Marianela Nuñez and Vadim Muntagirov to star in Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Don Quixote for 2 nights only

On the eve of Birmingham Royal Ballet’s World Premiere of Carlos Acosta’s dazzling production of Don Quixote, we are delighted to announce that Marianela Nuñez and Vadim Muntagirov will perform the roles of Kitri and Basilio for two nights only at the Birmingham Hippodrome next week (22 & 23 February). Marianela and Vadim performed the roles for The Royal Ballet in 2019, and Marianela danced Kitri with Acosta in the original staging in 2013 – Acosta’s first ever full length ballet. For Birmingham Royal Ballet the production has been redesigned, reconfigured and choreographed in parts to keep it fresh, visually … Continue reading Marianela Nuñez and Vadim Muntagirov to star in Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Don Quixote for 2 nights only

Leicester’s Curve to mark the 50th anniversary of the Ugandan Asian exodus with a Made at Curve community production this summer

Leicester’s Curve will mark the 50th anniversary of the Ugandan Asian exodus with a Made at Curve community production this summer – and local community members are invited to get creative and take part! In August 1972, Ugandan President Idi Amin ordered the country’s Indian and Pakistani communities to leave within 90 days. Many of the displaced were British citizens and, as a result, around 27,000 people emigrated to the UK, with thousands settling in Leicester. Finding Home – Leicester’s Ugandan Asian Story at 50 will run from Friday 29 July to Saturday 6 August and will feature three new short plays by local writers whose families arrived … Continue reading Leicester’s Curve to mark the 50th anniversary of the Ugandan Asian exodus with a Made at Curve community production this summer

INSIDE Sorry, You’re Not a Winner rehearsals

New pictures have been released from the rehearsals room of Sorry You’re Not a Winner.  It will debut at Theatre Royal Plymouth from 24 February for a limited 2 week run before touring around the UK. The tour will visit cities such as Bristol and Newcastle with further dates to be announced. Eddie-Joe Robinson (Coriolanus at Sheffield Crucible) will take one the role of Liam and co-founder of JAM (Just Add Milk), Kyle Rowe (Beast Of Blue Yonder) will take on the role of best friend Fletch. They will be joined on stage by West End star Alice Stokoe (American Idiot, Mamma Mia!) as … Continue reading INSIDE Sorry, You’re Not a Winner rehearsals

INSIDE The Last Quiz Night On Earth rehearsals

New pics have been released from the rehearsals room of The Last Quiz Night On Earth.  The Last Quiz Night on Earth by Alison Carr will visit venues this Spring from 23 February – opening at The Derby Brewery Arms, Manchester – and offer audiences a very different experience of live performance. Meriel Scholfield will reprise her role as landlady Kathy and will be joined by new cast members Chris Hoyle, Matthew Khan and Tilly Sutcliffe. An asteroid is heading towards Earth, so what you would do? Head to your local pub for a quiz of course! It’s the final countdown. … Continue reading INSIDE The Last Quiz Night On Earth rehearsals

Celebrate World Book Day with a special livestreamed performance of Matilda

On Monday 28th February at 11am, the Cambridge Theatre London, home of Matilda The Musical, will host World Book Day Live with Matilda and friends a special livestreamed event to celebrate World Book Day’s 25th birthday. Long-term partners Roald Dahl Story Company, Royal Shakespeare Company and Puffin are working together to ensure children everywhere can join in the fun. Classrooms and homes across the UK will be able to access the livestream from 11am via WorldBookDay.com. The event will be hosted by rapper MC Grammar and showcase authors and illustrators supporting World Book Day including two Children’s Laureates, Cressida Cowell and Chris Riddell, Greg James, Chris Smith, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Humza Arshad, Allen Fatimaharan, … Continue reading Celebrate World Book Day with a special livestreamed performance of Matilda

2:22 – A Ghost Story to transfer to the Criterion Theatre in May for a strictly limited third season

the critically acclaimed, smash hit, supernatural thriller 2:22 – A Ghost Story will transfer for a second time to The Criterion Theatre where it will play a 17.5 week season opening on 7 May 2022. The production began its life last summer … Continue reading 2:22 – A Ghost Story to transfer to the Criterion Theatre in May for a strictly limited third season

INSIDE Straight Line Crazy rehearsals with Ralph Fiennes

New rehearsals pics have been released for Straight Line Crazy opening at the Bridge Theatre on March 16. Joining Ralph Fiennes (Robert Moses) in the world premiere of David Hare’s Straight Line Crazy are Alisha Bailey (Mariah Heller), Samuel Barnett (Ariel Porter), David Bromley (Stamford Fergus), Al Coppola (Walter McQuade), Siobhán Cullen (Finnuala Connell), Ian Kirkby (Lewis Mumford), Alana … Continue reading INSIDE Straight Line Crazy rehearsals with Ralph Fiennes