THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG ANNOUNCE A NEW AND EVEN LESS CAPABLE CAST The Play That Goes Wrong announce that there will be a new and doubly incompetent bunch of ‘would be’ thespians taking to the stage at the Duchess Theatre from Wednesday 29 June 2016. Mischief Theatre founder and writer Henry Lewis said, ‘We are disappointed to have found an even more terrible set of actors to join the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society in The Play That Goes Wrong. Regrettably, this year will see even more … [Read more...]
HAMILTON reopens The Victoria Palace Theatre London October 2017
HAMILTON, the Broadway musical, which won 11 Tony Awards last night including best musical, will have its London premiere in October 2017. The critically acclaimed musical has broken box office records on Broadway and has become a cultural sensation. HAMILTON will reopen the Victoria Palace Theatre, which is currently undergoing an extensive multi-million-pound refurbishment. From 12.00noon today, Monday 13 June you can register interest and sign up for priority booking at … [Read more...]
The Color Purple and Cynthia Erivo win TONY Awards
At the Tony Awards last night, held at the Beacon Theatre, the Menier Chocolate Factory led the British charge, taking home two awards for Best Musical Revival for The Color Purple, with Cynthia Erivo winning Best Actress in a Musical. The Color Purple began its journey at the company’s home base in London in 2013, where Cynthia Erivo played Celie. Artistic Director David Babani said today, “We are enormously proud of everyone involved with the production of The Color Purple on Broadway – and … [Read more...]
Punchdrunk’s Artistic Director Felix Barrett awarded an MBE
Punchdrunk’s Artistic Director Felix Barrett has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List Felix Barrett has today been awarded an MBE for his work in the theatre industry. Artistic pioneer Barrett founded Punchdrunk with colleague Pete Higgin in 2000. Since then the company has become renowned around the world for its ground-breaking approach to making theatre, winning numerous awards and thousands of loyal fans in the process and becoming a byword for all that is different … [Read more...]
Further casting announced for The Libertine
Further cast members are announced to join the previously confirmed star Dominic Cooper in Stephen Jeffreys’ sexually charged masterpiece The Libertine this autumn. Directed by Olivier and Tony Award-winning Terry Johnson, the play will have a limited run from 31st August to 17th September at Bath Theatre Royal as part of the theatre’s 2016 summer season, prior to a West End engagement at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from 22 September to 3 December with opening night for press on 27 … [Read more...]
You, Me and the Distance Between Us – National Refugee Week
A moving yet satirical one woman show addressing the harsh realities of Europe's current refugee crisis through the eyes of a frontline volunteer. Ellen Muriel brings her brand new autobiographical play to London this year as part of National Refugee Week. At 4pm & 7pm on Sunday 19th June Hive Dalston will play host to a unique blend of poetry, puppetry and song as she attempts to address the expectations, experiences and insecurities of volunteering along Europe's refugee route over the … [Read more...]
The Woman in Black celebrates its 27th anniversary in the West End
On Monday 6th June, The Woman in Black celebrates its 27th anniversary in the West End at the Fortune Theatre. Stephen Mallatratt’s adaptation of Susan Hill’s best-selling novel has terrified over 7 million theatregoers since it first opened. Robin Herford’s gripping production is a brilliantly successful study in atmosphere, illusion and controlled horror. The West End show and tour are produced by PW Productions - the company behind the New Arts Theatre at Leicester Square. Now, the … [Read more...]