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Not seen in London for more than half a century, Staircase by Charles Dyer (1928 – 2021) was a West End and Broadway hit at its premiere in the late ‘60s. Now Two’s Company, who excels at bringing back forgotten masterpieces, is proud to shine a light on this wonderful comedy. Starring Paul Rider (Chicago,... Continue Reading →
After a successful UK streaming event, Drew Gasparini’s hit album, ‘I Could Use A Drink’ is now headed to the West End for one night only - with added songs and an increase in the cast to 9 musical theatre stars! Originally released in 2013, Gasparini’s album is an eclectic mix of progressive contemporary Musical... Continue Reading →
School of Rock - The Musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash hit, award-winning West End show has announced the schedule for its major UK and Ireland 2021/22 tour. Auditions are in full swing, but who will stick it to the man? Full casting will follow later this summer, but in the meantime go wild for our... Continue Reading →
Tickets for the world premiere of Fisherman's Friends: The Musical at the Hall for Cornwall are now on sale to the public, with priority sales to Hall for Cornwall members having already broken box office records when it opened sales last week. Performances will run from Wednesday 13 October to Saturday 30 October 2021 and... Continue Reading →
One year ago, in the midst of a pandemic, Tori Allen-Martin, Sarah Henley and Tara Finney launched Burn Bright. Seeking to level the playing field, they have supported hundreds of women writers across the UK and Ireland, creating a network of support and offering new opportunities. Burn Bright champions important voices who so often feel... Continue Reading →
Timely and lyrical, Humane is a new six-part audio drama about protests and motherhood and how our values can both unite and divide us. Starring Marcia Lecky (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time), Francesca Isherwood (The Worst Witch, The Catherine Tate Show), Graham Seed (The Archers, Coronation Street) and Dr Who star,... Continue Reading →
New Adventures is delighted to announce the World Premiere of Matthew Bourne’s THE MIDNIGHT BELL opening at Cheltenham Everyman on 9 September 2021, as part of a UK tour to 13 venues including a season at Sadler’s Wells from 4 to 9 October 2021. Full tour schedule below. Exploring the under-belly of 1930s London life... Continue Reading →
In choreographer Rhiannon Faith’s new show Drowntown, six strangers, weighed down by individual darkness, come to a deprived coastal land. Seemingly abandoned, there is no one to help but themselves. Stuck between the remains of a broken community and the vast bleakness of the sea, they struggle with isolation, shame and failed support systems. Drowntown's... Continue Reading →
Full casting has been announced for the world premiere of Nina Raine's Bach & Sons as rehearsals begin. Joining Simon Russell Beale who will play Johann Sebastian Bach in the world premiere of Nina Raine’s Bach & Sons are Samuel Blenkin as Carl, Pandora Colin as Maria Barbara, Ruth Lass as Katharina, Douggie McMeekin as... Continue Reading →
Theatres Trust director Jon Morgan has commented on today’s expected announcement that Stage 3 of the government’s roadmap will be going ahead on 17th May, including the reopening of indoor venues such as theatres: "Today’s announcement that Stage 3 of the reopening roadmap will proceed as planned on 17 May is welcome news for theatres and... Continue Reading →
