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MJ THE MUSICAL, CHOIR BOY, and More Win 2024 Black British Theatre Awards
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2024

The Black British Theatre Awards have announced the winners of its 2024 awards. The BBTAs continue to honour the outstanding achievements and contributions of Black artists to the UK's vibrant theatre industry.

MJ THE MUSICAL, CHOIR BOY, and More Win 2024 Black British Theatre Awards
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024

The Black British Theatre Awards have announced the winners of its 2024 awards at a prestigious ceremony held at the Lyceum Theatre. Celebrating its sixth year, the BBTAs continue to honour the outstanding achievements and contributions of Black artists to the UK's vibrant theatre industry.

Review: FANGIRLS, Lyric Hammersmith
by Katie Kirkpatrick - Jul 24, 2024

Australian smash hit Fangirls encapsulates everything it is to be a mega fan of something. A sequin-embellished crusade of obsession and desperation, Yve Blake’s musical stretches from euphoric highs to gutting lows, without ever losing its sense of fun.

Cast Set For FANGIRLS at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2024

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced the initial casting for the new summer musical FANGIRLS. The musical will have its UK premiere at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre from 13 July – 24 August.

Photos: First Look At CHOIR BOY At Bristol Old Vic
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2023

See production photos for the UK revival of Choir Boy, Nancy Medina's directorial debut as Artistic Director of Bristol Old Vic. 

Cast Revealed For CHOIR BOY at Bristol Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - Aug 17, 2023

Alongside unveiling their brand new show image, Bristol Old Vic today announced the full cast and creative team for Choir Boy, with a cast led by some of the hottest young musical theatre stars in the UK.

Review Roundup: DADDY By Jeremy O Harris at The Almeida Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2022

Read the reviews for the UK Premiere of Jeremy O Harris' play 'Daddy' A Melodrama at The Almeida Theatre.

BWW Review: 'DADDY', Almeida Theatre
by Charlie Wilks - Apr 7, 2022

An expansive luxurious pool dominates the Almeida stage, and a dripping wet young man stands in nothing but a speedo. A little more than drunk, he looks around at his current setting, taking in the grandeur of this beautiful home. Decorated with luxury art, it’s the home of collector Andre, a 40-something year old with a desire to possess the world’s finest things. For him, that doesn’t just consider esteemed paintings; it also means the boyish visitor currently standing in front of him.

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Leads March's Top 10 New London Shows
by Marianka Swain - Mar 2, 2022

London is never short of temptations, whether epic West End shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a much talked-about adaptation to a provocative revival and a thorny Shakespeare play, here are some of this month’s most eye-catching openings. Don’t forget to check back for BroadwayWorld’s reviews, interviews and features!

Full Casting Announced For Jeremy O. Harris' DADDY at The Almeida Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2022

The Almeida Theatre announces the full cast for the UK Premiere of Jeremy O. Harris' play “Daddy” A Melodrama.

THE MIRROR AND THE LIGHT Enters Final Weeks of Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2021

The Mirror and the Light, currently running at the Gielgud Theatre in London's West End, has entered its final four weeks with its last performance on Sunday 28th November 2021. The production has been a flagship theatrical event for the reopening of London's West End, delighting audiences since it opened earlier this year. 

Extension Announced For THE MIRROR AND THE LIGHT at the Gielgud Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2021

The third and final novel in the Wolf Hall trilogy has been adapted for the West End stage by Dame Hilary Mantel and Ben Miles. Jeremy Herrin, who was nominated for an Olivier Award, a Tony Award and won the Evening Standard Award for the first two productions, returns to direct. Nathaniel Parker resumes his Olivier Award winning portrayal of Henry VIII.

Final Casting Announced For THE MIRROR AND THE LIGHT
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2021

New names added to the cast are: Melissa Allan (Princess Mary), Samuel Awoyo (Ensemble), Ian Drysdale (French Ambassador), Jo Herbert (Lady Rochford), Andrew Hodges (Ensemble), Niamh James (Ensemble), Umi Myers (Helen Sadler / Dorothea Wolsey), Liam Smith (Walter Cromwell) and Nicholas Tizzard (Ensemble).

Casting Announced For THE MIRROR AND THE LIGHT at the Gielgud Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2021

As previously announced Ben Miles will return to his role as Cromwell to complete the trilogy. Nathaniel Parker joins him, resuming his Olivier Award-winning and Tony Award nominated role as Henry VIII. The full cast of 23 will be the biggest yet in the series, with 13 actors announced today, five of whom - Miles, Parker, Nicholas Boulton (Duke of Suffolk), Matt Pidgeon (Stephen Gardiner) and Giles Taylor (Archbishop Cranmer) - return to their roles in the earlier plays. 

VIDEO: Renell Shaw Releases New Video of 'The Vision They Had (From The Windrush Suite)'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2021

Renell Shaw, composer, songwriter and Associate Artist of Hackney Empire, today releases a new video to accompany his Ivor Novello award-winning composition THE VISION THEY HAD (FROM THE WINDRUSH SUITE).

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For OUR TOWN at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2019

Birth; marriage; death. And everything in between. As day breaks on another ordinary day, the townsfolk of Grover's Corners go about their business: newspapers are delivered; people go to work; gardens are tended to. And a boy and girl fall in love. But as life's events unfold and a community comes together, one question remains: 'do any human beings ever realise life as they live it? Every, every minute?'

Natalie Klamar and More Will Lead Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's OUR TOWN
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2019

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre have today announced full casting for Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Our Town. Directed by The Gate Theatre's Artistic Director, Ellen McDougall, the cast is led by Natalie Klamar in the central role of Stage Manager.

THE WINTER'S TALE For Young Audiences Comes to the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2019

Following a sold-out run at the Dorfman Theatre in 2018, The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare returns to the National Theatre from 6th - 21st February 2019. Adapted by Justin Audibert for primary-age children and directed by Ruth Mary Johnson, this new version is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare for younger audiences.

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Now Booking in the West End to January 2019
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2017

Motown the Musical has just released 500,000 new tickets for sale, taking bookings for the hit West End production into 2019 when the show will celebrate its third year in London and Motown will celebrate sixty years since the record company was founded. 

Photo Flash: Brand-New Shots from West End's MOTOWN THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2017

Motown The Musical, which recently celebrated its first birthday in London, is currently booking at the Shaftesbury Theatre to 24 February 2018. With music and lyrics from the Motown catalogue and book by Motown founder Berry Gordy, the production features a sixteen-piece orchestra playing 50 Motown tracks including Ain't No Mountain High Enough, I'll Be There, Dancing In The Street, Stop! In The Name Of Love, My Girl and I Heard It through the Grapevine. Charles Randolph-Wright's production tells the story behind the classic hits. Check out brand-new production shots below!