CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Comes to Milton Keynes in July
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2024
In Chitty Chitty Bang Bang we meet absent-minded inventor Caractacus Potts who restores a broken-down old racing car with the help of his children Jemima and Jeremy. Soon the family discover the car has magical powers, and along with the delectable Truly Scrumptious, the family end up on a hilarious fantastical adventure to far-off lands.
Tom Hollander to Star in New Thriller Series IRIS With Niamh Algar
by Josh Sharpe - May 2, 2024
Tom Hollander and Niamh Algar are set to star in a new Sky Original thriller Iris, written and created by Neil Cross, the mastermind behind the acclaimed Golden Globe Award-winning series Luther. Iris is a sun-drenched chase thriller about a rootless and enigmatic genius, Iris Nixon (Algar) who steals a code from charming philanthropist Cameron McIntyre (Hollander) and goes on the run. Armed only with her lethal intelligence and chameleonic charm, the clock is ticking for her to work out what the code could unleash before she is found.
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Season Two of THE GREAT on Hulu
by Michael Major - Oct 19, 2021
The series stars Elle Fanning as Catherine, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, and more. In season two of “The Great,” Catherine finally takes the Russian throne for her own, facing the difficult realities of ‘liberating' a country that doesn’t want to be. Watch the new trailer now!
Chris Chibnall & Jodie Whittaker to Leave DOCTOR WHO
by TV News Desk - Jul 29, 2021
With a six-part season announced for the fall, and two specials already planned for 2022, BBC One has now asked for an additional final feature length adventure for the Thirteenth Doctor, to form a trio of specials for 2022, before the Doctor regenerates once more.
Gillian Anderson Joins Season Two of Hulu's THE GREAT
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 14, 2021
Joanna is a glamorous socialite from Germany, sometimes also known as the “maestro of marriage” for her abilities to arrange high profile partnerships for her daughters. She has heard rumors of her daughter’s coup and come to Russia to see it for herself.
Hulu Renews THE GREAT For A Second Season
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 2, 2020
Hulu has renewed The Great, from Tony McNamara (THE FAVOURITE), for a 10-episode, second season. The first season debuted on Hulu on Friday, May 15.
BWW Review: ALLELUJAH!, Bridge Theatre
by Marianka Swain - Jul 20, 2018
This highly anticipated new play from 84-year-old Alan Bennett premieres at the Bridge, continuing his long-standing relationship with Nicholas Hytner. It's an exciting get, and there are wonderful flashes of Bennett wit, wisdom and stirring empathy, but also polemical outbursts and baggy plotting that leads to a ponderous and not entirely justified run time.
THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Leads July's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - Jul 5, 2018
London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a new theatrical epic to Shakespeare and musical spoof, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld reviews, interviews and features!
BWW Exclusive: Read a Chapter from Nicholas Hytner's Memoir, BALANCING ACTS
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 14, 2017
From Balancing Acts by Tony and Olivier Award-winning artistic director Nicholas Hytner: a memoir about his career directing theater, producing films and opera, working closely with some of the world's most celebrated actors, and working behind the scenes of London's famed National Theatre.