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The Olivier Award-winning play and Hollywood hit film.



‘What do you want?’

‘To be loved.’

‘That simple?’

‘It’s a big want.’



In the chaos of London; four strangers meet, fall in love and fall apart.

To mark the 25th Anniversary of the play’s premiere, Olivier Award winning director, Clare Lizzimore, stages a radical new production of Patrick Marber’s cult-classic about longing, lust, sex, and desire.



Would you risk it all for a moment of passion?



__Access Performances__



Open Captioned: Sat 30 July, 2:30pm



Audio Described Performance: Saturday 30 July, 7.30pm


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The Ringwald Opens 18th Season With A Michigan Premiere THE GROWN-UPS
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2024


The Ringwald Theatre has announced its upcoming production of THE GROWN-UPS, running from October 11 to November 4, 2024.

Hunxho Drops Two New Singles 'Part of the Plan' and 'Hold Me Down'
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 27, 2024


In the fast lane towards superstardom, rising East Atlanta rapper Hunxho unveils a new single entitled “Part Of The Plan” and another new single “Hold Me Down” out now. Capitalizing on his incredible momentum, the songs pave the way for the arrival of his anxiously awaited next full-length album, dropping this Fall.

THE SALON Opens at St Helens Theatre Royal Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2024


One of St Helens most successful comedies will return to the Theatre Royal next week with a brand-new storyline and an all-star cast.

THE EMPIRE STRIPS BACK: A BURLESQUE PARODY Returns to Los Angeles
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2024


The internationally acclaimed The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody will make its highly-anticipated return to Los Angeles, California on October 10 at The Montalbán Theatre after an extremely successful run in 2022. 

Lynne Jassem Brings TAP DANCING WITH MY PRONOUNS to BRAVA!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2024


It’s a boy! It’s a girl! No, it’s the award winning Lynne Jassem in “Tap Dancing with my Pronouns: The He/She Life of Richard Greene” at San Francisco’s acclaimed BRAVA! For Women in the Arts (2781 24th Street in SF’s Mission District).

Mirror Stage Announces Cast For INSPIRED BY...
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2024


Mirror Stage has announced the cast for INSPIRED BY... and introduced new on-demand recorded performance ticket options.

Franklin County Historical Society to Present Conversation & Booksigning with Jeff Shaara
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2024


Join the Franklin County Historical Society for a conversation and book signing with Jeff Shaara, renowned author of historical fiction. Discover insights into his latest work, The Shadow of War. The book takes a closer look at the Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962.

U2 Releasing 'How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb' Shadow Album
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 26, 2024


To mark the 20th anniversary of U2’s critically-acclaimed eight-time Grammy-winning album How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, Interscope Records has announced the release of a shadow album titled How To Re-Assemble An Atomic Bomb, which includes new, unreleased songs discovered in the archive of the original album recording sessions.

Review: THE PUZZLE at Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre
by Barry Lenny - Sep 25, 2024


The audience found plenty to laugh at.

Broadway Streaming Guide: October 2024 - Where to Watch HEARTSTOPPER, Rachel Bloom's Special & More
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 30, 2024


As we dive into October, Broadway fans have plenty of new movies, shows, and music to look forward to! Check out what's coming to streaming this month, including a new season of Heartstopper, the filmed recording of Rachel Bloom's Off-Broadway show, and Ariana DeBose as an anxious chef in Prime Video's House of Spoils.

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Breaks Ground on New Home: The Samuel H. Scripps Theater Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2024


Hudson Valley Shakespeare welcomed New York Governor Kathy Hochul and other community leaders to a groundbreaking ceremony for its new home in Garrison, NY, which has been named the Samuel H. Scripps Theater Center. Learn more about the new Center!

Jessica Vosk, Lea DeLaria & More Star in WILD ABOUT YOU Workshop & Presentation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2024


A two week workshop of the new musical WILD ABOUT YOU, with music and lyrics by Chilina Kennedy and book by Eric Holmes began this week in NYC. It will culminate in an invitation-only industry presentation. See who is starring and learn more about the show.

Review Roundup: GHOST OF JOHN MCCAIN Opens At SoHo Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2024


Ghost of John McCain,, the new Off-Broadway musical satire is running now at SoHo Playhouse. Check out reviews for the production!

Video: Joanna Gleason's Directorial Debut THE GROTTO Trailer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2024


Nova Vento Entertainment and FLMKR released the trailer for The Grotto, a dramedy directed by Tony Award winner Joanna Gleason. The film presents a coming-of-middle-age story. Watch now!

DEEP LOVE: A GHOSTLY ROCK OPERA Returns This Halloween Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024


 In a tradition spanning more than a decade, the award-winning original production Deep Love: A Ghostly Rock Opera is returning this October for its annual Halloween performances in both Utah and Idaho.

Interview: Keyanna Khatiblou's Throwing Another A GOING AWAY PARTY PLAY
by Gil Kaan - Sep 24, 2024


Next up at Boston Court, Keyanna Khatiblou’s A Going Away Party Play world premieres September 28, 2024 (with previews already started September 19th). James Fowler directs the cast of Mehrnaz Mohammadi, Kodi Jackman, Nathan Mohebbi, Giovanny Camarena and Cindy Nguyen.

Video: New Trailer for Josh O'Connor's Teen Romance BONUS TRACK
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 23, 2024


Sunrise Films is set to release BONUS TRACK, the feature directorial debut from director Julia Jackman. Written by Mike Gilbert, with story by Josh O’Connor, in select theaters on October 11th, 2024, which also marks National Coming Out Day. Watch the trailer now!

Review: A Brilliant Tribute to Indonesian Literature in GPU's MISTERI PEMBACA TERAKHIR
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Sep 23, 2024


As part of Pesta Literasi Indonesia (Indonesia’s Literation Party), Gramedia Pustaka Utama hosted a theatre performance titled Misteri Pembaca Terakhir (Mystery of the Last Reader) from August 30th to September 1st, 2024.

Sister Duo SkyeChristy Return With New Single 'Boysober'
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 22, 2024


Sister duo SkyeChristy have returned with a new single “Boysober” - out now on Warner Records.

Review: AMERICAN IDIOT at The Marcelle Theater
by Rob Levy - Sep 22, 2024


iAmerican Idiot is a brazen rock opera in the vein of The Who’s Tommy. The music is urgent, incendiary and, at times, regretful and poignant. Green Day’s punk rock ethos evokes reflection on the role of societal pressures and personal introspection.

Review: A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE at North Coast Repertory Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Sep 22, 2024


“A View From The Bridge,” now playing at North Coast Repertory Theatre through October 13th, brings a classic to the stage anchored by powerful performances.

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF and More Set For The Almeida Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2024


The Almeida Theatre has announced five new productions including Almeida Associate Director Rebecca Frecknall's new production of Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, featuring Kingsley Ben-Adir, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Lennie James.

Carnegie Hall Presents THE SPHINX VIRTUOSI IN AMERICAN FORM/S
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2024


The self-conducted string orchestra Sphinx Virtuosi returns to Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage on October 16, 2024 at 7:00 PM in a program titled American Form/s.

Carnegie Hall to Present The Sphinx Virtuosi In American Form/s
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2024


Carnegie Hall will present the Sphinx Virtuosi concert in October featuring Curtis Stewart as Composer-in-Residence. The event includes New York premieres by Jannina Norpoth, Derrick Skye, and a world premiere by Stewart. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Reynolds Performance Hall
by Theresa Bertram - Sep 19, 2024


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