARD II
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2025

 London Theatre Company has released more production photos of Richard II, starring Jonathan Bailey and directed by Nicholas Hytner, now playing at the Bridge Theatre until 10 May 2025. Check out the photos here!

Video: Watch Jonathan Bailey In the RICHARD II Curtain Call
by Michael Major - Mar 10, 2025

Watch Jonathan Bailey (Wicked, Bridgerton, Company) in the curtain call for Richard II, directed by Nicholas Hytner. Watch the new video from the Bridge Theatre now!

Photos: Jonathan Bailey and More in RICHARD II
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

London Theatre Company has released photos of Richard II. Starring Jonathan Bailey and directed by Nicholas Hytner, this fresh take on Shakespeare’s subtle, caustic and powerful play is currently playing the Bridge Theatre until 10 May 2025.

Photos: Jonathan Bailey Rehearses For RICHARD II
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025

London Theatre Company has released new photos from the Richard II rehearsal room, starring Jonathan Bailey of Wicked, Bridgerton and Company fame and directed by Nicholas Hytner. Check out the new photos here!

Photos/Video: Jonathan Bailey and More in Rehearsal For RICHARD II
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2025

All new photos and video footage have been released of Jonathan Bailey and the company of Richard II on their first day of rehearsals. Learn more about the new West End production of Richard II here!

Cast Set to Join Jonathan Bailey in RICHARD II at the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2024

London Theatre Company has announced the full cast for the brand-new production of Richard II opening in February starring Jonathan Bailey. Learn more about the cast here!

Photos: Gina Beck and Michael Simkins Join GUYS & DOLLS at the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2024

Nicholas Hytner’s multi-award winning immersive production, Guys & Dolls, has released a first look at the new cast members. Check out the photos here!

Photos: Gina Beck and Michael Simkins in Rehearsal For GUYS & DOLLS
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2024

The immersive production, Guys & Dolls has released a first look at the new cast in rehearsals. They will start performances from 02 September. Check out the photos here!

Gina Beck and Michael Simkins Join GUYS & DOLLS at the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2024

 Gina Beck (Matilda; The Sound of Music; Show Boat; Wicked; Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables) and Michael Simkins (John Gabriel Borkman; Backstairs Billy; The Unfriend; Fracked!; Yes, Prime Minister; MAMMA MIA!) will be joining the cast of Guys & Dolls at the Bridge Theatre from 02 September.

Full Cast Set For The World Premiere of BACKSTAIRS BILLY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023

The full cast has been announced for the world première of Marcelo Dos Santos' new play Backstairs Billy which looks at a pivotal moment in the 50 year relationship between the Queen Mother and her loyal servant William “Billy” Tallon. Find out who is starring here!

Review: JOHN GABRIEL BORKMAN, Bridge Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Oct 1, 2022

Simon Russell Beale takes on the disgraced mogul, Nicholas Hytner directs. Anna Fleischle designs the show. It’s a winning team, but the piece leaves the audience as cold as a Norwegian winter.

Photos: First Look at JOHN GABRIEL BORKMAN at the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2022

John Gabriel Borkman had its first performance at the Bridge Theatre on 24 September 2022, with opening night on 29 September 2022 and the final performance will take place on 26 November 2022. Check out photos here!

Mark Gatiss' Production of Steven Moffat's THE UNFRIEND Will Transfer To The Criterion Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2022

Chichester Festival Theatre's critically acclaimed, sold out production of Steven Moffat's riotous and effortlessly entertaining comedy The Unfriend will transfer to the Criterion Theatre, previewing from 15 January with a press night on 19 January 2023 and playing until 16 April.

Casting Announced Joining Simon Russell Beale in JOHN GABRIEL BORKMAN at the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2022

​​​​​​​Joining Simon Russell Beale in the title role, Clare Higgins as Gunhild Borkman and Lia Williams as Ella Rentheim, are Sebastian De Souza as Erhart Borkman, Daisy Ou as Frida Foldal, Laila Rouass as Fanny Wilton and Michael Simkins as Wilhelm Foldal who complete the cast for Henrik Ibsen's John Gabriel Borkman, in a new version by Lucinda Coxon at the Bridge Theatre.

Vikina 'the Queen' of Latin EDM Releases 'Bad Girls'
by Michael Major - Aug 12, 2022

From stardom, VIKINA shines like the most dazzling of diamonds. Since making her debut at a young age, the Miami-born artist of Ecuadorian-Cuban Latin heritage has continued to earn the respect of her fans around the world becoming the latest sensation in Latin EDM music with the unconditional support of her record label Mr. 305 Records.

Guest Blog: Graham O'Mara On The UK Tour of ABSURD PERSON SINGULAR
by Marianka Swain - Mar 5, 2020

Congratulations to London Classic Theatre on reaching their 20th-anniversary production! We opened Absurd Person Singular by Alan Ayckbourn in Eastbourne last week, and we're touring all over the UK until the end of July.

BWW Review: EDEN, Hampstead Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Feb 21, 2019

There's much to admire in Eden, a play that pits town against country, development against conservation, corruption against integrity, love against careers, the big guy against the little guy.

Shirley Porter Scandal Drama To Be Staged In The Dark Shadow Of Grenfell Tower
by Julie Musbach - Nov 26, 2017

On November 30 2017, The Playground Theatre on Latimer Road is to stage a rehearsed reading of Gregory Evans' Shirleymander, a dramatization of the Shirley Porter Westminster Council 'homes for votes' scandal of the 1980s. The reading will star Tracy-Ann Oberman, Patrick Ryecart and Michael Simkins and will be a precursor to a fully-fledged production of the work next summer.

Trevor Nunn Helms DESSERT World Premiere, Opening Tonight at Southwark Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2017

Following on from his success with Daytona at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, Oliver Cotton, has written a new play for our time, Dessert.