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Opened: October 1, 2024
Closing: October 27, 2024

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Stockwell Street London

On a moonless night in August when the sea trout are ready to run, a man brings his new girlfriend to the remote family cabin where he has come for the fly-fishing since he was a boy. But she's not the only woman he has brought here – and nor is she the last.



From Mojo to Jerusalem and The Ferryman, Jez Butterworth's plays have won two Olivier Awards, a Tony Award, a Critics Circle Theatre Award, an Evening Standard Theatre Award and more. Now The River, the hotly anticipated follow-up to Jerusalem, returns to London in the first major revival since its world premiere at the Royal Court in 2012.


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FERTILE GROUND ROUNDUP #1
by Krista Garver - Apr 17, 2024


We are halfway through Portland’s 2024 Fertile Ground Festival of New Works, and every show I’ve seen so far has reminded me why this is my favorite 11 days of the year.

Theater Resources Unlimited Town Hall: Adding Accessibility To The D.E.I. Conversations In-Person & Virtual
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2024


Join Theater Resources Unlimited for their live monthly panel discussion on adding accessibility to D.E.I. conversations. The event, held both in-person and virtually, will be co-hosted by actor Carey Cox.

Broadway By Design: THE NOTEBOOK
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 20, 2024


BroadwayWorld is shining a spotlight on the stellar designs of this Broadway season, show by show. We continue with the creatives from Broadway's most captivating new love story, The Notebook- Scenic Designers David Zinn and Brett J. Banakis, Lighting Designer Ben Stanton, Projection Designer Lucy Mackinnon, Sound Designer Nevin Steinberg, and Costume Designer Paloma Young.

Dame Judi Dench Launches £600,000 Appeal To Build Rehearsal Block, Band Room And Offices at The Mill at Sonning Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2024


Dame Judi Dench spearheads a £600,000 fundraising campaign to enhance THE MILL AT SONNING THEATRE with a new rehearsal block, band room, and offices, aiming to further enrich the theatre's offerings.

Photos: First Look at LONDON TIDE at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2024


Ahead of opening night, the National Theatre has released first look production photos for the world premiere of London Tide. Check out the photos here!

Jon Pardi And Jamey Johnson Added To Atlantic Union Bank After Hours 2024 Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2024


Country music stars Jon Pardi and Jamey Johnson join the Atlantic Union Bank After Hours 2024 Lineup.

Toronto Pianist Jeremy Ledbetter to Release New Trio Recording 'Gravity'
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2024


In a stirring follow-up to their 2018 debut Got a Light?, the Jeremy Ledbetter Trio returns with Gravity: a high-powered set of new original music, brimming with fresh ideas and the jaw-dropping virtuosity and musicality of Ledbetter on piano with Rich Brown (electric bass) and Larnell Lewis (drums). This is a group very much at home tackling intricate lines and rhythms, drawing from jazz, rock, funk and varied Latin genres, often at a high level of intensity. Listen to the first single here!

Review: CELEBRATING BROADWAY'S LEADING LADIES at Auguste Théâtre
by Patrick Honoré - Apr 13, 2024


A Showstopping AMT Live Concert at Auguste Théâtre in Paris.

Previews: MIKU, AND THE GODS at Straz Center's TECO Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Apr 12, 2024


Izumi discovered her love for playwriting accidentally while in college. An advanced playwriting class desperately sought students, so Izumi signed up despite not taking the beginner's class. During her senior year of college, she wrote a full-length play. When she watched the staged reading, she realized her truth.

Cody Dickinson Releases Solo Album HOMEMADE This June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2024


Grammy-nominated roots/blues/rock musician Cody Dickinson has announced his solo album, Homemade, out June 21st on Strong Place Music.

New Company Rehearsals At MOULIN ROUGE! Germany Interrupted by World War II Bomb
by Joshua Wright - Apr 4, 2024


The new company of Moulin Rouge! in Cologne, Germany is preparing to debut tomorrow, April 4th, 2024 at the Musical Dome. The company was forced to evacuate yesterday while preparing for tonight's invited dress rehearsal when a World War II era bomb was discovered in the Rhine river, right beside the theater.

Review: Catherine Russell Is Cheery & Charming at Jazz At Lincoln Center
by Rob Lester - Apr 4, 2024


Singer Catherine Russell's joy is a joy to behold. Get a new appreciation for old songs with pep that swings. She won't let songs from a bygone era be gone. She brings 'em back with a breezy swinging style that proves there's life and juice in the oldies. And she's got a gem of a band backing her up to bring them back to life.

Classic Rock Band America Returns To State Theatre In July; Tickets On Sale Friday
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2024


Secure your tickets for AMERICA - RIDE ON 2024, going on sale this Friday. Don't miss the chance to see this iconic performance at the State Theatre on July 18.

Interview: 'You're Committed to Something Special Every Day': Actor Melanie La Barrie on HADESTOWN, Gender and Her Amazing Career Path
by Kat Mokrynski - Apr 19, 2024


Hadestown is a show that has taken the West End by storm. Recently, we had the opportunity to talk with Melanie La Barrie, who plays Hermes. We discussed how La Barrie first got into theatre and decided to move to London, how she changed the role of Hermes by removing references to the character’s gender and why Hadestown such a special show.

Video: Ben Frost Releases 'The River Of Light And Radiation'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2024


Explore the latest from Ben Frost as he unveils the video for 'The River of Light and Radiation' from his new album, SCOPE NEGLECT, now available on Mute.

Multi-Platinum-Selling Group America to Perform at The Chicago Theatre in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2024


America, the iconic multi-platinum-selling group, will perform at The Chicago Theatre this Summer. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

THE LONELY ONES Release New Single 'My God'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2024


Experience the latest sensation from the rock band, The Lonely Ones! Their newest single, 'My God,' arrived on March 26, 2024.

Lynne Kaufman's World Premiere of EXTREME ACTS to Play at The Marsh SF
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2024


The Marsh San Francisco will present the world premiere of Extreme Acts, the thought-provoking latest work by award-winning playwright Lynne Kaufman, directed by Molly Noble. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Video: Ruth Theodore Releases 'Barbed Wire Fence'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2024


British alt-folk artist Ruth Theodore today shares the rousing new single 'Barbed Wire Fence', a whimsical and rebellious anthem that celebrates queer love, freedom, and defiance.

CHINATOWN Celebrates 50th Anniversary With New Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD Release
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2024


The haunting noir classic CHINATOWN celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and Paramount is marking the occasion with a Limited-Edition 4K Ultra HD release on June 18, 2024.

Recap the Many Plays of THE OUTSIDERS Book Writer Adam Rapp
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2024


The Outsiders marks Adam Rapp's first book of a musical that he has written, but he's no stranger to writing for the stage, having written several plays throughout his career. In honor of Rapp's first musical coming to Broadway, we're taking a walk down memory lane and revisiting some of his plays.

Review: ALICE IN WONDERLAND at Children's Theatre Company
by Jared Fessler - Mar 31, 2024


What did our critic think of ALICE IN WONDERLAND at Children's Theatre Company?

Review: San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Presents DRAG ME TO THE MOVIES! at Davies Symphony Hall
by Steve Murray - Mar 29, 2024


What did our critic think of SAN FRANCISCO GAY MEN’S CHORUS PRESENTS DRAG ME TO THE MOVIES! at Davies Symphony Hall?

Miller Theatre Presents The Final Two Bach Series Concerts Curated By SIMONE DINNERSTEIN
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2024


Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts will present the final two concerts in its 2023-24 BACH series with pianist/curator Simone Dinnerstein.

Video: Lorde Covers Talking Heads' 'Take Me To The River'
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 28, 2024


Lorde pays tribute to Talking Heads with a cover of 'Take Me To The River' for A24 Music's compilation album, 'Everyone's Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense'.

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