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Photos: First Look at POWER OF SAIL at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2024

The Menier Chocolate Factory's production of Power of Sail begins previews on 20 March, and opens 28 March, running through 12 May. Check out all new photos here!

Giles Terera and Michael Benz Complete the Cast of POWER OF SAIL at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2024

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced that Giles Terera and Michael Benz join the cast of the European première of Paul Grellong's Power of Sail, directed by Dominic Dromgoole. Performances run 20 March – 12 May.

Cast Set For POWER OF SAIL at the Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2024

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced casting the European première of Paul Grellong’s Power of Sail. Performances run 20 March – 12 May.

Two's Company Stages DON'T DESTROY ME Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2023

Offie Award winning Two’s Company is staging another rediscovered jewel this January,  Don’t  Destroy Me  by pioneering Jewish writer Michael Hastings. Known for reinvigorating forgotten masterpieces and bringing them to London theatres, this pivotal new production will share a tender and insightful story about Jewish refugees in post-war London.  

Review: THE LOVE OF DON PERLIMPLÍN AND BELISA IN THE GARDEN, Cervantes Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Nov 9, 2023

Paula Paz's unique staging of Lorca's brief but compelling play finds plenty in its text and invites the audience to find even more.

BWW Review: STAIRCASE, Southwark Playhouse
by Jonathan Marshall - Jun 26, 2021

Not seen in London for over half a century, Staircase has been lovingly revived by Two’s Company, which aims to uncover forgotten plays that reveal their own time yet shed light on how we live today. With such a rich fabric of LGBTQ+ theatre on offer, particularly in fringe venues, one might question how staging a play dating back to the 1960s and before the decriminalisation of homosexuality could be justified. While this period in history will be of interest to many, there is probably a reason why the play is so seldom seen.

Guest Blog: Tricia Thorns Talks Up 'Staircase'
by BWW Staff - Jun 14, 2021

Tricia Thorns has been a professional actress for some 35 years and has of late added directing to her distinguished CV. Her latest production is a revival of Staircase, a two-hander from 1966 that was made into a 1969 movie starring, of all people, Rex Harrison and Richard Burton. Charles Dyer's play about two gay Brixton hairdressers starts a monthlong run at Southwark Playhouse on June 23, with Paul Rider and John Sackville as its cast. Thorns explains her attraction to the material below and to a play that, she says, has in no way aged with time. 

Photo Flash: Classic Spring Presents UK Tour Of A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2019

Classic Spring presents A Woman of No Importance which embarks on a UK tour this Autumn, following its success in London's West End.

A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE Comes to Theatre Royal Brighton
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2019

Following the success in London's West End, Classic Spring's A Woman of No Importance will embark on a major UK tour this Autumn. The show heads to Theatre Royal Brighton from Monday 23 a?" Saturday 28 September.

Full Casting Announced For Classic Spring's A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE On Tour
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2019

An earnest young American woman, a louche English lord and an innocent young chap join a house party of fin de siècle fools and grotesques. Nearby a woman lives, cradling a long-buried secret. In A Woman of No Importance, Oscar Wilde's marriage of glittering wit and Ibsenite drama created a vivid new theatrical voice.

BWW Review: HUGH JACKMAN. THE MAN. Simply Sen.sa.tion.al At The Bowl!
by Gil Kaan - Jul 20, 2019

The extremely charismatic Hugh Jackman wowed the sold-out Hollywood Bowl crowd of 17,500 adoring and appreciative fans on the first of his two-night tour stop in Los Angeles! Utilizing his spectacular combo of sturdy vocals, fancy footwork and multi-watt charm, Jackman owned the Bowl stage, giving his all to connect and entertain in THE SHOW.

Caroline Flack Joins the Cast of CHICAGO as Murderess Roxie Hart
by Julie Musbach - Nov 28, 2018

Caroline Flack will star as Roxie Hart in CHICAGO from 10 December 2018 until the end of the show's run at the Phoenix Theatre on 5 January 2019.

Todrick Hall Will Star As Billy Flynn In CHICAGO at the Phoenix Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2018

Star of RuPaul's Drag Race, American Idol and YouTube sensation Todrick Hall will star as Billy Flynn in CHICAGO from 19 November 2018 until the end of the show's run at the Phoenix Theatre on 5 January 2019.

Alexandra Burke And Duncan James Extend Their Runs In CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2018

Due to popular demand, Alexandra Burke and Duncan James will extend their runs in CHICAGO at the Phoenix Theatre. Alexandra Burke will play Roxie Hart until 10 November 2018 and Duncan James will play Billy Flynn until 17 November 2018. Laura Tyrer will play Velma Kelly until 20 October followed by Josefina Gabrielle who returns to the role of Velma Kelly from 22 October - 5 January 2019.

Laura Tyrer To Play Velma Kelly In CHICAGO At The Phoenix Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2018

Laura Tyrer will join the West End cast of CHICAGO at the Phoenix Theatre, playing the role of Velma Kelly from Monday 24 September through to Saturday 6 October 2018. Laura joins Alexandra Burke as Roxie Hart, Duncan James as Billy Flynn, Mazz Murray as Mama Morton and Paul Rider as Amos Hart.

Denise Van Outen Will Star As Velma Kelly In CHICAGO in London
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2018

Star of stage and screen Denise Van Outen will join the West End cast of CHICAGO at the Phoenix Theatre, playing the role of Velma Kelly from Monday 24 September through to Saturday 17 November 2018. Denise will join Alexandra Burke as Roxie Hart, Duncan James as Billy Flynn, Mazz Murray as Mama Morton and Paul Rider as Amos Hart.

Denise Van Outen Returns To CHICAGO!
by Marianka Swain - Sep 1, 2018

Duncan James Joins London Cast Of CHICAGO as Billy Flynn
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2018

From Monday 10 September 2018, Duncan James will join the West End cast of CHICAGO at the Phoenix Theatre, playing the role of Billy Flynn, a role he originally played in 2008. He will join Alexandra Burke as Roxie Hart, Josefina Gabrielle as Velma Kelly, Mazz Murray as Mama Morton and Paul Rider as Amos Hart.

Photo Flash: First Look at Alexandra Burke as Roxie Hart
by Julie Musbach - Aug 6, 2018

Alexandra Burke joins the West End cast of CHICAGO at the Phoenix Theatre, playing the role of Roxie Hart from Monday 13 August through to Saturday 14 October 2018. Get a first look below!

Alexandra Burke Joins West End Cast Of CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2018

Alexandra Burke will join the West End cast of CHICAGO at the Phoenix Theatre, playing the role of Roxie Hart from Monday 13 August through to Saturday 14 October 2018. She will join Martin Kemp as Billy Flynn, Mazz Murray as Mama Morton, Josefina Gabrielle as Velma Kelly and Paul Rider as Amos Hart. Martin Kemp will be staying in the London production of CHICAGO until 1 September 2018.