Directors And Cast Announced For Debut Plays At Edinburgh Fringe
BBC Arts and Avalon announce today the casting and directors for DEBUT - a unique new initiative enabling four professional creatives - Bim Adewunmi, Katherine Parkinson, Beryl Richards and Frank Skinner - who have never written for the stage before to create their debut play. All four plays will be directed by emerging directors giving a new generation of talent an opportunity to direct a play at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2018.
BWW Review: DESSERT, Southwark Playhouse
Glorious furniture decorates the stage, with 15th-century Venetian paintings hanging from the walls. A butler pours expensive wine and the four dinner guests congratulate him on cooking delicious food. Dessert is on its way, as is a night the five of them will never forget. Oliver Cotton's new play is a blend of unexpected twists and dark humour, directed by the seasoned Trevor Nunn, but drama is ultimately sacrificed for didactic discussion of capitalism.
Photo Flash: The Cast of David Hare's New Play Rehearses THE RED BARN
The Red Barn a new play by David Hare, based on the novel, La Main, by Georges Simenon opens in the Lyttelton Theatre on 6 October (press night 17 October). The great detective writer Georges Simenon escaped France at the end of World War Two, and arrived in the USA to start again. With his American wife, he settled at Shadow Rock Farm in Lakeville, Connecticut. Years later, he wrote La Main, a psychological thriller set in a New England farmhouse.
BWW Interview: Actress Hope Davis On Thrillers, Escaping To London and David Hare's THE RED BARN
Acclaimed American actress Hope Davis has starred in numerous independent films and TV dramas, from About Schmidt and American Splendour to In Treatment, The Special Relationship and Wayward Pines. She received a Tony Award nomination for her performance in the original Broadway production of God of Carnage, and next month she returns to the stage in David Hare's new play The Red Barn at the National Theatre, directed by Robert Icke.
BWW Reviews: Roger Crane's THE LAST CONFESSION Stops at Ahmanson on International Tour
In the history of the Roman Catholic Church, one papal election curiously stood apart. After Pope Paul's death in 1978, a compromise pope was elected, Albino Luciani, who named himself Pope John Paul I. His reign lasted a mere 33 days when, in apparent good health, he died suddenly, creating the suspicion of murder. The Last Confession by Roger Crane explores this time period in Roman Catholic history with a keen eye for details and propelling fine dramatic exchanges. Headed by resourceful actor David Suchet as Cardinal Giovanni Benelli, the cast, mostly from England, is a sturdy lot, and most likely only those repulsed by religion and/or politics will find the action less than intriguing, through July 6 only.
Photo Flash: Opening Night of THE LAST CONFESSION at the Ahmanson
The exclusive U.S. engagement of 'The Last Confession,' a gripping new play of intrigue and mystery by Roger Crane, starring David Suchet, opened June 11 at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. Directed by Jonathan Church, 'The Last Confession' began previews, June 7, 2014, continues through July 6. Following the engagement at the Ahmanson, 'The Last Confession' will tour cities around Australia. Check below for photos from the opening night!
Photo Flash: First Look at David Suchet and More in THE LAST CONFESSION at the Ahmanson
The exclusive U.S. engagement of "The Last Confession," a gripping new play of intrigue and mystery by Roger Crane, starring David Suchet, opens June 11 at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. Directed by Jonathan Church, "The Last Confession" begins previews tomorrow, June 7, 2014, continues through July 6. Following the engagement at the Ahmanson, "The Last Confession" will tour cities around Australia. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below!
THE LAST CONFESSION, Starring David Suchet, Richard O'Callaghan, Kicks Off World Tour Today in Toronto
The Last Confession, the acclaimed mystery thriller by Roger Crane set in the Vatican, begins its world tour in Toronto tonight, April 19, 2014 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre, before touring to Los Angeles, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney, Australia.
THE LAST CONFESSION, Starring David Suchet, Richard O'Callaghan, Kicks Off World Tour April 19 in Toronto
The Last Confession, the acclaimed mystery thriller by Roger Crane set in the Vatican, begins its world tour in Toronto on April 19, 2014 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre, before touring to Los Angeles, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney, Australia.
'2018: An Uncivil War' Now Available in Print
Phil Sanderson, the author of '2018: An Uncivil War,' proudly announces that the near-future action thriller is now available in print!
The novel depicts the next American Civil War after the federal government repeals the 2nd Amendment, sparking riots and organized resistance throughout the nation. The story centers on three main characters. Stuart Milligan is a gun club owner who loses his business after the repeal; Terrance Crawley is a detective who is eventually tasked with collecting weapons from rebellious citizens; and Trent Dawg is a rockstar who uses his music to prompt Americans to fight for their gun rights.
'The story shows valid points on both sides of the gun control argument and encourages the reader to pick their own side,' Sanderson revealed. 'But the novel's ending was written in a manner I hope will shock the reader, while at the same time appealing to his or her strong sense of justice.'
Published by AuthorHouse Publishing, Sanderson's novel, available in ebook format on Amazon and Barnes & Noble since Labor Day 2013, is now available in hardcover format (with dustjacket) for $31.99 and in softcover format for $23.95 in the same venues.
'I recently mourned the passing of two great masters of the action thriller: Vince Flynn and Tom Clancy,' Sanderson said. 'I would very much like an opportunity to appeal to the readers of these legendary authors, but I can never really get the opportunity without as much local support as the local media and libraries are willing to give.'
To find out more about Phil Sanderson, visit him on his official website at http://www.philsanderson.net . Or check him out on Facebook, Twitter, WordPress, and Pinterest. Please give this new author your greatest possible support.
JERSEY BOYS Announces New Booking Through March 2, 2014
The smash hit musical JERSEY BOYS reaches a very special landmark this month, when it will be celebrating its fifth London birthday at the Prince Edward Theatre on Tuesday 26 March, having opened in London in 2008. JERSEY BOYS has now been seen by over 4 million people worldwide and is firmly established as one of the West End's longest running and most popular shows.
Molloy And Boydon Continue To Lead Cast Of London JERSEY BOYS In 2012
The smash hit musical JERSEY BOYS will be celebrating its fourth London birthday at the Prince Edward Theatre on Sunday 18 March, having opened in London in 2008. This musical has now been seen by almost 2 million people and is firmly established as one of the West End's longest running and most popular shows.
STAGE TUBE: JERSEY BOYS UK Celebrates 1500 Performances!
In London, the cast of JERSEY BOYS is led by Ryan Molloy as Frankie Valli, Matthew Wycliffe as Bob Gaudio, Jon Boydon as Tommy DeVito and Eugene McCoy as Nick Massi. Jon Lee plays the role of Frankie Valli at certain performances. The cast also includes Carl Au, Charlie Bull, Mark Carroll, Michael Conway, Chris Gardner, Lucinda Gill, Lauren Hall, Trina Hill, Mark Isherwood, Paul Iveson, Stuart Milligan, Tom Oakley, Jake Samuels, Jo Servi, Wayne Smith, Ben Wheeler and Rachael Wooding. THe show just celebrated 1500 performances, and you can go behind the scenes of the celebration below!