Patrick Monahan

Yacht Rock Revue to Release 21-Track Concept Album 'Escape Artist'
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 8, 2024

Yacht Rock Revue has revealed that their upcoming original album, Escape Artist, will be due out November 29. This 21-song concept album, spanning four sides of vinyl, showcases the band’s evolution beyond a mere tribute act, seamlessly integrating their unique style with the iconic yacht rock vibe. 

Just The Tonic Add 128 New Shows To Their 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Programme
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2024

Just The Tonic's 2024 Edinburgh Fringe programme has announced 128 incredible shows so far with tickets on sale now. It offers a diverse range of performances from award-winning acts from the UK (including of course Scottish talent) and internationally from both established performers and exciting newcomers.

Over 1,300 Performances Added to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2024

A new batch of shows to be staged at the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been revealed. Learn more about the full lineup here!

GREASE, HEATHERS, and More Come to Darlington Hippodrome This Spring/Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2023

The curtain has gone up on Darlington Hippodrome’s new spring/summer season of shows which is packed with an array of showstopping performances for audiences to enjoy through the summer months and beyond. Check out the full lineup here!

Over A Thousand More Shows Revealed as Part of 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2023

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has announced that more shows for the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe will be available to book. Learn more about the lineup here!

Darlington Hippodrome Spring 2023 Shows Are Now on Sale
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2022

The curtain has gone up on Darlington Hippodrome’s new spring season of shows which is packed with an array of showstopping performances guaranteed to fire up audiences on chilly nights as we move towards a much anticipated summer.

I WANNA FALL IN LOVE Starts in June at Asylum @ Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2022

 I Wanna Fall in Love comes to Asylum @ Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre, on the mainstage, 5636 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA 90038. This world premiere engagement of a new musical is a Hollywood Fringe Festival Selection.

Stirling's Macrobert Arts Centre Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Celebrations With Matilda Hall Exhibition
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2022

Macrobert Arts Centre, Stirling's cultural hub, is at last celebrating its monumental 50th Anniversary year after the pandemic postponed celebrations due to start in September 2021. With a programme of events running until September 2022, the venue will be welcoming audiences back for comedy, theatre, music and visual arts, as well as engaging the community in a range of cultural initiatives.

Patrick Monahan Will Join Faye Tozer in Darlington Hippodrome Pantomime CINDERELLA
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2021

The theatre has also confirmed that actor and musician Pete Peverley and TV Actor Phil Corbitt will play The Ugly Sisters in the productions which marks the return of pantomime to the Hippodrome after a year's absence.

PUB QUIZ FOR KIDS Announced At The Warren
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2021

PUB QUIZ FOR KIDS: A runaway hit at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, this family fun quiz is unlike anything you have seen before. 

Leicester Comedy Festival Livestreams Beginning February 3
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2021

Leicester Comedy Festival started in 1994 with 40 events programmed into 23 venues over 7 days throughout Leicestershire. In 1994 it attracted an audience of 5,000. This year adjusted for Covid constraints the Festival will be livestreamed and will feature over 300 performances from 100+ comedians.

Leicester Comedy Festival Takes Place Online Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2021

The annual Leicester Comedy Festival will proceed as planned next month amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as a ticketed online-only event. The events will be viewable thanks to a new deal with NextUp Comedy, the Festivals Official Streaming Partner and the UKs #1 comedy streaming platform.

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch Unveils Its Autumn Season Highlights
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2019

The Queen's Theatre Hornchurch has today unveiled its newest additions to its energetic autumn season of produced work, including productions of Love Unspoken with Spare Tyre, Macbeth co-produced with Derby Theatre and Sparky the Elf and the Secret Toyshop.

BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Nehassaiu deGannes
by Elliot Lanes - Dec 28, 2018

Given the current political climate in this country you have to ask if there is any such thing as a truly honest politician. Today's subject, Nehassaiu deGannes, is currently living her theatre life onstage at Studio Theatre portraying just that type, Rep. Sydney Millsap, in local playwright Sarah Burgess' Kings. The production runs through January 13th in Studio's fourth floor space.

Gilded Balloon unveils first wave of shows for Edinburgh Fringe 2018
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Mar 22, 2018

Gilded Balloon unveils first wave of shows for Edinburgh Fringe 2018.

Grand Final Line-Up Announced for the Funny Women Awards
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2018

Now in their fifteenth year, the Funny Women Awards have announced the finalists for the Stage Award, joining those already announced for the Comedy Writing Award and Comedy Shorts Award for which you can view the entries here.

Southbank Centre's Imagine Children's Festival Returns For A Seventeenth Year
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2017

Southbank Centre's annual multi-arts Imagine Children's Festival returns for its seventeenth year from 7-18 February 2018, with twelve days of jam-packed fun over half-term week for children and their families. With storytelling at its heart, this year's programme includes a specially curated Royal Festival Hall event celebrating the world's leaders and pioneers who have changed the world, to inspire the next generation of young changemakers.

Andrew Chappelle, Max Crumm, Stephanie Umoh and More to Perform at York Theatre Company's NEO 2017: A CONCERT CELEBRATION
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2017

The York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving musical gems from the past, has announced today the roster of performing artists scheduled to perform at the celebrated concert series NEO 2017: A Concert Celebration featuring new works by emerging musical theatre writers Masi Asare, Alan Gordon & Joy Son, Alexander Sage Oyen, and Mark Sonnenblick.

York Theatre Company to Fete Emerging Musical Theatre Writers with 'NEO 2017' Concert
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2017

The York Theatre Company, dedicated to the development of new musicals and preserving musical gems from the past, welcomes the return of the celebrated concert series NEO, featuring new works by emerging musical theatre writers Masi Asare, Alan Gordon & Joy Son, Alexander Sage Oyen, and Mark Sonnenblick.

Desi Central and Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Clubs Coming to Coventry
by BWW News Desk - Aug 30, 2017

The Belgrade Theatre has announced a series of stand-up comedy nights taking to the B2 stage this autumn hosted by the acclaimed comedy clubs, Desi Central and Screaming Blue Murder.