Brummie playwright Selina Thompson brings her bold new play Twine to The Yard Theatre in East London, shedding light on the racism embedded within the British adoption system while delving into the inner psyche of both the system and the adoptee. This complex play follows the journey of three characters—Bark, Sapling, and Seed—who are played by Muki Zubis, Nandi Bhebhe, and Angelina Chudhi. These characters represent personas of the unseen writer, Sycamore, as they navigate the emotional and psychological toll of adoption.
Five-time GRAMMY ® Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame®️ Inductee Janet Jackson kicked off the eagerly anticipated European leg of her Together Again Tour in Paris last night.
The global icon delivered an electrifying performance at the Accor Arena, Paris, on the first stop of her tour on the continent, which was extended following a highly successful and sold-out 35-date North American leg in summer.
Ms. Jackson will bring her electrifying show to the UK next, performing at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena tomorrow night (27 September), followed by two nights at London’s O2 Arena this weekend (28 and 29 September). The show picks up next week at Manchester’s Co-Op Live on 1 October before heading to Belgium, Germany and Amsterdam, Netherlands; and wraps in Glasgow OVO Hydro on 13 October. Tickets available now at janetjackson.com .
The nominees for this year’s UK Theatre Awards have been announced. The UK Theatre Awards celebrate the very best of theatre across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Awards are given for creative excellence and outstanding work both on and off stage, including the Outstanding Contribution to British Theatre Award and the coveted UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre Award. The winners will be announced at this year’s ceremony, taking place on Sunday 20 October at 8Northumberland Avenue, hosted by Faye Tozer.
With nominees from all four nations, this year’s shortlist showcases the creativity and originality of theatre across the UK. Nottingham Playhouse leads the nominations with acknowledgements across four categories; Best Performance in a Play, Excellence in Inclusivity, Excellence in Sustainability and the Workforce Award.
The Lost Estate’s iconic Christmas Carol experience is back. The Great Christmas Feast, a festive essential in London’s winter calendar, is now on sale for 2024 and will run from the 8th November to 12th January in West Kensington.
Be transported to Victorian London, Christmas Eve 1843. Witness A Christmas Carol like you’ve never seen it before. Indulge in three courses of an extravagant Victorian feast.
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The Jamie Lloyd Company today announces the on sale dates for its new production of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing starring Tom Hiddleston (Benedick) and Hayley Atwell(Beatrice), directed by Jamie Lloyd. The production opens at Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Wednesday 19 February, with previews from 10 February, and runs until 5 April 2025.
Tickets for Much Ado About Nothing go on sale to those signed up for priority booking on Tuesday 8 October at 11am; general booking opens on Wednesday 9 October at 11am. Full cast and creatives to be announced.
Today, The Lumineers announce a European and UK tour for April and May 2025. This tour marks the first part of their global journey in support of their highly anticipated fifth studio album set for release in 2025 via Dualtone. The tour promises to be their biggest European and UK tour yet. Fans can expect unforgettable performances across major cities including, Cardiff and London’s iconic The O2. For the newly announced dates, visit The Lumineers’ official website. Tickets go on sale Friday 4th October at 10am via Metropolismusic.com
On Saturday, September 28, the Live From Wrigley Field concert film will be released. The film captures the band’s sold-out performance on September 3, 2022, at Chicago’s iconic Wrigley Field, the final night of their acclaimed Brightside World Tour. It will be available on The Coda Collection, a music and concert film streaming platform. This service, known for telling the stories of the most iconic moments in music with fresh perspectives, unique editorial, and exclusive video content, is available exclusively on Prime Video Channels in the US and the UK. Additionally, the concert will be accessible on Qello Concerts, the world’s leading streaming service for full-length, on-demand concerts and music documentaries. The film will also be made available, for a limited time, on Amazon Prime Video outside of the US and UK and available on Prime Video Channels worldwide next month.
The Jamie Lloyd Company today announces the full cast for William Shakespeare’s The Tempest at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Directed by Jamie Lloyd, The Tempest opens on Thursday 19 December, with previews from 7 December 2024, running until 1 February 2025.
Sigourney Weaver (Prospero) is joined by Jude Akuwudike (Alonso), Jason Barnett (Stephano),Selina Cadell (Gonzalo), Mathew Horne (Trinculo), Mara Huf (Miranda), Forbes Masson(Caliban), Mason Alexander Park (Ariel), James Phoon (Ferdinand), Oliver Ryan (Sebastian) and Tim Steed (Antonio).
The Tempest is the first production in The Jamie Lloyd Company’s season of Shakespeare at Theatre Royal Drury Lane; it is followed by Much Ado About Nothing starring Tom Hiddleston(Benedick) and Hayley Atwell (Beatrice). Also directed by Jamie Lloyd, Much Ado About Nothing opens on Wednesday 19 February, with previews from 10 February, and runs until 5 April 2025. On sale dates and full cast and creatives to be announced.
17-time Grammy Award-winning artist Sting announces a series of outdoor and festival performances for summer 2025 as part of his Sting 3.0 World Tour. With virtuoso guitarist and longtime collaborator, Dominic Miller, and dynamic drummer Chris Maas (Mumford & Sons, Maggie Rogers), the band will perform the most electrifying hits and rarities from Sting’s timeless discography. Following their hugely successful headline performance at BBC Radio 2 In The Park in Preston earlier this month, Sting’s UK shows will include a headline sets at Isle of Wight Festival and Latitude next summer. Full itinerary below with ticket details.
Following a multi-Olivier award-winning run in London, a stunning new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary SUNSET BLVD, directed by two-time Tony Award® nominee and multiple Olivier Award® winner Jamie Lloyd, is one of Broadway’s most anticipated events of the fall.
To mark the show’s Broadway premiere at the St. James Theatre, starring Olivier Award and GRAMMY Award® nominee Nicole Scherzinger, a powerful new cast recording, SUNSET BLVD: The Album, will be released October 25th on The Other Songs label. Pre-order the physical and digital editions here.
Voted one of the most influential texts of the 20th century, Waiting for Godot asks for the human condition to slow down and appreciate what is – the show’s leads Estragon and Vladimir symbols of what it is to not be shrouded by materialistic things and just ‘be’. Waiting for Godot a tragicomedy concerned more so with the weight of the words spoken and the bleakness of ego and expectations. Taking residence currently at Theatre Royal Haymarket, James Macdonald’s rendition draws on the dreariness of waiting.