Traverse Theatre Company Celebrates Record Breaking Spell Of Touring
by Julie Musbach - Mar 29, 2019
The Traverse Theatre is excited that March-June 2019 will mark a record breaking spell of touring for the company - with five homegrown full productions touring to 15 different locations, in four continents, totaling 111 individual performances over 51 days. During that period, over one busy day - 17 April - we will have four productions playing in four different locations simultaneously.
Traverse's MOUTHPIECE Comes To Soho
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2019
Following a sold out, critically-acclaimed run at the Traverse Theatre in 2018, Fringe First winner Kieran Hurley brings Mouthpiece to Soho. The production, directed by former Traverse Artistic Director Orla O'Loughlin, sees Neve McIntosh (Doctor Who, BBC; The Replacement, BBC) and Lorn Macdonald (Outlander, Starz!; Trainspotting, Citizen's Theatre) reprise their roles. A frank, funny and unflinching look at the polarities of social inequality in a city, Mouthpiece asks when does the portrayal of poverty become poverty porn?
MOUTHPIECE Transfers To Soho Theatre In Spring 2019
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2019
Mouthpiece - Kieran Hurley's gripping, provocative and critically-acclaimed smash hit exploring issues of class and culture - will transfer to Soho Theatre, London in April (2 Apr-4 May).
FUN HOME Leads June's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - Jun 17, 2018
London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a ground-breaking musical to a mighty modern classic, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld reviews, interviews and features!
BWW Review: KILLER JOE, Trafalgar Studios
by Debbie Gilpin - Jun 5, 2018
After spending several months as the Trafalgar Fair, a Texas trailer park takes root at Trafalgar Studios as a new production of Tracy Letts' Killer Joe begins its run. It is directed by Simon Evans, who previously helmed a production of Letts' Bug at the short-lived venue Found111 - the show also marks the return of Orlando Bloom to the London stage, starring alongside Steffan Rhodri, Neve McIntosh, Sophie Cookson and Adam Gillen.
Photo Flash: First Look at KILLER JOE, Starring Orlando Bloom
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2018
Orlando Bloom leads the cast in Tracy Letts' black comedy thriller Killer Joe for a strictly limited 13-week run. Killer Joe, directed by Simon Evans at Trafalgar Studios 1 until 18 August 2018, is produced by Emily Dobbs Productions and Empire Street Productions.
Exciting Year Ahead For Clapperboard UK Ltd
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2018
Clapperboard Director Maureen Sinclair is delighted to announce that this year's new short film youth project Mind Our Mate! will be launched at the special 10th anniversary cast and crew screening of low budget British feature The Be All and End All, in association with Verve Pictures and Director Bruce Webb on Wednesday 16th May, 6pm at FACT Picturehouse.
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Orlando Bloom and the Cast of KILLER JOE
by Julie Musbach - Apr 30, 2018
The Smith family hatch a plan to murder their estranged matriarch for her insurance money. They hire Joe Cooper, a police detective and part-time contract killer, to do the job. But once he enters their trailer home and comes face to face with their innocent daughter, the plan spirals out of control... A tense, gut-twisting thriller, Killer Joe, asks where the moral line is drawn in the fight for survival.
Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of New York Theatre Workshop's THE EVENTS
by Linda Lenzi - Feb 13, 2015
THE EVENTS is the third production of the New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) 2014/15 Season. Written by acclaimed Scottish playwright David Greig (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The Musical) and directed by Ramin Gray (The Royal Opera's The Importance of Being Ernest), THE EVENTS began previews on February 4, 2015 and officially opened last night, February 12, 2015 at New York Theatre Workshop (79 E. 4th Street New York, NY 10003). THE EVENTS comes to New York for a strictly limited engagement through Sunday, March 22, 2015. Check out photos from opening night below!
NYTW's THE EVENTS, With Neve McIntosh and Clifford Samuel, Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2015
THE EVENTS is the third production of the New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) 2014/15 Season. Written by acclaimed Scottish playwright David Greig (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The Musical) and directed by Ramin Gray (The Royal Opera's The Importance of Being Ernest), THE EVENTS began previews on February 4, 2015 and officially opens tonight, February 12, 2015 at New York Theatre Workshop (79 E. 4th Street New York, NY 10003). THE EVENTS comes to New York for a strictly limited engagement through Sunday, March 22, 2015.