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Opens: April 4, 2025
Closing: May 17, 2025
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A nurse, a delivery driver, and an entrepreneur walk into a speed awareness course…



Abz is the UK’s leading expert on road safety and the most in-demand course facilitator north of the M25.



In an entirely average hotel basement somewhere in Birmingham, three speedsters are summoned to his class with a choice: change your ways, or lose your licence.



But a routine training course quickly veers into a tumultuous group therapy session as they are forced to confront the real question: why are you all so angry?



SPEED is a break-neck journey through the daily annoyances and deep-buried secrets that leave us spinning. Hilarious and heartfelt, this world premiere production reunites writer Mohamed-Zain Dada and director Milli Bhatia after the wild success of the Olivier Award-nominated, Blue Mist (Royal Court).



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Captioned, 23 April 7:30pm, 3 May 2:30pm


Relaxed, 19 April 2:30pm, 8 May 7:30pm


Audio Described, 26 April 2:30pm, 1 May 7:30pm


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Review: FROM BROADWAY TO DUVEMÅLA On Tour
by Annette Stolt - Sep 18, 2024


For the eighth year the concert From Broadway to Duvemåla goes on tour with musical songs in Sweden. On stage this year we see Malena Tuvung, Emmi Christensson (played Christine in Phantom of the Opera in West End) and John Martin Bengtsson (played Phantom in Phantom of the opera in Copenhagen, Kristianstad and Stockholm) again and for the first time Linda Pritchard and Martin Redhe Nordh joins the team. A quintet that complemented each other well and created a good musical dynamic for this year's set.

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival Appoints Gabriella Calicchio as New Executive Director
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2024


The Oregon Shakespeare Festival has appointed Gabriella Calicchio as its new Executive Director, marking a pivotal moment in the organization’s storied history.

The University of Michigan Hosts Free, Open Course on Equitable Stage Makeup and Hair
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2024


The University of Michigan is addressing long-standing equity issues in the performing arts by offering a free, open course in stage makeup and hair for all skin tones and hair textures. 

hackedepicciotto to Release New 'Best Of' Album
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2024


hackedepicciotto (Alexander Hacke & Danielle de Picciotto) have shared details of a new album, The Best of hackedepicciotto (Live in Napoli). The album collates over 20 years of collaboration, experimentation and genre-defying work over two live performances.

Aurora Unveils New Downtown Light Experience 
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024


The City of Aurora has announced a new, downtown light experience designed to captivate visitors with mesmerizing light-and-sound-based installations, interactive street art, dazzling live entertainment, futuristic projection mapping, a variety of food and beverage options, and more.

Performances Added to ROYKO: THE TOUGHEST MAN IN CHICAGO
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024


Additional dates have been added for the world premiere of Royko: The Toughest Man In Chicago at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago.

Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press Reveal the Winner of the August 2024 Go Try PlayWrite Contest
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2024


The August Go Try PlayWrite winner is Lee A. Tonouchi for his piece Need for Speed. Lee A. Tonouchi a.k.a. 'Da Pidgin Guerrilla' had couple few plays produce befo by Kumu Kahua Theatre. His play Oriental Faddah and Son ran at Paliku Theatre.

Review: CONCRETE LATES X FABRIC: BLACKHAINE, Southbank Centre
by Matthew Paluch - Sep 14, 2024


The Queen Elizabeth Hall Foyer turned into a gig venue on September 13th for Concrete Lates x Fabric. The lights were low, the crowd was very cool, and the “iconic electronic music institution Fabric” was celebrated for the role it's played in the dance music scene over the last 25 years.

Utah Saints to Reissue Out-of-Print Eponymous Debut Album
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 13, 2024


Utah Saints announced the reissue of their debut album, out of print for over 30 years, available on October 18 in the US and October 19 in the UK. The remastered album includes rarities and reworks.

Interview: Joe Fox Finds Himself in DON'T CRY FOR ME MY YESHIVA at Don't Tell Mama
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 14, 2024


Joe Fox’s new show Don’t Cry for Me – My Yeshiva, which details his journey out of a closeted Orthodox Jewish and then back into it is to go behind-the-scenes with anti-gay marriage protesters in Maine, is back at Don’t Tell Mama after a successful sold-out run on 9/21, 9/25 and 9/30. Read a Q&A about the inspiration for the show and more.

Broadway By Design: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 14, 2024


We continue with the creatives from Once Upon a Mattress- Scenic Designer David Zinn, Sound Designer Kai Harada, Hair, Wig, and Makeup Designer J. Jarad Janas, and Costume Designer Andrea Hood.

NextStop Theatre Company Opens New Season With Acclaimed Political Comedy POTUS
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2024


The theater company announced its 2024 season opener, POTUS, set to premiere on October 5. The production will feature a dynamic cast and explore themes of political intrigue and leadership.

The Amplifier Heads Recall A UFO Radio Signal With 'That Girl Betty'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2024


Explore the story behind Barney and Betty Hill's 1961 UFO encounter in Lincoln, NH, and learn about Norty Cohen's alien rock opera 'They Came To Rock,' set for an off-Broadway run with Ed Valentine.

Sadler's Wells East Reveals Upcoming Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024


Sadler's Wells has announced its opening programme for Sadler's Wells East, a new powerhouse for dance. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

TRU to Present 'Surprise! How Theater Can Pop Up Anywhere In The World And Make An Impact'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2024


Theater Resources Unlimited will present the latest Community Gathering via Zoom, featuring Leese Walker of Strike Anywhere Performance Ensemble. Join the conversation on how theater can pop up anywhere and make an impact.

Weezer Celebrates Seminal Debut With 'Blue Album' 30th Anniversary Edition
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 4, 2024


GRAMMY® Award-winning multi platinum alt rock icons Weezer will celebrate three decades of their seminal full-length debut LP, Weezer a.k.a. the Blue Album, with the release of the Blue Album 30th Anniversary Edition on November 1.

Paul Russell Releases Debut EP 'Again Sometime?'
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 4, 2024


Platinum recording artist Paul Russell has released his debut EP “Again sometime? ”The EP includes 3 new tracks along with “Slippin”, Russell’s most recent chart-climbing collab with global popstar Meghan Trainor, “Say Cheese,” “Eat Pray Love” and the song that started it all, “Lil Boo Thang.”

TRU To Host Community Gathering Via Zoom - Way Way Off-Broadway: The Thriving Philadelphia Theater Scene
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2024


Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announced its next Community Gathering on September 6, featuring Charles Gilbert and Barbara Bellman discussing the thriving Philadelphia theater scene and MusiCoLab's contributions.

Mondo Cozmo Releases New Album 'It's PRINCIPLE!'
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 30, 2024


Mondo Cozmo, the enigmatic musical force, aka Josh Ostrander, has released It's PRINCIPLE!, a varied, grizzled, intense, sincere, and intricate rock album. Listen to the album now.

Jamie Muscato Joins Workshop Performances of WINGHAVEN PARK
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2024


West End star Jamie Muscato (Christian in Moulin Rouge!, Guy in Once, JD in Heathers) has joined the 16-strong cast for three staged workshop performances in London of the new American musical Winghaven Park.

ROYKO: THE TOUGHEST MAN IN CHICAGO Set Limited Run For Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2024


Toughest Man Productions and producers Lecy Goranson and Beth Kligerman have announced the world premiere of Royko: The Toughest Man In Chicago at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago.

Review: EDINBURGH 2024: ELLIE MACPHERSON: BABE LINCOLN, Pleasance Courtyard
by Kat Mokrynski - Aug 30, 2024


Ellie MacPherson: Babe Lincoln begins with MacPherson, dressed as Abraham Lincoln, walking into the room on a pair of stilts, attempting to replicate the height of the iconic historic figure. We then receive a rendition of Smash Mouth’s “All Star,” which is quite the surprise for a cabaret from a historical figure!

Review Roundup: DEATH OF ENGLAND: CLOSING TIME at @sohoplace
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2024


See what the critics are saying about Death of England: Closing Time. Read the reviews and learn more about the production.

Writers Revealed for 2024/2025 The Writers' Room at Geffen Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2024


Geffen Playhouse revealed its selection of LA-based writers to participate in the 2024/2025 cycle of The Writers’ Room. Learn more about the writers and the program!

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