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Full Cast Announced for the Almeida Theatre’s Women, Beware The Devil

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Almeida Artistic Director, Rupert Goold (Tammy Faye, Patriots), directs this deadly new play of treachery and trickery by The Sunday Times Playwriting Award-winner Lulu Raczka (Antigone, Nothing).   Full casting includes Leo Bill (The Duchess of Malfi; Posh), Carly-Sophia Davies (Spring Awakening; The Eternal Daughter), Aurora Dawson-Hunte (Queens; Cherry Orchard) Ioanna Kimbook (The Duchess of Malfi; Bitter Wheat), Nathan Laryea (Spring Awakening; Tartuffe), Lydia Leonard (Little Eyolf; Wolf Hall), Alison Oliver (Best Interest; Conversations with Friends) and Lola Shalam, who is making her professional debut. A war is brewing. Rumours are flying. A household is in crisis. …and the Devil’s having some fun. For Lady Elizabeth nothing is more important than protecting her family’s legacy and their ancestral home. When that comes under … Continue reading Full Cast Announced for the Almeida Theatre’s Women, Beware The Devil

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Aimee Lou Wood and John McCrea to join the cast of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club

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The producers of the multi award-winning, critically acclaimed production of CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB in London’s West End are delighted to announce that BAFTA Award winner Aimee Lou Wood will play ‘Sally Bowles’, Olivier Award nominee John McCrea will play ‘The Emcee’ and Nathan Ives-Moiba will play ‘Cliff Bradshaw’ from 13 February 2022 until 27 May 2023. kitkat.club Aimee Lou Wood said today “I’ve wanted to be Sally Bowles since I was around 10 so this is really special. I’m unbelievably excited and having the greatest time in rehearsals. The production is so wonderful and I feel honoured to be stepping into this beautiful team of people!” John McCrea said today  “I’m thrilled to … Continue reading Aimee Lou Wood and John McCrea to join the cast of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club

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Casting announced for Graceland, written by Ava Wong Davies

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Today it has been announced that Sabrina Wu (The Doctor) will perform in Graceland, written by Ava Wong Davies and directed by Anna Himali Howard, running at the Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Upstairs from Thursday 9 February to Saturday 11 March, with press night on Wednesday 15 February. Graceland is designed by Mydd Pharo, with lighting design by Jai Morjaria and sound design by Anna Clock. The associate director is Jasmine Teo, and the production manager is Juli Fraire Willemoes. ‘There was a cliff on the horizon. I didn’t know, but then again, maybe I did, and I just didn’t want … Continue reading Casting announced for Graceland, written by Ava Wong Davies

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Anna Popplewell to make her theatrical debut in Harriet Madeley’s Queer Adaptation of Hedda Gabler

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Reading Rep and A Girl Called Stephen have today announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of Harriet Madeley’s queer adaptation of the Ibsen classic Hedda Gabler, which runs from 22 February – 11 March 2023. A version steeped in queer rage and suburban monotony, Harriet Madeley’s new adaptation explores how the most famous female character of all time is trapped within a life that’s chosen for her. Harriet Madeley’s debut play The Listening Room was adapted for radio with National Prison Radio/BBC Radio 4 and nominated for an ARIA in 2020. Her most recent radio drama, The Other Tchaikovsky, was shortlisted for a BBC Audio Drama … Continue reading Anna Popplewell to make her theatrical debut in Harriet Madeley’s Queer Adaptation of Hedda Gabler

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Casting Announced for the Multi-Award-Winning PRIDE & PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF) 2023 Tour

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The multi-award-winning PRIDE & PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF) by Isobel McArthur after Jane Austen announces casting for its 2023 world tour, opening at The Lowry, Salford on 19 January 2023. The production’s writer and co-director, Isobel McArthur has just won another award, the Evening … Continue reading Casting Announced for the Multi-Award-Winning PRIDE & PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF) 2023 Tour

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Creating Sugar Daddy – An Interview with Sam Morrison

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By Kat Mokrynski Picture: all rights reserved On January 11th, a new show will arrive at the SoHo Playhouse. Sugar Daddy, written and performed by Sam Morrison, takes audiences on a journey of love, grief, diabetes, and even seagull attacks. The show returns to New York City after receiving critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe last August.  I was lucky enough to have seen the show at one of its first performances back in March of 2020 at Pete’s Candy Store in Brooklyn. Morrison moves beautifully between comedy and grief, allowing the audience to feel for him while also … Continue reading Creating Sugar Daddy – An Interview with Sam Morrison

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Jessie Mueller, Josh Kaufman & More To Star in Discovering Broadway’s FIVE POINTS The Musical Concert

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Today, Discovering Broadway (CEO & Founder Joel Kirk) announced a starry cast for Five Points The Musical Concert at the historic Madam Walker Theatre in Indianapolis during Black History Month on February 10th, 2023 at 7:30PM. Following their Discovering Broadway writer’s retreat in October of 2022, the Five Points co-creators – Douglas Lyons (Chicken & Biscuits), Ethan D. Pakchar (Beau), and Harrison David Rivers (the bandaged place) – will be joined in concert by Tony-Award winning actress Jessie Mueller (Beautiful, Waitress) will star as Rona, Josh Kaufman (winner of the sixth season of The Voice) will portray PT Barnum, Aisha Jackson (Frozen) will portray Stella, Michael Wordly (The Color Purple) will portray Willie, and T. Oliver Reid (Death of a Salesman, Hadestown) will portray Pete. Local … Continue reading Jessie Mueller, Josh Kaufman & More To Star in Discovering Broadway’s FIVE POINTS The Musical Concert