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While he may be best-known for appearing in hit American TV shows Law and Order and Curb Your Enthusiasm, Jason Kravits has many strings to his bow and has also carved out a successful career on stage and in comedy. The Broadway veteran combines music and mayhem as he returns to London with his spoof... Continue Reading →
If you’re looking for something a little different this January to combat the post-Christmas blues, NoFitState’s Lexicon could be just the thing. Returning to London’s Roundhouse following the success of Bianco in 2013, NoFitState’s latest show offers a contemporary take on traditional circus acts and brings to life a world of ‘misfits, magic, music and... Continue Reading →
It was one of the most watched shows on Netflix in 2019, becoming a firm favourite with audiences, and now the much-anticipated second season of Sex Education is back for another helping and hoping to repeat its success. Created by Laurie Nunn, the comedy drama stars Asa Butterfield as Otis Milburn, a sixteen-year-old virgin who... Continue Reading →
With a new year and new decade just days away, I've compiled a list of the productions which had a huge impact on me over the past twelve months. In no particular order, here's my top theatre shows of 2019. The Ocean at the End of the Lane, National Theatre A late entry into this... Continue Reading →
New production images released for the international smash hit production of Circus 1903 now at Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre. The perfect Christmas treat over the festive season, Circus 1903 will run at Royal Festival Hall until 5 January. Circus 1903 arrives at the Southbank Centre following a hugely successful UK and Ireland tour with... Continue Reading →
Images of award-winning comedian Rob Brydon performing his brand new show, Rob Brydon - Songs and Stories have been released. Brydon performed a secret try-out of his new show in the intimate London club Crazy Coqs last week, with audience members treated to some of his favourite songs, as well as hilarious stories about encounters... Continue Reading →
The fastest growing arts festival in the UK, VAULT Festival 2020 is back from Tuesday 28th January with its biggest ever edition across eight packed weeks. With more than 500 shows now on sale, the bold and innovative programme will feature shows from more than 2,700 artists, with 64% of work being female-led, 33% and... Continue Reading →
Audiences will be queuing up online from 09.30 next Monday 16th December 2019 to purchase their tickets for next year’s Thursford Christmas Spectacular with more performances than ever before going on sale for the 2020 run of the nation’s most lavish Christmas show. This year’s sold-out and award-winning production, which continues performances through until Monday... Continue Reading →
After making his debut in Thriller Live last year to commemorate the 4000th performance of the long-running musical, which celebrates the life and work of the ‘King of Pop’ Michael Jackson, Peter Andre has returned to the Lyric Theatre for a limited engagement. Part jukebox musical, part tribute to the late Jackson, Gary Lloyd’s Thriller... Continue Reading →
