Theatre of the United Kingdom 2019: Shine by Kema Sikazwe (Preview)

LONDON – Best known for his role in Ken Loach’s 2016 BAFTA and Palme D’or-winning film I, Daniel Blake, actor, rapper, singer and rising star Kema Sikazwe (aka Kema Kay), will make his stage debut in Shine. Premiering at Live Theatre in Newcastle before transferring to the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh, this world premiere is written and performed by Sikazwe and features seven new songs written … Continue reading Theatre of the United Kingdom 2019: Shine by Kema Sikazwe (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: OVERTURES at Bishopsgate Institute (Preview)

LONDON – OVERTURES Piano Bar – London’s only sing-along piano bar dedicated to musical theatre – is celebrating is travelling from its home in Marble Arch to Liverpool Street for a one-off celebration at Bishopsgate Institute. Accompanied by the London Musical Theatre Orchestra, and conducted by Freddie Tapner, OVERTURES guarantees audiences a riotous evening, welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds and, even more mportantly, … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: OVERTURES at Bishopsgate Institute (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Don’t Look Away by NOVAE Theatre (Preview)

LONDON – The refugee crisis continues to be a hot topic and night impossible to solve issue in today’s world, and with NOVAE Theatre’s latest play, they’re set to shine a new light upon the problem, putting a human face on it and portraying a moral quandary a cleaner face. Written by Grace Chapman and directed by Nicholas Pitt, Don’t Look Away is set in 2015 Bradford, where Adnan … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Don’t Look Away by NOVAE Theatre (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Ovalhouse’s Summer Season 2019

LONDON – Ovalhouse is set to move into their new home in Brixton in no time, but before they do that, they’ll be partying on with a brand new season of summer shows this May and June. For their 2019 summer season, Ovalhouse presents three new full length shows and four FiRST BiTES, making an incredible showcase of six new plays by their Young Associate Artists in … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Ovalhouse’s Summer Season 2019

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Why the Child is Cooking in the Polenta at The Gate Theatre

LONDON – Edith Alibec’s multi award-winning adaptation of Aglaja Veteranyi’s autobiographical book Why the Child is Cooking in the Polenta comes to the UK, bridging fiction and reality in one endlessly imaginative show. Previously performed in Bucharest (winner of the 2018 Bacău Fest Trophy, Actors for Actor Trophy and the Ştefan Iordache Onorific Prize), Zurich, New York, Stockholm and Germany, Why the Child is Cooking in the Polenta follows … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Why the Child is Cooking in the Polenta at The Gate Theatre

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: The Dot Collective presents One Hundred Trillion

LONDON – Referring to the one hundred trillion synapses forming memories within the human brain, this year, for Dementia Action Week 2019, The Dot Collective will be transforming the Old Vic Workrooms into an immersive world of memory and experience at One Hundred Trillion. Inspired by workshops with dementia groups during Dementia Action Week in 2018, One Hundred Trillion brings to life characters and stories through … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: The Dot Collective presents One Hundred Trillion

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: An Audience With Stuart Bagcliffe by Triptych Theatre Co. (Wandsworth Arts Fringe)

LONDON – As part of the 2019 Wandsworth Arts Fringe, Triptych Theatre Co. presents An Audience With Stuart Bagcliffe, a comedic one man play starring acclaimed actor Michael Parker in the title role. Directed by Sally Paffett and written by Benny Ainsworth,  both in their debuts, An Audience With Stuart Bagcliffe features the titular character ready to perform the debut if his own biographical play, written and directed by his Mum. … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: An Audience With Stuart Bagcliffe by Triptych Theatre Co. (Wandsworth Arts Fringe)

Television Time: BBC Shows April 2019

This April, the BBC brings a whole new series of shows and seasons for that slice of British-ness amidst the pallid way Brexit hangs over the soon-to-be-former European nation…or will it? Either way, settle into your couch with a cup of tea and biscuits, and find comfort in binge watching these quintessentially English shows and more. Check out the list below: BBC EARTH Babies: Their … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows April 2019

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Sing-along Musical Theatre Piano Bar Overtures Opens At London’s Marble Arch

LONDON – Just 50 yards from Marble Arch underground station, London’s hottest new sing-along musical theatre piano bar Overtures has opened its doors! All are welcome to enjoy the uplifting, magical feeling of musicals in this fun-filled and unique bar. Located in the basement of LGBTQ pub, the City of Quebec, Overtures is London’s answer to the renowned Marie’s Crisis Café in New York. Set for … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Sing-along Musical Theatre Piano Bar Overtures Opens At London’s Marble Arch

In London’s (Off) West-End 2019: A La Dine at The Vaults (Preview)

LONDON – The Vaults are back with yet another ridiculous night of wine, dine and pantomime this year, taking on the classic tale of Aladdin with their brand new immersive dining pantomime experience – A La Dine! Following the last edition with Beauty and the Feast, hop onto a magic carpet and get ready for a new concept from Darling & Edge as this thrilling theatrical adult pantomime comes to … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West-End 2019: A La Dine at The Vaults (Preview)