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In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Chiswick Playhouse name three exciting patrons and new producer

LONDON – Wayne Glover-Stuart has been named as the new producer at Chiswick Playhouse. Having trained at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, he has since worked as a Creative Producer at the BBC, General Manager at Tramshed and the Artistic Lead at Shaw Theatre. He joins Chiswick Playhouse after its relaunch in late 2019 with the aim of fulfilling the big ambitions of this small … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Chiswick Playhouse name three exciting patrons and new producer

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In London’s (Off) West End 2020: JEW…ish at the King’s Head Theatre (Preview)

LONDON – Returning to King’s Head Theatre by popular demand, JEW…ish is a romcom revolving around the tempestuous and obstacle-ridden relationship of Max, who is Jewish, and TJ, who isn’t. Continuing their situationship is not as easy as when they were part of the university’s Polyamory Society, alongside two millennia of inherited trauma on top of two decades of millennial stereotypes, maybe there’s too much … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: JEW…ish at the King’s Head Theatre (Preview)

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Television Time: An Interview with Fred Sirieix, Host of BBC Lifestyle’s Extraordinary Places To Eat

Fred Sirieix is probably one of the most famous maître d’hôtels around. Born and raised in France in 1972,  Sirieix started his journey in the food service industry early, receiving training as a chef at catering college before switching to front of house work and training at a Michelin-starred restaurant in France. From here, he moved to London, working as Chef de Rang for La … Continue reading Television Time: An Interview with Fred Sirieix, Host of BBC Lifestyle’s Extraordinary Places To Eat

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In London’s West End 2020: The Pillowman at the Duke of York’s Theatre (Preview)

UPDATE: The Pillowman’s West End premiere will be delayed. Due to the current COVID-19 situation, the production is now postponed and new season details and all further information will be announced at a later date.  McDonagh and director Matthew Dunster said: “Whilst we are naturally disappointed that The Pillowman can’t go ahead this Summer, we are fully committed to realising this new production in the near future. We … Continue reading In London’s West End 2020: The Pillowman at the Duke of York’s Theatre (Preview)

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In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Humane at The Pleasance (Preview)

LONDON – 25 years after a small group of local people from rural Essex came together to protest the cruel conditions of livestock exports, the world premiere of Humane comes to London. Based on interviews with those on the frontline, this powerful piece unearths how an unlikely group of local women took on an increasingly brutal police presence and the behemoth of the agricultural industry to … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Humane at The Pleasance (Preview)

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In London’s (Off) West End 2020: United Queendom by Les Enfants Terribles (Preview)

LONDON – A brand-new immersive theatre experience from internationally renowned theatre company Les Enfants Terribles (Alice’s Adventures Underground) and independent charity Historic Royal Palaces, United Queendom opens on 28th February 2020 for a strictly limited five week run, combining Les Enfants Terribles’ trademark storytelling with a remarkable true story in the historic setting of a royal palace. In United Queendom, experience the incredible true story of … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: United Queendom by Les Enfants Terribles (Preview)

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In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Orfeus – A House Music Opera at the Young Vic

LONDON – Kwame Kwei-Armah, Artistic Director of the Young Vic, has announced the complete cast and creative team for Nmon Ford’s Orfeus: A House Music Opera. Blurring the lines of opera, house music and theatre into a timeless version of Ovid’s legend, the show makes its World Premiere at the Young Vic, directed by Charles Randolph-Wright (Motown: The Musical) from 11th April to 30 May. Set in the near future, this … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Orfeus – A House Music Opera at the Young Vic

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In London’s (Off) West End 2020: YV Music – ShezAr X Singing Soul Sirens at the Young Vic

LONDON – Kwame Kwei-Armah, Artistic Director of the Young Vic, today announces YV Music: ShezAr X Singing Soul Sirens. Each evening will see Hackney-born soul siren ShezAr and her house band headline and host an evening of rip-roaring soul, R&B, hip-hop & funk, featuring invited special guests and open mic spots.   ShezAr, a current competitor on ITV’s The Voice, is renowned in the music industry for her artistry, eclectic diverse vocal ability and musicianship, … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: YV Music – ShezAr X Singing Soul Sirens at the Young Vic

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In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Shoe Lady at the Royal Court (Preview)

“How can I leave with the bed unmade and The curtains lopsided. What kind of person does that make me? A mess. A chaotic… Not fit for work. Not fit to be a mother.” LONDON – E.V. Crowe returns to the Royal Court this March to present her newest play Shoe Lady. Directed by Royal Court Artistic Director Vicky Featherstone, the play will star Katherine Parkinson, alongside … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Shoe Lady at the Royal Court (Preview)

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In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Snowflakes at The Old Red Lion (Preview)

LONDON – How far would you go to right a wrong? Snowflakes takes Cancel Culture a little literally to question ideas of morality, revenge and justice with gleeful, violent abandon. Combining the technological nihilism of Black Mirror with the dark comedy and horror of Inside No. 9, it lacerates modern outrage and trial by social media. Marcus and Sarah work for a very special start-up. … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Snowflakes at The Old Red Lion (Preview)

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