Casting Announced for Bryony Kimmings' A PACIFIST'S GUIDE TO THE WAR ON CANCER
by Marianka Swain - Jun 2, 2016
A casting update is announced today for the world premiere of new musical A Pacifist's Guide to the War on Cancer with book by Bryony Kimmings and Brian Lobel, music by Tom Parkinson and lyrics by Bryony Kimmings. Kimmings directs a cast including Naana Agyei-Ampadu, Amy Booth-Steel, Hal Fowler, Amanda Hadingue, Akiya Henry, Golda Rosheuvel, Rose Shalloo, Gareth Snook and Gary Wood.
Alexander Zeldin's BEYOND CARING to Launch National Tour
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 27, 2016
Following acclaimed runs at The Yard and National Theatre, Beyond Caring tours this June and July to a series of unusual and original performance spaces. Devised and directed by Alexander Zeldin, the production plays in a found space within Birmingham REP, Theatre Delicatessen Sheffield, HOME Manchester and a single performance at Theatre de la Ville in Luxembourg. James Doherty joins the cast with Luke Clarke, Janet Etuk, Kristin Hutchinson and Victoria Moseley all reprising their roles. In addition to the performances, in every city the company will be taking workshops and debate off-site into spaces belonging to communities affected by issues in the play.
BWW Interview: Marilyn Cutts On FUNNY GIRL!
by Carrie Dunn - Apr 27, 2016
Marilyn Cutts talks to us about transferring with Funny Girl to the Savoy, working with Sheridan Smith, and why there should be a musical version of Coriolanus...
Linzi Hateley Returns as 'Donna' in West End's MAMMA MIA! - New Cast Announced!
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 20, 2016
Linzi Hateley returns to the role of Donna Sheridan in the global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! at London's Novello Theatre from Monday 13 June 2016. This is a role she has played twice before in London - from 2007-2009 and in 2010. Her other recent theatre credits include the national tour of Barnum, London Road (National Theatre) and Les Miserables (Queen's Theatre). Linzi also appeared in the film version of London Road.
James Norton, Kate Fleetwood and More Lead BUG, Beginning Tonight at Found111
by BWW News Desk - Mar 24, 2016
Tense and blackly comic, BUG by multi-award-winner Tracy Letts (August Osage County, Killer Joe), is a taut exploration of two people on the edge; where the lines between reality and delusions become blurred. BUG celebrates its 20th anniversary with a production at Found111 from tonight, March 24, through May 7, 2016. Press night is March 29. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!
Arion Productions to Debut New Masterclass Programme
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 18, 2016
Arion Productions Ltd has launched a new series of masterclasses to provide expert 'one day only' training in much-sought-after specialist fields with some of the country's finest theatre, film, television and radio professionals at the Diorama Arts Studios. Masterclasses include, two time Oliver Award winner, Jenny Galloway (Acting Through Song Masterclass), long standing War Horse, Citizen Squid and Goodnight Mr Tom puppeteer, Abigail Matthews (West End Puppetry Masterclass) and Olivier and Actor's Screen Guild Award nominated actress Annette Badland (Acting for Stage and Screen Masterclass) who is currently appearing in EastEnders.
Photo Flash: James Norton, Kate Fleetwood and More in Rehearsal for BUG at Found111
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2016
Tense and blackly comic, BUG by multi-award-winner Tracy Letts (August Osage County, Killer Joe), is a taut exploration of two people on the edge; where the lines between reality and delusions become blurred. BUG celebrates its 20th anniversary with a production at Found111 from March 24 - May 7, 2016. Press night is March 29. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!
Amphibian Stage Productions to Screen NT Live's AS YOU LIKE IT
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 8, 2016
Amphibian Stage Productions (Kathleen Culebro, Artistic Director) will show a film of the National Theatre's production of As You Like It by William Shakespeare on Wednesday, March 16 at 2pm and 7pm in partnership with the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. This will be the third National Theatre Live screening of Amphibian's 2016 season.
Full Cast Announced for Tracy Letts' BUG at Found111
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 29, 2016
The final cast has been confirmed to appear alongside the previously announced James Norton (War and Peace, Happy Valley) and Kate Fleetwood (London Road, Medea) in the 20th anniversary production of Bug by multi award-winner Tracy Letts (August Osage County, Killer Joe).
Magnet Theatre to Host Special Performance of I TURNED AWAY AND SHE WAS GONE on 25 February
by Louisa Brady - Feb 21, 2016
On 25 February, Magnet Theatre hosts a special performance of II TURNED AWAY AND SHE WAS GONE. Audience members will have the unique opportunity to share the insights and experiences of a panel of respected authors, artists, writers and storytellers at a post-show discussion. The production starts at the slightly earlier time of 19:00 on that evening.
Rifco Sets Full Cast of LAILA: THE MUSICAL
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 11, 2016
Rifco Artistic Director Pravesh Kumar today announces the full cast for the world premiere of Laila: The Musical. Kumar directs Reece Bahia, Ravin J Ganatra, Mona Goodwin, Kush Khanna, Sami Lamine, Sheena Patel, Vedi Roy, Shin and Yinka Williams in the production which opens at Watford Palace Theatre on 7 April. Laila then tours to The New Wolsey Theatre, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Warwick Arts Centre, Queen's Theatre Hornchurch, Theatre Royal Windsor and The Lowry.