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London food
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Full line-up for Greenwich and Docklands International Festival with high-wire acts

The Greenwich + Docklands International Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary with a diverse program exploring art in unexpected urban settings.
London food
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Full line-up for Greenwich and Docklands International Festival with high-wire acts

The Greenwich + Docklands International Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary with a diverse program exploring art in unexpected urban settings.
#oscar-wilde
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Oscar Wilde's life reimagined in dystopian musical

Oscar at the Crown combines musical and rave elements, celebrating themes of rebellion in a post-apocalyptic nightclub setting.
fromTime Out London
1 month ago
London politics

Ncuti Gatwa regenerates into Olly Alexander as the 'The Importance of Being Earnest' transfers to London's West End

London food
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Oscar Wilde's life reimagined in dystopian musical

Oscar at the Crown combines musical and rave elements, celebrating themes of rebellion in a post-apocalyptic nightclub setting.
fromTime Out London
1 month ago
London politics

Ncuti Gatwa regenerates into Olly Alexander as the 'The Importance of Being Earnest' transfers to London's West End

#relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

This is art, too': the Madrid drama space bringing contemporary theatre to older citizens

"Participants in Escuela de Espectadores Senior rehearse plays being shown at the Matadero arts centre."
Madrid food
#history
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
3 days ago

'Powerful' theatre show about front-line WWI nurses to return to Camden

"Women in War" provides a poignant and rare glimpse into the unsung heroes of the First World War, focusing on the lives of nurses and ambulance drivers.
Women
#shakespeare
London music
fromLondon Unattached
1 month ago

Romeo and Juliet - Shakespeare's Globe - Review

Shakespeare's Globe's 'Romeo and Juliet' offers a fresh Wild West twist, emphasizing comedy and youthful performances over tragedy.
London music
fromLondon Unattached
1 month ago

Romeo and Juliet - Shakespeare's Globe - Review

Shakespeare's Globe's 'Romeo and Juliet' offers a fresh Wild West twist, emphasizing comedy and youthful performances over tragedy.
#pride
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago
SF LGBT

Trans Star Shakina Leads Strong Cast in TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Hit Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean: A New Musical - San Francisco Bay Times

fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago
SF LGBT

Trans Star Shakina Leads Strong Cast in TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Hit Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean: A New Musical - San Francisco Bay Times

fromTime Out London
6 days ago

Three massive hit London plays will be screened in cinemas later this year

The National Theatre's NT Live programme will debut three major London theatre productions in cinemas, providing high-quality recordings of live performances worldwide.
London music
#comedy
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Podcast

My Money: 'My worst-ever job was playing Bob the Builder at a corporate event - and being kicked by a kid'

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Podcast

My Money: 'My worst-ever job was playing Bob the Builder at a corporate event - and being kicked by a kid'

#black-culture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Susan Sarandon terrified but excited' to make UK theatrical debut in September

Susan Sarandon expressed her honor and excitement to be part of Matthew Warchus's final season at the Old Vic, acknowledging her nervousness about the role.
London
#adaptation
fromTime Out London
1 month ago
London politics

A hit stage adaptation of John Le Carre's classic 'The Spy Who Came In from the Cold' is heading to London's West End

fromTime Out London
1 month ago
London politics

A hit stage adaptation of John Le Carre's classic 'The Spy Who Came In from the Cold' is heading to London's West End

#personal-experience
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Film

Emer O'Kelly: 'The loud snap when I tried to stand and the pain which left me crawling across the floor... The surgeon had to repair ruptured quadriceps in both knees'

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Film

Emer O'Kelly: 'The loud snap when I tried to stand and the pain which left me crawling across the floor... The surgeon had to repair ruptured quadriceps in both knees'

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Stampede in Soho: puppet animals on an epic trek bring wonder and warning to London streets

In April, a menagerie of lifesize puppet animals began a 20,000km route from the Congo Basin to the Arctic Circle, symbolizing displacement due to climate change.
London music
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 week ago

You could become the next Princess Jasmine in this year's pantomime in Dartford

The Orchard West theatre is opening auditions to find a new Princess Jasmine for their pantomime production of Aladdin, scheduled for July 16.
London music
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 week ago

Award-winning immersive town adventure returns to south-east London

Phantom Peak returns with The Burning Blimp Festival, winning the 2024 Global Best Immersive Experience award, blending theatre, mystery, and exploration in a unique interactive setting.
Canada news
#musical
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

From Hadestown to Hercules: ancient myths are the gods' gift to musicals

Mythological musicals, like Disney's Hercules and Hadestown, reflect the resurgence of ancient Greek narratives in modern theatrical forms.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

From Hadestown to Hercules: ancient myths are the gods' gift to musicals

Mythological musicals, like Disney's Hercules and Hadestown, reflect the resurgence of ancient Greek narratives in modern theatrical forms.
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

11 Movie Musical Adaptations That Nailed It, And 11 That Were Total Disasters

Chicago works because it's one of the only ones that didn't think of a movie as an improvement on the limitations of the stage, but rather imported the idiosyncrasies of theatre into the movie.
Film
#love
#jamie-lloyd
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Why Kevin Barry put Tommy Tiernan in a cave and obsessed with a woman called Elvira Martinez

"I would love to know how many trigger warnings I'd have to put at the start of my play," says writer Kevin Barry, laughing. This highlights the evolving norms of theatre regarding audience advisories.
SF parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Legend of Rooney's Ring: Wayne and Coleen get their very own summer panto

I've started reconnecting with Liverpool recently...I began to think I might have some ideas.
London politics
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

San Francisco Mime Troupe's "Disruption" (Yerba Buena Gardens)

The 66th season opens with DISRUPTION - A Musical Farce, questioning if San Francisco will resist authoritarianism or become a tech-driven corporate suburb.
San Francisco
#literature
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Han Ong on Partisan Passions and Life Affirmation in the Theatre

The Beckett estate is a crypt-keeper, clinging to strict conformities that often shut out innovative interpretations and underrepresented artists from engaging with Beckett's work.
Writing
#urban-development
#london
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Prince Faggot Imagines If a Royal Were, You Know ...

Are representation and resemblance their own mandate of heaven? Or, as Jordan Tannahill's Prince Faggot puts it, what would happen if, just a few steps down the line of inheritance, there were a guy who loved being a little bitch in bed?
SF LGBT
#west-end
#off-broadway
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
NYC LGBT

amBroadway | Matthew Broderick and David Cross set for Tartuffe', Spelling Bee' gets revival and more | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
NYC LGBT

amBroadway | Matthew Broderick and David Cross set for Tartuffe', Spelling Bee' gets revival and more | amNewYork

fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Theatrical hitmaker Justin Martin on Prima Facie's follow-up: It wrestles with how to bring up boys'

It was surreal, says Martin. Someone sent me a photo and I thought: I'm keeping that. As a little Australian, I'm still surprised to make a living out of this crazy career.
London politics
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 weeks ago

Donna's Chronicles, "Do yourself a favor and get tickets..." - San Francisco Bay Times

The play captures the spirit of rebellion and resilience among a marginalized community, bringing to life the events at Compton's Cafeteria that preceded the Stonewall Riots.
SF LGBT
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 weeks ago

Hilarious and Thrilling Doodler Kills at The Marsh San Francisco - San Francisco Bay Times

John Fisher's 'Doodler' is a dynamic true crime one-man show exploring the impact of a killer in 1970s San Francisco's gay community.
Board games
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Rex Ryan's one-man play 'The Monk': An intriguing show but aspects could be whipped into better shape

'The Monk' is an impressive exploration of Gerard Hutch's mind despite some rough edges.
#travel
#broadway
fromPlaybill
1 month ago
NYC politics

Patti LuPone Apologizes to Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald

Patti LuPone publicly apologized for her disrespectful comments about fellow Broadway actors Kecia Lewis and Audra McDonald.
Relationships
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

Jean Smart and John Krasinski Go It Alone, on Broadway and Off

New York theatre features A-list stars telling stories that confront misogyny, with notable performances from Jean Smart and John Krasinski.
#acting
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Renovation

My favourite room: Meet the acting couple who brought a new lease of life (plus theatre sets and quality coffee!) to a country cottage

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Renovation

My favourite room: Meet the acting couple who brought a new lease of life (plus theatre sets and quality coffee!) to a country cottage

fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

Kids and teens go free to the theatre all summer as London Kids Week booking opens for 2025

The Kids Week initiative allows under-18s to attend major West End shows for free with a paying adult, fostering family engagement in theatre.
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

A gift of a role for a mother': Game of Thrones star Natalie Dormer on playing Tolstoy's tortured Anna Karenina

Dormer emphasizes how the delay in playing Anna Karenina allowed her to grow as a person and mother, enriching her performance and understanding of the character.
Women in technology
#handel
fromwww.london-unattached.com
4 weeks ago
Berlin music

Saul Handel Barry Kosky at Glyndebourne

Barry Kosky's 'Saul' offers a vibrant and imaginative reimagining of Handel's oratorio, proving that Baroque can be an exciting theatrical experience.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
London music

Saul review probing, dark and engrossing staging of Handel's oratorio

Kosky's revival of Handel's Saul showcases original artistry and depth while exploring themes of power and mental decline.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Saul review probing, dark and engrossing staging of Handel's oratorio

Kosky's revival of Handel's Saul showcases original artistry and depth while exploring themes of power and mental decline.
#music
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

None of this should have worked': David Adjmi on how Led Zeppelin sparked Broadway smash Stereophonic

A grant led to inspiration for a new play, despite initially wanting to quit playwriting altogether.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

They wanna be with you everywhere: why Fleetwood Mac are still totally ubiquitous

Fleetwood Mac's musical influence is more relevant now than ever, as seen in new productions and popular music.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

None of this should have worked': David Adjmi on how Led Zeppelin sparked Broadway smash Stereophonic

A grant led to inspiration for a new play, despite initially wanting to quit playwriting altogether.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

They wanna be with you everywhere: why Fleetwood Mac are still totally ubiquitous

Fleetwood Mac's musical influence is more relevant now than ever, as seen in new productions and popular music.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Potato Eaters review a descent from visceral dread into full-blown terror

The full terror of the show manifests in a bizarre and baroque scene of ritualised but unexplained tyranny, enacted through choreographed movement by an eight-strong cast.
Film
London food
fromLondon On The Inside
1 year ago

Watch an 8-Hour Performance on Top of a 2.5-Tonne Block of Suspended Ice at Greenwich + Docklands Fest

The Greenwich + Docklands International Festival 2024 showcases innovative performances with a theme of change and activism, highlighting immersive art experiences.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Sarah Ruhl's Guides in Life and Art

"Illness damages our aesthetic sense of our lives, and that is a source of suffering as much as any physical pain."
Writing
fromLondon On The Inside
1 year ago

The Best Things to Do in London in July

This summer, London is bustling with events, from theatre shows and art exhibitions to sports like the conclusion of Euro 2024 and Wimbledon.
London food
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago

Little Women at Richmond Theatre celebrates sisterhood, ambition, resilience and hope

The production captures the spirit of sisterhood, ambition, and identity in a moving theatrical experience, with strong performances and simple yet effective staging.
Women
London music
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

Sit-com legend returns to Hampstead Theatre in play written for her 30 years ago

Olivia Williams returns to the stage in a revival of Tom Stoppard's Indian Ink, portraying Mrs Swan, 30 years after her previous role.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

7 awesome Bay Area things to do this weekend, May 30-June 1

From the talent-stacked La Onda festival in Napa to the classic opera 'La Boheme' and the Bay Area Book Festival, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend.
Silicon Valley food
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Tickets Alert: Behind the scenes tours of the Royal Albert Hall

The Royal Albert Hall has resumed its popular behind-the-scenes tours, providing a unique opportunity to explore areas like the dressing rooms and subterranean loading bays.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Film

I was on the top of the world. Then I couldn't walk': go-to choreographer Coral Messam

Coral Messam's experience with a stroke has been profoundly transformative, challenging her identity as a movement director.
fromKqed
1 month ago

10 of the Best Plays and Musicals in the Bay Area This Summer | KQED

The incomparable Sasha Velour, drag queen of 1,000 rose petals and winner of Season 9 of RuPaul's Drag Race, comes back to her former hometown at Berkeley Rep with a revival of The Big Reveal Live Show.
SF LGBT
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