Review: SLAVE: A QUESTION OF FREEDOM, Riverside Studios
by Cindy Marcolina - Nov 1, 2024
When we talk about slavery, our minds immediately land to the olden days of colonies and plantations; perhaps we think of the much discussed reparations provided to the victims or their descendants, or we draw back to those tedious corporate trainings that address a problem that seemingly doesn't belong to our world. The thing is, nearly 50 million people can be considered slaves today. It’s a horrifying thought.
Photos: SLAVE: A QUESTION OF FREEDOM at the Lowry
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2024
All new production photos have been released for the multi award winning play Slave: A Question of Freedom following a successful opening night at The Lowry. Check out the photos here!
Chita Rivera's Final Screen Appearance to Stream in October
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 26, 2024
“Studio One Forever,” Marc Saltarelli’s award-winning documentary about the iconic gay disco in West Hollywood, including the Backlot cabaret room, will start streaming on all platforms beginning Tuesday, Oct. 8, same day as the Blu-ray release.
2024 Princess Grace Awards and Honoraria Announced
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2024
The 2024 Princess Grace Awards and Honoraria have been announced. The Princess Grace Foundation-USA is dedicated to upholding the legacy of Princess Grace of Monaco, (née Grace Kelly) and elevating extraordinary emerging artists in theater, dance and film through career-advancing grants.
Gareth Valentine Brings TALES OF A MUSICAL DIRECTOR to Crazy Coqs
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2023
Gareth Valentine has announced a three night residency at Crazy Coqs Live at Zedel with special guests two time Olivier Award winners Joanna Riding, Janie Dee and BAFTA nominated, Tony Award and US Drama Desk winner Haydn Gwynne.
Cast Announced For UK and Ireland Tour of MY FAIR LADY
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2022
Casting has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of Bartlett Sher's critically acclaimed and multi award-winning production of Lerner & Loewe's much loved MY FAIR LADY, which comes to Birmingham Hippodrome from Wednesday 8 March – Sunday 26 March 2023.
2022 Princess Grace Award Winners Announced
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2022
The Princess Grace Foundation has announced the 2022 Princess Grace Award winners, along with the recipients of the Princess Grace Foundation’s Advancement grants and the Grace Kelly Scholarship recipients.
Review Roundup: Filmed TREVOR: THE MUSICAL Comes to Disney+
by Michael Major - Jun 24, 2022
See what critics thought of the new Trevor: the Musical film on Disney+! Months after Trevor: the Musical concluded its Off-Broadway run, a filmed verison of the inspiring musical has officially made its way to Disney+.“Trevor: The Musical” follows a charming 13-year-old force of nature with a vivid imagination.
BWW Review: MEASURE FOR MEASURE, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
by Debbie Gilpin - Dec 3, 2021
Life in the UK at the moment feels uncannily like we’re going through a ‘Worst of the 70s’ playlist: periods of no economic growth, food shortages, an increase in the cost of living, and rumblings over a referendum on Europe. There was also an attempt to kickstart the conversation about equality between the sexes, with the formation of the Women’s Liberation Movement. It’s little wonder, then, that this version of Measure for Measure seems so familiar – hint: it’s not just the perennially relevant themes of the play that hit home.
THE CAT AND THE CANARY Returns to UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2021
Bill Kenwright’s Classic Thriller Theatre Company continues with its latest chilling whodunit, the creepy comedy thriller The Cat and the Canary. Following its acclaimed opening in Windsor in January 2020 and highly successful spring tour, the production returns to complete its Autumn tour, which was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.