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Craig Edwards directs Howard Coggins and Stu McLoughlin in the acclaimed comedy of many errors and frequent mistakes, The Six Wives of Henry VIII, a lively and absurd journey through the hysterical history of one of England’s most famous Kings and his poor, unfortunate wives. Howard Coggins looks like Henry VIII. There’s no escaping that.... Continue Reading →
New images of the Boulevard theatre have been released days after the theatre opened its doors to the public for the first time for the London premiere of Dave Malloy’s Ghost Quartet, directed by Bill Buckhurst. PThe restaurant is also now open from 8am daily. Alongside this is a vibrant late night and Sunday programme... Continue Reading →
Join Co-Founders Polly Bennett and Joan Iyiola and Patrons Vanessa Kirby (The Crown, Netflix) and Susan Wokoma (E4’s Crazyhead, Chewing Gum) for a showcase of 4 new plays by young companies mentored and empowered by The Mono Box on Sunday 17 November 2019. This special day will showcase four premiere plays written, directed and performed... Continue Reading →
Producers have announced that critically acclaimed Musik by writer Jonathan Harvey and Pet Shop Boys Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe is to get a four-week London run following its sold out world premiere at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe. A 60-minute, one-woman show starring multi-award-winning actress Frances Barber reprising her role as Billie Trix from the... Continue Reading →
Dolly Parton is delighted to announce that David Hasselhoff will play Franklin Hart Jnr in 9 to 5 the Musical at The Savoy Theatre from 2 December 2019 until 8 February 2020. David will join Caroline Sheen as Violet Newstead, Chelsea Halfpenny as Judy Bernly, Natalie McQueen as Doralee Rhodes and Bonnie Langford as Roz... Continue Reading →
One of the hottest tickets of the year, the Old Vic’s revival of Duncan Macmillan’s Lungs sees The Crown royalty Claire Foy and Matt Smith reuniting, this time on stage to play a couple questioning the idea of having a baby while considering the impact it would have on climate change. M (man) and W... Continue Reading →
Theatre Royal Bath Productions today announces three new premieres to open at the Ustinov Studio including Hansol Jung’s Wild Goose Dreams which premieres next month (21 November to 21 December), Will Eno’s Drama Desk Award winning play The Realistic Joneses (6 February to 7 March), followed by the latest drama from emerging playwright Kate Attwell,... Continue Reading →
Rachel Izen will make history as the first actres in the UK to play Ebenezer Scrooge in a new adaptation of ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Bridge House Theatre. Directed by Artistic Director Guy Retallack and produced by Rob Harris, ‘A Christmas Carol’, featuring songs and traditional carols, will run from Tuesday 26 November to Sunday... Continue Reading →
Theatre Royal Bath Productions and Everyman Theatre Cheltenham today announce a brand new production and UK tour of Ronald Harwood’s highly acclaimed drama The Dresser starring the much loved UK entertainer Julian Clary as Norman and Olivier Award winner Matthew Kelly as ‘Sir’. Directed by Terry Johnson, The Dresser will run at Cheltenham Everyman Theatre... Continue Reading →
A workshop of Leslie Bricusse’s musical Sammy will be presented by Anthology Theatre Productions and Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment on Thursday 31 October to an invited audience of producers, theatre owners and investors. Olivier Award-winning actor, singer, writer, and director, Clarke Peters will direct recent Olivier Award-winner Giles Terera in the title role in... Continue Reading →
