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Tuesday, May 31, 2016

TRAINSPOTTING Leads Citizens Theatre's Autumn Season by Marianka Swain

Today the Citizens Theatre announces its Autumn 2016 Season, featuring a major new Main Stage production of Harry Gibson's adaptation ofTrainspotting,Irvine Welsh's controversialdepiction of…

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Full Cast Announced for EXPOSURE THE MUSICAL at St James Theatre by Marianka Swain

The full cast has been announced forExposure The Musical - Life Through A Lens. It runs at St. James Theatre, for a limited season,from16 Julyuntil27 August 2016, with press night onThursday…

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Photo Flash: SIDEWAYS Opens Tonight at St James Theatre by Marianka Swain

The European premiere of Rex Pickett's acclaimed comedy SIDEWAYS opens tonight at St James Theatre, directed by David Grindley, for a limited run until July 9. The cast features Daniel Weyma…

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TITUS ANDRONICUS Comes to Rose Playhouse As Part of Contemporary Shakespeare by Marianka Swain

Shakespeare's TITUS ANDRONICUS comes to Rose Playhouse, Bankside, this summer, running from 5th to 30th July. This new production is presented by New York-based company Luvas Theatre and Lon…

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London Classic Theatre Brings Pinter's THE BIRTHDAY PARTY to Belgrade Theatre by Marianka Swain

Following successful tours of Alan Ayckbourn'sAbsent Friendsand Samuel Beckett'sWaiting for Godotin 2015, London Classic Theatre return to the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, with their new prod…

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Monday, May 30, 2016

Photo Flash: THE FORGOTTEN WOMAN Opens Tomorrow at Bay Street Theater by Marianka Swain

Bay Street Theater is pleased to announce the arrival of the Hamptons' newest diva, with the world premiere ofTHE FORGOTTEN WOMAN, a new play byJonathan Tolins, directed byNoah Himmelstein. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:56PM

Australian Musical Improv Comedy Group IMPROMPTUNES Comes To Edinburgh Festival by Marianka Swain

Impromptunesis Australia's fan-favourite musical improv comedy group. In August 2016 they make their Edinburgh Festival Fringe at Underbelly,showcasing their uproarious comedy spectacle, IMP…

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STAGE TUBE: Timothy Ware's THE PRIDE PROJECT, Episode 3 - 'Mama' by Marianka Swain

Accidental Pictures is proud to introduce an online poetry miniseries entitled THE PRIDE PROJECT. They release seven poems every Monday for seven consecutive weeks through June 27th, 2016 on…

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THE COLOR PURPLE Cast Set For Broadway Sessions by Marianka Swain

This Thursdaynight,June 2nd, BROADWAY SESSIONS welcomes cast members from the Tony nominated Best Musical Revival, The Color Purple. Color Purple cast members scheduled to perform include An…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:43AM

Ralph Fiennes's Richard III Leads June's Top 10 New London Shows by Marianka Swain

London is never short of theatre temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From Shakespeare and Rattigan to new musicals and an Edward Snowden play, …

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Friday, May 27, 2016

Tony Kushner, Michael Frayn and Beth Steel Announced for Hampstead Theatre Autumn Season by Marianka Swain

TheHampstead Theatre has announcedits Autumn season 2016 for the Main Stage. Leading off in Septemberis the world premiere of BethSteel's compelling new thriller LABYRINTH, directedby Anna L…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:17AM
Thursday, May 26, 2016

Project Shaw Presents GENEVA at Symphony Space's Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre by Marianka Swain

Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW, under the leadership of Artistic DirectorDavid Staller, continues its 11th Season when it presents its 114thconcert presentation with George Bernard …

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Over 52,000 Visit International Dance Festival Birmingham 2016 by Marianka Swain

Audiences of over 52,000 enjoyed an impressive range of world-class dance performances and events at International Dance Festival Birmingham 2016 IDFB 2016, up by over 50 in comparison to th…

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Helen George's AFTER MISS JULIE Comes To Richmond Theatre in July by Marianka Swain

Theatre Royal Bath Productions presents a brand new version of Patrick Marber's After Miss Julie, with Helen George, Richard Flood and Amy Cudden at Richmond Theatre from Mon 11 toSat 16 Jul…

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John Partridge and Hayley Tamaddon Lead CHICAGO at the Lyceum Theatre by Marianka Swain

International award-winning Broadway and West End musical Chicago is set to razzle dazzle audiences at the Lyceum Theatre from Monday 6 to Saturday 11 June, starring stage and television sta…

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Ali Ewoldt, Jordan Donica?and Rachel Eskenazi-Gold Announced for Broadway PHANTOM OF THE OPERA by Marianka Swain

Producers Cameron Mackintosh and The Really Useful Group announced today principal cast changes for the Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber'sTHE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed by Haro…

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Ria Jones Performs at Birmingham Hippodrome's Gala Dinner, Helping Raise Over ?50,000 by Marianka Swain

On Saturday 14 May, Birmingham Hippodrome held its sixth successful Gala Dinner on its famous stage for nearly 300 guests. Over 50,000 was raised for the theatre's award-winningHippodrome CR…

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Tickets Now On Sale for WEST END BARES at the Novello Theatre by Marianka Swain

WEST END BARES, the hottest theatrical fundraiser of the year that benefits the Make A Difference Trust is back, bigger and barer for 2016 with two shows onSunday 25 September at 7.00pm and …

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Photo Flash: Lily James and Richard Madden Open in Kenneth Branagh's ROMEO AND JULIET by Marianka Swain

TheKenneth BranaghTheatre Company presents Romeo and Juliet, the fifth production in the inaugural Plays at the Garrick season. The cast featuresLily JamesJuliet,Richard MaddenRomeo,Derek Ja…

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Tron Theatre Presents Martin McDonagh's THE LONESOME WEST by Marianka Swain

Tron Theatre Company presents Martin McDonagh's THE LONESOME WEST on July 6-23, with press performance on July 8. Martin McDonagh's bleak but blackly comic Leenane Trilogy made his name, and…

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The League of Professional Theatre Women Presents Actress and Dancer Carmen de Lavallade by Marianka Swain

The League of Professional Theatre Women is pleased to present CARMEN DE LAVALLADE, actress, dancer, choreographer, for the next Oral History interview. She will sit down with dance journali…

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Ground-breaking New Production of THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR Comes To Sheffield Crucible by Marianka Swain

Birmingham Repertory Theatre bring a ground-breaking new production of Gogol's hilarious satire The Government Inspector to the SheffieldCrucible fromFriday 17 to Saturday 25 June.

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Photo Flash: In Rehearsal With New West End Cast of 1984 by Marianka Swain

Rehearsal images have today been released of an entirely new cast in rehearsals for Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan's adaptation of 1984. The cast for the hit West End production of George …

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Paines Plough Reveals Line-up for COME TO WHERE I'M FROM: LONDON by Marianka Swain

Artistic Directors of Paines PloughJames GrieveandGeorge Perrintoday revealed the line-up forCOME TO WHERE I'M FROM LONDON, which will take place across six London venues from27 June until 6…

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Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Romeo and Juliet, Garrick Theatre by Marianka Swain

Trouble remembering in which country Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers cross paths? Branagh’s panting paean to Fellini will sort you out. Stylish as a monochromatic Vogue spread, and as …

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 08:25PM

Max Von Essen Among Stars Performing at the BREATHLESS ON BROADWAY?Benefit at Sardi's Restaurant by Marianka Swain

OnMonday, June 6th, 2016, many popular and talented Broadway performers will shine a light on Pulmonary Hypertension PH at the 2nd annual breathless on Broadwaybenefit at Sardi's Restaurant,…

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End of Moving Walkway's LAUGHING MATTER To Premiere at King's Head Theatre by Marianka Swain

End of Moving Walkway presentsthe world premiere of LAUGHING MATTER at King's Head Theatre,playing 22 June-16 July with press nighton Tuesday 28 June.

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Ken Stott, Reece Shearsmith and Griff Rhys Jones in West End Productions of THE DRESSER and THE MISER by Marianka Swain

Director Sean Foley, who has recently enjoyed sell-out success adapting and directingThe Painkillerin the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company season ofPlays at the Garrickwill, starting this aut…

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Whodunnit REHEARSAL FOR MURDER Comes To Theatre Royal Glasgow by Marianka Swain

From the pen of the legendary award-winning writing team Richard Levinson and William Link, the creators of the unsurpassable mystery series Murder She Wrote and the award-winning TV detecti…

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Roller Skating PUNKPLAY Gets UK Premiere at Southwark Playhouse by Marianka Swain

Gregory S. Moss'sPUNKPLAY is a riot of a play told at breakneck pace with a killer soundtrack. It's a coming-of-age story about subcultures, friendship and not fitting in all on roller skat…

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Bush Theatre Honours Commitment to New Writing with THIS PLACE WE KNOW by Marianka Swain

The Bush Theatre today announced a number of ways it will demonstrate the theatre's commitment to nurturing new writing at all levels, from emerging artists to established artists seeking to…

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