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Win the rights to present the full-length version of Disney’s FROZEN the Musical

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Pete Shaw
UK Regional & Tours
12th Mar, 2024

Music Theatre International (MTI) has announced a fantastic competition for secondary schools and sixth form colleges throughout the UK.

FemFestBrighton Celebrates Five Fabulous Years

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Richard Beck
Brighton
29th Feb, 2024

FemFestBrighton this March celebrates its fifth anniversary.

Greenside Vacates Old Town Infirmary Street in Move to New Town George Street

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Richard Beck
Edinburgh Fringe
22nd Dec, 2023

Greenside makes a dramatic move to The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) on George Street for 2024 Fringe.

VAULT Announces New London Venue and Return of VAULT Festival for 2024

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Levi Bailey
London Fringe
28th Nov, 2023

VAULT, the creators of VAULT Festival have found their new London home which will open in Spring 2024 with VAULT Festival returning in the Autumn.

Cocktails, Concerts and Carols at St Martin-in-the-Fields

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Richard Beck
West End
25th Nov, 2023

St Martin's-in-the-Fields announces it Christmas celebrations.

Wandsworth Announces Fringe Funding

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Richard Beck
London Fringe
10th Sep, 2023

Wandsworth Arts Fringe 2024 is now open for declarations of interest and grant application

VAULT Not Opening

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Richard Beck
London Fringe
6th Sep, 2023

VAULT Festival 2024 will not go ahead.

Five outstanding EdFringe shows scoop a Broadway Baby Bobby in 2023

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Pete Shaw
Edinburgh Fringe
25th Aug, 2023

A coveted Bobby has been presented to five shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year.

Jake Shears and Rebecca Lucy Taylor AKA Self Esteem join the cast of Cabaret

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Sue Denham
West End
15th Aug, 2023

The producers of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club have announced that from Monday 25 September 2023, the roles of The Emcee and Sally Bowles will be played by music icons Jake Shears an...

Finally, The Best West End Musicals

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Simon Ximenez
West End
18th Jul, 2023

If you've ever wondered what are the best musicals in London's West End , we might finally have the answer for you.

Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year 2023

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Katerina Partolina Schwartz
West End
12th Jun, 2023

In its 15th anniversary, the Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year (SSSSPOTY) returns to the Sondheim Theatre where 12 finalists and 2 reserves from drama schools ...

theSpaceUK announces their Edinburgh Fringe Programme

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Elanor Parker
Edinburgh Fringe
28th May, 2019

Today theSpaceUK announces its 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Season with over 400 shows and the biggest new-writing programme at the Fringe.

The Old Market's 'Reigning Women' Fundraising Efforts Raise over £1000

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Elanor Parker
Brighton
4th May, 2019

The Old Market are excited to announce that they have managed to raise £1,057 for Brighton Women’s Centre throughout their Reigning Women season.

The Warren Relocate For Brighton Fringe 2019

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Elanor Parker
Brighton Fringe
10th Dec, 2018

The Warren will be relocating for Brighton Fringe 2019 to a brand new venue in the heart of the city

Commonwealth Week at Westminster Abbey

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Levi Bailey
West End
16th Jan, 2018

Visit Westminster Abbey this half term and celebrate the Commonwealth during a week of special events for families.

Kinky Boots celebrates its 1000th performance

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Levi Bailey
West End
16th Jan, 2018

Olivier award-winning Kinky Boots celebrates its 1000th performance and has now welcomed over 1,000,000 customers in the West End.

Sweet Venues expands for Brighton Fringe 2018

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Nicholas Abrams
Brighton Fringe
2nd Jan, 2018

As one of the heavy hitters at Brighton Fringe, Sweet Venues have announced they doubling their number of spaces in 2018 with two new venues.

Bryan Ferry at the London Paladium

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Levi Bailey
West End
26th Dec, 2017

Former Roxy Music frontman Bryan Ferry heads to the London Palladium for one night only in May 2018.

An Ideal Husband at the Vaudeville Theatre

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Levi Bailey
West End
26th Dec, 2017

The Rolls-Royce of English comedies, Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband, brings an act of political sin into the heart of the English home.

Chicago returns to the West End in March 2018. Tickets onsale tomorrow.

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Levi Bailey
West End
19th Dec, 2017

The world’s longest running American musical, the multi award-winning Chicago, returns to London’s West End after a 5½ year absence.

Black Friday Deals on West End Shows

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Levi Bailey
West End
23rd Nov, 2017

All this week we've got some fantastic offers on your favourite West End shows. Check back daily for the latest offers.

The King And I - On Sale Now

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Levi Bailey
West End
17th Nov, 2017

Tipped to be London’s theatrical event of 2018, the multi-award winning and critically acclaimed Lincoln Center Theater’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King And...

Matilda the Musical announces extension until February 2019

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Levi Bailey
West End
15th Nov, 2017

Booking for Matilda has been extended until 19th February 2019.

Save up to 72% on the Mane Chance Charity Gala with Ronan Keating

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Levi Bailey
West End
15th Nov, 2017

Get last minute tickets to see Ronan Keating in the Mane Chance West End Charity Gala Spectacular at up to 72% off.

Barry Humphries' Weimar Cabaret at The Barbican Theatre

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Levi Bailey
West End
15th Nov, 2017

Barry Humphries is our masterfully seasoned emcee and cabaret diva Meow Meow our chanteuse in this risqué, sophisticated and seductive tribute to the jazz-infused music of the Wei...

The Christmasaurus at the Eventim Apollo

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Levi Bailey
West End
15th Nov, 2017

The debut novel from McFly star and bestselling children's author Tom Fletcher The Christmasaurus comes to the London stage for a special Christmas spectacular in December.

Murder in the West End!

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Levi Bailey
West End
4th Oct, 2017

There’s Murder in the West End this Halloween as an ancient curse turns cast members of London’s leading shows into method-acting murderers! The curtain has fallen on unsuspect...

TINA - The Tina Turner Musical tickets on sale from 12pm today

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Levi Bailey
West End
22nd Sep, 2017

Tickets go on sale at 12pm today for the world premiere of TINA - The Tina Turner Musical, which opens at London's Aldwych next Spring.

48 Hour Priority Sale for Rosalie Craig and Patti LuPone in Company

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Levi Bailey
West End
22nd Sep, 2017

Sondheim’s musical comes to the West End starring Rosalie Craig and Patti LuPone at the Gielgud Theatre for a strictly limited season next year, and you can get your hand on ti...

First images of Le Grand Mort with Julian Clary and James Nelson-Joyce

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Levi Bailey
West End
18th Sep, 2017

Rehearsal photos released of Julian Clary and James Nelson-Joyce in the world première of the two-handed black comedy, Le Grand Mort.

All We Ever Wanted Was A Bobby - Hull's Middle Child is a Winner

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Bennett Bonci
Edinburgh Fringe
26th Aug, 2017

The second Bobby of EdFringe 2017 has been scooped by Middle Child for All We Ever Wanted Was Everything.

West End and Broadway sensation Rachel Tucker announces two intimate concerts

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Levi Bailey
Edinburgh Fringe
19th Jul, 2017

West End and Broadway sensation Rachel Tucker makes her debut at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe in two intimate concerts at the Pleasance.

Trauma and Therapy with Let Me Go Writer-director Polly Steele

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James T. Harding
Edinburgh
10th Jul, 2017

Let Me Go is a feature film based on the true life of Helga Schneider (Juliet Stevenson) - whose mother was a Nazi war criminal.

Brighton Fringe Broadway Bobby Award Winner Announced

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Nicholas Abrams
Brighton Fringe
5th Jun, 2017

Another stellar year of entertainment at Brighton Fringe has once again made choosing the winner of the coveted Broadway Bobby incredibly difficult.

Brighton Fringe: Something For The Opening Weekend

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Nicholas Abrams
Brighton Fringe
1st May, 2017

May Bank Holiday weekend can only mean one thing; Brighton Fringe is almost upon us.

Eight shows heading to Brighton Fringe with the support of Greenwich Theatre

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Levi Bailey
Brighton Fringe
27th Apr, 2017

Greenwich Theatre is set to have an unprecedented profile at this year’s Brighton Fringe, with no less than eight productions heading for The Warren either co-produced or support...

Gilded Balloon launches New Town festival hub at Rose Theatre

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Levi Bailey
Edinburgh Fringe
20th Apr, 2017

Karen and Katy Koren are thrilled to announce that Gilded Balloon will expand into the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town, as they embark upon an exciting new partnership with the Ros...

Brighton Fringe: 10 Shows to Book Before They Sell-Out

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Nicholas Abrams
Brighton Fringe
11th Apr, 2017

With Easter on the horizon it’s time to turn attention to Brighton Fringe with a look at some shows that are likely to sell out. Book early – you have been warned.

988 Brighton Fringe listings now on Broadway Baby

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Levi Bailey
Brighton Fringe
27th Mar, 2017

Are you excited about Brighton Fringe yet? We are! And with 988 Brighton Fringe shows and events now listed on Broadway Baby you've found the right place for the best coverage of t...

Real-Life Man Who Behaved Badly Features in New Greenwich Comedy

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Levi Bailey
London Fringe
24th Mar, 2017

Celebrated actor, Ian Lindsay (Men Behaving Badly, Benidorm) directs the world première of his play Chinese Whispers at the Greenwich Theatre from July 13th-23rd based on the...

Annie starring Miranda Hart in the West End now On Sale

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Levi Bailey
West End
28th Feb, 2017

The world’s favourite family musical Annie makes its long-awaited return to London this May, starring comedy superstar Miranda Hart – and it's on sale now.

Brighton Fringe Announces 2017 Programme

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Nicholas Abrams
Brighton Fringe
22nd Feb, 2017

Comedy from Jerry Sadowitz, mime from Trygve Wakensha and music from U.

Shoreditch Improv Festival Returns

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Levi Bailey
London Fringe
16th Feb, 2017

In the last two years, improv comedy has experienced a surge of popularity around London with great new groups popping up on the scene.

Edward Fox returns to the West End in Sand In The Sandwiches

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Levi Bailey
West End
15th Feb, 2017

Fresh from a sell-out 2016 UK Tour, Edward Fox is to return to the West End in the celebrated one-man play exploring the life and work of John Betjeman, Sand in the Sandwiches, f...

The Ferryman to transfer to the Gielgud Theatre in June

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Levi Bailey
West End
8th Feb, 2017

After the short run at the Royal Court Theatre sold out in just one day, Jez Butterworth’s epic, new play The Ferryman will transfer to the West End.

Russell Maliphant Company to restage classic and early pieces

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Levi Bailey
London Fringe
2nd Feb, 2017

Internationally acclaimed choreographer Russell Maliphant has today announced the programme for maliphantworks, featuring world-renowned collaborators and works spanning his hugely...

Romola Garai And Emma Cunniffe To Star In The West End Transfer Of Queen Anne

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Levi Bailey
West End
2nd Feb, 2017

Romola Garai will star as Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough alongside Emma Cunniffe as the eponymous monarch in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Queen Anne.

The Counting House returns to the Laughing Horse’s Free Festival

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Levi Bailey
Edinburgh Fringe
1st Jan, 2017

For the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe free shows will return to The Counting House venue on West Nicolson Street, following a one year hiatus with the venue being programmed under a paid s...

Royal & Derngate announces Made in Northampton 2017 season

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Levi Bailey
UK Regional & Tours
2nd Dec, 2016

At the end of a remarkable year for the Northampton venue, Royal & Derngate’s Artistic Director James Dacre today announced details of Made in Northampton 2017.

Winter Theatre Seat Sale - Amazing deals & offers this Christmas

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Levi Bailey
West End
1st Dec, 2016

Our Winter Sale promotion is now live and we have a number of amazing deals & offers.

Last chance to see The Dresser from just a tenner at the Duke of York’s Theatre

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Levi Bailey
West End
1st Dec, 2016

Audiences have only six weeks left to see the critically acclaimed West End production of Sir Ronald Harwood’s The Dresser which brings together a multi award-winning cast and cr...

Tickets On Sale Now for Carousel at the ENO

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Levi Bailey
West End
30th Nov, 2016

Tickets on sale now for Rodgers & Hammerstein’s iconic musical Carousel at the London Coliseum, starring Alfie Boe and Katherine Jenkins on stage together for the very first time...

Balletboyz join The Big Give Christmas Challenge in aid of Parkinson’s CAN Dance

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Levi Bailey
London Fringe
29th Nov, 2016

The internationally celebrated dance company BalletBoyz have announced that they will be taking part in ‘The Big Give Christmas Challenge’ from noon on Tuesday 29 November to n...

New production photography released for UK premiere of Dreamgirls

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Levi Bailey
West End
29th Nov, 2016

Sonia Friedman Productions has today released brand new production photography for the long-awaited UK premiere of Dreamgirls.

Ed Balls, Ore Oduba & Lesley Joseph join Strictly Come Dancing The Live Tour 2017

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Levi Bailey
UK Regional & Tours
29th Nov, 2016

Former Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls, sports presenter Ore Oduba and actress Lesley Joseph are the latest celebrities announced to appear on the Strictly Come Dancing Live UK Tour, wh...

Alfie Boe and Katherine Jenkins to star in ENO's Carousel

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Levi Bailey
West End
28th Nov, 2016

Alfie Boe and Katherine Jenkins will star for the first time together in the West End as Billy Bigelow and Julie Jordan in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel, the third productio...

Don Juan in Soho Casting Announcement

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Levi Bailey
West End
22nd Nov, 2016

Adrian Scarborough and Gawn Grainger to join cast of Don Juan in Soho when it opens at Wyndham's Theatre in March 2017.

Maury Yeston boards Titanic for exclusive Q&A

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Levi Bailey
West End
27th Jul, 2016

Composer Maury Yeston dropped into the Charing Cross Theatre last night to catch the revival of his musical Titanic.

First Look: Character Portraits of Harry Potter And The Cursed Child Released

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Levi Bailey
West End
31st May, 2016

In the first of three sets of Charlie Gray’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child portraits, joining the previously announced Jamie Parker as Harry Potter are Poppy Miller who will ...

Booking opens 25 May for School Of Rock

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Levi Bailey
West End
20th May, 2016

Public booking will open on 25 May 2016 for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s West End production of School of Rock - The Musical.

Final casting announced as Titanic sails back into London

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Levi Bailey
West End
19th Apr, 2016

Final casting is announced today for the return of the multi award-winning production of the Broadway musical Titanic, first seen at Southwark Playhouse, which is coming back to Lo...

Rhydian to star as the Dentist in new UK tour of Little Shop of Horrors

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Levi Bailey
UK Regional & Tours
15th Apr, 2016

Hit musical comedy Little Shop of Horrors is back, and bringing everyone’s favourite carnivorous plant to theatres across the UK in a brand new tour for 2016, opening at Bournemo...

Bethan Troakes named Broadway Baby’s Brighton Editor

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Levi Bailey
Brighton Fringe
5th Apr, 2016

Broadway Baby, one of the longest-established theatre sites on the internet, has named Bethan Troakes as its Brighton Editor.

Tickets go on sale for Dreamgirls

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Levi Bailey
West End
29th Mar, 2016

Sonia Friedman Productions announces today that tickets for the long awaited UK premiere of Tony Award-winning musical Dreamgirls go on sale this week.

Thriller Live Moonwalks past 3,000 West End standing ovations

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Levi Bailey
West End
17th Mar, 2016

The cast of Thriller Live celebrated in style last night as the show marked its 3,000th performance in the West End with a spectacular cake and an American-themed party at Planet H...

Olivier Award-nominated Les Enfants Terribles to open Greenwich festival

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Levi Bailey
London Fringe
17th Mar, 2016

A theatre company nominated for an Olivier Award will open the ninth annual Greenwich Children’s Theatre Festival at Greenwich Theatre on Good Friday, March 26.

Brad Birch Awarded 2016 Pinter Commission

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Levi Bailey
West End
16th Mar, 2016

Playwright Brad Birch received the 2016 Pinter Commission yesterday (Tuesday 15 March) – an award given annually by Lady Antonia Fraser, Harold Pinter’s widow, to support a new...

Lach named Associate Producer with UA and New Town Theatre for EdFringe 2016

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Levi Bailey
Edinburgh Fringe
16th Mar, 2016

Universal Arts announced this week that they are thrilled to be bringing BBC Radio 4 star Lach on board to produce and programme shows at the New Town Theatre (96 George St) for Th...

UPDATE: Kian's Heroes

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Lauren
Edinburgh Fringe
15th Mar, 2016

Just 3 weeks ago stand up comic Kai Humphries issued a rallying cry to the legion of followers who support Punch-Drunk Comedy – a South East Northumberland comedy club with a...

Hairspray will return at the end of summer 2017 to once again tour the UK

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Levi Bailey
West End
15th Mar, 2016

Producer Mark Goucher has confirmed that following the phenomenal success of the current UK tour, the new production of Hairspray will return at the end of summer 2017 to once agai...

Ben Richards joins Beverley Knight in The Bodyguard

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Levi Bailey
West End
11th Mar, 2016

Ben Richards will join previously announced Beverley Knight in the international hit musical The Bodyguard when it returns to the West End for a limited six month run in July this ...

Thom Southerland appointed Artistic Director of Charing Cross Theatre

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Levi Bailey
West End
7th Mar, 2016

Award-winning theatre director Thom Southerland has been appointed Artistic Director of London’s Charing Cross Theatre.

Henry St Leger named Editor for the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe

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Levi Bailey
Edinburgh Fringe
7th Mar, 2016

Broadway Baby, the largest reviewing publication at the Edinburgh Fringe, has named Henry St Leger as the Editor for this year’s festival.

Summer Days Festival Announces Peter Hook, Tom Robinson & Hugh Cornwell

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Levi Bailey
UK Regional & Tours
2nd Mar, 2016

Summer Days – the UK’s newest boutique music and food festival – has unveiled a trio of post-punk legends to bolster an already incredible and eclectic line-up.

Further casting announced for The Entertainer

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Levi Bailey
West End
2nd Mar, 2016

Further casting has been announced for The Entertainer, the final production in the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company’s Plays at the Garrick season.

Sonia Friedman Productions celebrates 20 Olivier nominations

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Levi Bailey
West End
29th Feb, 2016

Sonia Friedman Productions is today celebrating as the full Olivier Awards Nominations list included 20 potential winners for productions the company is behind.

100 Everyday Heroes Pledge to #SaveKian to the Tune of £100,000

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Lauren
Edinburgh Fringe
24th Feb, 2016

On Sunday 7th February, 2016, the UK comedy industry lead by Rhod Gilbert descended on Blyth - for the first ever UK Comics Boxing.

Dammit, Janet! Norman Pace joins Rocky Horror UK Tour

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Levi Bailey
UK Regional & Tours
18th Feb, 2016

Comedian Norman Pace will be joining the cast of the smash hit musical Rocky Horror Show next month.

The night Princess Diana went to a gay bar. New musical opens tonight.

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Levi Bailey
London Fringe
17th Feb, 2016

The night Freddie Mercury and Kenny Everett smuggled Princess Diana into an iconic gay venue is the stuff of legend.

Final Casting Announced for NotMoses

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Levi Bailey
West End
15th Feb, 2016

As rehearsal begin, Monday 15 February 2016, for NotMoses, Gary Sinyor’s first play which he also directs, the final casting and full creative team are announced.

West End Transfer for Show Boat

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Levi Bailey
West End
13th Feb, 2016

Daniel Evans’ five star production of Show Boat will transfer from Sheffield to the West End in the spring of 2016.

200,000 tickets released for Motown The Musical

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Levi Bailey
West End
13th Feb, 2016

Following Thursday’s first preview of the West End production of Motown the Musical, due to public demand, a further 200,000 tickets are released for sale taking bookings at the ...

New Diorama offers financial support for Theatremakers

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Levi Bailey
London Fringe
12th Feb, 2016

In recent years London’s New Diorama Theatre has established itself as a home for emerging companies to develop, flourish creatively, and forge viable and sustainable careers as ...

Bev's Back: The Bodyguard Returns to London

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Levi Bailey
Glasgow
5th Feb, 2016

The international hit musical The Bodyguard will return to the West End for a limited six month run with Beverley Knight playing the title role of Oscar-nominated superstar Rachel ...

VAULT Festival Returns

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Levi Bailey
London Fringe
21st Jan, 2016

Since its inception in 2012 VAULT has hosted over 250 productions, from outrageous comedy acts to hard-hitting political theatre and experimental new work from Britain’s most exc...

London Theatre Workshop relocates to Central London site

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Levi Bailey
London Fringe
19th Jan, 2016

London Theatre Workshop has announced that after two successful years located above the Eel Brook Pub in Fulham, the company is relocating to an exciting new venue in Central Londo...

King's Head show highlights growing Chemsex crisis

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Levi Bailey
London Fringe
16th Jan, 2016

Following a successful run at Brighton Fringe in 2015 and two previous sold-out and critically acclaimed runs at the King's Head Theatre, 5 Guys Chillin' returns this February.

Broadway's Hand to God opens in London next month

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Levi Bailey
West End
16th Jan, 2016

After its phenomenal run on and off Broadway, the critically acclaimed five times Tony award nominated play Hand to God (including Best New Play and Best Director) is making its wa...

Greenwich's New Season To Celebrate Female Theatre Makers

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Levi Bailey
London Fringe
14th Jan, 2016

Greenwich Theatre’s spring season is being themed for the first time to promote and celebrate young female theatre makers, some at the start of their careers but others already e...

Bananaman The Musical marks the live action debut of the Man-of-Peel

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Levi Bailey
West End
14th Jan, 2016

Bananaman the Musical will mark the live action debut of the Man-of-Peel.

Springtime for Henry (and Barbara) explores the lives of famous sculptors @wiltonmusichall

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Levi Bailey
Edinburgh Fringe
12th Jan, 2016

Artist Mel Brimfield is teaming up with composer Gwyneth Herbert to present a fictitious lost musical reconstructed in fragments, centered around the lives of critically acclaimed ...

Brave new venture for Underbelly in Hong Kong

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Nicholas Abrams
Underbelly Festival Hong Kong
23rd Dec, 2015

The iconic purple cow makes its first trip overseas and has taken up residency at the harbour front in Hong Kong.

Five Christmas Shows You Shouldn’t Miss In London This Year

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Pete Shaw
London Fringe
20th Dec, 2015

Christmas is the one time of year you can drag your non-theatre-going friends to the theatre.

James Plays Playwright Rona Munro does Christmas at the Traverse

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Paul F Cockburn
Edinburgh
11th Dec, 2015

Rona Munro, writer of the three James Plays – critically acclaimed and popular with audiences at the 2014 Edinburgh International Festival – has a new collaboration with Stephe...

Bobby or not Bobby? Emily Carding as Richard III is Broadway Baby’s pick of the Fringe

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Dave House
Edinburgh Fringe
25th Aug, 2015

In Brite Theatre's production of Shakespeare’s Richard III, Emily Carding stars as Richard but all the world’s a stage and the audience literally players in it - taking on the ...

Fringe Food Bank Invites Performers to Donate Unused Food

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Simon Caine
Edinburgh Fringe
17th Aug, 2015

Every year performers stock up their flat fridges with sustenance for the Fringe, but what happens to their leftovers when August winds up? Comedian Simon Caine has founded the Edi...

The Fringe Incubator: Why Greenwich Theatre Supports EdFest.

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Pete Shaw
London Fringe
10th Jul, 2015

Greenwich Theatre has a long and successful association with the Edinburgh Fringe, but why does a London Theatre have such a keen interest in a festival hundreds of miles away from...