The Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company's Romeo and Juliet, was broadcast live to cinemas on 7th July 2016. More than 1200 cinemas worldwide saw the production starring Lily James, Derek Jacobi, Richard Madden and Meeri Syal. Directed by Kenneth Branagh and Rob Ashford, Romeo and Juliet plays at the West End’s Garrick Theatre until 13th August 2016. The broadcast of Romeo and Juliet follows that of The Winter’s Tale on 26th November 2015, which topped the UK cinema box office when it … [Read more...]
Mountview postgraduate success transfers to Theatre N16
Peter Schlemiel is the arresting and haunting story of an ordinary man who foolishly exchanges his shadow for endless fortune and fame, and must face the bitter consequences. This brand new adaptation by Matthew Bosley is a physical, robust and darkly humorous reimagining of Adelbert von Chamisso’s classic 19th century novella, itself based on a popular German folk tale thought to have inspired the story of Peter Pan. Visually and aurally striking, the show plunges you into Peter’s extraordinary … [Read more...]
Funny Girl National Tour in 2017
Hot on the heels of a record breaking, critically acclaimed West End run this ‘utterly irresistible’ (The Sunday Times) new production of Funny Girl embarks on a major national tour in 2017. The 5 star production opens at Manchester Palace Theatre where it runs for a week from 20th February 2017, before touring to venues including Milton Keynes Theatre, Liverpool Empire, Bristol Hippodrome, Stoke Regent Theatre, His Majesty's Theatre Aberdeen, Edinburgh Playhouse, New Victoria Theatre Woking, … [Read more...]
Women and War Festival London July 2016
WOMEN AND WAR FESTIVAL 16 PLAYS, PHOTOGRAPHY, FILM, DANCE, COMEDY, DOCUMENTARY FILM, DANCE, MUSIC AND PHOTOGRAPHY WOMEN OF ALL AGES AND CONTRIBUTORS FROM ALL CONTINENTS Women and War is a month-long festival examining the effect of warfare on women worldwide. Bringing together an extraordinary span of international work, and performers from all continents, the festival will showcase cutting-edge drama, comedy, dance, documentary film, photography, panel discussions and guest speakers drawn … [Read more...]
New musical adaptation of The Wind In The Willows
Jamie Hendry and MJE Productions, in association with Theatre Royal Plymouth, present the major new musical theatre adaptation of THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS at Theatre Royal in Plymouth from 8th October 2016 followed by dates at The Lowry in Salford and the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton prior to opening in London’s West End. Comedian, actor and presenter Rufus Hound will star as the lovable menace Mr Toad in this highly-anticipated new musical production alongside Irish actor and singer … [Read more...]
Wilton’s Music Hall Announce August – December Season 2016
World Premiere, Sadie Frost stars as Gypsy Rose Lee in Britten in Brooklyn Powerful musical Floyd Collins tells the remarkable true story of the media circus surrounding a 1920's Kentucky cave explorer Royal Opera House presents Oreste by Handel as part of their series of acclaimed productions of Baroque operas in intimate venues and featuring singers from the Jette Parker Young Artist Programme The enthralling Camille O’Sullivan makes her Wilton’s debut after sell-out shows around … [Read more...]
2016 Wicked Young Writer Awards today announced its winners
WINNERS OF SIXTH ANNUAL WICKED YOUNG WRITER AWARDS REVEAL YOUNG PEOPLE CONCERNED ABOUT IMPACT THEY HAVE ON THEIR COMMUNITIES AND THE WORLD •14 year-old excluded from school is winner of 11-14 category with powerful poem about prison life •17 year-old from Plymouth inspired by homelessness and poverty she witnesses in hometown •Award ceremony hosted by Gaby Roslin and presented by Head Judge, Cressida Cowell •New WICKED: FOR GOOD category winners announced The 2016 Wicked Young Writer … [Read more...]