Linda Marlowe to star in rare production of Tennessee Williams’ IN THE BAR OF A TOKYO HOTEL
Linda Marlowe is to star in a rare production of IN THE BAR OF A TOKYO HOTEL, one of Tennessee Williams’ most daring and extraordinary plays. In only its second London production in the 33 years since his death, IN THE BAR OF A TOKYO HOTEL, directed by Robert Chevara, will run for a 6-week season […]
Theatre Royal Stratford East presents PLAYWRIGHTS BEYOND BORDERS
Chaskis Theatre are delighted to announce a week long festival of outstanding plays from the Americas. Playwrights Beyond Borders will celebrate London’s multicultural riches through the craft of the playwright. Showcasing the work of seven playwrights from transcultural backgrounds, Theatre Royal Stratford East will transform into an international space in the heart of London’s East End, where theatre, […]
DON’T SLEEP THERE ARE SNAKES – a new play by SIMPLE8 come to PARK THEATRE
simple8, the critically-acclaimed ensemble based theatre company – winners of the 2015 Peter Brook / Empty Space Awards – will make their Park Theatre debut with the world premiere of a new play by Sebastian Armesto and Dudley Hinton. Don’t Sleep There Are Snakes, based on the true story and book by linguist, author and […]
Full cast announced for A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Lyric Hammersmith
Full casting has been announced for the Lyric Hammersmith and Filter Theatre Production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, co-directed by Sean Holmes and Stef O’Driscoll. Jonathan Broadbent, Ed Gaughan, John Lightbody, Victoria Moseley and Ferdy Roberts return to the cast and they will be joined by Hammed Animashaun, Andrew Buckley, Clare Dunne and Cat Simmons. […]
Judging panel announced for Theatre503 Playwriting Award
Distinguished Judges have been announced for the second biennial Theatre503 Playwriting Award, which is open from today for entries for a limited time period only (1st – 29th February 2016). The esteemed panel will be chaired by journalist, broadcaster and author Mark Lawson, best known as the former presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Front Row. […]
Wilma’s top You Tube video’s for this week
Here are some of the theatre related YouTube videos that i’ve been watching this week. Tweet and Facebook me your favourites and if I love them I might include them in my next round-up! KIERAN BROWN – Ring Them Bells (Liza with a “Z”) Live at the Phantom of the Opera […]
FULL CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR THE KENNETH BRANAGH THEATRE COMPANY’S NEW COMEDY THE PAINKILLER
It is announced today that Claudie Blakley, Marcus Fraser, Mark Hadfield and Alex Macqueen will join previously confirmed cast members Kenneth Branagh and Rob Brydon in the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company’s new comedy The Painkiller. The fifth production in the Plays at the Garrick season will play from 5 March until 30 April with press […]
DOMINIC COOPER to star in THE LIBERTINE at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from 22 September
Dominic Cooper returns to the stage this year to play debauched 17th Century rake the Earl of Rochester in The Libertine. This sexually charged masterpiece by award-winning playwright Stephen Jeffreys will play a limited run as part of the 2016 summer season at Bath Theatre Royal from 31 August to 17 September prior to the […]
Sian Thomas to star in WELCOME HOME, CAPTAIN FOX! at the Donmar Warehouse
Sian Thomas will be taking on the role of Mrs Fox in the Donmar’s production of Welcome Home, Captain Fox! replacing Francesca Annis who regrettably has had to withdraw from the production for personal reasons. Welcome Home, Captain Fox! is Anthony Weigh’s new version of Jean Anouilh’s hit 1937 comedy Le Voyageur Sans Bagage. The […]
WICKED now Defying Gravity until 29 April 2017!
WEST END MUSICAL PHENOMENON WICKED EXTENDS BOOKING INTO 2017 TICKETS GO ON SALE MONDAY AT 10AM FOR PERFORMANCES UNTIL 29 APRIL 2017 WICKED, the West End musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is delighted to announce the opening of its 21st new booking period, on Monday 1 February […]