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£75,000 raised at Acting For Others’ One Night Only At The Ivy

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Theatrical charity Acting for Others announces that over £75,000 has been raised at this year’s One Night Only that returned to The Ivy, West Street on Sunday 4 December for the first time following the Covid-19 Pandemic. Stars of the stage and screen swapped their costumes for aprons and served diners for a one-off sitting at The Ivy. The cast trying their hand at taking over the bar, waiting tables, hosting and welcoming guests included Geraldine Alexander, Annette Badland, Samantha Bond, Harriet Cains, Bessie Carter, Jim Carter OBE, Kim Cattrall, Ben Forster, Tamsin Greig, Ginny Holder, Celia Imrie, Cassidy Janson, Robert Lindsay, Lesley Manville CBE, Jessica Madsen, Dame Arlene Phillips DBE, Golda Rosheuvel, Hugh Sachs, Samantha Spiro, Polly Walker and Tom Read Wilson. Sir Derek Jacobi, Dame … Continue reading £75,000 raised at Acting For Others’ One Night Only At The Ivy

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Sheridan Smith Announces SHIRLEY VALENTINE Extension Due to Phenomenal Demand

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Sheridan Smith who just three days ago announced her return to the West End in Willy Russell’s SHIRLEY VALENTINE at the Duke of York’s Theatre for 12 weeks has now announced that she will extend that run by another three weeks due to phenomenal demand following the tickets going on sale. SHIRLEY VALENTINE will now play from 17 February until 3 June 2023. Producer David Pugh said: “Both Sheridan and Shirley seem to have been taken into people’s hearts, and whereas we might not be playing arenas like Peter Kay, but, like him, we are keeping seat prices down due to the cost of living with reduced price previews and no booking … Continue reading Sheridan Smith Announces SHIRLEY VALENTINE Extension Due to Phenomenal Demand

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Rush Tickets Announced for MOTHER GOOSE Starring Ian McKellen and John Bishop at the Duke of York’s Theatre

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Following a sell-out run at Brighton Theatre Royal, the producers of MOTHER GOOSE starring Ian McKellen as Mother Goose and John Bishop as Vic Goose, today announce the Rush Tickets scheme for the London run of the show at the Duke of York’s Theatre. Every Thursday at midday, beginning this week, 80 stalls seats – priced at just £25 – will be released for shows during the following week. These ringfenced, accessibly priced seats will be exclusively available on LOVEtheatre. You must sign up in advance to access these seats via www.lovetheatre.com/rushtickets. At midday on Thursday’s, you will then receive an email with a secret link. Tickets … Continue reading Rush Tickets Announced for MOTHER GOOSE Starring Ian McKellen and John Bishop at the Duke of York’s Theatre

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Double Telling announces world premiere of Good Day at Vault Festival 2023

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Theatre company Double Telling, led by Director Marlie Haco, today announce that their show Good Day will play at VAULT Festival in March 2023. Written by Daniel Bainbridge and Cam Scriven, Good Day is a darkly comic exploration of what it means to be human when mortality is removed, and thoughts and emotions can be mimicked by AI. The production will combine spoken dialogue, movement, and video – including creative captions – to examine the relationship between humanity and technology. Good Day opens at Network Theatre in London Waterloo on 8 March 2023, with previews from 7 March, and runs until 12 March, with full cast yet to be announced. Double Telling Director Marlie Haco today says: “I’m … Continue reading Double Telling announces world premiere of Good Day at Vault Festival 2023

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Off West End announces first live ceremony since 2020 at Alexandra Palace

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OffWestEnd just announced that its first live Offies Awards Ceremony since 2020 will take place on Sunday 12 February 2023 at 3pm at Alexandra Palace Theatre. This is the same date but a change of time from the recent press release sent. After successful online events in 2021 and 2022, Off West End are excited to announce a live awards ceremony – and one that will take place at the wonderful theatre at the iconic Alexandra Palace. This 2023 Offies Ceremony will announce winners in a range of categories: ·       27 Offies categories for plays, musicals, opera and cabaret · … Continue reading Off West End announces first live ceremony since 2020 at Alexandra Palace

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ITV launches MAMMA MIA! I Have a Dream, a brand new Show to find a Sophie & Sky for MAMMA MIA! in London

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A one-of-a-kind theatrical competition will launch a nationwide search to find the future musical theatre stars of global smash hit and feel-good musical MAMMA MIA!. Seen by 65 million people around the world, MAMMA MIA! has wowed audiences across the globe and continues to … Continue reading ITV launches MAMMA MIA! I Have a Dream, a brand new Show to find a Sophie & Sky for MAMMA MIA! in London

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We Didn’t Come To Hell For The Croissants to open at Riverside Studios from January 17

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Award-winning cult South African hit We Didn’t Come to Hell for the Croissants will make its London debut in 2023, opening at the Riverside Studios 17 January to 4 February, with a press night on 19 January. Tickets are now on sale here. Everyone who wrote a story for We Didn’t Come to Hell for the Croissants has gone on to win a Pulitzer. Or gone to jail. Do not bring your children. This show is strictly for adults… Featuring South African artist and theatre maker Jemma Kahn and directed by Lindiwe Matshikiza, We Didn’t Come to Hell for the Croissants is a unique solo performance of seven stories … Continue reading We Didn’t Come To Hell For The Croissants to open at Riverside Studios from January 17