The Royal Opera House To Introduce Age-Rating To ProductionsMay 19, 2022The Royal Opera House is to introduce a cinema-style age rating system across all performances from later this year.
The guidance, which is likely to involve age categories of 8, 12, 15, 16 and 18, will be used across all performances from September.
Line-Up Announced for Platinum Jubilee ConcertMay 19, 2022The casts from The Phantom Of The Opera, Hamilton, Six, The Lion King and Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat are among those performing at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee official concert at Buckingham Palace on Saturday 4th June 2022, it has been announced.
BWW Review: MY FAIR LADY, London ColiseumMay 19, 2022Expectations have been high for My Fair Lady. It is easy to see why it was such a hit on Broadway; brimming with English period tropes of top hats, Ascot races, lovable cockneys and snobbish toffs. Bartlett Sher's revival now comes to the West End. It looks stunning, but does not always hit the high notes.
The Future of the Arts Council England in Question Under New Government ReviewMay 17, 2022Central government is set to decide the future of the Arts Council England, according to The Stage.
The new Reviews of Public Bodies programme has been launched by Jacob Rees-Mogg, the minister for Brexit opportunities and government efficiency. As part of the review, the Arts Council England's future is to be considered as part of a government review into all arm's-length bodies.
No Booking Fee For MAMMA MIA! THE PARTYMay 17, 2022What are you waiting for? Book your table and discover Björn Ulvaeus' production of Mamma Mia! the Party, now playing at The O2, London. Feel transported to the island of Skopelos to dance, dine and have the time of your life!
BWW Review: CHICAGO, New Wimbledon TheatreMay 18, 2022Chicago is a piece of musical theatre that feels as though it has been around forever. Premiering in 1975, directed and choreographed by the legendary Bob Fosse, it quickly gained an iconic status and an exhausting number of revivals followed. Currently running on Broadway, starring Pamela Anderson, it is also on a highly successful tour that lands at the New Wimbledon Theatre this week.
BWW Review: SIMON AMSTELL, SPIRIT HOLE, Richmond TheatreMay 17, 2022Those who know Simon Amstell’s comedy, know that he often focuses on shame, the concept of the ego, general anxiety and internal conflict. His new show, Spirit Hole, is certainly not a departure from these subjects, but is used as an opportunity for Amstell to focus on analysing his over-thinking and what gets in the way of achieving spiritual contentment as he hits the age of 42.
Show Of the Week: Book Exclusively Priced Tickets for THE DRIFTERS GIRLMay 16, 2022Book exclusively priced tickets to see Queen of British Soul and West End leading lady Beverley Knight stars in the world premiere of a brand new musical The Drifters Girl, with the sensational Adam J Bernard (Dreamgirls), Tarinn Callender (Hamilton), Matt Henry (Kinky Boots) and Tosh Wanogho-Maud (Showboat).
Exclusive Ticket Prices for & JULIET!May 12, 2022See the remix of the most famous love story in the world & Juliet.
What if Juliet’s famous ending was really just her beginning? What if she decided to choose her own fate?
BWW Review: ANIMAL FARM, Richmond TheatreMay 11, 2022Read our critic's review. George Orwell’s allegory of the Russian revolution and the Soviet descent into authoritarianism has something to say to every generation. Indeed, watching it today, in the era of war in Europe, fake news and failing trust in our leaders, it feels more resonant than ever.
BWW Review: DREAMGIRLS, New Wimbledon TheatreMay 11, 2022Based loosely on the story of The Supremes, Dreamgirls originated on Broadway back in 1981 and went on to impress the West End a few years ago. Now on a UK tour, the show continues to sparkle. Read our critic's review.
Exclusive Offer: Tickets From £20 For CINDERELLA THE MUSICAL!May 6, 2022Welcome to Belleville! The most aggressively picturesque town in the history of the world populated exclusively with gorgeous townsfolk. The only person steadfastly refusing to live in the fairy tale is Cinderella, loud-mouthed and dripping with disdain.
ABBA VOYAGE Leads May's Top 10 New London ShowsMay 4, 2022London is gearing up for an exciting month of West End shows, concerts and more. From an Abba concert merging the physical and digital, to the return of Eliza Dolittle at the London Coliseum and female revision of Tudor history at the Globe, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features!