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Photos: OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD At Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2024

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has released a first look at the production of Timberlake Wertenbaker’s Olivier Award-winning classic Our Country’s Good, directed by Artistic Director Rachel O’Riordan. See photos from the production.

Photos: OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre in Rehearsal
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 25, 2024

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has released a sneak peek into rehearsals for the major revival of Timberlake Wertenbaker’s Olivier Award-winning classic Our Country’s Good, directed by Artistic Director Rachel O’Riordan. Check out the photos here!

Cast and Creatives Announced For Rachel O'Riordan's Revival of OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2024

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for Olivier Award-winning classic Our Country's Good, written by Timberlake Wertenbaker,  and directed by Artistic Director Rachel O'Riordan.

Tracy-Ann Oberman, Samuel Barnett, Abigail Thorn, John Owen-Jones And More To Star In King's Head Theatre OUTINGS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2024

The King's Head Theatre has announced the full lineup for its Pride fundraiser, OUTINGS, with performances on June 7, 9, 14, and 21.

Review: THE EMPRESS, Lyric Hammersmith
by Cheryl Markosky - Oct 11, 2023

There are meaty themes, moments of humour and insight, and the standard of professionalism you’d expect from a Royal Shakespeare Company production first staged in Stratford in 2013 and now playing at the Lyric Hammersmith. But somehow Tanika Gupta’s script doesn’t quite take off.

Royal Shakespeare Company's THE EMPRESS Transfers to the Lyric Hammersmith
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2023

This autumn the Royal Shakespeare Company brings their acclaimed play The Empress by Lyric Hammersmith Theatre Artistic Associate Tanika Gupta to the Lyric! Learn more about the play and how to get tickets ehre!

Ava Wong Davies Announced as Winner of the 2022 Ambassador Theatre Group Playwright's Prize
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2022

Emerging playwright Ava Wong Davies has won the £5,000 Ambassador Theatre Group Playwright's Prize in association with Platform Presents for her play 'Graceland'.

Photos: See Rosalie Craig, Indira Varma, Robert Bathurst & More at THE JOY OF TEXT West End Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 26, 2022

Inspired by an hilarious exchange between her mum and brother that she has kept on her phone for years, film and theatre director Josie Rourke put together a fast, raucous and breathtaking “I can’t believe you typed that” evening in support of the Platform Presents Playwrights Prize.

Hull Truck Theatre Launches Hull Truck @ Home School
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2021

Hull Truck Theatre has stepped up with the launch of a new city-wide, month long learning programme for schools and educators to use as part of their lesson planning. 

Jim Cartwright's TWO Comes To Hull Truck Theatre and Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2020

A co-production with Hull Truck Theatre, Jim Cartwright's mesmerising, bittersweet comedy TWO opens at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre later this month.

Photo Flash: Park Theatre Presents the UK Premiere of BUILDING THE WALL
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2018

In the UK Premiere from Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning writer Robert Schenkkan (Hacksaw Ridge, All the Way), the political thriller Building The Wall comes to Park Theatre. A harrowing tale of the terrible events that resulted when Donald Trump made good on his promise to build a 'beautiful wall' between Mexico and the United States. The official press night will be Friday 4 May, 7pm.

Ticket Deal: Save 43% On Tickets For STEPPING OUT
by Marianka Swain - Mar 24, 2017

Maria Friedman directs a brand new staging of Richard Harris's award-winning play STEPPING OUT, which which toured UK venues last year and now plays at the West End's Vaudeville Theatre. Book tickets here from £20

Photo Flash: Miranda Hart, Clare Balding & More at STEPPING OUT West End Opening
by Marianka Swain - Mar 15, 2017

Last night, STEPPING OUT opened at the Vaudeville Theatre (read our review here). The production stars Amanda Holden, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Nicola Stephenson, Judith Barker, Jessica-Alice McCluskey, Sandra Marvin and Dominic Rowan, directed by Maria Friedman. For the first part of the West End run, Anna-Jane Casey steps in for the injured Tamzin Outhwaite.

BWW Review: STEPPING OUT, Vaudeville Theatre
by Marianka Swain - Mar 15, 2017

Never mind stepping out - the real wonder of this production is Anna-Jane Casey stepping in for the injured Tamzin Outhwaite at short notice. It's a plot twist worthy of the backstage shenanigans in Richard Harris's genial 1984 play about the members of a weekly tap class, and Casey's superb turn - and smooth integration into the ensemble - equally in keeping with its triumphant community spirit.

ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD Leads March's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - Mar 2, 2017

London is never short of theatre temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From starry Stoppard and Marber revivals to toe-tapping musicals and Elena Ferrante on stage, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews…

Anna-Jane Casey Steps in for Injured Tamzin Outhwaite in West End's STEPPING OUT
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2017

The West End production of Stepping Out opens for preview performances tonight, Wednesday 1 March at the Vaudeville Theatre. The heart-warming comedy charts the lives of seven women and one man attempting to tap their troubles away at a weekly dancing class led by their ever patient teacher, Mavis.

STEPPING OUT Taps Away in the West End, Starting Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2017

Natalie Casey joins the previously announced Amanda Holden, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Tamzin Outhwaite and Nicola Stephenson in heart-warming comedy Stepping Out when it opens in London this Spring. Directed by Maria Friedman, this brand new staging of Richard Harris's award-winning play which toured UK venues last year, will open at West End's Vaudeville Theatre with preview performances from tonight 1 March 2017 and opening night for press on 14 March 2017.

Natalie Casey to Tap Away in West End's STEPPING OUT This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2017

Natalie Casey will join the previously announced Amanda Holden, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Tamzin Outhwaite and Nicola Stephenson in heart-warming comedy Stepping Out when it opens in London this Spring.

Photo Flash: Opening Night of CINDERELLA at the London Palladium
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2016

Qdos Entertainment's production of Cinderella opened last night, Wednesday 14 December 2016, and runs over the Festive season, until Sunday 15 January 2017.

Amanda Holden, Angela Griffin and More Lead STEPPING OUT, Starting Tonight at Theatre Royal Bath
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2016

Theatre Royal Bath Productions and The James Grant Group present the pre-West End dates of STEPPING OUT by Richard Harris, starring Amanda Holden, Angela Griffin and Nicola Stephenson. Directed by Maria Friedman, the production opens at the Theatre Royal Bath, tonight 12th - 22nd October followed by Richmond Theatre and Cambridge Arts Theatre.