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Demand for Deyn sparks Society extension
The toxic comedy The Leisure Society has announced that it will extend its run in London by an additional week due to the overwhelming interest caused by cast member Agyness Deyn. Actor Nicol Williamson dies
Nicol Williamson has died aged 75 following a two year battle with esophageal cancer. The actor passed away in December, his son confirmed today. Morell announces inaugural Unicorn season
The Unicorn theatre’s new Artistic Director Purni Morell has announced her first season at the children’s venue with a double bill from Nancy Harris and Ryan Craig, and a site-specific production Tales From The River Thames on the bill. Popular New Girl extends run
Following huge demand from excited audiences, the Bush theatre has added an extra week to the run of Nancy Harris’s play Our New Girl. Ardal O’Hanlon
The former Father Ted star talks to Matthew Amer about reading plays, taking a stand-up breather and appearing in Port Authority at Southwark Playhouse. The Madness Of George III
There are some plays that are designed to pull all eyes to one actor’s performance and their performance alone. Despite the large cast, The Madness Of George III is such a play, and David Haig does not disappoint as the king descended into a violent madness. NT dominates Critics’ Circle Awards
National Theatre productions collected more than half the awards on offer at today’s Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards, winning in five of the nine categories. National Theatre announces family-friendly season
The National Theatre will present new productions of The Count Of Monte Cristo and Hansel And Gretel as part of its forthcoming 2012 season, as well as offering families a brand new free festival this summer. Crazy to close in March
The Regent’s Park Open Air theatre’s hit musical production Crazy For You, which transferred to the Novello theatre last October, is to end its West End run on 17 March. Legally leaves London
The Olivier Award-winning production Legally Blonde The Musical has announced it will close on 7 April after a three year run at the Savoy theatre. American Idiot extends London run
Green Day’s award-winning rock musical American Idiot will run for an additional week in London later this year due to an overwhelming demand for tickets. The House Of Bernarda Alba
The house of Bernarda Alba is a home colder than a snowman’s pocket, which is saying something as Bijan Sheibani’s production sets Lorca’s Spanish classic in the oppressive heat of Iran. Olivier Winners 2011
A full list of Laurence Olivier Award Nominees and Winners for 2011 Sergei Polunin quits Royal Ballet
In a shock move, Sergei Polunin, the Royal Ballet’s youngest male principal dancer, left the company yesterday. |
