Thursday, June 23, 2016
As we finally go to the polls, casting votes based on our view of national identity and Britain’s place in the world, here comes Shakespeare’s ever-topical play. Robert Hastie’s though…
SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 06:56AMWednesday, June 22, 2016
Wilton's Music Hall today announces its exciting new season programme, which sees the world's oldest surviving grand music hall welcome a diverse range of work, shining a spotlight on live m…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:09AMNorthern Broadsides and York Theatre Royal will be joining forces in September to stageJ.B.Priestley'smuch loved and rarely toured classic comedyWHEN WE ARE MARRIED. Directed by and featurin…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:09AMEnglish Touring Theatre today announces the appointment of Richard Twyman as the company's new Artistic Director. Twyman takes up the position in November 2016, taking over from Rachel Tackl…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:09AMThe cast has been announced for the European premiere of heart-warming chamber musical THE BURNT PART BOYS at Park Theatre, which runs from 10 August to 3 September. This is the first musica…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:09AMThe Menier Chocolate Factorytoday announces a major new revival ofTom Stoppard'sTRAVESTIES - the first London revival in over 20 years.Patrick MarberdirectsTom Hollanderas he returns to the …
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:07AMTall StoriesTheatre Company today announce that they are to offer free tickets forTHE GRUFFALO LIVE to primary school teachers across London in a bid to encourage schools to bring schoolchil…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:59AMTuesday, June 21, 2016
David Ian, producer of the international award-winning musicalCHICAGOis delighted to announce that one of Britain's most-loved soap stars,Jessie Wallace,will playMama Mortonin the musical's …
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:32AMRegent's Park Open Air Theatre presents HENRY V, starringOlivier Award-winning actressMichelle Terryin the title role. The production is now in previews, with press night tomorrow, and runs …
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:32AMToday,West End Bake Off, in aid ofActing for Others, announcesthat Dame Barbara WindsorandChristopher Bigginswill return to the judging panel for a second year, and they will be joined by mu…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:32AMCarrie Cracknell's acclaimed National Theatre production of Terence Rattigan's, THE DEEP BLUE SEA will be broadcast live to cinemas around the world from the National's Lyttelton Theatre on …
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:23AMFeaturing world-class performers from across the globe, get ready to be enticed once more by the truly unique and irresistible world of LA SOIREE, in a Spiegeltent in Leicester Square. The j…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:25AMWho do you trust? The EU Referendum campaign has exposed a mounting suspicion of the establishment, from financial institutions to press and politicians, and our sense of nationhood has neve…
SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 04:58AMMonday, June 20, 2016
Directorchoreographer Arlene Phillips is to helm the world premiere of new British rock musical, written and co-directed by Sam Cassidy. The show runs 8 September-22 October at London's Cock…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:45AMFriday, June 17, 2016
Step back in time and get ready for the biggest party in town A sparkling new production ofTHE WEDDING SINGER will tour the UK in 2017 opening onMonday 6 FebruaryatLeicester Curve.Jon Robyns…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:08AMThursday, June 16, 2016
Ralph Fiennes plays the villainous title role in Rupert Goold's newproduction of Shakespeare's RICHARD III at the Almeida, opening tonight. Vanessa Redgrave is Queen Margaret, and the cast a…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:58AMWednesday, June 15, 2016
Michael Bakkensen, who delighted audiences on Broadway in Noises Off and The Man Who Came to Dinner, and Jenna Ushkowitz, the award-winning actress known for playing Tina Cohen-Chang on the …
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:54AMThe stars were out in force to celebrate Broadway's Biggest Night at The Actors Fund's 20th Anniversary Tony Awards Viewing Party, heldSundaynight at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. The…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:56AMThe Drama Book Shop is pleased to welcome Jack Viertel for a discussion and signing of his new book, The Secret Life of the American Musical How Broadway Shows Are Built, onWednesday, June 1…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:56AMThe Tiger Who Came to Tearoars into Chelsea this summer in the truly magical Olivier Award nominated West End production opening at Cadogan Hall onSaturday 6 August 2016and running through t…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:20AMGUYS AND DOLLS today announces that Simon Lipkin will be joining the West End cast for a limited time at the Phoenix Theatre to play the part of Nathan Detroit from Tuesday 28 June until Sun…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:20AMFrom jazz and classic soul to the gentlest melodies in folk ballads, there is a truly diverse line-up ahead at The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury.
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:20AMFollowing the return of 1984 to the Playhouse Theatre last night, the booking period for the West End run has been extended until 29 October 2016. Directed by Robert Icke and Duncan Macmilla…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:37AMWales Millennium Centre and Cape Town Opera are delighted to present the return of MANDELA TRILOGY, opening at Wales Millennium Centre on 24 August 2016, followed by a UK and Ireland Tour, f…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AMThe 20thAnniversary production of Jonathan Larson'sPulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning musical RENTis the fastest selling show in the history of the St. James Theatre, having sold the mos…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AMThe Stephen Joseph Theatre is offering theatre-goers the chance to be among the first to discover brand new playwriting talents as part of its Summer Festival 2016.
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AMAfter wowing audiences inLiza on an Ein 2013, Trevor Ashley is bringing everyone's favourite diva back to London in a brand new showLIZA'S BACK IS BROKEN,playing at theLondon Wondergroundat …
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AMEmma Packer's CTRLALTDELETE, a tale of resilience in the face of adversity, premieres at Camden People's Theatre on 8 August, running until 16 August. Amy Jones from Brixton is an emotionall…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18AMTuesday, June 14, 2016
The National Theatre confirms today that Susan Brown, Nathan Lane, James McArdle, and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett will join Andrew Garfield, Denise Gough and Russell Tovey in the cast of Tony Kus…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:58AMMonday, June 13, 2016
HAMILTON, the Broadway musical, which won 11 Tony Awards last night including best musical, will have its London premiere in October 2017. The critically acclaimed musical has broken box off…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:09AMFriday, June 10, 2016
Infertility affects one in six couples, but it’s still something of a taboo subject. Gareth Farr’s new play throws welcome light on the challenges of conception, and is accompanied by a …
SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 09:16PM 
