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This polished, surreal production spans decades, exploring Nye's life from his childhood in Tredegar, South Wales, to his rise as a transformative politician.

The play finds Mugabe holed-up in State House, pursued by the bitter spirit of a long-dead comrade. Denied help by traditional healers, the former liberation leader reluctantly turns to a white psychiatrist.

Cirque du Soleil will return to the Royal Albert Hall in 2026 to present 'Ovo', its insect-themed show featuring acrobatics and comedy once again.

Beth Steel's wedding-day drama, 'Till the Stars Come Down' is marked by its biting humor, unsettling themes, and resonant human characters, presenting rich layers of family dynamics and class tensions.

This year, the Toronto Fringe Festival has expanded back to 100 shows, with steady audience numbers. It has surpassed $500,000 at the box office, all of which goes back to the artists.

Islington Council has banned an off-licence from selling alcohol after a tip-off about counterfeit cigarettes led to the discovery of a suspected cannabis grow-room.

Barrie died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved client, Frank Barrie, at the age of 88.

Members of Scary Little Girls received 18,601 from the National Lottery Community Fund to collect women's menopause stories in Penzance for their show Queenagers.

The production confronts the audience with a modern take on Romeo and Juliet, emphasizing concepts of racism and social division between Noughts and Crosses.

"Often you take a job that hurts, for the money... Rarely do you find a job that enriches you. This piece is so beautiful. If it's the last thing I do I'll be happy."

The SpongeBob Musical showcases the journey of SpongeBob and his friends as they unite to save Bikini Bottom from an impending volcanic eruption, emphasizing themes of friendship and optimism.

Craft and Cocktails, scheduled for July 3, offers an evening of guided painting and cocktail sipping, where participants will transform plant pots using paint dot mandala techniques.

When private property is abolished, there will be no necessity for crime. In Vera; or, The Nihilists, Vera Sabouroff leads a band of nihilists.

"Participants in Escuela de Espectadores Senior rehearse plays being shown at the Matadero arts centre."

Youngsters have been on a journey back through time with their story about Tottenham's past that they've put on stage in the West End. It was part of a West End in Tottenham' programme by Spurs with weekly arts sessions for youngsters aged 10 to 17.

"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.

The National Theatre's NT Live programme will debut three major London theatre productions in cinemas, providing high-quality recordings of live performances worldwide.

The complexity of masculine love lies at the heart of this work. Fathers, sons and friends navigate the razor's edge between tenderness and violence, fear and vulnerability.

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.

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.

The Orchard West theatre is opening auditions to find a new Princess Jasmine for their pantomime production of Aladdin, scheduled for July 16.

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.

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.

"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.

I've started reconnecting with Liverpool recently...I began to think I might have some ideas.

The 66th season opens with DISRUPTION - A Musical Farce, questioning if San Francisco will resist authoritarianism or become a tech-driven corporate suburb.

He believed he had a strong perception of character and oddity, and a natural power of reproducing what he observed in others.

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.

The venue will feature immersive dining experiences combined with the show, aiming to enhance visitor engagement while ensuring local community concerns are addressed.

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.

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.