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Joe Murphy Appointed Artistic Director of the Birmingham Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024

Joe Murphy has been announced as the new Artistic Director of the Birmingham Repertory Theatre. Learn more about Joe Murphy and the Birmingham Repertory Theatre here!

Sadler's Wells Launches New Annual Youth Festival Showcasing The Best Dance Being Created With Young People
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2024

In July 2025, Sadler's Wells will present the first edition YFX Youth Festival, a new annual festival which celebrates and showcases the exceptional range of youth work across the United Kingdom.

WUTHERING HEIGHTS Comes to Sydney in January
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024

Emma Rice's critically acclaimed production of Wuthering Heights will play an exclusive and limited season in Sydney in 2025.Learn more about the show here!

Original London Cast of OPERATION MINCEMEAT Will Transfer to Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2024

The original 2024 Olivier Award-winning cast of Operation Mincemeat will reprise their performances for the musical’s Broadway premiere this spring. Learn more about the cast of Operation Mincemeat here!

Comedian Ania Magliano Adds Extra Show After Selling Out London Run of FORGIVE ME, FATHER Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2024

Since announcing her second nationwide tour, Ania Magliano has gone on to sell out her 12 night Soho Theatre run (until Saturday 26th October). Now, she's adding an extra London date at Bloomsbury Theatre on Saturday 15th February 2025.

Adam Riches and John Kearns Are Ball & Boe For Fourteen Nights Only at Soho Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024

This holiday season, audiences are invited to forget standard pantomimes and crummy candlelit carols, and instead, treat themselves to the show they never knew they needed. Directed by Tom Parry (Pappy's, Don Rodolfo, Jimmy), Adam Riches and John Kearns ARE ‘Ball & Boe – For Fourteen Nights Only’.

MACBETH Starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo to Play Movie Theaters
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

Macbeth, starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, which is currently playing to sold out houses in the West End, will come to cinemas next year. Learn more about when the show was captured and when it'll be released in movie theatres.

Tickets On Sale Next Month For The Jamie Lloyd Company's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Starring Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024

The Jamie Lloyd Company has announced the on sale dates for its new production of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing starring Tom Hiddleston (Benedick) and Hayley Atwell (Beatrice), directed by Jamie Lloyd.

Asa Butterfield Will Make His Stage Debut in One-Man Comedy Play, SECOND BEST
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024

Asa Butterfield, star of Netflix’s Sex Education will make his stage debut in the one-man play, Second Best – a fictional story about the boy who came second to play Harry Potter. 

Edward Gardner Extends Contract as Principal Conductor of London Philharmonic Orchestra
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024

The London Philharmonic Orchestra has announced that Principal Conductor, Edward Gardner, will extend his tenure in the role for another two years.

JANIE DEE'S BEAUTIFUL WORLD OF CABARET Will Come to London and More
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2024

Hot on the stiletto heels of her critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run, two-time Olivier and multi-award-winning, critically acclaimed British actress, singer and musical theatre star, Janie Dee will perform a series of autumn dates for Janie Dee's Beautiful World Of Cabaret - a playfully informative and inspirational musical journey into humanity and nature, that is, at its heart, always hopeful.

Shakespeare Theatre Company To Celebrate Publication of SHAKESPEARE IN THE THEATRE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2024

Shakespeare Theatre Company announced a book event featuring Michael Kahn and Simon Godwin, discussing their experiences and insights.

Cast Set For UK Tour of THE WATCH HOUSE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024

Papatango has announced the full cast of Chris Foxon’s adaptation of The Watch House, based on the novel by Robert Westall. George Turvey directs Donald McBride (Arthur/Geordie), Catherine Dryden (Fiona/Prudie/Da Souza/Timmo) and Aoife Kennan (Anne).

Emma Rice's WUTHERING HEIGHTS Will Premiere in Sydney in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2024

Emma Rice's critically acclaimed production of Wuthering Heights will play an exclusive and limited season in Sydney in 2025. 

Frân Wen Will Release Multi-Art Form Trilogy For 40th Birthday
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2024

Leading Welsh language theatre company Frân Wen has announced its latest innovative multi-disciplinary work Olion, a combination of a theatre performance, site specific performance accompanied by day-long festival, and a short film all linked by themes of exclusion and difference from the myth of Arianrhod, a Welsh Goddess who was exiled from her community.

Cast & Creative Team Set for AGE IS A FEELING at Vineyard Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2024

Vineyard Theatre has revealed the creative team for AGE IS A FEELING. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Will Arrive on Broadway in 2025
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 6, 2024

the critically acclaimed, Olivier Award-winning, play STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW will begin performances Friday, March 28, 2025. We have all the details about the upcoming production!

Cast and Creatives Announced For Rachel O'Riordan's Revival of OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2024

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for Olivier Award-winning classic Our Country's Good, written by Timberlake Wertenbaker,  and directed by Artistic Director Rachel O'Riordan.

Robert Hastie Named as Deputy Artistic Director of the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2024

The National Theatre has announced some important updates to its board and leadership team, including Robert Hastie named as Deputy Artistic Director.

Fans For Diversity And The Football Supporters' Association Present ENG-ER-LAND At King's Head Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2024

Fans For Diversity and The Football Supporters’ Association present ENG-ER-LAND at King's Head Theatre, London, exploring the intersection of football culture and diversity through a unique theatrical experience.

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