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Family Christmas at Hampstead Hampstead theatre’s 50th anniversary season will be rounded off by two family shows: a visit from Charlie and Lola and a ghost story by Michael Punter. Acosta joins Ballet Nacional de Cuba for Spring Dance 2010 Ballet superstar Carlos Acosta is to headline Spring Dance 2010 at the London Coliseum, performing with the whole company of Ballet Nacional de Cuba for the first time in the UK. Exclusive: Michael Attenborough on programming the Almeida Festival The Almeida Summer Festival 2009 brings an eclectic and innovative group of theatre-makers to the Islington venue for a three week period. Talking exclusively to Official London Theatre, the Almeida's Artistic Director Michael Attenborough, explains how he programmes this exciting event. Simm stars in Speaking In Tongues John Simm is to return to the stage in a new production of Andrew Bovell’s Speaking In Tongues this autumn. The Life On Mars star will appear alongside Ian Hart and Kerry Fox in the drama, which plays at the Duke of York’s theatre from 18 September (press night 28 September). Clark stands down at Hampstead Anthony Clark is to leave his position as Artistic Director of Hampstead theatre. He announced today that he will step down from the post, which he has held for seven years, at the end of the theatre’s 50th anniversary season in January 2010. Brent Cross celebrates tkts birthday The Brent Cross shopping centre will be alive with theatrical celebration this weekend (4 & 5 July) as it marks the first birthday of its own tkts ticket booth. Summer theatre course at Drill Hall The Drill Hall is offering two youth theatre courses this summer. Thriller Live dims lights for Jackson Thriller Live, the West End show celebrating the life and music of Michael Jackson, who died yesterday, is to dim its lights and observe a minute’s silence in tribute to the musician and entertainer. |