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David Hare’s The Moderate Soprano transfers to the West End
David Hare’s critically acclaimed play The Moderate Soprano will make its West End premiere next spring at the Duke of York’s Theatre, with performances from 5 April to 30 June 2018 and opening night for press on 12 April 2018. Jeremy Herrin, whose celebrated production enjoyed a sold out run at Hampstead Theatre in 2015, will return…
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VAULT Festival unveils its 2018 Programme
Vault Festival announced its diverse and large programme today. It includes a range of immersive theatre experience, including an adaptation of JM Barrie’s Peter Pan from team that brought you The Great Gatsby experience in 2017. The festival has expanded beyond its original space and is working with theatres in Waterloo to provide a comprehensive…
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Bunker Theatre Spring 2018 season announced
The Bunker has announced its spring season. The new productions include a transfer from Hampstead theatre about playwright Ken Campbell, an adaptation of Electra, an American play about the Monica Lewinsky scandal and a production about Lesbian culture in London. The Bunker’s ethos encourages audiences to stay in the auditorium long after performances have ended,…
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Martin McDonagh World Premiere to Open At The Bridge 2018
A V E R Y V E R Y V E R Y D A R K M A T T E R A new play by Martin McDonagh with a cast led by Jim Broadbent Following Martin McDonagh’s success at the Venice, Toronto and London film festivals with his critically acclaimed Three Billboards Outside Ebbing,…
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Wartime Thriller Pressure announces tour and casting
Based on the remarkable real-life tale of two warring Allied meteorologists tasked with predicting the weather conditions for the D Day landings, David Haig’s acclaimed play Pressure will embark on a UK tour before transferring to London’s Park Theatre. The national press night will take place on Tuesday 3rd April, 7pm at Park Theatre, London. 72 hours prior to the D…
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Vicky Featherstone introduces Industry Code of Conduct
The following code was created in response to the events at the Royal Court Theatre Day of Action on Saturday 28th October 2017. Saturday’s Day of Action was held in response to the Weinstein revelations, offering a place for people in our industry to safely and anonymously report their experiences of being subjected to abuses of…
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Amelia Lily joins the cast of Shrek the Musical
SHREK THE MUSICAL® today announces full casting for the major nationwide tour, with Amelia Lily joining the cast as ‘Princess Fiona’ from April 2018. As previously announced, Call the Midwife star Laura Main will also play ‘Princess Fiona’ at selected venues, sharing the role with Amelia while she continues filming on the current BBC series*. They will play opposite Steffan Harri who will lead the cast…
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All black Guys and Dolls announced
Michael Buffong transports the smash-hit musical GUYS AND DOLLS up-town to 1939 Harlem in the UK’s first all-Black cast production of this iconic show. Celebrating the off-beat stories of Damon Runyon that made the gangsters and hustlers of New York City infamous, GUYS AND DOLLS is co-produced by the Royal Exchange Theatre and Talawa Theatre Company – the UK’s primary Black led touring theatre company. Ray Fearon as…
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‘Tina’ The Tina Turner Musical casting announced
Adrienne Warren was announced by Tina Turner as the actor who will portray her in the world premiere of the new musical TINA. Directed by Phyllida Lloyd, TINA will open at the Aldwych Theatre in April 2018. Performances will begin on 21 March 2018 with press night on 17 April 2018. Produced by Stage Entertainment, TINA is currently booking to 16 June 2018. Written…
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