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Full casting announced for the first UK revival of Shakespeare’s R&J

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Reading Rep Theatre has today announced the full cast and creative team of the first UK revival of Joe Calarco’s queer play Shakespeare’s R&J, which will run from Wednesday 11th October – Saturday 4th November 2023 (Press Night: 16th October) at the Berkshire venue. In a rigid boarding school, four repressed adolescents unearth a secret copy of Shakespeare’s tale of forbidden love… what begins as a rebellious laugh soon turns into something more violent. Award-winning actor Elijah Ferreira (Hedwig And The Angry Inch – Leeds Playhouse/Manchester Home) will return to Reading Rep Theatre for the production, having played the roles of Young Scrooge and Fred in their 2022 remount of Beth Flintoff’s retelling of A Christmas Carol. … Continue reading Full casting announced for the first UK revival of Shakespeare’s R&J

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New musical KIN sells out staged concert run in under a week

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Emil Dale on behalf of Factory Playhouse Productions Ltd has announced today that the new British musical Kin sold out its staged concert run at Theatro Technis @ 26 Crowndale, London King’s Cross from 1-4 November in under a week. Emil Dale said of today’s announcement, “We’re in shock! The … Continue reading New musical KIN sells out staged concert run in under a week

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Jake Shears and Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka SELF ESTEEM to star in CABARET at The Kit Kat Club this september

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From Monday 25 September 2023, the roles of The Emcee and Sally Bowles will be played by music icons Jake Shears and Rebecca Lucy Taylor AKA Self Esteem. They join Nathan Ives-Moiba as Clifford Bradshaw, Beverley Klein as Fraulein Schneider and Teddy Kempner as Herr Schultz. Emily Benjamin will continue as the production’s alternate Sally Bowles until 18 October, with Nic Myers taking over (scheduled to perform once a week) from 19 October. Also joining the company on 25 September are Wilf Scolding as Ernst Ludwig, Jessica Kirton as Fraulein Kost/Fritzie, Liv Alexander as Texas, Natalie Chua as Frenchie, Taite-Elliot Drew as Hans, Damon Gould as Victor, El Haq Latief as Helga, and Travis Ross as Bobby, joining Laura Delany as Rosie, Grant Neal as Herman/Max and Hicaro Nicolai as Lulu. The cast is … Continue reading Jake Shears and Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka SELF ESTEEM to star in CABARET at The Kit Kat Club this september

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Ian McKellen & Roger Allam to star in Frank and Percy at The Other Palace

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Ben Weatherill’s new comedy, Frank and Percy, starring Ian McKellen (Percy) and Roger Allam (Frank) and directed by Sean Mathias, will have a limited London season at The Other Palace from Friday 8 September until Sunday 3 December. Frank and Percy received its critically acclaimed world premiere at the start of a record-breaking run at Theatre Royal Windsor, followed by two sold-out weeks at Theatre Royal Bath. Frank and Percy is a poignant and witty take on the unexpected relationship that blossoms between two men. Devoted to their canine companions, they believe that human connection is far more temperamental, but, as their dogs play in the park, can Frank, … Continue reading Ian McKellen & Roger Allam to star in Frank and Percy at The Other Palace

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Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist to play a limited season at the Lyric Theatre this September

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Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist will be lighting up the West End for one week only as a taster of what is to come for the exciting production. In celebration of the central figure, all tickets for the first night of the run (20 September) will be priced at £17.55, which was the year Marie Antoinette was born. Following the success of the UK tour earlier this year, Cake will continue its journey, now on a West End stage. This will allow audiences in London the unique chance to see this show as it continues to expand and develop before finding its forever … Continue reading Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist to play a limited season at the Lyric Theatre this September

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Punchdrunks announces closing party for The Burnt City on September 17th

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Punchdrunk announces The Last Rite, a closing party to celebrate The Burnt City on Sunday 17 September. The Last Rite will feature pop-up performances by the cast and extended performing family of The Burnt City and guest DJs including Mynxie. A reunion of past Punchdrunk show The Drowned Man’s … Continue reading Punchdrunks announces closing party for The Burnt City on September 17th

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BalletBoyz to return with England on Fire at Sadler’s Wells

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Widely acclaimed dance pioneers, BalletBoyz return to the stage this winter with England on Fire at Sadler’s Wells for four nights only from Wednesday 8 – Saturday 11 November 2023, with a Press Night on 8 November 2023.a Inspired by the groundbreaking artbook of the same name by Stephen Ellcock and Mat Osman, England on Fire will see over 40 collaborators across multiple disciplines including choreographers, composers, dancers and performers come together to create a unique kaleidoscope of mesmerising performance. BalletBoyz will bring together leading artists in their field for a performance featuring arresting visuals accompanied by live music from folk to punk and everything in-between and supported … Continue reading BalletBoyz to return with England on Fire at Sadler’s Wells

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FIRST LISTEN at “BUILDING MOMENTUM” from How To Dance In Ohio Opening on Broadway This Fall

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Tony Award-winning producing team P3 Productions (Ben Holtzman, Sammy Lopez, Fiona Howe Rudin) and Tony Award-winning entertainment mini-studio Level Forward, today released a first-listen track & video for the song ‘Building Momentum’ from the new musical How to Dance in … Continue reading FIRST LISTEN at “BUILDING MOMENTUM” from How To Dance In Ohio Opening on Broadway This Fall