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Paul Mescal, Patsy Ferran, Anjana Vasan and Dwane Walcott to reprise their role in the west end transfer of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE

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Paul Mescal, just nominated for an Oscar and a BAFTA for his leading role in the film Aftersun, and best known for his BAFTA winning role in Normal People, Olivier Award winner Patsy Ferran (Summer & Smoke), Anjana Vasan (We Are Lady Parts) and Dwane Walcott (One Night in Miami, Our Girl) will continue in the roles of Stanley, Blanche, Stella and Harold ‘Mitch’ Mitchell respectively, in the transfer of the Almeida Theatre’s critically acclaimed, hot ticket & sell-out production of A Streetcar Named Desire. Directed by Rebecca Frecknall (Cabaret, Summer & Smoke), the production will run for a strictly limited 6-week run, at the Phoenix Theatre, from 20 March to 29 April … Continue reading Paul Mescal, Patsy Ferran, Anjana Vasan and Dwane Walcott to reprise their role in the west end transfer of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE

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The OUTER CRITICS CIRCLE Announces Dates and New Category Distinctions for the 72nd Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards

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The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, is pleased to announce the dates for the prestigious, annual Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2022-2023 Broadway and Off-Broadway season, as well as the reconstruction of … Continue reading The OUTER CRITICS CIRCLE Announces Dates and New Category Distinctions for the 72nd Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards

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Royal Court Theatre Announces Cast for BLACK SUPERHERO by Danny Lee Wynter directed by Daniel Evans

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Casting has been announced for Danny Lee Wynter’s new play BLACK SUPERHERO, directed by Co-Artistic Director Designate of the RSC Daniel Evans. Ben Allen, Dyllón Burnside, Dominic Holmes, Eloka Ivo, Danny Lee Wynter, Ako Mitchel and Rochenda Sandall will perform in … Continue reading Royal Court Theatre Announces Cast for BLACK SUPERHERO by Danny Lee Wynter directed by Daniel Evans

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Jake Wood to reprise his role in 2:22 A Ghost Story; Hugo Chegwin to withdraws due to illness

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Runaway Entertainment is delighted to announce that Jake Wood will reprise  his award-winning role of Ben in 2:22 A Ghost Story, after Hugo Chegwin has sadly had to withdraw from the production due to illness during the rehearsal period. Jake Wood will … Continue reading Jake Wood to reprise his role in 2:22 A Ghost Story; Hugo Chegwin to withdraws due to illness

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Casting Announced for LGBTQ+ New Musical, THE UNCONVENTIONALS

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‘THE UNCONVENTIONALS is an intimate, joyous musical comedy inspired by the true stories of the queer friends who loved, lived and partied across 1930s London.’ Upcoming musical theatre composer and writer Jude Taylor (he/him), in collaboration with director Matt Powell (they/she/he) and Chromatic Creative, will launch their latest production of new musical comedy ‘The Unconventionals’ live at VAULT Festival from 14-19 February 2023, during LGBTQ+ history month. Described as a musical love letter to the real life queer scenes of 1930s London, ‘The Unconventionals’ is a cabaret reworking of Taylor’s musical comedy ‘Is He Musical?’ which enjoyed a successful short … Continue reading Casting Announced for LGBTQ+ New Musical, THE UNCONVENTIONALS

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Kathryn Gallagher, Max Hardwood and more to join Benjamin Rauhala & His West End Besties at Cadogan Hall

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Fourth Wall Live and Benjamin Rauhala are delighted to announce additional West End and Broadway star guests for BENJAMIN RAUHALA & HIS WEST END BESTIES at the Cadogan Hall on Sunday 5 February at 6.30pm. Tickets on sale now www.fw-live.com/ben Benjamin Rauhala will be joined on stage by stars of the musical theatre including Grammy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Kathryn Gallagher (Jagged Little Pill, Gossip Girl, You, The Dating Game) and BIFA nominee Max Harwood (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie movie, The Loneliest Boy in the World, Seagull). They are joined by Allie Daniel (Legally Blonde, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, RENT), Maria Coyne (The Phantom of the Opera, The King and I), Katie Ramshaw (Rodgers and Hammerstein’s … Continue reading Kathryn Gallagher, Max Hardwood and more to join Benjamin Rauhala & His West End Besties at Cadogan Hall

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The cast of SMOKE to take part in post-show Q&A about BDSM on Stage and In Life

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Katy Galloway Productions and 3 hearts canvas today announce a post-show Q&A following Kim Davies’ Smoke at Southwark Playhouse, on 15 February at 9:15pm with Meaghan Martin and Oli Higginson. Martin and Higginson will be joined by the company’s Intimacy Director, Asha Jennings Grant, and Lydia Shaw founder of Luxury BDSM Brand Kilter. They will invite the audience to take part in a 30 minute, free, post show Q&A about the nuances of sex positivity, consent, BDSM, and kink-shaming after the performance. Actors Oli Higginson and Meaghan Martin said today: “We are so excited to speak with Lydia, Asha and our audience members about the nuances of consent and the challenges that arise in the play SMOKE. We have been so fortunate to … Continue reading The cast of SMOKE to take part in post-show Q&A about BDSM on Stage and In Life