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Muted, a new british pop-rock musical at new underground theatre
In October, a new performance space will open under the Menier Chocolate Factory on Southwark Street. Muted is one of the plays on their newly announced season, with performances beginning in December. The show premiered at The Courtyard Theatre in … Continue reading
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Miranda Hart: Peggy & Me – London Palladium
Miranda Hart is appearing live in conversation at the London Palladium, talking about her new book Peggy & Me-about her best friend, Peggy, a gorgeous shih tzu–bichon frise cross. That’s a dog, by the way. “It was love at first … Continue reading
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Amadeus opens at National Theatre October 2016
Amadeus Vienna: the music capital of the world. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a rowdy young prodigy, arrives determined to make a splash. Awestruck by his genius, Court Composer Antonio Salieri has the power to promote his talent or destroy it. Seized … Continue reading
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5×15 – 5 speakers 15 minutes each-June 20th, July 12th
From 5×15: “Things pass, but memory remains. It’s ancient wisdom, but apposite for Harry Pearce’s talk on June 20th. This is your official last chance to hear SIX great speakers presenting on subjects ranging from tales of true murder in … Continue reading
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RENT The Musical has a limited London run
The 20th anniversary production of RENT by Jonathan Larson (inspired by Puccini’s opera La Bohème) will be at the St. James theatre for a limited run in December. It tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists struggling to survive and create a … Continue reading
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Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour at National Theatre opens Aug 8th
Winning Review reader NB enthusiastically recommends this award-winning production which arrives at the National following a sell-out run at the 2015 Edinburgh Festival Fringe and a national tour. It’s adapted by Billy Elliot author Lee Hall and directed by Vicky Featherstone, … Continue reading
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Picasso Portraits opens at the National Portrait Gallery October 2016
A hot ticket this fall is sure to be the Picasso Portraits exhibit at the the NPG-make sure to book tickets in advance. From the NPG: “Picasso’s portraits epitomise the astonishing variety and innovation of his art. This major exhibition … Continue reading
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Learn from the head of TED
Chris Anderson is TED’s president and head curator. Trained as a journalist after graduating from Oxford University, Anderson launched more than 100 successful magazines and websites before turning his attention to TED. Join Chris and the how to: Academy to talk … Continue reading
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The Spoils with Jesse Eisenberg opens in May
Tickets went on sale this morning for The Spoils written by and starring Jesse Eisenberg, also starring Kunal Nayyar from Big Bang Theory. The play is transferring from NY to Trafalgar Studios in May. From Trafalgar, this is “A cuttingly satirical glimpse … Continue reading
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Groundhog Day at the Old Vic July 2016
If you haven’t seen the movie Groundhog Day, it is the story of a cynical Pittsburgh TV weatherman who is sent to cover the annual Groundhog Day event in the isolated small town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. (yes there really is … Continue reading
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Philippe Sands discusses East West Street 24th May at Lutyens and Rubinstein
From Lutyens: “When human rights lawyer Philippe Sands received an invitation to deliver a lecture in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, he began to uncover a series of extraordinary historical coincidences. It set him on a quest that would … Continue reading
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A Chance to see both Henry V and Middle Temple Hall April 2016
Winning Review readers know that Middle Temple Hall is one of my favourite venues. What better place to see Henry V? Well actually the show is going on tour to some of the most beautiful cathedrals in the UK after Middle Temple Hall … Continue reading
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Feb 7 One night only cabaret at the Landor Theatre
Buy tickets for this great lineup next Sunday evening to help raise money for Shelter–which combats homelessness. Landor Theatre | The Landor Theatre
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Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House opens Feb 3rd
From Chiswick House: The UK Premier of the world famous Magical Lantern Festival comes to Chiswick House & Gardens in London for the first time in its long and elaborate history. The festival is a spectacular artistic installation of beautifully … Continue reading
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Homer’s epic retold in an extraordinary dance theatre production at Wiltons
The Mark Bruce Company’s Dracula was perfect in the setting of Wilton’s and now they are bringing another unique dance experience to the venue, Homer’s epic, The Odyssey. From Wiltons ” The King, Odysseus separated from his family for ten years of … Continue reading
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The Pianist of Willesden Lane at the St James Theatre January 20th
From the St. James theatre: “A true story of family, hope and survival told through the world’s most beautiful music. Set in Vienna in 1938 and in London during the Blitz, The Pianist of Willesden Lane tells the true story of Lisa … Continue reading
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Acclaimed Pink Mist transfers to Bush Theatre in February
Read Reviews of Bristol Production of Pink Mist From the Bush Theatre: “Who wants to play war?Best friends Arthur, Hads and Taff were barely out of their teens when they were deployed to Afghanistan. Returning to the women in their … Continue reading
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Powerhouse trio cast for The Maids at Trafalgar Studios, opens Feb 2016
The Jamie Lloyd Company’s first production of 2016 will be the full-throttle UK premiere of a contemporary adaptation of Jean Genet’s masterpiece, The Maids – not seen in the West End for twenty years. Director Jamie Lloyd has assembled a powerhouse … Continue reading
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Sondheim’s ROAD SHOW opens at Union Theatre in February
Following the successful transfer to the Menier Chocolate Factory of the New York Production of Road Show in 2011, the Union Theatre is now creating the first ever UK production of Sondheim‘s show. From the Union Theatre: “At the turn of the last century old Pa Meisner sends … Continue reading
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The Wasp transfers to Trafalgar Studios through January 16
Following a sold out run at the Hampstead Theatre last year, The Wasp transfers to the Trafalgar Studios. ★★★★ ‘These characters and performances make for a pair of very good bad girls’ Financial Times ★★★★ ‘Absolutely excellent… A taut, brilliantly calibrated … Continue reading
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