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Closing: November 04, 2024

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Bush Theatre
Shepherds Bush Green London

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: POTUS at The Contemporary
by Greer Firestone - Mar 10, 2026


Producing a play called POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive in today’s political climate takes nerve. Aisle Say applauds Kerry Kristine McElone and the Board of City Theatre for having exactly that kind of chutzpah. Mounting this razor-edged farce at a moment when American politics already feels like theater—often absurd theater—is both daring and deliciously appropriate.

Jeff Goldblum and The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra Will Headline ARTS BY GEORGE! 2026 Benefit
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026


George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) has announced the ARTS by George! benefit event, headlined by acclaimed actor and musician Jeff Goldblum and The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra.

BLUE MIST Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026


After premiering at the Royal Court Theatre, the Olivier Award-nominated Blue Mist will embark on a National tour this June and July.  Learn more about the upcoming show here!

Review: THE WRONG THEY KNEW, Chickenshed Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Mar 8, 2026


Musical set in the late 1950s with a strong message for today

BATS Improv Unveils Upcoming 40th Anniversary Summer Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2026


BATS Improv is continuing its milestone 40th anniversary season with a lineup of unscripted, laugh-out-loud programming across April, May, and June 2026.

Patrick Page in ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE and More Set For McCarter Theatre's 2026/27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026


McCarter Theatre Center has announced its 2026/27 Theater Series, featuring five productions spanning Shakespearean villainy and more. Learn more here!

Jihea Kim Builds Global Demand as Elite PMU Artist
by Team BWW - Mar 4, 2026


The permanent makeup industry often rewards speed, visibility, and dramatic visual trends. Many artists gain attention through marketing tactics or viral aesthetics. In contrast, Jihea Kim has built a reputation based on refined results, long-term client trust, and disciplined technical skill. As a result, the internationally recognized permanent makeup artist now has a clientele stretching far beyond Korea.   

Spring Cast Set For NEWSREVUE at Canal Café Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026


The cast has been announced for NewsRevue at Canal Café Theatre. The Guinness World Record–breaking, longest-running live comedy show in the world continues to delight audiences.

Student Blog: A Theatre Kid’s Guide to Surviving Chronic Busyness
by Student Blogger: Grace Ward - Mar 1, 2026


In this blog, I reflect on what it means to stay motivated once the excitement of the new year fades and the semester gets overwhelming. I share how I’ve navigated burnout, and the pressure to always be busy while balancing performances.

Rob McClure, Joe Morton, & Steven Pasquale Join CBS Legal Drama CUPERTINO
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 27, 2026


Stage stars Rob McClure, Joe Morton, and Steven Pasquale have joined the cast of Cupertino, a new CBS legal drama series from writing and producing team Robert and Michelle King.

4th Cyprus Choreography Showcase Set for March at Rialto Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2026


The 4th Cyprus Choreography Showcase (SΧK) will take place March 6–8, 2026 at the Rialto Theatre, serving as a platform for the international promotion of contemporary Cypriot choreography.

Review: LOVE YOU FOREVER AND MORE MUNSCH at Young People's Theatre
by Ilana Lucas - Feb 25, 2026


I grew up with Robert Munsch stories. If you grew up in Canada, it’s likely you did, too—or you’ve read them to your children, or grandchildren.

SWEENEY TODD Comes to Four County Players In March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026


As the next production of their 53rd Season in Barboursville, Four County Players will present SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, A Musical Thriller, opening March 6 on the Mainstage.

Juggler Wes Peden Will Tour Show Across The South East This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026


World-record holding, former Gandini Juggling associate artist, Wes Peden will tour his beloved ultra-modern, high energy juggling extravaganza Rollercoaster to the South East this Spring.

Review: HERE AND NOW, Edinburgh Playhouse
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Feb 25, 2026


It’s Friday night and the vibe is right as Caz and her fabulous friends dream of the perfect summer of love. But when Caz discovers her ‘happy ever after’ is a lie, and the gang’s attempts at romance are a total tragedy, they wonder – will love ever get a hold on their hearts? Or should they all just take a chance on a happy ending…

Interview: Two-Time Tony Winner Norbert Leo Butz Brings Three Decades of Broadway to Segerstrom Center for the Arts
by Melissa Heckscher - Feb 25, 2026


Two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz talks to BroadwayWorld ahead of his February 26–28 solo concert at Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

Charlotte Symphony Unveils 2026-27 Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2026


The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra has announced its 95th season, Music Director Kwamé Ryan's third at the artistic helm, centered on a season-spanning artistic exploration of resilience.

Previews: JULIUS CAESAR at The Studio@620
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Feb 24, 2026


An all‑women Julius Caesar arrives at The Studio@620, reimagining Shakespeare’s political thriller inside the modern corporate world. Adapted by Roxanne Fay and directed by Kristin Clippard, the production examines how ambition, persuasion, and fear shape the pursuit of power when women step into roles historically-written for men. With a cast of leading Tampa Bay artists interrogating the language and emotional stakes of the play, this contemporary staging brings renewed urgency to questions of leadership, loyalty, and the ease with which public opinion can be swayed.

Miriam Battye’s Play TRIP THE LIGHT FANTASTIC Makes London Debut This Week
by Gillian Blum - Feb 22, 2026


Following the success of Miriam Battye's critically acclaimed play The Virgins at Soho Theatre, her early work Trip the Light Fantastic will receive its first London staging, opening February 26 for four performances only at The OSO Arts Centre.

Review: THE BARBER OF SEVILLE BY ROSSINI at San Diego Civic Center Theater
by Ron Bierman - Feb 20, 2026


Rossini’s Barber of Seville is a top ten opera in performances. Donors love it for its vocal gymnastics, memorable arias and sparkling melodies. Receptive newcomers like it because of its delightful bubbling overture, the familiar Figaro aria that soon follows, and its simple fast-moving sitcom-like plot.

Review: GIPSY KINGS FEATURING NICOLAS REYES at Van Wezel
by Shanti - Feb 19, 2026


The opening act was the breakout group without Nicolas Reyes, a classic Gipsy Kings move, warming up the room with the raw power of the ensemble before the legend himself emerged. It also gave notice of the incredible talent of a young soloist.

BWW Q&A: Kathryn Erbe Talks THE DANCE OF DEATH at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Feb 18, 2026


Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company, is pleased to continue its 50th Anniversary Season with August Strindberg’s master class in marital warfare The Dance of Death, adapted by Conor McPherson, directed by ensemble member Yasen Peyankov and featuring an all ensemble cast. 

Australian Guitar Legend Tommy Emmanuel CGP Comes To Parr Hall
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026


Australian guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel CGP will grace Parr Hall's stage on 29 July as part of the Living in the Light tour. Learn more about the performance here!

Avant Bard Opens THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF KILLARNEY: A Celebration of Immigration
by Gillian Blum - Feb 15, 2026


On Sunday, March 8, at 2 p.m. at Gunston Arts Center Theatre Two — in its mission to interrogate both the classics and the current days — Avant Bard Theatre will open The Two Gentlemen of Killarney.

Review: GISELLE, Royal Ballet And Opera
by Matthew Paluch - Feb 16, 2026


Giselle is a difficult ballet to get right. The balance between the “reality” of Act 1 and the Gothic otherworldlyness of Act 2 can be extremely hard to find, and the responsibility falls on all those involved.

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