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Review: NOISE at Wilbury Theatre Group

What did our critic think of NOISE at Wilbury Theatre Group?
DR. STRANGELOVE Will Come to Cinemas From National Theatre Live

The stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove is coming to cinemas from National Theatre Live. Learn more about when to catch this show in theaters here!
Apocalyptic Artists Ensemble's AS YOU LIKE IT Receives Funding Through NYC Women's Fund

As You Like It, a new miniseries adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy produced by Apocalyptic Artists Ensemble, is one of 72 projects to receive funding through the NYC Women's Fund for Media, Music and Theatre.
American Repertory Theater Unveils New Student Engagement Initiative

The American Repertory Theater has unveiled the Lavine Learning Lab, a new public high school initiative that will sustain and deepen student engagement with the theater.
How Shengshu AI Envisions Vidu 1.5 Update to Generative Video Platform to Disrupt Filmmaking

Shengshu AI’s Vidu 1.5 in many ways is a breakthrough. It offers more fluid continuity in character appearances, actions and scene transitions. Without getting too technical, Shengshu’s algorithm uses advanced semantic understanding.
Interview: Theatre Life with Naveen Kumar

Over the last eight years, I have been fortunate to interview pretty much every theater critic at The Washington Post for this column. Now I have the distinct pleasure of introducing you to another stellar journalist that joins the list.
Photos: Leigh Francis Joins BACK TO THE FUTURE For A Special Cameo

Leigh Francis joined the cast of BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical at the Adelphi Theatre last night (Monday 21 October) in a cameo appearance as ‘Principal Strickland’ to celebrate Back to the Future Day. He was congratulated by his guest, Emma Bunton, after the show. Check out photos from the evening below!
Photos: Leigh Francis Will Join BACK TO THE FUTURE; Plus a Look Backstage

Leigh Francis will make a special cameo appearance as ‘Principal Strickland' to celebrate Back to the Future Day this evening on Monday 21 October. Plus, check out all new behind the scenes backstage photos!
Photos: DR. STRANGELOVE at the Noël Coward Theatre

All new production photos have been released from the first ever adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove, starring seven-time BAFTA award winner Steve Coogan as Dr Strangelove, President Merkin Muffley, Group Captain Lionel Mandrake and Major TJ Kong.
Photos: ROBBIN, FROM THE HOOD at the Road Theatre Company

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY and Taylor Gilbert, Founder/Artistic Director together with Sam Anderson, Artistic Director, is presenting the first show of its 2024-2025 season, the world premiere of ROBBIN, FROM THE HOOD, written by Marlow Wyatt and directed by Chuma Gault. Check out photos here!
Video: TEETH Gets Ready to Take a Bite Out of New World Stages

In this video, watch as the cast of Teeth gives a very special sneak peek before the start of previews!
Photos: DR. STRANGELOVE in Rehearsal With Steve Coogan and More

New rehearsal photos have been released for the first ever adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove, starring seven-time BAFTA award winner Steve Coogan as Dr Strangelove, President Merkin Muffley, Group Captain Lionel Mandrake and Major TJ Kong.
Photos: WAR HORSE UK and Ireland Tour Holds Press Performance

War Horse held its press performances for the UK & Ireland tour at The Lowry, in Salford yesterday. Those in attendance included author Michael Morpurgo, Coronation Street stars Peter Ash, Michael Le Vell, Jane Hazlegrove and more. Check out photos here!
The Road Theatre Company Adds Captioned Performances of ROBBIN, FROM THE HOOD

The Road Theatre Company has added a new captioning system to its state-of-the-art theatre in North Hollywood and the company will now be able to offer three captioned performances for the deaf and hard of hearing communities for their upcoming world premiere of ROBBIN, FROM THE HOOD.
Student Blog: Acting Technique

When I started going to school and developing my craft, I ended up dropping most of the ideas that these acting technique books taught me, but I found myself seeking out something else entirely. A big aspect of the acting technique that I studied in school dealt with breathing and mindset. Because of this, I sought out books that helped the mindset of a storyteller.
Photos: UK and Ireland Tour of WAR HORSE

Brand new production photos have been released for the National Theatre’s acclaimed production of War Horse, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel. This all-new production is now touring the UK and Ireland, currently playing at the New Wimbledon Theatre, with a press performance on Sunday 22 September at The Lowry in Salford. 
Cast Set For Steve Coogan-Led DR. STRANGELOVE in the West End

As rehearsals began this  week for the first ever adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove, starring seven-time BAFTA award winner Steve Coogan as Dr Strangelove, President Merkin Muffley, Group Captain Lionel Mandrake and Major TJ Kong, the full cast has been announced. 
Opera Philadelphia Will Offer $11 Tickets as Part of 'Pick Your Price' Initiative

All tickets for every performance of Opera Philadelphia's 2024-2025 Season will be available for $11, or a higher price of your choosing, as part of a new initiative called Pick Your Price.
Review: EDINBURGH 2024: COLIN HOULT: COLIN, The Pleasance Courtyard

Hoult is a superb character comedian, well known for ‘star of stage and screen’ Anna Mann. He is an accomplished comedy script writer, former winner of the Writers' Guild Award for Comedy and is known for his excellent acting TV work on well-regarded shows.
London Youth Theatre Launches New Fundraising Appeal

London Youth Theatre (LYT) is a youth theatre charity aimed at making the performing arts more accessible to young people across the capital. Their mission is to stage high quality productions that transform the confidence and skills of young people, regardless of the financial and other barriers they might face.

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