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Friday, August 5, 2016

Cast Announced For TORN And FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS (PARTS 1, 2 & 3) At The Royal Court by Edward Baker

TORN and FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS PARTS 1, 2 amp 3will play at the Royal Court Theatre in September 2016. Torn explores a family broken by secrets and the scars left of things left un…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:45AM

Noel Coward's HOME CHAT To Have Its First UK Production In 90 Years by Edward Baker

'I am shirking off the chains that have shackled me for so long - I have suddenly come to realise that I am a woman - a living, passionate, pulsating woman - it never occurred to me before.'

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:17AM

42ND STREET To Open At Theatre Royal Drury Lane In March 2017 by Edward Baker

42nd STREET, the quintessential backstage musical comedy classic, is to play the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane from Monday 20 March 2017, with a press night on Tuesday 4 April 2017 at 700pm. Tic…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:17AM
Thursday, August 4, 2016

Acclaimed Play PLASTIC FIGURINES Comes To New Diorama Theatre by Edward Baker

Celebrating a decade of new play making,Box of Tricksis thrilled to announce the transfer of Ella Carmen Greenhill's movingly funny and touching playPLASTIC FIGURINEStoNew Diorama Theatrein …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:22AM

Major Research Project Launched For The Performing Arts Industry by Edward Baker

UK Theatre and Society of London Theatre SOLT have commissioned Nordicity a specialist creative industries research consultancy, working with Alistair Smith Editor of The Stage to carry out …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:21AM

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE To Tour The UK by Edward Baker

Following sold out successes in 2014, this highly praised and enchanting retelling of the nation'sfavourite novel now embarks on its second UK tour. Pride and Prejudice is a must for all Aus…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:21AM

Scarabeus Aerial Theatre To Tour The UK by Edward Baker

SCARABEUS AERIAL THEATREhas been producing enthralling site-specific aerial and abseiling productions since the company was co-founded in 1988 by Daniela Essart andSoren Nielsen.This autumn …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:21AM

Shoreditch Town Hall Celebrates ?10,000 Heritage Lottery Fund Grant by Edward Baker

Shoreditch Town Hall announces today that it has received a Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sharing Heritage grant to supportMore Light, More Power 150 Years of Shoreditch Town Hall, a project to …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:21AM
Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Born Mad Return To London To Present SISTER At Ovalhouse by Edward Baker

Mira was separated from her sisters for 15 years during the Algerian civil war.Jessica and Annabel used to tell each other everything.And Tara Well, she's a bit of a pyromaniac...

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:03AM

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal With The UK Tour Of NIGHT MUST FALL by Edward Baker

The Original Theatre Company and Salisbury Playhouse in association with Eastbourne Theatres will present the national tour of Emlyn Williams's psychological thriller, NIGHT MUST FALL, direc…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:03AM

Wilton's Music Hall Presents Powerful Musical FLOYD COLLINS by Edward Baker

The extraordinary tale of cave explorer Floyd Collins is brought to life in the atmospheric surroundings of East End gem Wilton's Music Hall for a limited four week run.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:49AM

Charlotte Wakefield And Jos Vantyler Join The UK Tour Of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG by Edward Baker

Music amp Lyrics and West Yorkshire Playhouse are delighted to announce Charlotte Wakefield in the role of Truly Scrumptious and Jos Vantyler in the role of the Childcatcher in the much-love…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:33AM
Tuesday, August 2, 2016

The Regent Theatre and New Vic Theatre Join Forces for Chernobyl Children by Edward Baker

OnFriday 5thAugust 2016 The Regent TheatreandNew Vic Theatrewill be working together to create a special day for young people on a recuperative holiday from Chernobyl.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:49AM

Girls Aloud Singer Sarah Harding to Star in UK Tour of GHOST THE MUSICAL by Edward Baker

Singer and actress Sarah Harding will make her stage debut this autumn in Bill Kenwright's new production of the timeless story of love, despair and hope GHOST - THE MUSICAL. She will star a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:49AM

Jermyn Street Theatre Announces Autumn Season of Work by Classic Writers by Edward Baker

Comprising works by two luminaries of twentieth century literature, a giant of European Theatre and one of the great English novelists, the season kicks off with Winnie The Pooh creator, A A…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:49AM
Monday, August 1, 2016

The Yard Theatre Set To Move To New Premesis In Hackney by Edward Baker

Proposals have been submitted to the London Legacy Development Corporation to move The Yard Theatre into a new building.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:55AM

Matthew Kelly To Star In PRIDE AND PREJUDICE At Regent's Park Open Air Theatre by Edward Baker

Full casting is announced today for Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's acclaimed production of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice which, after sell-out performances in 2013, returns this year t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:55AM

Last Chance To See SHOW BOAT Before It Sails Out Of The West End by Edward Baker

This limited season ofDaniel Evans'five star Sheffield Crucible production ofSHOW BOATtoday commences its final four weeks, playing its last West End performance at the New London Theatreon …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:55AM

KIDS WEEK Begins Today And Extends Booking To 7 September 2016 by Edward Baker

The annual London theatre initiative KIDS WEEK began today and announced it would be extending until 7 September 2016 to mark the end of school summer holidays. With over 55,000 tickets avai…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:55AM

MISS SAIGON: THE 25TH?ANNIVERSARY PERFORMANCE Will Hit Cinemas in October by Edward Baker

On October 16thMISS SAIGON THE 25THANNIVERSARY PERFORMANCEbrings an all-new spectacular film production of the legendary musical to cinemas around the UK.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:55AM
Thursday, July 28, 2016

Paul Nicholls, Jack Ellis And Ben Onwukwe To Star In The 2016 UK Tour Of THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION by Edward Baker

Paul Nicholls, Jack Ellis and Ben Onwukwe will star in the 2016 UK Tour of The Shawshank Redemption. Following a hugely successful 2015 tour, Bill Kenwright's production, inspired by the cla…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:03AM

250,000 New Seats For HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD To Go On Sale 4 August 2016 by Edward Baker

Following rave reviews, Sonia Friedman, Colin Callender and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions, producers of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, announce today that a further 250,000 tickets…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:03AM

West End Stars Join The Mayor To Spread The Message That #LondonIsOpen by Edward Baker

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, todaytrod the boards in the capital's West End as world-renowned shows and big international stars lent their support to his campaign to remind the world tha…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:03AM

PRINCESS: The Good Girls Gone Bad To Open At LOST Theatre by Edward Baker

'Stuart Saint knows exactly what the show needs, how to do it well, and he's made everyeffort to ensure the show is as fun, energetic, and slick as possible' Grumpy Gay Critic on SaucyStuart…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:03AM

Sue Kelvin Takes BETTE MIDLER AND ME On Tour Around The UK by Edward Baker

'When I'm on stage - it's a party' quipped Bette Midler. So join in the fun, and catch West End star and leading lady Sue Kelvin's roller-coaster ride through the Divine Bette Midler's fabul…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:03AM

Cast Announced For The Regional Premiere Of MADE IN DAGENHAM by Edward Baker

This autumn, Artistic Director Douglas Rintoul launches his first season at the Queen's Theatre Hornchurch with the first ever revival of the hit musical Made in Dagenham. Bringing the West …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:03AM
Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Orange Tree Theatre Awarded ?75,000 Arts Council Funding by Edward Baker

Today Arts Council England announced an award of 75,000 over 3 years to the Orange Tree Theatre as part of the Catalyst Evolve fund. This investment will enable the OT to revolutionise its f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:43AM

Sister Mary's Variety Show Kicks Off Camden Fringe Festival by Edward Baker

The Cockpit Theatre's very Own Sister Mary Kicks Off Camden With A Special Edition Of Her BIG SHOW.OnMonday 1st August at 7pmSister Mary will be joined by companies and performers from acros…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:43AM

Musical Song Cycle EDGES To Open At The Cockpit Theatre by Edward Baker

EDGES by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul Dogfight, James and the Giant Peach is a musical song cycle written in their sophomore year at the University of Michigan. It is a witty and honest look a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:43AM
Monday, July 25, 2016

Declan Donnellan To Be Awarded The Golden Lion Award For Lifetime Achievement by Edward Baker

Declan Donnellan will be awarded the Golden Lion of Venice. The board of La Biennale di Venezia will give the co-artistic director of Cheek by Jowl the award for lifetime achievement. The ce…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06AM

Cast Announced For 946: THE AMAZING STORY OF ADOLPHUS TIPS At Shakespeare's Globe by Edward Baker

Shakespeare's Globe is delighted to announce casting for 946 THE AMAZING STORY OF ADOLPHUS TIPS, co-adapted by Michael Morpurgo and Globe Artistic Director Emma Rice. After a critically accl…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06AM

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