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Riot Act UK Tour
Riot Act, a powerful verbatim theatre piece exploring the history of the LGBTQ rights movement is to tour the UK.
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9 to 5 the musical extends West End run into 2020
To mark 9/5 Day today (9-5-2019), a celebration of both the iconic Dolly Parton song and the musical, the producers of 9 to 5 the musical are delighted to an…
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Old Vic Theatre Announce 2019-20 Season - On Sale Now
Alan Cumming, Daniel Radcliffe, Mark Knopfler's musical Local Hero, a new play by Lucy Preeble and the return of A Christmas Carol are part of the Old Vic 20…
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Hilarious family show The Falcon's Malteser comes to The Vaults
The Falcon's Malteser - a hilarious family show about the world's worst detective, adapted from Anthony Horowitz's novel comes to The Vaults this Summer.
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Jude Christian appointed new Associate Director of HOME Manchester.
HOME, Manchester’s multi-art form centre has announced the appointment of Jude Christian to the new role of Associate Director.
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REVIEW: Boom Bang-A-Bang, Above The Stag ✭✭✭✭✭
Julian Eaves reviews Jonathan Harvey's comedy Boom Bang-A-Bang now playing at Above The Stag Theatre in Vauxhall.
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Arrows and Traps take One Giant Leap with moon-landing comedy
Arrows and Traps Theatre present moon-landing conspiracy comedy at the Jack Studio Theatre this July.
Douglas Mayo
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London Theatre Company announced new King's Cross Venue
King’s Cross will be the location of London Theatre Company’s second theatre, a new 600-seat flexible auditorium, based on the acclaimed Bridge Theatre which…
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Florian Zeller's The Son transfers to Duke Of York's Theatre London
Michael Longhurst's critically acclaimed production of Florian Zeller's The Son will transfer to The Duke Of York's Theatre, London in August 2019.
Douglas Mayo
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Kimberley Walsh, Wendi Peters, Matthew Kelly join cast of Big at Dominion Theatre
Wendi Peters, Kimberley Walsh and Matthew Kelly are to join Jay McGuiness in Big The musical at the Dominion Theatre.
Douglas Mayo
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Cast announced for play about Dame Margot Fonteyn at King's Head
Casting has been announced for Margot, Dame, the Most Famous Ballerina in the World, Claudio Macor's new play with dance which will play as part of a new wri…
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Orange Tree Theatre announce cast for Rattigan's While The Sun Shines
Casting has been announced for the first revival in decades of Terence Rattigan's While The Sun Shines at the Orange Tree Theatre, Richmond.
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Immersive Production of The Wolf Of Wall Street opens in London September 2019
An imersive production of The Wolf Of Wall Street based on Jordan Belfort's memoir that inspired Martin Scorsese's Oscar-winning movie to open in Central Lon…
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Cast announced for Caryl Phillips' Strange Fruit at Bush Theatre
Cast and extension announced for Caryl Phillips' Strange Fruit at the Bush Theatre.
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Peter Hall Emerging Artists Fellowship Winner Fay Lomas directs Out Of The Dark
Winner of the Peter Hall Emerging Artist Fellowship Fay Lomas directs Out Of The Dark at Rose Theatre, Kingston.
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Heartbeat Of Home comes to West End in September 2019
The producers of Riverdance have announced that dance and musical extravaganza Heartbeat Of Home will come to the Piccadilly Theatre, London in September 2019.
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Cast announced for J'Ouvert at Theatre503
Casting has been announced for J'Ouvert, the debut play from one of Theatre503's resident playwrights Yasmin Joseph.
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New Jukebox musical Jagged Little Pill to hit Broadway in November 2019.
Jagged Little Pill, a new musical featuring the songs of Alanis Morissette will start previews at the Broadhurst Theatre, Broadway in November 2019.
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The Bridges Of Madison Country comes to Menier Chocolate Factory
The Bridges Of Madison Country by Jason Robert Brown and Marsha Norman is to have its UK premiere at the Menier Chocolate Factory.
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Mamma Mia! London major casting change from 10 June 2019
Major casting changes have been announced for Mamma Mia! at the Novello Theatre, London from 10 June 2019.
Douglas Mayo
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Theatr Clwyd Announce Autumn Season 2019
Highlights of the Autumn Theatr Clwyd season include a major site-specific production, the world première of a new comedy and three new Christmas productions.
Douglas Mayo
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Half Term Shows in London's West End July - August 2019
With half-term coming up BritishTheatre.com highlights some of the best shows for children and families in London's West End.
Douglas Mayo
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REVIEW: Hell Yes I'm Tough Enough, Park Theatre ✭✭✭✭
Julian Eaves reviews Ben Alderton's Hell Yes I'm Tough Enough now playing at the Park Theatre.
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REVIEW: Rosmersholm, Duke Of York's Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭
Mark Ludmon reviews Duncan Macmillan's adaptation of Ibsen's Rosmersholm now playing at the Duke Of York's Theatre.
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Gary: A Sequel To Titus Andronicus - Booth Theatre
Nathan Lane returns to Broadway in Taylor Mac's comedy Gary: A Sequesl to Titus Andronicus at the Booth Theatre.
Douglas Mayo
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