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Short but most definitely to the point, the BSA MA Acting showcase delivers a fresh selection of diverse solo performances and challenging
Opening a musical theatre showcase with a monologue is unusual, but this Royal Central School of Speech and Drama production proves to be
A flamenco guitar serenades the audience awaiting this showcase, heralding an eclectic mix of thoughtfully selected scenes. Matthew Socci immediately makes an
A burst of colour, movement and song herald the opening of the Glasgow Academy Musical Theatre Arts showcase, which this year is
Criterion, London: A burst of colour, movement and song herald the opening of the Glasgow Academy Musical Theatre Arts showcase, which this year is celebrating 21 years of preparing students…
Lion and Unicorn, London: Originally written in such a fragmented style, Dracula presents a real challenge to theatremakers looking to stage it. But Simon James Collier's script remains…
Landor, London: The original production of She Loves Me was overshadowed in 1963 by the juggernaut that was Hello Dolly on Broadway. Later revivals in the 1990s - both in the US and the West…
Museum of Comedy, London: It has to be said that the actor and writer Jonathan Hansler is committed to keeping the life and work of Peter Cook in the public consciousness. In 2005 he played …
Arcola Theatre, London: Set on an oncology ward, Anat Gov's final play questions the value of chemotherapy against certain death. Gov addresses deeply personal experiences of cancer wit…
Union Theatre, London: Predating the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical by seven years, Russell Labey and Richard Taylor's adaptation sticks much closer to Mary Hayley Bell's novel and th…
Leicester Square Theatre, London: After a chequered production history that began at the Lyric in Belfast in 2010, Molly Wobbly has finally made it to the West End. Originally titled Molly W…
Criterion, London: A truly dynamic graduation showcase from the students at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, highlighting the value of quadruple-threat talent. An opening medley of songs…
King's Head, London: Following sell-out performances at both the Edinburgh and Brighton festivals in 2013, then a brief stint at the King's Head last year, Between returns to the venue …
Fortune Theatre, London: An exceptional showcase kicks off with a surprising choice of duologue. The informal cross-examination of young Ronnie by Sir Robert from Rattigan's The Winslow…
Apollo Theatre, London: Last year the Donmar Warehouse celebrated the 20th anniversary of Kevyn Elyot's award-winning play with its first major London revival. Its current transfer to t…
Leicester Square Theatre, London: <b>Laura Warwick</b> opens this student showcase solo with confidence and class, her gentle yet assertive soprano gradually supported by the com…
Theatre Royal, Brighton: When Bob Carlton created Return To The Forbidden Planet, it was one of the first shows specifically crafted for actor-musicians. Eventually transferring to the West …
Theatre Royal, Windsor: The Agatha Christie Theatre Company was established in 2006 and since then has successfully toured 12 productions from the author's canon.
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Above the Stag, London: Originally running at the 2009 New York International Fringe Festival, The Boys Upstairs is a fast-paced comedy set in the heart of Hell's Kitchen. Josh, Seth an…
Charing Cross, London: This new play written by and starring Jon Conway marries a fictional playwright's domestic drama into a conspiracy theory surrounding the death of Princess Diana.…
Finborough, London: Based on an obscure play by SN Behrman, The Grand Tour is considered one of Jerry Herman's Broadway flops, along with Dear World and the frequently revived Mack and …
Purcell Room, Southbank Centre, London: Returning to the Southbank Centre as part of its Winter Festival, Meow Meow's Christmas show is a canny side-swipe at the season of goodwill. Fam…
Purcell Room, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London: Returning to the Southbank Centre as part of its Winter Festival, Meow Meow's Christmas show is a canny side-swipe at the season of goodwill.…
Gatehouse, London: Singin' in the Rain is one of those rare musicals that began life as a hugely popular movie before transferring to the stage, originally in 1983. Despite the affectio…
Pavilion, Worthing: It is interesting to catch Christmas shows for children that reference pantomime tradition but veer away from the formula in surprising ways. Jack Frost's Frozen Chr…
