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New Rock Musical Knights of the Rose to premiere at Arts Theatre
Knights of the Rose, an epic medieval tale created by Jennifer Marsden, features a timeless playlist of classic rock songs. Headlined by five unforgettable Bon Jovi masterpieces and accompanied by much loved songs from Bonnie Tyler, Meatloaf, No Doubt and more, Knights of the Rose finds court at The Arts Theatre from Friday 29th June – Sunday…
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Strictly Ballroom The Musical music video revealed
Strictly Ballroom the Musical has released a new video, which shows Will Young’s unique take on Time After Time Rehearsal images were released last week. The production, which begins performances on 29 March, stars Jonny Labey, Zizi Strallen and Will Young, and is directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie.
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Wandsworth Arts Fringe launch 2018 programme
Wandsworth Arts Fringe launched its 2018 programme today with a rich array of shows and events to suit all ages, interests and tastes. In its 9th year, the fringe has an eclectic mix of Theatre, Comedy, Circus, Dance, Music and Outdoor arts with over 170 shows across 55 venues in Wandsworth from May 4-20. Theatre Highlights…
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King’s Head Theatre announce female playwrights season
In response to the under-representation of women in Theatre The King’s Head Theatre announce a season dominated by female voices. King’s Head Theatre Senior Producer Louisa Davis says: “Conversations about gender equality are nothing new, but as a female theatremaker it was becoming more and more frustrating seeing so much stage time being given to male voices…
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Punchdrunk announce a New Show for Children in North London
Punchdrunk’s Small Wonders will be performed at Bernie Grant Arts Centre as part of this summer’s LIFT (London International Festival of Theatre) 2018. Directed by Peter Higgin and Tara Boland, and written by Nessah Muthy, Small Wonders celebrates the relationships we have with our elders. Suitable for children (aged 5-11) and their families, previews start on Saturday 2nd June. Inside Nanny Lacey’s flat are a collection…
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New cast announced for extended Witness for the Prosecution
The new cast for Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie, starring television actor Harry Reid as the accused, Leonard Vole. Reid is best known for most recently playing character Ben Mitchell for nearly four years on BBC1’s EastEnders. Reid will be joined by Lucy Phelps (Call the Midwife, Anthony & Cleopatra, King Charles III) as Romaine, Richard Clothier (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,…
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Sir Nicholas Hytner and Alan Bennett announce tenth collaboration
Nicholas Hytner will direct the world premiere of Alan Bennett’s Allejujah!, previewing at the Bridge Theatre from 11 July 2018 with opening night on 18 July and running to 28 September 2018. Designed by Bob Crowley, Allelujah! will have lighting by Natasha Chivers and music by George Fenton. Tickets will go on sale at 10am today for priority members with public booking opening on…
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New Reduced Ticket Prices for Under-30s And The Unwaged At The King’s Head Theatre
Tenner Tuesdays will offer £10 tickets to under-30s on Tuesday evening performances, and Hi Five will offer £5 tickets to the unwaged on Sunday matinee performances. The new ticket prices will apply to select productions in 2018 starting with Charles Court Opera’s The Mikado, with further productions to be announced. Islington, despite being widely recognised…
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Introduce Yourself to the Finborough Theatre
Finborough Theatre opens its door to new creatives Introduce Yourself is for new directors, designers, lighting designers, sound designers, choreographers, movement directors, actors etc etc etc from the UK who have never previously worked at the Finborough Theatre and who would like to meet its creative team. On Tuesday evenings during February 2018 Neil McPherson, Artistic Director…
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