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My Brilliant Friend tells the story of Elena Greco, a now-elderly woman who discovers the most important friend in her life, Raffaella "Lila" Cerullo, seems to have disappeared with a trace. A writer, immersed in a house full of books, Greco turns on her computer and starts writing the story of their tempestuous friendship, starting from the point when Elena met Lila their first year of primary school in 1950.

Set in a dangerous and fascinating Naples, their story goes on to cover more than 60 years of their lives as she tries to describe the mystery of Lila, Elena's brilliant friend and

THE LAST FIVE YEARS To Be Bolton Albert Halls First In-House Production Photo THE LAST FIVE YEARS To Be Bolton Albert Halls First In-House Production
by Stephi Wild - July 30, 2018

Albert Halls Bolton is set to transform its theatre space for the venues first in-house production since its impressive renovation....


FremantleMedia North America and Dancing Ledge Productions Partner with Legendary Aut Photo FremantleMedia North America and Dancing Ledge Productions Partner with Legendary Author Paulo Coelho
by Tori Hartshorn - May 01, 2018

FremantleMedia North America (FMNA), together with Random House Studio and Dancing Ledge Productions, today announced an exclusive deal with visionary Brazilian author Paulo Coelho to develop the first-ever TV drama series based on his works. Exploring themes and characters from his novels The Devil...


Sheffield Theatres Announces New Season To Complete Programming For 2019 Photo Sheffield Theatres Announces New Season To Complete Programming For 2019
by Stephi Wild - March 22, 2019

As his production of Richard Hawley and Chris Bush's Standing at the Sky's Edge opens in the Crucible, Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres, Robert Hastie, announces programming for 2019....


Stage Adaptation of Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan Novels Headlines New Rose Theatre, Kingston's Upcoming Season
by Liz Cearns - October 03, 2016

With John Malkovich's acclaimed production of Good Canary entering its final week, Rose Theatre Kingston today announces its new season for 2017.  Headlining the season is the world premiere of My Brilliant Friend, a two-part adaptation of Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan quartet of novels which have bec...


First Major Stage Production Of CAPTAIN CORELLI'S MANDOLIN to Tour the UK Photo First Major Stage Production Of CAPTAIN CORELLI'S MANDOLIN to Tour the UK
by Stephi Wild - September 27, 2018

The first major stage production of CAPTAIN CORELLI'S MANDOLIN, based on the best-selling novel by Louis de Bernieres will tour the UK in 2019, 25 years after the book was first published. CAPTAIN CORELLI'S MANDOLIN will be directed by Olivier and Tony Award nominee Melly Still and adapted by Evenin...


April De Angelis' PLAYHOUSE CREATURES To Make Austin Premiere Photo April De Angelis' PLAYHOUSE CREATURES To Make Austin Premiere
by Stephi Wild - June 25, 2018

Continuing the 2018 sizzlin' summer season, The City Theatre Company presents the celebrated stage play Playhouse Creatures by April De Angelis. The inspiring story of the first actresses of England and their determination to transform all of the theatre world. The production makes its Austin premie...


HBO & RAI Renew MY BRILLIANT FRIEND For Second Season Photo HBO & RAI Renew MY BRILLIANT FRIEND For Second Season
by Tori Hartshorn - December 04, 2018

According to Deadline, HBO & RAI have renewed MY BRILLIANT FRIEND for a second season. Read more about the news from Deadline here!...


Olivier Award Nominee Catherine McCormack Joins THE FERRYMAN Today Photo Olivier Award Nominee Catherine McCormack Joins THE FERRYMAN Today
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2018

Olivier Award nominee Catherine McCormack (All My Sons, Braveheart) will join the company of Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman, directed by Sam Mendes, beginning Today, December 18. McCormack will make her Broadway debut in the role of "Mary Carney," which she first played in the London cast, when Gene...


Full Casting Announced For Rose Theatre Kingston's Christmas Show ALICE IN WINTERLAND Photo Full Casting Announced For Rose Theatre Kingston's Christmas Show ALICE IN WINTERLAND
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2017

Rose Theatre Kingston has just announced full casting for its Christmas show, Alice in Winterland, based on Lewis Carroll's timeless books Alice Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass....


Photo Flash: Andre Holland and Mark Rylance Star In OTHELLO at Shakespeare's Globe Photo Photo Flash: Andre Holland and Mark Rylance Star In OTHELLO at Shakespeare's Globe
by A.A. Cristi - July 31, 2018

Shakespeare's Globe has announced full casting for Othello, directed by Claire van Kampen, opening in The Globe on Friday 20 July....


Rose Theatre Kingston Makes Commitment To Stop Using Single-Use Plastic Photo Rose Theatre Kingston Makes Commitment To Stop Using Single-Use Plastic
by Stephi Wild - June 08, 2018

Rose Theatre Kingston today announces its commitment to stop using single-use plastic within the venue as part of its continued efforts to become a greener organisation....


Photo Flash: Andre Holland and Mark Rylance Star In OTHELLO at Shakespeare's Globe Photo Photo Flash: Andre Holland and Mark Rylance Star In OTHELLO at Shakespeare's Globe
by A.A. Cristi - July 31, 2018

Shakespeare's Globe has announced full casting for Othello, directed by Claire van Kampen, opening in The Globe on Friday 20 July....


Doreene Blackstock, Adam Burton, Richard Corgan, Lindsay Fraser and Abdul Salis Set F Photo Doreene Blackstock, Adam Burton, Richard Corgan, Lindsay Fraser and Abdul Salis Set For DISTANCE At Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - July 19, 2018

Casting has been announced for Distance, the only male-directed play in PARK90's season, shining a light on male mental health and suicide (the biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK) with the story of Steven: a man trying to make sense of his world. Written by Alex McSweeney and directed by Simon...


Rose Theatre Kingston Announce Fay Lomas As Winner Of The Inaugural Peter Hall Emergi Photo Rose Theatre Kingston Announce Fay Lomas As Winner Of The Inaugural Peter Hall Emerging Artist Fellowship
by Stephi Wild - January 07, 2019

Rose Theatre Kingston today announce Fay Lomas as the winner of the inaugural Peter Hall Emerging Artist Fellowship (PHEAF), an award introduced to commemorate the legacy of Sir Peter Hall, founding Artistic Director of the theatre....


Agatha Christie'sTHE MIRROR CRACK'D To Be Adapted For The Stage For The First Time Ev Photo Agatha Christie'sTHE MIRROR CRACK'D To Be Adapted For The Stage For The First Time Ever In The UK
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2018

Wales Millennium Centre and Wiltshire Creative are thrilled to announce the first ever UK stage adaptation of Agatha Christie's much-loved Miss Marple thriller The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side. The Mirror Crack'd will be a European Premiere, opening at Salisbury Playhouse on 15 February before t...


Caoilfhionn Dunne and More Join Gate Theatre's UK Premiere Of SUZY STORCK Photo Caoilfhionn Dunne and More Join Gate Theatre's UK Premiere Of SUZY STORCK
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2017

As she opens The Unknown Island, the inaugural production in her first season as Artistic Director of the Gate Theatre, Ellen McDougall today announces the full cast for Suzy Storck, directed by celebrated French director Jean-Pierre Baro, in his debut UK production....


Shakespeare's Globe Announces Full Casting For OTHELLO, Directed By Claire Van Kampen Photo Shakespeare's Globe Announces Full Casting For OTHELLO, Directed By Claire Van Kampen
by Stephi Wild - June 04, 2018

Shakespeare's Globe has announced full casting for Othello, directed by Claire van Kampen, opening in The Globe on Friday 20 July....


Rose Theatre Kingston Announces Spring 2019 Season Photo Rose Theatre Kingston Announces Spring 2019 Season
by Stephi Wild - September 28, 2018

With the world premiere double-bill of Nick Dear's Hogarth's Progress currently playing at Rose Theatre Kingston as part of its 10th anniversary season, the company today announces its Spring 2019 season. This will be the first season presented in the venue's newly reconfigured auditorium, with deve...


VIDEO: Watch HBO's First Look of Final Season of GAME OF THRONES Photo VIDEO: Watch HBO's First Look of Final Season of GAME OF THRONES
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 27, 2018

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by Kaitlin Milligan - October 17, 2018

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by Stephi Wild - January 19, 2018

As part of their 10th anniversary season Rose Theatre Kingston today announces the full cast for Stephen Bill's award-winning play Curtains. Lindsay Posner directs Leo Bill (Michael), Caroline Catz (Susan), Jonathan Coy (Geoffrey), Tim Dutton (Douglas), Wendy Nottingham (Margaret), Saskia Reeves (Ka...


Former BAKE OFF Host Mel Giedroyc to Lead Rose Theatre's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Photo Former BAKE OFF Host Mel Giedroyc to Lead Rose Theatre's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
by Julie Musbach - October 19, 2017

Daily Mail journalist Baz Bamigboye has just announced that lovable former host of 'The Great British Bake Off' Mel Giedroyc will star as Beatrice in the Rose Theatre's upcoming production of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing....


English Touring Theatre Announces Autumn 2019 Season Photo English Touring Theatre Announces Autumn 2019 Season
by Stephi Wild - March 22, 2019

With the critically-acclaimed Equus and The Funeral Director currently touring the UK, English Touring Theatre today announces the full tour dates for its Autumn 2019 Season. The company, in a co-production with Royal & Derngate, present the revival of August Wilson's Two Trains Running directed by ...


BWW Review: MY BRILLIANT FRIEND PARTS 1 & 2, Rose Theatre
by Gary Naylor - March 20, 2017

Naples is brought to London, as we track the extraordinary lives of Lila and Lenu in an adaptation of Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan novels that overreaches itself....


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