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1 day ago
London music

These Are the Best Spots in London for History Buffs, Foodies, and Everyone in Between, According to a Top Travel Advisor

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1 day ago
London music

These Are the Best Spots in London for History Buffs, Foodies, and Everyone in Between, According to a Top Travel Advisor

fromwww.london-unattached.com
4 days ago

Nye at the Olivier Theatre

This polished, surreal production spans decades, exploring Nye's life from his childhood in Tredegar, South Wales, to his rise as a transformative politician.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Breakfast With Mugabe: biting political drama finally arrives in South Africa

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.
Arts
#off-broadway
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

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

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

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

#playwrights
#broadway
Relationships
fromThe New Yorker
1 month 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.
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
Film

amBroadway | John Proctor' extends Broadway run one final time, a HamilTen' fundraiser and more | amNewYork

Relationships
fromThe New Yorker
1 month 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.
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
Film

amBroadway | John Proctor' extends Broadway run one final time, a HamilTen' fundraiser and more | amNewYork

#west-end
fromTime Out London
1 week ago
London music

Lenny Henry, Minnie Driver, Sue Perkins and Ambika Mod are starring in this summer's must see London play

fromTime Out London
1 week ago
London music

Lenny Henry, Minnie Driver, Sue Perkins and Ambika Mod are starring in this summer's must see London play

#queer-culture
#acting
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Film

Johnny Ward: 'Fair City, panto and musicals are the three hardest gigs - ironically, they're the most frowned upon'

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Film

Johnny Ward: 'Fair City, panto and musicals are the three hardest gigs - ironically, they're the most frowned upon'

#adaptation
#comedy
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

Cirque du Soleil is returning to the Royal Albert Hall in 2026

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.
London music
#musicals
fromwww.london-unattached.com
1 week ago

Till the Stars Come Down, Theatre Royal, Haymarket

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.
London music
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

After a rocky post-pandemic recovery, Toronto's Fringe Fest finds stable ground | CBC News

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.
Toronto
#community
fromianVisits
1 week ago

The London Buzz - 10th July 2025

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.
London
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 week ago

EastEnders legend Frank Barrie has died at the age of 88, his agent confirms

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.
Film
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Cornwall theatre company awarded nearly 20,000

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.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Noughts & Crosses review Malorie Blackman's thought experiment confronts the audience anew

The production confronts the audience with a modern take on Romeo and Juliet, emphasizing concepts of racism and social division between Noughts and Crosses.
Film
fromwww.theboltonnews.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Coronation Street legend 'running away from Keir Starmer' when pension comes in

"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."
London music
#activism
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
2 weeks ago

SpongeBob The Musical in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

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.
San Francisco
#community-events
London food
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month 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
1 month 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The young Oscar Wilde's Russian revolutionary drama reveals a playwright divided

When private property is abolished, there will be no necessity for crime. In Vera; or, The Nihilists, Vera Sabouroff leads a band of nihilists.
London music
#relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks 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
fromwww.enfieldindependent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Ledley King meets time travel kids heading for the West End

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.
London music
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 weeks 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
fromTime Out London
3 weeks 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
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

Shotgun Players opens 'The Magnolia Ballet' July 12

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.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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
#personal-experience
fromIndependent
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
3 weeks 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
#jamie-lloyd
fromIndependent
1 month 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
4 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
1 month 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Charles Dickens's sliding doors' moment: how a cold turned an aspiring thespian into a writer

He believed he had a strong perception of character and oddity, and a natural power of reproducing what he observed in others.
London politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month 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
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Theatre to open in former Debenhams in Westfield

The venue will feature immersive dining experiences combined with the show, aiming to enhance visitor engagement while ensuring local community concerns are addressed.
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
1 month 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
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month 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.
SF LGBT
fromIndependent
1 month 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.
Board games
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fromTime Out London
1 month ago

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

London Kids Week offers free theatre tickets for under-18s when accompanied by an adult.
Events run from July 21 to August 31, 2023.
No booking fee is required for ticket reservations.
A variety of shows caters to both children and adults.
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
London music
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Bay Area events calendar for June 13 weekly editions

The Boys History Tour at New Museum Los Gatos focuses on local artists Frank Ingerson and George Dennison, highlighting their contributions to the area's cultural heritage.
East Bay (California)
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