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Q&A: EDINBURGH 2024: Hannah Whittingham on DEATH BECOMES US

BWW caught up with Hannah Whittingham on bringing Death Becomes Us to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Jo Caulfield Brings HERE COMES TROUBLE to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre in February

Jo Caulfield will bring Here Comes Trouble to Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre on 23 February, packed with brilliant routines and fantastically embarrassing stories.

New Girls Festival Launches in Honour of International Day of the Girl

The WOW Foundation has launched a brand new festival for girls. Learn more about the festival and find out how to attend here!

La Voix Brings The Red Ambition Tour to London Lyric Theatre

Over 30 years since Madonna embarked on her infamous ‘Blonde Ambition Tour’ Britain’s funniest red head will be donning the ‘cone bra’ and swinging into town.  La Voix will visit The Lyric Theatre, London for one night only on 08 October  with her live band for her most ambitious show yet The Red Ambition Tour.

The Playground Theatre to Present Season of Women and LGBTQ+ Stories

Discover The Playground Theatre's captivating season of performances featuring stories about women and LGBTQ+ individuals. Find out about the dates and ticket information for each show and make sure you don't miss out on these engaging and thought-provoking productions.

La Voix Brings The Red Ambition Tour to Milton Keynes IF Festival

Over 30 years since Madonna embarked on her infamous ‘Blonde Ambition Tour’ Britain’s funniest red head will be donning the ‘cone bra’ and swinging into town with her live band for her most ambitious show yet The Red Ambition Tour.

John Baldock to Step Down as Theatre Director at Theatre Royal Brighton After 18 Years at the Venue

John Baldock, Theatre Director at Theatre Royal Brighton, will step down after 18 years at the venue. 

Direct From The West End La Voix Announces 2023/24 RED AMBITION TOUR

Over 30 years since Madonna embarked on her infamous 'Blonde Ambition Tour' Britain's funniest red head will be donning the 'cone bra' and swinging into town with her live band for her most ambitious show yet The Red Ambition Tour.

More Comedy, Spoken Word, and Theatre Added to Latitude's Biggest Ever Line Up

The multi-award-winning cinch presents Latitude returns to the stunning grounds of Henham Park, Suffolk, from 21st July - 24th July 2022. Lewis Capaldi, Foals, Snow Patrol, Maggie Rogers, Little Simz, Manic Street Preachers, Phoebe Bridgers, Groove Armada, Fontaines D.C. and Russell Howard, Reginald D. Hunter and Frankie Boyle top a diverse bill where music meets the arts in a full-on cultural explosion.

Eighth Wonder of the World La Voix Coming to the West End for One Night Only

Currently on an extensive tour the UK's Funniest Red Head, La Voix is coming to the West End for one night only and will visit The Lyric Theatre, Shaftsbury Avenue on 07 November 2022

A VERY LIVERPOOL LOVE STORY Comes to The Epstein Theatre On Valentine's Eve

Using the words of the late activist and poet Sandra Richardson, who passed away at Marie Curie Hospice in Liverpool last year, and the reflections of her artist wife Clare Beloved, the play weaves a testimony to the power of love and grief. 

LA VOIX Announces The Eight Wonder Tour 2022

Move over hanging gardens of Babylon, Egypt's pyramids step aside, because there's a new wonder of the world in town - La Voix! Officially the UK's Funniest Red Head, La Voix is hot footing it across the UK with her live band in a brand new show for 2022 - The Eighth Wonder! From January.

Photos: THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE Opens in the West End

As the National Theatre’s acclaimed production of The Ocean at the End of the Lane opens at The Duke of York’s Theatre in the West End, a final three-week extension is announced. Due to popular demand, the first major stage adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s work will now run until 14 May 2022.

Sandie Okoro is Appointed Inaugural Chair of the Wow Foundation

Sandie is a hugely influential business leader and one of the most senior women in Finance —the procurement is an indication of an organisation which has gone from strength to strength in the last decade. Sandie is the first British national and the first Black woman to hold her current role at the World Bank Group. 

Soho Theatre Announces Jessie Cave's SUNRISE World Premiere

From actress, comedian, writer and doodler Jessie Cave, Sunrise is an honest, tender-hearted and uproariously funny story

WOW UK'S 21 Day Digital Festival Marking International Women's Day 2021 Starts Today

WOW - Women of the World's UK March flagship Festival will, for the first time, take place online. Starting today, the festival celebrating women and girls, which is usually held at the Southbank Centre, will run for three weeks (1st - 21st March).

WOW Announces Programme of Festivals and Events Addressing Gender Inequality in 2021

The WOW Foundation pivoted to an immensely successful, virtual event in 2020. From 1st March, WOW Festivals and events will take place across the world from festivals in regions including Australia, Bangladesh, Istanbul, Nepal, New York, Pakistan, Taiwan and the UK.

Photo Flash: London's Independent, Fringe & Alternative Theatres Celebrated at THE OFFIE AWARDS 2020

Celebrating its 10th anniversary with a ceremony held in the iconic Grand Hall of Battersea Arts Centre on Sunday 8 March 2020, the Off West End Awards once again celebrated the best of independent, fringe and alternative theatres across London.

Photo Flash: First Look at WHODUNNIT (UNREHEARSED) at Park Theatre

Further performers have been revealed for Park Theatre's World Premiere murder mystery Whodunnit [Unrehearsed], as Adam Hills, Jason Manford, Neil Morrissey, Clarke Peters and Sandi Toksvig - with the voice of Miriam Margolyes - join the stellar list of participants. Every night, a different guest performer will step onstage to join the rehearsed ensemble of a scripted murder mystery play, having attended no rehearsals, read no script, nor received any direction. Armed only with a hidden earpiece to receive instructions, they will endeavour to solve the crime in real time.

VIDEO: Get a First Listen of Ian McKellen in WHODUNNIT (UNREHEARSED); Additional Casting Announced!

Further performers have been revealed for Park Theatre's World Premiere murder mystery Whodunnit [Unrehearsed], as Adam Hills, Jason Manford, Neil Morrissey, Clarke Peters and Sandi Toksvig - with the voice of Miriam Margolyes - join the stellar list of participants. Every night, a different guest performer will step onstage to join the rehearsed ensemble of a scripted murder mystery play, having attended no rehearsals, read no script, nor received any direction. Armed only with a hidden earpiece to receive instructions, they will endeavour to solve the crime in real time.