Monday, June 23, 2025
As Disney prepares to launch its next juggernaut musical, Isobel Lewis speaks to the creatives and cast about the herculean task of translating the Greek myth cartoon to the stage – and wh…
SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 01:42AMFriday, May 16, 2025
Props fly through the air in Patrick and Hugo McPherson’s chaotic new sketch show
SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 10:36AMFriday, August 2, 2024
Previous editions of the performing arts event launched shows like “Baby Reindeer” and “Fleabag.” Maybe there’s another breakout hit among this year’s more than 3,300 shows.
SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 06:24AMThursday, August 1, 2024
A stage version of the Nobel Prize-winning author’s masterpiece, in which five women play the author throughout her life, manages the extraordinary feat of intricately telling the story of…
SOURCE: The Independent at 06:59PMTuesday, July 2, 2024
More and more comedians are uploading their improvised encounters with audience members. But do these interactions detract from the craft of standup?
The front row of a comedy club is a scar…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:32AMTuesday, November 7, 2023
The ‘Ted Lasso’ actor and theatre performer can be seen in two Christmas adverts, with her own festive musical special on its way
SOURCE: The Independent at 09:54AMWednesday, October 25, 2023
Julian Clary also paid tribute to the Everton chairman and said he was ‘forever grateful’ to him.
SOURCE: The Independent at 07:13AMThursday, September 28, 2023
Legendary actor, 84, is currently starring in ‘Frank and Percy’ at The Other Palace
SOURCE: The Independent at 04:43AMWednesday, September 27, 2023
‘Lord of the Dance’ creator was treated for cancer in January
SOURCE: The Independent at 05:04AMTuesday, September 26, 2023
Alan Partridge star will play multiple roles in West End adaptation
SOURCE: The Independent at 05:07AMWednesday, August 23, 2023
A round-up of comedy and theatre as the Fringe comes to an end
SOURCE: The Independent at 11:43AMWednesday, August 16, 2023
Australia’s women’s team – also known as the Matildas – face off against the Lionesses in Wednesday’s semi-final
SOURCE: The Independent at 07:37AMSunday, August 6, 2023
The world’s biggest arts festival is back this month, at a time when discussions about the cost of taking a show to the Fringe have never been louder. Isobel Lewis speaks to performers, pr…
SOURCE: The Independent at 03:07AMFriday, August 4, 2023
As the Fringe returns, Isobel Lewis has waded through the thousands of names in the programme to find you 10 shows to watch
SOURCE: The Independent at 02:55AMWednesday, August 2, 2023
Japanese-language production will transfer to West End in April 2024
SOURCE: The Independent at 10:04AMFriday, July 28, 2023
Comedy about a real-life attempt to steal the crown jewels from Charles II is somehow tame, obvious and baffling at the same time
SOURCE: The Independent at 07:33AMThursday, July 20, 2023
Writer will take over from Vicky Featherstone in early 2024
SOURCE: The Independent at 09:49AMFriday, June 30, 2023
Show received a two-star review from The Independent
SOURCE: The Independent at 10:43AMSunday, June 18, 2023
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
‘Congratulations @thealexnewell,’ Michele wrote
SOURCE: The Independent at 06:04AMMonday, June 12, 2023
Newell was one of the ‘Glee’ stars to speak out about Michele’s ‘bad’ behaviour on set in 2020
SOURCE: The Independent at 05:49AMAriana DeBose hosted night, which saw big wins for non-binary representation and British shows
SOURCE: The Independent at 04:49AMSunday, June 11, 2023
British exports ‘Prima Facie’, ‘Leopoldstadt’ and ‘& Juliet’ are among the nominees
SOURCE: The Independent at 08:07PMFriday, June 9, 2023
British exports ‘Prima Facie’, ‘Leopoldstadt’ and ‘& Juliet’ are among the nominees
SOURCE: The Independent at 11:55AMThursday, June 1, 2023
British exports ‘Prima Facie’, ‘Leopoldstadt’ and ‘& Juliet’ are among the nominees
SOURCE: The Independent at 11:42AMTuesday, May 30, 2023
‘I have, of course, no intention of doing so,’ comedian said, of scene involving a trans character
SOURCE: The Independent at 07:54AMSaturday, May 20, 2023
‘Luther’ star is performing same scene with 100 different men, most of whom aren’t actors
SOURCE: The Independent at 08:12AMFriday, May 5, 2023
Actor will star in production at the Donmar Warehouse
SOURCE: The Independent at 08:42AMFriday, April 28, 2023
Production will run for just 50 shows in West End this winter
SOURCE: The Independent at 09:12AMSunday, April 23, 2023
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Knight said police were also called on ‘drunken people fighting’ when she performed in ‘The Bodyguard’
SOURCE: The Independent at 04:12AM 
