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Photos: DISNEY'S THE LION KING Celebrates 25 Years In The West End With A Special Third Act
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 20, 2024

Disney’s THE LION KING celebrated 25 triumphant years in the West End’s Lyceum Theatre on the afternoon of Sunday, 20 October with a special gala performance attended by the original creatives of the show including Julie Taymor, Lebo M, Richard Hudson, Irene Mecchi, Roger Allers and Donald Holder. Check out photos from the event here!

Kemah Bob Will Embark On Debut Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2024

Following a smash hit debut hour at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival, which earned her an ISH Edinburgh Comedy Award nomination for Best Newcomer, Berks Nest have announced that star of QI and House Of Games, Kemah Bob will embark upon her first ever tour across the UK with critically acclaimed show Miss Fortunate.

Video: Watch Trailer For UNSTABLE Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 8, 2024

Netflix has released the official trailer for the second season of Unstable, the comedy series starring Rob Lowe and his son John Owen Lowe. Season 2 will drop on the steamer on August 1 with a total of 8 episodes. Watch the trailer now!

Arts Outburst Announces Updated Programme For Thurrock Pride Festival 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2024

Thurrock’s first ever Pride event will take place this Saturday 8 June starting at 9.30am with a Pride Celebration Walk commencing at Purfleet Station, joined by the wider community to walk along the river front and Gray’s High Street.

THE PITCH Opens at The Odyssey in July
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2024

One year ago, Waterfront Productions presented The Pitch at a theatre in Hollywood. The show was a commercial and critical success. Now, The Pitch is back, in a new production with a mostly new cast (eight of the show's twelve actors are new to the play), and The Pitch is moving to the odyssey Theatre, convenient in particular to westside audiences with free parking onsite.

Photos: See First Look at Season 2 of Netflix Comedy UNSTABLE
by Josh Sharpe - May 6, 2024

Netflix has dropped the first look and date announcement for the second season of Unstable, the comedy series starring Rob Lowe and his son John Owen Lowe. Season 2 will drop on the steamer on August 1 with a total of 8 episodes. In this season, Ellis lays out a series of challenges and mind games for Jackson to see if he has what it takes to succeed him as the heir to the Dragon empire, but does a newcomer have other ideas?

Milton Keynes Theatre Reveals 2024 Spring Season, PRETTY WOMAN, SHREK, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2024

Milton Keynes Theatre has announced its spring 2024 season! The theatre looks forward to a list of musicals, featuring a mix of returning titles and brand-new shows that are transferring from the West End, and more. Learn more about the lineup here!

Theatre Collingwood Announces Their 40th Anniversary Year Programming For 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2024

Theatre Collingwood announces their exciting collection of productions and events for their 40th anniversary year in 2024.

Sam Lake Will Embark on UK Tour With ASPIRING DILF
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2023

Fresh from a critically  acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, multi award-winning comedian and wannabe “Daddy” Sam Lake embarks on his first UK tour, bringing Aspiring DILF to cities from Edinburgh to Brighton, Newcastle to Bristol and more, culminating with a run at the prestigious Soho Theatre.

Chad & JT Come To Comedy Works Larimer Square, December 7 - 9
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2023

Comedy Works has announced that Chad & JT will perform at Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square.

THE LITTLE BIG THINGS, THE LION KING, FROZEN and More Will Star in The Royal Variety Performance
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2023

The cast of the critically acclaimed new British musical will perform a number from the hit show at The Royal Albert Hall on 30 November as part of the Royal Variety Performance.

Photos: Stephen Fry Appears as the Narrator in BLEAK EXPECTATIONS
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2023

This week, Stephen Fry is treading the boards as the narrator in Bleak Expectations during the production's final week of performances at the West End’s Criterion Theatre. Check out a photo of him here!

Photo: First Look at Tom Allen in BLEAK EXPECTATIONS at the Criterion Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2023

This week, Tom Allen is treading the boards at the West End’s Criterion Theatre as the narrator in Bleak Expectations. Tom returns to Bleak Expectations having played the role of Pip in the original BBC Radio 4 series. Check out a first look at Tom in the role in the photo here!

Photo: First Look at Hugh Dennis Guest Starring in BLEAK EXPECTATIONS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2023

This week, Hugh Dennis is treading the boards at the West End's Criterion Theatre as the narrator in Bleak Expectations.  Check out the photo here!

EDINBURGH 2023: Louise Young Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 2, 2023

BWW caught up with Louise Young to chat about bringing Feral to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Hugh Dennis Joins BLEAK EXPECTATIONS as Guest Narrator For One Week Only
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2023

Comedian and actor Hugh Dennis will join the cast of Caroline Leslie’s production of Mark Evans’ Bleak Expectations as the Guest Narrator for one week only from 11-16 July at London’s Criterion Theatre.

EDINBURGH 2023: Pick of the Programme - Debuts
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 14, 2023

BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue selects her top picks of comedy acts making their festival debut.

THE PITCH to Open at Madnani Theatre in July
by Blair Ingenthron - May 27, 2023

Waterfront Productions will present The Pitch, written by Tom Alper, directed by Louie Liberti, and produced by Tom Alper and Christine Blackburn at Madnani Theatre. The production runs July 1- July 23, 2023. Performances are Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 3:00 pm.

THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE Leads Our Top Ten Shows For May
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 1, 2023

As we wait to throw off our thermals and the sun to show its face, London has some theatrical treats to tickle your tastebuds this May.

Ensemble Cast and Two More Guest Stars Revealed For West End Season of BLEAK EXPECTATIONS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2023

Craig Ferguson and Robert Lindsay are the latest names to join the lineup of guest stars each appearing in the West End transfer of Mark Evan's Dickens mash up Bleak Expectations.