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‘There are no commitments, only bargains.’



Annie is an actress, Henry is a playwright, and fiction is the backdrop to life. Hardly a recipe for a faithful marriage, especially when it started as an affair.



But does it matter how it began if what they have is the real thing?



Diving through layers of play and performance, reality and deceit, The Real Thing is Tom Stoppard’s kaleidoscopic comedy of love, infidelity and the stories we tell. Starring James McArdle (Mare of Easttown, The Tragedy of Macbeth) and Bel Powley (A Small Light, The Morning Show), and directed by Max Webster (Macbeth, Life of Pi).



__Assisted Performances:__


Audio Described, 11 Oct, 7.30pm (Touch Tour, 5.30pm)


Relaxed, (audio described, captioned and BSL interpreted) 12 Oct, 2.30pm


Captioned, 14 Oct, 7.30pm


BSL Interpreted, 17 Oct, 7.30pm


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The Real Thing - West End Articles Page 13

Casting Announced for Berkshire Theatre Group's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST & NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2021


Berkshire Theatre Group has announced Tony Award-winner Harriet Harris (Thoroughly Modern Millie) has joined the cast as Lady Bracknell in Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winner David Auburn will direct BTG's production.

Photo: New Poster Image Released for AMELIE in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2021


Amélie The Musical is set to reopen in the West End this summer at the Criterion Theatre from Thursday 20 May. Olivier-nominee Audrey Brisson will be returning to the role of 'Amélie'.

THE STAY AT HOME SHOW Will Be The First To Open In Toronto This Spring
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2021


Mirvish Productions is launching a brand new theatre show, the first of its kind to open in Toronto. “Stay Home and Do Nothing” is an immersive new theatrical experience where the spectator is the star and where the goal is a healthier world for all.

Tom Stoppard's LEOPOLDSTADT Returns to the West End in August 2021
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2021


Tom Stoppard's Leopoldstadt, directed by Patrick Marber and produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, will return to Wyndham's Theatre for a 12-week run from 7 August – 30 October 2021.

Student Blog: Broadway Takes Hollywood
by Student Blogger: Anna Demaria - Apr 23, 2021


From the Great White Way to the Silver Screen, these artists have careers that span both the stage and screen. Today we are delving into the Broadway careers of six performers who are nominated for the 2021 Academy Awards.

Bob Gale, Alan Silverstri, Olly Dobson and More From BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL to Join Online Discussion
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2021


Ahead of BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical opening in the Adelphi Theatre from 20 August, the BFI present an online discussion with members of the cast and crew, broadcasting globally, for free, on BFI YouTube at 19:00 on Thursday 29 April.

VIDEO: Christine Baranski Shares Her Favorite Tony Awards Memories
by Sarah Leiber - Apr 22, 2021


Christine Baranski discusses working in film and television during a pandemic and shares her most memorable Tony Awards moments.

BWW Review: MANAHATTA at Oregon Shakespeare Festival
by Krista Garver - Apr 16, 2021


Mary Kathryn Nagle’s brilliant MANAHATTA superimposes the 17th century “purchase” of Manahatta (known today as Manhattan) by the Dutch East India Company from the Lenape people with the financial crisis of 2008, in which many people lost their homes as a result of predatory lending practices.

Wake Up With BWW 4/9: Broadway Vaccination Site Opens Next Week, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2021


Today's top stories: Broadway vaccination site opens next week, new Beatles musical She Loves Me premieres in Denmark in 2022, Heathers announces West End return and UK tour, and more!

Parker Millsap Shares New Song 'In Between'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 6, 2021


BE HERE INSTEAD was produced by the legendary John Agnello (Kurt Vile, Sonic Youth, Waxahatchee), and was heralded in January with the luminous “The Real Thing.'

Berkshire Theatre Group Announces 2021 Outdoor Summer Season Featuring Kelli O'Hara, Norm Lewis and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2021


Berkshire Theatre Group has announced immersive outdoor experiences for summer 2021, with a casting sneak-peek. BTG will be releasing a complete season cast announcement at a later date. Berkshire Theatre Group will work in adherence with government guidelines and corresponding health and safety officials.

Bailey Bryan Reveals 'Fresh Start' Project and Delivers New Single 'Temporary'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 2, 2021


Bryan continues to embrace all of the moments and challenges in her past that have led her to who she is today and was able to showcase that in ‘Fresh Start,’ a collection that signals her continued sense of confidence, through her refined sound and new approach to her artistry.

Belmont Theater District Brings A Variety Of Entertainment And Education This Spring And Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2021


The Belmont Theater District (BTD), Chicago's largest theater district located in the Lakeview and Lakeview East neighborhoods shares upcoming events from its members from March - June.

AMELIE THE MUSICAL Transfers to the West End in May 2021
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2021


Following its opening at the Watermill Theatre, a critically acclaimed sell-out tour in 2019, a highly successful Christmas season at The Other Palace in 2019, a Grammy nomination and 3 Olivier Award nominations, Amélie The Musical arrives in the heart of the West End this summer.

The Group Rep Presents A Reading Of REVENGE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2021


The Group Rep will present REVENGE, a brand-new thriller directed by Bruce Kimmel. We could tell you more, but why spoil the fun, and besides, if we told you more, we'd have to kill you. A reading of a diabolical thriller you won't want to miss streams one time only on Saturday, April 3 at 5:00 pm (PDT).

Parker Millsap Releases New Song 'Dammit'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 26, 2021


BE HERE INSTEAD was produced by the legendary John Agnello (Kurt Vile, Sonic Youth, Waxahatchee), and was heralded in January with the luminous “The Real Thing.' The song – which features guest vocals from Nashville singer Erin Rae – was also joined by a video, streaming now at YouTube.

Wake Up With BWW 3/19: IN THE HEIGHTS Moves Up Release Date, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2021


Today's top stories: behind the scenes of Hamilton in Australia, In the Heights moves up its release date, and more!

New North West Live Events Venue Launches Ahead Of Lockdown Lift
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2021


A new live event venue for the North West has been launched – and is ready to welcome audiences and visitors this Summer as soon as lockdown restrictions have been lifted.

Glenn Close and Dr. Anthony Fauci to be Honored at amfAR Virtual Gala - Bette Midler, Billy Porter & More to Take Part
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2021


On Thursday, March 4, 2021,  at 8 p.m. EST amfAR will be livestreaming its first ever virtual fundraising gala, A Gala for Our Time. amfAR will be honoring Dr. Anthony S. Fauci and Glenn Close for their contributions to the fight against AIDS.

Boomerang Theatre Company Announces Workshop Of TRIPLE THREATS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2021


Boomerang Theatre Company has announced a workshop of TRIPLE THREATS, a new musical with book by Tracey Conyer Lee and music/lyrics  by Lee and Nehemiah Luckett.

BWW Blog: Pivoting for the Pandemic
by Student Blogger: Hope Johnson - Feb 19, 2021


While of course neither the process nor the content is a ‘pre-pandemic normal’, the barrier of a mask seems unimportant when you get to be doing what you love. 

Gulfshore Playhouse Presents MAYTAG VIRGIN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2021


Gulfshore Playhouse will bring audiences to the Deep South this spring with its production of “Maytag Virgin.” Gulfshore Playhouse’s second equity-approved production this spring, a preview of the show will take place March 18 and 19, followed by regular performances March 20 through April 3.

Red Bull Theater Presents a REMARKABLE PODVERSATION with Robert Cuccioli and Laila Robins
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2021


RED BULL THEATER today announced that its offerings will continue on Monday, March 1st at 7:30 PM with a RemarkaBULL Podversation with one of the classical theater’s power couples: Tony nominee Robert Cuccioli and Laila Robins will join host Nathan Winkelstein, for a conversation focused on Shakespeare’s power couple, Antony and Cleopatra.

Marvel Stars That Have Taken Bows on Broadway
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Jun 12, 2021


Which Marvel stars have been nominated for Tony awards? Which Marvel stars have produced shows on Broadway? What are some of their upcoming Broadway projects! Read on to find out!

Dylan Fraser Says 'You Can Still Cry In Gucci'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 12, 2021


Pared back in arrangement yet magnetic in execution, “Gucci Sweater” finds 19-year-old Dylan ruminating on the notion of materialism vs happiness and is yet another flawless showcase of his introspective songwriting. The track was written by Fraser and Jonah Summerfield (who also produced the record).  

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2000   Broadway Broadway Revival
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2010   West End Old Vic Production
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2014   Broadway Roundabout Theatre Production
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