880 stories by "Marianka Swain"
Following the narrowReferendum decision to leave the EU, the Chair of the National Campaign for the Arts NCA, actor and director Samuel West, has warned of dangers for the arts and audiences…
In a new production commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, the European premiere of controversial Canadian play PROUD by Michael Healey runs at the Finborough Theatre, playing Sunday and Mo…
Artistic Director of the Gate Theatre Christopher Haydon today announces the full cast for the world premiere DIARY OF A MADMAN. Haydon directs Deborah Arnott Mavra Sheeran, Liam Brennan Pop…
Michael Head's new play THE GREATER GAME tells the fascinating true story of the 41 men who swapped the football fields of London for the battlefields of the Somme in 1916. East London footb…
Full casting and creative team are announced today for the eagerly awaited professional European premiere of Rodgers amp Hammerstein's ALLEGRO, which opened on Broadway in 1947, and was thei…
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 thoughtful t…
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…
Northern 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…
English 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…
The 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…
The 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 …
Tall 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…
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 …
Regent'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 …
Today,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…
Carrie 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 …
Featuring 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…
Who 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
The 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…
The 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…
The 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…