LONDON – The world premiere of the bleakly comic, psychological thriller Mites from James Mannion comes to Tristan Bates Theatre this October. This absurdist piece is a sinister exploration of the manipulation which can underpin relationships, and especially considers the impact of this upon the mentally vulnerable in society. The production will star Claire Marie Hall as Ruth; Richard Henderson as Bartholomew and George Howard as … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Mites at the Tristan Bates Theatre (Preview)

LONDON – Reuniting the whole team behind last year’s hugely successful How To Catch a Krampus, Sink The Pink and Ginger Johnson return to Pleasance Islington for five-weeks of queer, campy, Christmas fun all set to an out-of-this-world live score. It’s 2050 and in a galaxy not too far from our own, Planet Trash is the most dangerous place in the solar system – the dumping … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Escape From Planet Trash by Sink The Pink and the Pleasance (Preview)

LONDON – Now in its fifth year, the Clapham Fringe is back this September to present brand new works in South London, with a total of 26 different productions and 48 performances scheduled over three weeks. Programmes range from theatre to comedy, storytelling to cabaret. With the 2019 edition, the festival will now have a theme, starting with this year’s “Beyond Borders”. The festival opens with Rebecca … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Clapham Fringe 2019 (Preview)

“I can see her just. Most people can’t see her at all.” LONDON – Caryl Churchill (Top Girls, Money) is one of the UK’s most celebrated writers and playwrights, having penned seminal scripts from Top Girls to A Number which are now modern classics. her most recent play, Escaped Alone, opened at the Royal Court to critical acclaim and transferred to New York, and told of an absurdist tale where four … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Caryl Churchill’s Glass. Kill. Bluebeard. Imp. at the Royal Court Theatre (Preview)

LONDON – Fun Palaces returns for the 6th year running with a weekend full of action and community-led activities, events and skills sharing. The Fun Palaces’ ethos is simple: there is creativity and genius in every person, in every place and acknowledging and sharing that creativity shines a light on the great work individuals and communities do day in, day out – and for which they … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2019: Fun Palaces 2019 (Preview)

LONDON – Cameron Mackintosh has announced casting for the second year of the UK and Ireland tour of his acclaimed production of the Boublil and Schönberg musical Les Misérables. From 18th November 2019 Dean Chisnall will play ‘Jean Valjean’, Nic Greenshields as ‘Javert’, Katie Hall as ‘Fantine’, Ian Hughes as ‘Thénardier’, Harry Apps as ‘Marius’, Charlie Burn as ‘Cosette’, Barnaby Hughes as ‘Enjolras’ and Helen Walsh as ‘Madame Thénardier’. Also in the cast will be Joseph Anthony, George Arvidson, Adam Boardman, Olivia Brereton, Danny Colligan, Rebecca Ferrin, … Continue reading Touring the UK 2019/20: Casting for 2020 Tour of UK/Ireland Les Misérables Tour Announced