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Tuesday, August 30, 2016

NO MAN'S LAND Leads September's Top 10 New London Shows by Marianka Swain

The capital is never short of theatre temptations, whether big West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From two theatrical titans taking on Pinter to the RSC in London and an u…

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Ashley Robinson and Rebecca Trehearn To Star in FLOYD COLLINS at Wilton's Music Hall by Marianka Swain

Musical FLOYD COLLINS today announces its fantastic cast. It will star original Chicago cast member ofWickedAshley Robinsonas cave explorer Floyd Collins, withRebecca Trehearn, fresh from th…

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Cast Announced for ADDING MACHINE: A MUSICAL at Finborough Theatre by Marianka Swain

Full casting is announced today for the UK premiere of the hit Off Broadway musicalADDING MACHINE A MUSICAL, composed byJoshua Schmidt, with libretto byJason LoewithandJoshua Schmidt,and bas…

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Curve To Stage Conference On Diversity in UK Theatre by Marianka Swain

Following the receipt of the UK Theatre Promotion of Diversity Award, Curve is to host a national conference exploring diversity in UK theatre and the current landscape for BAME artists, com…

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Take Five! Spend Your Tea Break with Kenneth Branagh by Marianka Swain

Kenneth Branagh completes his company's first year-long Garrick residency by starring in John Osborne's The Entertainer - once more following in the footsteps of Laurence Olivier. The produc…

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Monday, August 29, 2016

Photo Flash: First Look at UNFAITHFUL at Found111 by Marianka Swain

Following the critically acclaimed, sold out productions ofThe DazzleandBugat Found111, Emily Dobbs Productions is thrilled to present the London premiere ofUNFAITHFUL,a blackly comic new pl…

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Sunday, August 28, 2016

LET THERE BE LIGHT: Lighting Designer Neil Austin On Collaboration, Storytelling and CURSED CHILD by Marianka Swain

The second instalment of LET THERE BE LIGHT, our new series showcasing some of Britain's best theatrical lighting designers, focuses on Neil Austin. His diverse body of work ranges from prod…

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Saturday, August 27, 2016

BWW Interview: Lauren Samuels On Sisterhood, Sexual Liberation and VANITIES by Marianka Swain

Lauren Samuels became a household name thanks to BBC reality show Over the Rainbow, and has since had starring roles in Bend It Like Beckham, Grease and We Will Rock You in the West End and …

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Friday, August 26, 2016

MISS SAIGON Embarks on Major UK Tour in 2017/18 by Marianka Swain

Cameron Mackintosh announced today that his acclaimed new production of Boublil and Schonberg's legendary musical MISS SAIGON - a recent smash hit in the West End - will embark on a major UK…

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Joe McElderry Headlines JOSEPH National Tour by Marianka Swain

Singing sensation and X Factor favourite Joe McElderrywill once again wear the world's most famous coat in the UK's longest running musical, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT,as t…

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Thursday, August 25, 2016

Traverse Theatre Announces Autumn/Winter Season by Marianka Swain

The Traverse Theatre today, 24 August 2016, announces its AutumnWinter season. As well as a range of the best work from touring companies, the season features brand new Traverse Theatre comm…

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Sri Lanka Drama THE ISLAND NATION To Premiere At Arcola Theatre by Marianka Swain

iceampfiretoday announces the world premiere ofTHE ISLAND NATION,writtenby its Artistic DirectorChristine Baconand directed byRia Parry,which opens at theArcola Theatreon28 October, with pre…

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Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with THE DONMAR SHAKESPEARE TRILOGY by Marianka Swain

The Donmar will break out beyond its Covent Garden home, opening a new, in-the-round, 420-seat temporary theatre at King's Cross in association with Theatre Tracks, immediately adjacent to K…

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Six-month Extension For Cryptic City Trail MORIARTY'S GAME by Marianka Swain

Due to overwhelming public demand MORIARTY'S GAME, which was due to end in September, announces a six-month extension, booking until 1st March 2017. Tickets are now available, throwing open …

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AND THEN COME THE NIGHTJARS Embarks On UK Tour by Marianka Swain

And Then Come The Nightjars, the critically acclaimed play by Bea Roberts, will be touring the UK from 14th-22nd October 2016. Directed by Paul Robinson My Mother Said I Never Should, Land O…

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BWW Review: THEY DRINK IT IN THE CONGO, Almeida Theatre, 23 August 2016 by Marianka Swain

How long does it take to cover the complex problems in the Congo, AKA the most dangerous place in the world Adam Brace's play has a semi-joking educational sequence that attemptsit in four a…

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Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Last Chance To See BLANC DE BLANC at London Hippodrome by Marianka Swain

It's the last chance to see sizzling circus and cabaret show Blanc de Blanc following a critically acclaimed run at the London Hippodrome. Blanc de Blanc is closing on Sunday 28 August after…

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Edward Fox To Star In New Betjeman Play SAND IN THE SANDWICHES by Marianka Swain

Edward Fox is to star in a new play,Sand in the SandwichesbyHugh Whitemore, which celebrates the life and work ofJohn Betjeman. Directed byGareth Armstrong, the production will premiere at O…

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Full Line-up Announced for Viola Beach Tribute Warrington Festival by Marianka Swain

Warrington Festival is pleased to reveal the full line-up of local artists who will support Starsailor on Saturday 17 September as part of a tribute to Viola Beach and their manager, who tra…

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Casting Announced For The London Premiere of Tennessee Williams' CONFESSIONAL by Marianka Swain

Share a drink with a group of shameless lowlifes and watch their lives implode...Tramp's innovative, semi-immersive production reimagines Tennessee Williams' little known play,CONFESSIONAL, …

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Monday, August 22, 2016

BWW Interview: Emma Brunjes On Worm Salt and DINNER AT THE TWITS by Marianka Swain

One of the more unusual entrants in the centenary Dahl celebrations is immersive dining experience Dinner at the Twits at The Vaults, created by ebp, Les Enfants Terribles and culinary wizar…

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BWW Interview: Ryan Molloy On Karting With Simon Cowell and New Musical 27 by Marianka Swain

Actor and musician Ryan Molloy won praise for his roles in Jerry Springer The Opera, Taboo, Godspell and On the Town, but he's best known for playing Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys for a recor…

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Ballerina Irina Kolesnikova Hosts First Ever Instagram Photo Call for HER NAME IS CARMEN by Marianka Swain

St Petersburg Ballet Company doyenne Irina Kolesnikova returns to the London Coliseum stage this week with the world premiere of her new ballet HER NAME WAS CARMEN and for the first time, in…

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Earl Carpenter and Anita Louise Combe Lead RAGTIME at Charing Cross Theatre by Marianka Swain

Earl Carpenter, who starred in the West End and on Broadway as The Phantom inThe Phantom of the Operaand Inspector Javert inLes Miserables, and West End starAnita Louise Combe, Tessie Tura i…

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Anton Stephans and Brenda Edwards Lead MOBY DICK! THE MUSICAL at Union Theatre by Marianka Swain

Not seen in the UK since 1992, MOBY DICK THE MUSICAL is now back. Originally produced by Cameron Mackintosh, Moby Dick The Musical has a book by Robert Longden and music and lyrics by Longde…

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BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Extends Booking to July 2017 by Marianka Swain

Today, the producers of BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL release for sale a further 200,000 tickets taking booking at the Aldwych Theatre to 22 July 2017. The performance schedule is Mond…

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Magician Jamie Raven Invites Audiences Inside The Magic Circle by Marianka Swain

One of the UK's most popular magicians,Jamie Raven, is set to host a special series of intimate shows atThe Magic Circlein London. Long shrouded in mystery, The Magic Circle has been a world…

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Russell Grant Will Host THE GOLDEN AGE OF DANCE at Theatre Royal Drury Lane by Marianka Swain

Star of stage, television and Strictly Come Dancing, the incomparable Russell Grant, has been announced as host of THE GOLDEN AGE OF DANCE, a new show comprised of dance, glamour and fabulou…

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Friday, August 19, 2016

Charisma, Brassroots and ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS at Bank Holiday River Stage Festival by Marianka Swain

On 26-29 August the National Theatre brings a jam-packed programme of work to the River Stage Festival. Experience the joy that is Brassroots exquisite techno and house sets from Charisma an…

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Tamsin Grieg Will Star in Tony Kushner Play at Hampstead Theatre by Marianka Swain

Hampstead Theatre presents the UK premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning Tony Kushner's The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures, directed by O…

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Full Cast Announced For TRAVESTIES at Menier Chocolate Factory by Marianka Swain

The Menier Chocolate Factorytoday announces the full company for a major new revival ofTom Stoppard's TRAVESTIES - the first London revival in over 20 years.Patrick MarberdirectsClare Foster…

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