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4 days ago

South Bay playwright, director find really cool starting off point' for collaboration

Jeffrey Lo and Christopher Oscar Pena collaborate on the play 'Malcriados,' set for staged readings at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's New Works Festival.
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Finding Friel in Donegal: 'It is the first time actors from different ethnicities have been asked to speak his words in a professional production'

Cupped in the hands of the Bluestack Mountains, the heritage town of Glenties in south west Donegal is about to take a starring role in one of this island's most ambitious ever theatre projects.
Arts
#acting
fromIndependent
6 days ago
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Tom Vaughan-Lawlor on life after Nidge: 'This is the truth. I do a job, I play a character, and then it disappears'

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Film

Johnny Ward: 'Fair City, panto and musicals are the three hardest gigs - ironically, they're the most frowned upon'

fromIndependent
6 days ago
Django

Tom Vaughan-Lawlor on life after Nidge: 'This is the truth. I do a job, I play a character, and then it disappears'

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Film

Johnny Ward: 'Fair City, panto and musicals are the three hardest gigs - ironically, they're the most frowned upon'

fromwww.london-unattached.com
6 days ago

Giselle, National Ballet of Japan at Royal Ballet and Opera

Giselle epitomizes Romantic ballet with themes of love, betrayal, and supernatural elements, showcasing timeless emotional experiences.
fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

Williams in Williamstown

'Camino Real' by Tennessee Williams presents a surreal, exotic, and bizarrely dreamlike atmosphere, encapsulated by a unique blend of humor and darkness.
fromwww.london-unattached.com
1 week ago

Inter Alia The Lyttelton, National Theatre

A female judge balances her judicial responsibilities with motherhood, challenging patriarchal norms in the justice system.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Harvey Fierstein: There are so few heterosexual men that I know that I look up to'

Gardening is much more dangerous than quilting, and Harvey Fierstein recounts a humorous mishap with a rose bush that left him bleeding. He now creates approximately 80 to 90 quilts.
Arts
#shakespeare
London music
fromCN Traveller
3 years ago

Things to do with kids in london over summer holidays: 8 entertaining ieas

Engaging summer activities for children in London include a visually stunning adaptation of Alice in Wonderland and interactive experiences at Hampton Court Palace.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Breakfast With Mugabe: biting political drama finally arrives in South Africa

Breakfast With Mugabe depicts Robert Mugabe, pursued by a long-dead comrade's spirit, seeking help from a white psychiatrist in State House.
fromPlaybill
1 week ago

Manhattan Theatre Club Finds Its Queens

"Queens means the world to me," said Majok in an earlier statement. "I first began writing it in 2016 and I've been searching for it ever since, in various workshops, productions, and late nights and early mornings."
New York City
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Women Playwrights Lose the Limelight

Playwrights Horizons has announced its lineup for the 2025-26 season, featuring a predominantly diverse array of artists, majority being queer and nonbinary.
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

amBroadway | John Proctor' extends Broadway run one final time, a HamilTen' fundraiser and more | amNewYork

The play John Proctor Is the Villain critiques patriarchal narratives using The Crucible as a framework.
London music
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

These Are the Best Spots in London for History Buffs, Foodies, and Everyone in Between, According to a Top Travel Advisor

London is a vibrant city with diverse must-visit spots for every type of traveler.
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

Exclusive: Heartstopper's Joe Locke makes his West End debut in 'Clarkston' - full dates and venue

Joe Locke stars in the West End debut of Clarkston, showcasing his talents beyond his breakout role in Heartstopper.
fromCN Traveller
5 years ago

The best pre-theatre menus in London

Dining enhances the theatre experience, creating a polished and indulgent evening.
Cabaret origins featured food and entertainment simultaneously, delighting audiences.
Modern theatre-goers enjoy pre- or post-theatre meal options to ensure comfort.
Experiencing dinner and a show encourages dressing up for the occasion.
#adaptation
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

Cirque du Soleil is returning to the Royal Albert Hall in 2026

Cirque du Soleil will perform 'Ovo' at the Royal Albert Hall from January 9 to February 1, 2026.
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

Lenny Henry, Minnie Driver, Sue Perkins and Ambika Mod are starring in this summer's must see London play

Every Brilliant Thing makes its West End debut in a starry new production featuring multiple performers.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago

All the family shows and activities this summer at Orchard Theatre Dartford

Dartford offers diverse summer entertainment for children including films, musicals, and interactive shows.
#new-works-festival
fromwww.london-unattached.com
2 weeks ago

Till the Stars Come Down, Theatre Royal, Haymarket

'Till the Stars Come Down' is a wedding-day drama that intertwines humor, human connection, and class tensions within a beautifully intimate theatre setting.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

After a rocky post-pandemic recovery, Toronto's Fringe Fest finds stable ground | CBC News

The Toronto Fringe Festival is showing signs of recovery with increased shows and steady audience engagement.
#comedy
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

London theatre takes legal action as it is faces huge rent hike by council

Members of East Lane Theatre Company claim they have never been shown 'any evidence for the valuations' by Brent Council which initially raised the annual rent by 73,500.
London
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

The London Buzz - 10th July 2025

Islington Council has banned an off-licence from selling alcohol after a tip-off about counterfeit cigarettes led to the discovery of a suspected cannabis grow-room.
London
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago

EastEnders legend Frank Barrie has died at the age of 88, his agent confirms

Frank Barrie, a beloved actor known for his role in BBC soap, passed away peacefully at age 88, surrounded by family.
London music
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Joe Locke set for West End after shooting Heartstopper movie

Joe Locke will make his West End debut in the play 'Clarkston', centered on the bond between two young men during night shifts.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Cornwall theatre company awarded nearly 20,000

Scary Little Girls received funding to share diverse women's menopause stories through their show Queenagers.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Noughts & Crosses review Malorie Blackman's thought experiment confronts the audience anew

The play challenges racism by reversing societal roles, showcasing the experiences of marginalized groups.
fromwww.theboltonnews.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Coronation Street legend 'running away from Keir Starmer' when pension comes in

Vicky Entwistle finds her theatre career enriching and prefers it over past roles.
London
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

A temporary theatre is planned to sit next to Marble Arch

A temporary theatre may be built next to Marble Arch to replace the Arts Theatre during its refurbishment.
London music
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

London's massive summer theatre ticket sale has just extended

The Big Summer Theatre Event is extended until the end of the week, offering discounts on various theatre shows.
fromwww.london-unattached.com
3 weeks ago

NOUGHTS & CROSSES Regent's Park Theatre

Noughts & Crosses is a vital story that powerfully addresses love, race, and injustice in a bold, evocative theatrical adaptation.
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Drama Masks: Despite cutbacks, SF Mime Troupe's 'Disruption' hits home - 48 hills

Disruption: A Musical Farce is the 66th annual show by SF Mime Troupe, running through August 3 at various Bay Area parks, showcasing renewed energy.
SF music
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Taylor Swift tribute leads lineup at Orchard West Theatre in Dartford this July

Craft and Cocktails, scheduled for July 3, offers an evening of guided painting and cocktail sipping, where participants will transform plant pots using paint dot mandala techniques.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The young Oscar Wilde's Russian revolutionary drama reveals a playwright divided

When private property is abolished, there will be no necessity for crime. In Vera; or, The Nihilists, Vera Sabouroff leads a band of nihilists.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Zola Experience review life follows art as stage relationship spills into real-life romance

Art and life blur in Gianluca Matarrese's hybrid film about a woman reclaiming autonomy through a stage adaptation of Zola's L'Assommoir.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

This is art, too': the Madrid drama space bringing contemporary theatre to older citizens

"Participants in Escuela de Espectadores Senior rehearse plays being shown at the Matadero arts centre."
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fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
3 weeks ago

'Powerful' theatre show about front-line WWI nurses to return to Camden

"Women in War" highlights the essential contributions of nurses and ambulance drivers during the First World War, presented through relatable characters.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Blind date: Going way back, she was a mod and I was a rocker'

Susan's openness and zest for life left a lasting impression. She was friendly and put me at ease right from the start, creating a comfortable atmosphere for conversation.
Relationships
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
3 weeks ago

RSC brings Shakespeare's bloodiest play to North London

Titus Andronicus, one of Shakespeare's earliest tragedies, features gruesome murders including a rape and a mother serving her sons in a pie, all symbolizing revenge and power.
Film
from48 hills
4 weeks ago

Drama Masks: In 'Aztlan,' gripped by intense forces beyond control - 48 hills

Personal safety and disdain for corporate-sponsored events have made Pride a solitary experience.
fromTime Out London
4 weeks ago

Three massive hit London plays will be screened in cinemas later this year

The National Theatre's NT Live programme will debut three major London theatre productions in cinemas, providing high-quality recordings of live performances worldwide.
London music
LGBT
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Shotgun Players opens 'The Magnolia Ballet' July 12

The Magnolia Ballet follows a queer Black teen's journey through love and relationships in small-town Georgia, intertwining themes of masculinity and identity.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Susan Sarandon terrified but excited' to make UK theatrical debut in September

Susan Sarandon and Andrea Riseborough to star in Mary Page Marlowe at London's Old Vic, marking Sarandon's UK theatre debut.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Trans Star Shakina Leads Strong Cast in TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Hit Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean: A New Musical - San Francisco Bay Times

As trans rights and freedoms are in jeopardy, revisiting this story feels timely and necessary. We need more stories that show folks...
SF LGBT
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Playful People goes from Moana' to Wonka' for 15th season

Playful People Productions marks its 15th anniversary with a diverse lineup of musicals for various age groups.
The season opener is Disney's Moana Jr., followed by other noted productions throughout the year.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Emer O'Kelly: 'The loud snap when I tried to stand and the pain which left me crawling across the floor... The surgeon had to repair ruptured quadriceps in both knees'

Theatre critic reflects on a long absence from the theatre due to health challenges.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Stampede in Soho: puppet animals on an epic trek bring wonder and warning to London streets

In April, a menagerie of lifesize puppet animals began a 20,000km route from the Congo Basin to the Arctic Circle, symbolizing displacement due to climate change.
London music
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

You could become the next Princess Jasmine in this year's pantomime in Dartford

Orchard West theatre seeks local talent for leading role in Aladdin's pantomime with auditions on July 16.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Award-winning immersive town adventure returns to south-east London

Phantom Peak returns with The Burning Blimp Festival, winning the 2024 Global Best Immersive Experience award, blending theatre, mystery, and exploration in a unique interactive setting.
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Film
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Review: Here's how TheatreWorks made a classic story even better

The story revolves around women's nostalgic reunion, exploring themes of stagnation and unfulfilled dreams through their obsession with James Dean.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

11 Movie Musical Adaptations That Nailed It, And 11 That Were Total Disasters

Chicago works because it's one of the only ones that didn't think of a movie as an improvement on the limitations of the stage, but rather imported the idiosyncrasies of theatre into the movie.
Film
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

Disney's latest big budget musical 'Hercules' is a fun spectacle with some great gags

Disney's latest musical, while visually appealing and entertaining, lacks the innovative spirit of its predecessors, resulting in an experience that's adequate but not memorable.
London music
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

Hercules packs a punch in big-hearted family show

Luke Brady makes an earnest Hercules facing impossible tasks to reunite with parents Zeus and Hera, guided humorously by a panto-style narrative and engaging characters.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Everybody's talking about Jamie Lloyd: the explosive rise of superstar director masterminding Evita

Jamie Lloyd has transformed the perception of contemporary theatre, earning acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic, showcasing a directorial flair that pushes boundaries in productions.
London music
SF parents
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Why Kevin Barry put Tommy Tiernan in a cave and obsessed with a woman called Elvira Martinez

Kevin Barry humorously questions the necessity of trigger warnings for his play, reflecting a trend in theatres today.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Legend of Rooney's Ring: Wayne and Coleen get their very own summer panto

Hosting Eurovision can rejuvenate local creative talent, as seen with Helen Serafinowicz's return to Liverpool.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

San Francisco Mime Troupe's "Disruption" (Yerba Buena Gardens)

San Francisco Mime Troupe's 2025 season features free performances that address social issues through musical comedy.
The new production 'DISRUPTION' explores themes of authoritarianism and corporate influence in San Francisco.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Charles Dickens's sliding doors' moment: how a cold turned an aspiring thespian into a writer

Charles Dickens's missed audition due to illness significantly altered the trajectory of his career from actor to one of history's greatest novelists.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Han Ong on Partisan Passions and Life Affirmation in the Theatre

The Beckett estate's strict control stifles creative interpretations of his work, diverging from artistic freedom in theatre.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Don't cry for me, all you boozers! The trouble with shifting Evita's big balcony number from stage to street

Jamie Lloyd's productions bring a new theatre experience by merging indoor performances with live outdoor feeds.
#broadway
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

New 600-seat theatre to open in London shopping centre after permission granted to convert former Debenhams

A former Debenhams in Westfield is becoming a 600-seat theatre, opening with Dirty Dancing this autumn.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

Stereophonic: 70s recording studio saga needs a deep cut

Stereophonic's length challenges viewers but reflects the chaotic essence of 70s music production.
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

Michael Shannon: 'I think television is garbage - I certainly don't watch it'

Michael Shannon returns to London this summer for a theatrical role in a classic play and a performance inspired by an iconic REM album.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Theatre to open in former Debenhams in Westfield

A former Debenhams store will become a 600-seat theatre in London, opening with 'Dirty Dancing' amid local concerns about disruption.
fromVulture
1 month ago

Prince Faggot Imagines If a Royal Were, You Know ...

Are representation and resemblance their own mandate of heaven? Or, as Jordan Tannahill's Prince Faggot puts it, what would happen if, just a few steps down the line of inheritance, there were a guy who loved being a little bitch in bed?
SF LGBT
NYC music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Evita audiences in West End left disappointed that showstopper scene takes place off stage

Rachel Zegler's outdoor performance of 'Don't Cry for Me Argentina' has sparked divided reactions among audiences, balancing innovative staging with traditional theater experiences.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

amBroadway | Matthew Broderick and David Cross set for Tartuffe', Spelling Bee' gets revival and more | amNewYork

Matthew Broderick will star in a revival of Moliere's Tartuffe, highlighting a resurgence of Moliere's works Off-Broadway.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Did the liberation of Africa start in Manchester? The biting play about a pivotal, forgotten moment

"But actually they were all normal people who did extraordinary things, she says. The cost of activism. . ."
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Theatrical hitmaker Justin Martin on Prima Facie's follow-up: It wrestles with how to bring up boys'

It was surreal, says Martin. Someone sent me a photo and I thought: I'm keeping that. As a little Australian, I'm still surprised to make a living out of this crazy career.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The play that changed my life: Daniel Kaluuya winked at me and my mum and said he acted better for us'

The visceral experience of live theatre, portrayed in Sucker Punch, was deeply impactful, making the audience feel as though they could step into the characters' roles.
London music
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Donna's Chronicles, "Do yourself a favor and get tickets..." - San Francisco Bay Times

The Compton's Cafeteria Riot play brings history to life, highlighting LGBTQ+ resilience against oppression in an immersive theatrical experience.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Hilarious and Thrilling Doodler Kills at The Marsh San Francisco - San Francisco Bay Times

John Fisher's 'Doodler' is a dynamic true crime one-man show exploring the impact of a killer in 1970s San Francisco's gay community.
Board games
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Rex Ryan's one-man play 'The Monk': An intriguing show but aspects could be whipped into better shape

'The Monk' is an impressive exploration of Gerard Hutch's mind despite some rough edges.
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The grand tour: one playwright's quest to set foot in every African country before turning 60

A personal quest led to a deeper understanding of Africa's diversity and complexity, transforming perceptions and inspiring a new theatrical project.
Relationships
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Jean Smart and John Krasinski Go It Alone, on Broadway and Off

New York theatre features A-list stars telling stories that confront misogyny, with notable performances from Jean Smart and John Krasinski.
London music
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

King of Pangea: former Blue Peter presenter as a guardian angel is cheesy fun

The musical 'King of Pangea' explores themes of loss, redemption, and hope through the character Sam's journey after losing his mother to cancer.
London food
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Full line-up for Greenwich and Docklands International Festival with high-wire acts

The Greenwich + Docklands International Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary with a diverse program exploring art in unexpected urban settings.
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