The Moomins to Make UK Stage Debut at the egg theatre, Bath, from Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2013
This Christmas, the egg theatre and Horse + Bamboo Theatre bring the Moomins to life on stage for the first time ever in the UK, in a brand new adaptation of Tove Jansson's Moominland Midwinter at the Theatre Royal Bath, today, 6th December - 12th January 2014.
The Moomins to Make UK Stage Debut at the egg theatre, Bath, from Dec 6
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2013
This Christmas, the egg theatre and Horse + Bamboo Theatre bring the Moomins to life on stage for the first time ever in the UK, in a brand new adaptation of Tove Jansson's Moominland Midwinter at the Theatre Royal Bath, 6th December - 12th January 2014.
Photo Flash: Tall Stories' THE GRUFFALO Opens Tonight at the Lyric Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2013
TALL STORIES' magical, musical stage adaptation of THE GRUFFALO returns for a sixth sensational West End season, making it a firm favourite and the perfect festive treat for the whole family at the LYRIC THEATRE, SHAFTESBURY AVENUE from today 20 November 2013 to Sunday 12 January 2014. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Tall Stories' THE GRUFFALO at the Lyric Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2013
TALL STORIES' magical, musical stage adaptation of THE GRUFFALO returns for a sixth sensational West End season, making it a firm favourite and the perfect festive treat for the whole family at the LYRIC THEATRE, SHAFTESBURY AVENUE from Wednesday 20 November 2013 to Sunday 12 January 2014. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!
THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE to Play the St. James Theatre, Dec 10-Jan 5
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2013
Following a highly-acclaimed UK Tour, and the huge success and popularity of family shows The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, Tall Stories are pleased to present their latest collaboration with writer Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler; an adaptation of their much loved children's book, THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE. Former Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson and world renowned illustrator Axel Scheffler are responsible for some of the most charming and best loved children's books and Tall Stories are proud to continue to bring their books to life on stage for children all over the world.
Sprout Scores Two Full Years of Month-Over-Month Growth
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 5, 2013
Sprout extended television's longest active growth streak of total day delivery among women 18-49 in October, marking two full years of monthly year-over-year gains according to Nielsen. In October, the 24-hour preschool network marked a 12 percent gain among women 18-49 compared to 2012. Additionally, Sprout original programming blocks The Sunny Side Up Show (21 percent) and The Good Night Show (14 percent) both reported double-digit delivery gains for kids 2-5 during October.
TALL STORIES Add Extra Performances of THE GRUFFALO at Lyric Theatre
by Robert Diamond - Oct 28, 2013
TALL STORIES' magical, musical stage adaptation of THE GRUFFALO returns for a sixth sensational West End season, making it a firm favourite and the perfect festive treat for the whole family at the LYRIC THEATRE, SHAFTESBURY AVENUE from WEDNESDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2013 to SUNDAY 12 JANUARY 2014.
STICK MAN to Tour the UK Prior to West End Return, Oct 2013
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 13, 2013
Scamp Theatre & Watford Palace Theatre are delighted to announce the return of Stick Man by Julia Donaldson, touring the UK from October 2013 prior to a West End return for a Christmas Season at Leicester Square Theatre from Saturday 16 November 2013 (press performance Wednesday 20 November, 10.30am).
THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE to Launch UK Tour from London in September
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 28, 2013
Following the huge success and popularity of family shows The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom, Tall Stories are pleased to present their latest collaboration with writer Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler; an adaptation of their much loved children's book, THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE. Former Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson and world renowned illustrator Axel Scheffler are responsible for some of the most charming and best loved children's books and Tall Stories are proud to continue to bring their books to life on stage for children all over the world.
Arts Centre Melbourne's Playhouse to Present Musical Adaptation of WE'RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT, 27 Nov - 8 Dec
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 8, 2013
Melbourne is preparing for hunting season with the arrival of live stage musical We're Going on a Bear Hunt atArts Centre Melbourne's Playhouse from Wednesday 27 November - Sunday 8 December 2013. Based on Michael Rosen's classic children's book, the Australian premiere of We're Going on a Bear Hunt brings to life the swishy-swashy grass, the splishy-splashy river and oozy-squelchy mud in a fun-filled, kid-friendly musical.
Adelaide Festival Centre Presents ROOM ON THE BROOM, Now thru July 20
by BWW News Desk - Jul 16, 2013
Magic, storytelling and whimsy combine in Room On The Broom, CDP and Tall Stories' adaptation of the internationally bestselling picture book from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and presented by the Adelaide Festival Centre at the Dunstan Playhouse from today, 16 - 20 July.
Adelaide Festival Centre Presents ROOM ON THE BROOM, July 16-20
by Christina Mancuso - Jun 27, 2013
Magic, storytelling and whimsy combine in Room On The Broom, CDP and Tall Stories' adaptation of the internationally bestselling picture book from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and presented by the Adelaide Festival Centre at the Dunstan Playhouse from 16 - 20 July.
Sheffield Theatres Announces Full Autumn Season For 2013
by Ben Peltz - Jun 7, 2013
Sheffield Theatres today unveils its full autumn season of produced and touring work taking place from September 2013 - January 2014, alongside the news that Phil Davis (Whitechapel and Quadrophenia) will star as Fagin in the company's Christmas musical, Oliver! and Daniel Lapaine (Muriel's Wedding) will lead the cast of The Winter's Tale as Leontes.
Headley, CURIOUS INCIDENT, KISS ME KATE All Nominated For 2013 Olivier Awards - Full List Inside!
by BWW Special Coverage - Mar 26, 2013
The National Theatre's production of The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time leads the list with eight nominations, followed by the toe-tapping new musical Top Hat receiving seven, and the West End transfer of Chichester Festival Theatre's revival of Sweeney Todd in close competition with six. Other stand-out nominations include The Audience and Kiss Me, Kate receiving five each, and Constellations, The Bodyguard and Twelfth Night with four.
GET INTO LONDON THEATRE 2013 Begins Today!
by BWW News Desk - Jan 1, 2013
GET INTO LONDON THEATRE 2013, the annual ticket scheme that allows the public to see some of the best shows in London for a fraction of the normal cost, runs from today, 1 January to 15 February 2013. Over 50 participating productions ranging from plays to musicals and opera to ballet will offer tickets from as little as £10 so everyone has the chance to experience the magic of London theatre.
Adelaide Festival's Centre Presents 2013 Season
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2012
Join in the 2013 celebrations as Adelaide Festival Centre celebrates its 40th ruby anniversary and 100th anniversary for the grand old dame Her Majesty's Theatre with a year-long season of theatre, dance, music, festivals and party celebrations. The 2013 program boasts 240 performances and 71 individual shows with a number of panel discussions, exhibitions and of course some special anniversary events around these extraordinary milestones.