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WHAT (IS) A WOMAN, Andrée Bernard's Blistering New Play Premieres at the Arcola Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2024

'What (is) a Woman' is a blistering new play by Andrée Bernard premiering at Arcola Theatre from April 23rd to May 4th.

Competition: Win a Pair of Tickets to NEW STUFF, Starring Kerry Ellis
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 9, 2024

West End legend Kerry Ellis (Wicked, Anything Goes)will be performing a showcase concert at The Other Palace Studio, London at 7pm on Thursday 25 January. New Stuff features songs from three exciting new musicals.

Kerry Ellis to Star in NEW STUFF in January 2024
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 17, 2023

West End legend Kerry Ellis (Wicked, Anything Goes) is to perform in a showcase concert in January.

Arcola Theatre Reveals Lineup of 2023-24 Shows - THE ROSE TATTOO, SPIN, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2023

Arcola Theatre has announced the new shows in their 2023/24 Autumn/Winter season. Audiences can expect a range of new and re-discovered work from a diverse mix of UK and international writers. Learn more about the full lineup of shows here!

Interview: Musical Director Mike Dixon Talks About His Amazing Career
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 15, 2022

Mike Dixon is one of the theatre industries legendary characters. With over forty years in the business, he has been Musical Director for more than twenty West End productions.

Review Roundup: Ruthie Henshall Stars in Stephen Sondheim's PASSION at Hope Mill Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2022

Read the reviews for Stephen Sondheim's Passion at the Hope Mill Theatre. Sondheim's Passion is a legendary musical based on Ettore Scola's Italian film, Passion d'Amore, starring Ruthie Henshall in the role of Fosca. 

Photos: First Look at Ruthie Henshall in Stephen Sondheim's PASSION at Hope Mill Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2022

Sondheim's Passion is a legendary musical based on Ettore Scola’s Italian film, Passion d’Amore. Situated in 19th Century Italy, the production tells the tale of a young soldier, Giorgio (Dean John-Wilson), who is obsessively pursued by the relation of his superior officer, Fosca (Ruthie Henshall) - a woman prone to severe melancholy and mania.

TV and West End Stars Unite for Ukraine Fundraiser for UNICEF
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2022

Ex Loose Women presenter Andrea McLean and Olympic gold medalist Robin Cousins MBE will be joined by X Factor winner Dalton Harris and West End stars to raise money for the UNICEF emergency fund that will go directly to their ground operations in Ukraine.  The concert will also be live streamed over stream.theatre.

Dean John-Wilson, Kelly Price, and More Join PASSION Starring Ruthie Henshall; Full Cast Announced!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2022

Dean John-Wilson (Steven Spielberg's Masters of Air, Apple TV; Aladdin) will play Giorgio, the man who finds himself at the heart of a passionate love affair, alongside Olivier nominated Kelly Price (What's New Pussycat?, Birmingham REP; A Little Night Music, Menier Chocolate Factory and Garrick Theatre) as Clara.

Ruthie Henshall Will Lead Reimagined Production of PASSION at Hope Mill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2021

Olivier Award winner and Musical Theatre icon Ruthie Henshall (Les Miserables; Miss Saigon; Oliver; Crazy For You; Chicago; Billy Elliot) will lead a reimagining of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s multi-award-winning Passion at the Hope Mill Theatre for a limited run.

BWW Review: THE FUNNY GIRLS, New Wimbledon Theatre Studio
by Gary Naylor - Sep 21, 2021

Barbra Streisand and Joan Rivers kvetch (a lot) and kvell (a little) before and after they become two of the biggest stars in the USA

THE FUNNY GIRLS Will Be Performed at the Studio at New Wimbledon Theatre in September
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2021

Bringing together two legendary talents in a brand new, ‘what if’ comedy, The Funny Girls explores the fantastical clash of ego and dreams between two young starlets: Barbra Streisand and Joan Rivers.

LITTLE WARS & FALLING STARS to Stream in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2021

Juliet Stevenson leads an all-star female cast in this streamed production of  Steven Carl McCasland’s dinner party drama, Little Wars.  Joining Stevenson are Linda Bassett Debbie Chazen, Natasha Karp, Catherine Russell, Sarah Solemani and Olivier-recipient Sophie Thompson.

BroadwayHD Will Stream GODSPELL 50th Anniversary Concert Starring Ruthie Henshall, Darren Day, and More
by Stephi Wild - Dec 21, 2020

BroadwayHD will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Godspell with a stream of the award-winning digital concert that premiered online this summer.

Ginger Quiff Media Streams GODSPELL, FALLING STARS, and LITTLE WARS
by Stephi Wild - Dec 21, 2020

With theatres unable to operate under most tier restrictions, Thomas Hopkins and Michael Quinn of Ginger Quiff Media, the producers behind We Need A Little Christmas with Dame Maureen Lipman which is currently running on Stream.Theatre, remain committed to ensuring we get our culture fix online. 

BWW Review: WE NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS Online, The Actors Church
by Fiona Scott - Dec 20, 2020

With Christmas plans suddenly disrupted for many people in the UK, We Need A Little Christmas available from Stream.Theatre is the perfect way to spend an hour or so. If you have a favourite Christmas song, it’s almost definitely on the setlist

DISENCHANTED: A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY, THE HIP HOP NUTCRACKER and More to Stream in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2020

Hale Center Theatre’s A Christmas Carol (December 12), We Need A Little Christmas to benefit Shelter & Crisis at Christmas (December 18), Hip Hop Nutcracker (December 18 – January 10), Dickens’ Holiday Classic (December 19), Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker (December 19), and more will stream in December!

Dame Maureen Lipman, Sally Ann Triplett, and More Come Together For WE NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS Benefit Concert
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2020

The concert will be filmed live at the Actors' Church (St Paul's Church) in London's Covent Garden, with performances from Dame Maureen Lipman, Courtney Act, Christine Allado, David Bedella, Simon Callow, Kevin Clifton, Brenda Edwards, Sheila Ferguson, Amy Hart, Dom Hartley-Harris, Sophie Isaacs, Cassidy Janson, Lydia Lucy, Lee Mead, Peter Polycarpou, Jodie Prenger, Sharon Rose, Sally Ann Triplett and The Vivienne, along with Brian Conley and the cast of A Christmas Carol – The Musical and the West End Gospel Choir.

VIDEO: Watch FALLING STARS with Peter Polycarpou and Sally Ann Triplett on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 18, 2020

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with Falling Stars with Peter Polycarpou and Sally Ann Triplett.

FALLING STARS Goes Digital This Winter With Special Lockdown Streaming
by Stephi Wild - Nov 9, 2020

Peter Polycarpou (Man of La Mancha, London Coliseum; City of Angels; Donmar Warehouse; Birds of a Feather) and Sally Ann Triplett's (Finding Neverland, Broadway; Viva Forever, Piccadilly Theatre; EastEnders) Falling Stars will be going digital this winter.