All stories by Marianka Swain on BroadwayStars

Friday, June 10, 2016

The Quiet House, Park Theatre by Marianka Swain

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 …

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Photo Flash: First Look at West End Production of ALADDIN by Marianka Swain

Production images for ALADDIN have been released today ahead of its official opening night at the Prince Edward Theatre on Wednesday 15 June. Disney's new West End musical began preview perf…

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Thursday, June 9, 2016

Shakespeare in the Parking Lot Adapts MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM by Marianka Swain

'A Midsummer Night's Dream' is a tale of love and enchantment that is simultaneously set in the woodland and in the realm of Fairyland, under the light of the moon. The Drilling Company's Sh…

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National Theatre Explores Virtual Reality and 306 Films with New Immersive Storytelling Studio by Marianka Swain

The National Theatre today announces the establishment of an 'Immersive Storytelling Studio', which will form part of the National Theatre's New Work Department, in collaboration with the NT…

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Exeter Northcott Theatre Announces New Season by Marianka Swain

Exeter Northcott Theatre is delighted to announce its exciting autumn 2016 season.This season the theatre has cut its 2 transaction booking fee. Instead, customers who want their tickets pos…

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Jenny Roberts?Appointed New Executive Director of Rifco by Marianka Swain

Rifcotoday announces the appointment ofJenny Robertsas its new Executive Director. Roberts takes up the post on13 June, joining the team as Rifco embarks on a brand new programme of work for…

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Good Chance Arrives at Southbank Centre from Calais 'Jungle' Camp by Marianka Swain

FromSaturday 30 July to Sunday 7 August, Good Chance will find a London home on Festival Terrace at Southbank Centre's annual Festival of Love. EntitledENCAMPMENT, the project will unite art…

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Neil McPherson's IT IS EASY TO BE DEAD Premieres at Finborough Theatre by Marianka Swain

Commemorating the centenary of the Battle of the Somme, the world premiere ofIT IS EASY TO BE DEADby award-winning playwright Neil McPherson opens at the Finborough Theatre for a four week l…

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Gate Theatre Announces Too Close to Home Season by Marianka Swain

Artistic Director of the GateChristopher Haydontoday announces their new seasonToo Close to Home. The season opens with Diary of a Madman, a brand new adaptation ofGogol'sclassic story byAl …

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Latitude Festival Announces Line-up for Literary and Poetry Arenas and Wellcome Trust Hub by Marianka Swain

Today, the UK's finest multi-arts festivalLatitudeis delighted to announce theLiterary Arena,Wellcome Trust Hub, and furtherPoetrynames performing at this year's event, which takes place fro…

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Tom Coash's VEILS Comes to The Theatre Room for the Women and War Festival by Marianka Swain

The So amp So Art Club presents Tom Coash's VEILS at The Theatre Room, directed by Pamela Schermann and starring Isaura Barbe-Brown and Zelina Rebeiro. The staging is part of the Women and W…

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Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Paines Plough Announces Full Cast and Creative Team for ROUNDABOUT 2016 by Marianka Swain

Paines Plough, the UK's leading new writing company, is delighted to announce full cast and creative team for itsRoundabout2016 productions. Accomplished stage and screen actorsRemy Beasley,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:09PM

Adaptation of E. M. Forster's THE MACHINE STOPS Premieres at York Theatre Royal by Marianka Swain

Following the critical success of their recent co-productions of In Fog and Falling Snow and Blood Chocolate, Pilot Theatre will once again join forces with York Theatre Royal, this time to…

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Sean Hayes-starring AN ACT OF GOD Announces General Rush Ticket Policy by Marianka Swain

The hit Broadway comedyAN ACT OF GOD starring Tony nominee and Emmy winnerSean Hayeshas announced that a limited number of 42 general rush tickets will be available at theBooth Theatre222 We…

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Jennifer Sunshine Appointed New Development Director of The Drama League by Marianka Swain

The Drama Leagueannounced today thatJennifer Sunshinehas been appointed the company's new Development Director, beginningJuly 11th, 2016. Ms. Sunshine is the final new addition to The Drama …

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70s Disco and Northern Soul Come to Warrington's Parr Hall by Marianka Swain

Warrington will boogie the night away in July as two fantastic music events come to Parr Hall. Music lovers will be donning their dance shoes on the first weekend of July for the memorable m…

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18-25 Ticket Lottery Launched for Judy Garland Musical THROUGH THE MILL at Southwark Playhouse by Marianka Swain

A new tiicket lottery, aimed solely at 18-25 year olds, is launched today.Sponsored by leading life insurer Rothesay Life, the Through the Mill Ticket Lottery will enable young adults betwee…

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National Theatre Wales Brings Three Shows to 2016 Edinburgh Festival by Marianka Swain

National Theatre Wales, Wales Millennium Centre and British Council Wales will present three shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August, showcasing some of Wales' best artistic talen…

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Photo Flash: Publicity Images Released for Neil LaBute's SOME GIRL(S) at Park Theatre by Marianka Swain

Today,Buckland Theatre Companyhave released publicity images forSOME GIRLS, their first play in PARK90 at Park Theatre.Written by multi Tony Award-nominatedNeil LaBute,Some Girlswill play14 …

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Photo Flash: Torben Betts's THE NATIONAL JOKE Opens at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre by Marianka Swain

The world premiere of the latest play from leading British playwright Torben Betts is in rehearsal at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre. The National Joke will open the theatre's Summer F…

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English Touring Theatre Announces Dates for FRENCH WITHOUT TEARS and LADY CHATTERLEY'S LOVER by Marianka Swain

With its production ofBrideshead Revisitedcurrently on a national tour,English Touring Theatre Director,Rachel Tackley, today announces full details for the tour and casting ofTerence Rattig…

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Maureen Lipman Cast as Wicked Fairy in Richmond Theatre's SLEEPING BEAUTY by Marianka Swain

Renowned star of stage and screenMaureen Lipmanmakes a welcome return to panto this year as the Wicked Fairy in Richmond Theatre's spectacular seasonal offeringSLEEPING BEAUTY Joining her, a…

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Last Chance to See Kit Harington in DOCTOR FAUSTUS in the West End by Marianka Swain

There are just three weeks left to seeGame of Thronesstar Kit Harington on stage in the title role ofDoctor Faustusat the Duke of York's Theatre, London. Directed by Jamie Lloyd, this anarch…

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New Lucy Kirkwood, E V Crowe and Caryl Churchill Plays Announced in Royal Court 60th Season by Marianka Swain

The final two shows in the Royal Court Theatre's 60thyear were announced todaypre-industrial England-set THE SEWING GROUPby E V Crowe,directed by Stewart Laing in the Jerwood TheatreUpstairs…

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The Old Vic Community Company Presents RISE on Waterloo Millennium Green by Marianka Swain

This summer The Old Vic Community Company presents RISE. 200 Londoners will take over a brand new pop-up venue on Waterloo Millennium Green to present a kaleidoscope of ideas, discussions an…

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Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Tom Grace, Matt Ray Brown and Rory Fairbairn Announced for JOURNEY'S END Tour by Marianka Swain

Immersion Theatre today announced lead casting for their Autumn 2016 tour of R.C. Sherriff'sJourney's End. Tom GraceThe Ilyiad, Labyrinth will play Stanhope, and will be joined byMatt Ray Br…

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Jeff Daniels, Nancy Malone, Sharif El-Gamal and Winette Jackson Honored at 11th Annual Stella by Starlight Gala by Marianka Swain

The Stella Adler Studio of Acting will host the 11th Annual Stella by Starlight Benefit Gala onJune 13at The Prince George Ballroom in New York City. This year's honorees include actorJeff D…

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London Writers' Week Announces New Partnerships by Marianka Swain

London Writers' Week has announced new partnerships with BBC Writersroom, Tamasha Theatre Company and Playwrights' Studio, Scotland. The three new partners join The Writers' Guild of Great B…

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New Cast Announced for UK Tour of REHEARSAL FOR MURDER by Marianka Swain

From the pen of the legendary award-winning writing team Richard Levinson and William Link, the creators of the unsurpassable mystery seriesMurder She Wroteand the award-winning TV detective…

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National Youth Ballet Holds Memorial Gala at Sadler's Wells Celebrating Founder Jill Tookey by Marianka Swain

For its 2016 Season, theNational Youth Ballet of Great Britainwill present a special programme of performances celebrating its inspirational Founder and Artistic Director Jill Tookey, who pa…

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Tonic Theatre Honours Women in Theatre with TONIC CELEBRATES by Marianka Swain

Tonic Theatretoday announces the inaugural Tonic Celebrates event which is a new initiative for the company celebrating the achievements of inspirational women in theatre. For the first even…

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