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Go on a thrilling ride full of wonder and excitement this spring, as the world premiere of Ready, Steady, GO! races into Polka’s Adventure Theatre. Written and directed by Polka’s Artistic Director Peter Glanville, this production takes audiences on a journey of the natural world by bike, whilst exploring the precious bond between a mother... Continue Reading →
After a hugely successful autumn premiere, the inspiring girl power musical Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World will return in 2022 for an extensive UK tour. This empowering stage adaptation of suffragette descendent Kate Pankhurst’s award-winning book is brought to life by an incredible all-female creative team. Celebrated – and often forgotten – women... Continue Reading →
Disney’s beloved Olivier Award-winning stage musical Beauty and the Beast - re-imagined and re-designed in a completely new production staged by members of the original award-winning creative team - will come to London in Summer 2022, as part of its UK & Ireland Tour. Performances will begin at the London Palladium from Friday 24 June... Continue Reading →
RTYDS have announced three talented freelance directors and theatre-makers for their 18-month Residencies at prestigious theatres across the country. Director and facilitator Omar Khan who has a focus on collaborative, experimental processes will be placed at Derby Theatre. Omar has previously worked with Birmingham REP’s Foundry scheme and Tamasha’s Directors Programme. Freelance director and Artistic... Continue Reading →
Aimed at 10-14 year olds with an autism spectrum diagnosis, music and drama creative project Turtle Opera comes to Birmingham in 2022. Free for all the participants, this series of ten half-day Saturday workshops will culminate in a performance attended by the participants’ family and friends. The workshop leaders offer expertise in drama, music, movement,... Continue Reading →
David Treatman Creative is thrilled to announce that the sold-out BONNIE & CLYDE THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT starring Broadway sensation Jeremy Jordan alongside rising West End star Frances Mayli McCann will be filmed at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane during its performances on Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 January 2022. Bonnie & Clyde the Musical... Continue Reading →
Following the latest Covid announcement in Wales, Jon Morgan, director of Theatres Trust, commented: Theatres Trust welcomes news that Covid cases in Wales have fallen sufficiently for restrictions to begin to lift. It is disappointing that theatres will have to wait another two weeks for social distancing and capacity limits to be removed, but it... Continue Reading →
Fourth Wall Live is delighted to share a first look at rehearsals of BONNIE AND CLYDE IN CONCERT starring Broadway sensation Jeremy Jordan and Olivier Award nominee Frances Mayli McCann. BONNIE AND CLYDE IN CONCERT will be performed on Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 January at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, having seen phenomenal demand for... Continue Reading →
Leading Medway-based theatre company Icon Theatre, who celebrate their 20th anniversary this year, have announced the cast and creative team for their forthcoming dance and light production If Not Now, which will see breathtaking visuals by NOVAK projected on to Rochester Castle and a company of 175 perform as part of Medway Light Nights. In... Continue Reading →
The Barn Theatre in Cirencester has today announced the full cast and creative team for their upcoming revival production of Kellen Blair and Joe Kinosian’s award-winning musical comedy Murder For Two. The new production, which will run in Cirencester from 4 February – 5 March (Press Night: 7 February), marks the first time the musical’s... Continue Reading →
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