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REVIEW: Playwriting - Structure, Character, How and What To Write, Nick Hern Books ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews new publication Playwriting: Structure, Character and What To Write by Stephen Jeffreys published by Nick Hern Books.

Paul T Davies

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Frinton Summer Theatre 2019 announced

Frinton Summer Theatre Artistic Director Clive Brill has announced their 70th annual repertory season which opens on 9th July 2019.

Paul T Davies

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Noel Sullivan joins cast of School Of Rock

Noel Sulivan is to join the cast of School of Rock the musical at the Gillian Lynne Theatre playing the leads role of Dewey Finn.

Hit musical Six announces 4 new queens and a 6 month extension

Six the hit British musical announces four new queens joining the West End cast and a six month extension at the Arts Theatre, London.

Douglas Mayo

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RADA Festival Preview

From 28h June to 8th July, Graduates and collaborators from across the international theatre community come together for the annual RADA Festival in a progra…

Paul T Davies

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Antony Costa to star in premiere of Blood Runs Deep at Epstein Theatre

Ex-Blue member Antony Costa is to star in the premiere of psychological thriller Blood Runs Deep at the Epstein Theatre in October 2019.

Casting announced for Warheads at Park Theatre London

Casting has been announced for Taz Skylar's and Ross Berkeley Simpson's Warheads, a piece about PTSD in young soldiers at the Park Theatre, London.

REVIEW: The Hunt, Almeida Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews The Hunt directed by Rupert Goold now playing at the Almeida Theatre.

Paul T Davies

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Andrew Lloyd Webber 5 shows running concurrently in London

Andrew Lloyd Webber will have reason to celebrate as he once again breaks records on 27 June 2019 by having five of his musicals running concurrently in London!

Douglas Mayo

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Grease in Concert see the film with a live orchestra

Mamma Mia! The Party London cast announced.

Mamma Mia! The Party London have announced the full cast for the upcoming immersive theatrical and dining experience opening at the O2.

Claire Foy and Matt Smith to star in Lungs at the Old Vic London

The Crown's Claire Foy and Matt Smith are to star in Duncan Macmillan's play Lungs at the Old Vic Theatre, London in October 2019.

Queen Symphonic UK Tour 2020

Queen Symphonic UK Tour 2020 announced. The international concert sensation comes to the UK for nine shows of Queen's greatest hits on an epic scale.

Douglas Mayo

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Gate Theatre reveals premieres and manifesto for future

Six new productions have been announced by The Gate Theatre in London alongside a new “manifesto” for the future.

Mark Ludmon

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Indigenous Canadian artists head for Edinburgh

Works by Indigenous Canadian artists will feature at this year’s Edinburgh festivals as part of a new programme celebrating indigenous cultures.

Mark Ludmon

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Regent's Park Open Air Theatre announce Evita casting

Regent’s Park Theatre has today announced principal casting and full creative team for their production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Evita.

Douglas Mayo

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Bunker Theatre reveals programme of new plays

The Bunker Theatre in London has announced a new season including a festival of work from black artists, a new play from Anna Jordan and debuts from emerging…

Mark Ludmon

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Waitress London - new production photos released

New production photos have been released of Ashley Roberts, Blake Harrison and Lucie Jones in the London production of Waitress the musical at the Adelphi Th…

REVIEW: The White Horse Inn, Renaissance Theatre Berlin ✭✭✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews The White Horse Inn now playing at The Renaissance Theatre, Berlin.

Julian Eaves

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Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford to star in Sunday In The Park With George at the Savoy Theatre, London

The acclaimed Broadway production of Sunday In The Park With George starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Annaleigh Ashford is to open at the Savoy Theatre, London fo…

Douglas Mayo

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Casting announced for Brooklyn the musical at Greenwich Theatre

Casting has been announced for the European premiere of Brooklyn the musical at Greenwich Theatre in September 2019.

Douglas Mayo

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Girl From The North Country Returns to West End for Eight Weeks Only

Girl From The North Country - the acclaimed award-winning musical is to play an eight week limited encore season at the Gielgud Theatre, London from December…

INTERVIEW: Matthew Roberts of Bread and Butter Productions

Paul T. Davies talks to theatre maker Matthew Roberts about his new Edinburgh Fringe show TEACH, the power of drama and the lessons that change lives.

Paul T Davies

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Cabaret UK Tour - Tour concluded

John Partridge and Kara Lily Hayworth are to star in the Cabaret UK Tour. Come see Kander and Ebb's classic musical.

Douglas Mayo

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Pretty Woman the musical is coming to London in 2020

Pretty Woman the musical is to open in London's West End in February 2020 with Roy Orbison's classic hit song added to the show's score.

REVIEW: Bitter Wheat, Garrick Theatre ✭✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Bitter Wheat, a new play by David Mamet starring John Malkovich now playing at the Garrick Theatre, London.

Julian Eaves

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REVIEW: Riot Act, Arcola Theatre London ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Riot Act, written and performed by Alexis Gregory, at Arcola Theatre and on tour

Mark Ludmon

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REVIEW: Strange Fruit, Bush Theatre ✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon reviews Caryl Phillips's Strange Fruit now playing at the Bush Theatre in a production directed by Nancy Medina.

Mark Ludmon

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National Theatre to put more shows online for education

Shows with stars including Benedict Cumberbatch and Billie Piper to go online in National Theatre link-up with Drama Online

Mark Ludmon

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INTERVIEW: Ryan McBryde - Creative Director at Mercury Theatre Colchester

Paul T. Davies chatted to new Creative Director Ryan McBryde about the season under canvas, his vision for the Mercury Theatre and Colchester’s cultural scene.

Paul T Davies

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West End Live 2019 - Show Line Up Announced

West End Live 2019 will take place in Trafalgar Square, London on 22 and 23 June 2019. This year's line up of shows performing and schedule has been announced.

Douglas Mayo

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Once the Musical UK Tour

Once the musical UK Tour has concluded. One of the most celebrated musicals of our time the tour was cut short due to COVID-19

Douglas Mayo

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REVIEW: Sweat, Gielgud Theatre London ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Lynn Nottage's award-winning play Sweat which is now playing at the Gielgud Theatre, London for a limited season.

Paul T Davies

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Singin' In The Rain returns for limited Sadler's Wells Season in 2020

Acclaimed musical Singin' In The Rain starring Adam Cooper will return for a limited Summer season at Sadler's Wells London in Summer 2020.

Douglas Mayo

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REVIEW: The Flies, Bunker Theatre ✭

Julian Eaves reviews The Flies - Les Mouches by Jean-Paul Satre presented alternatively in French and English at the Bunker Theatre, London.

Julian Eaves

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Ian McKellen brings his hit one man show to the Harold Pinter Theatre

Ian McKellen's continues with a limited season at London's Harold Pinter Theatre. 80 years, 80 venues, 80,000 tickets sold and now 80 more shows announced to…

Douglas Mayo

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The Red Shoes UK Tour

Following an acclaimed record-breaking tour, Matthew Bourne's New Adventures will reprise The Red Shoes UK Tour by popular demand.

Douglas Mayo

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REVIEW: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Bridge Theatre London ✭✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream now playing at the Bridge Theatre, London.

Paul T Davies

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National Theatre announces new works and star casts

The National Theatre has announced a programme of 15 new plays and adaptations that will help to counter criticism that it lacks diversity in its selection o…

Mark Ludmon

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REVIEW: Afterglow, Southwark Playhouse ✭✭

Julian Eaves reviews Afterglow by S. Asher Gelman now playing at the Souithwark Playhouse, London.

Julian Eaves

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Rotterdam actors victims of homophobic assault whilst on tour

Two of the actors currently performing in Jon Brittain's acclaimed play Rotterdam were victims of a homophobic attack whilst the show played at the Nuffield …

Douglas Mayo

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REVIEW: Kieran Hodgson '75, Pulse Festival Ipswich ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Kieran Hodgson '75 presented as part of the Pulse Festival 2019 at the New Wolsey Theatre.

Paul T Davies

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REVIEW: The Animals and the Children Took to the Streets, Pulse Festival ✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews 1927's production The Animals and the Children Took to the Streets at the Pulse Festival 2109 at the New Wolsey Theatre.

Paul T Davies

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Tony Awards 2019 - Full Winners List and Video

The 73rd Annual Tony Awards were presented last night celebrating the best of Broadway with The Ferryman and Anais Mitchell's Hadestown the major winners.

Douglas Mayo

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Full cast and video revealed for new musical about a fiver

Casting has been revealed for new British musical Fiver at London’s Southwark Playhouse which will tell the story of a £5 note and the people whose hands it …

Mark Ludmon

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Royal Court reveals fourth new play by Caryl Churchill

The Royal Court Theatre in London has announced an extra, fourth new play by leading playwright, Caryl Churchill, as part of its autumn season.

Mark Ludmon

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REVIEW: My Kind Of Michael, Pulse Festival, New Wolsey Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Paul T Davies reviews Nick Cassenbaum in My Kind Of Michael as part of the Pulse Festival 2019 at the New Wolsey Theatre.

Paul T Davies

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Young Vic announces Death Of A Salesman to transfer to Piccadilly Theatre

Marianne Elliott and Miranda Cromwell's acclaimed Young Vic production of Arthur Miller's Death Of A Salesman to transfer to the Piccadilly Theatre, London.

Douglas Mayo

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Pleasure Dome Theatre announces Lorna Doone cast.

Pleasure Dome Theatre Company have announced their cast for their 2019 production of Lorna Doone to be presented at Exmoor's Valley Of The Rocks.