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Ambitious new play that examines the iniquitous effect of nostalgia requires greater clarity in its storytelling

THE SPLENDID AND THE VILE takes readers back to a time of true leadership, when—in the face of unrelenting horror—Churchill's eloquence, courage, and perseverance bound a country, and a family, together. This event will welcome back community members and book lovers in-person for the first live Writers on a New England Stage event since January 2020.

The Finnish singer-songwriter and company follow up two #1 international iTunes smashes with an ode to the new year. Although this track might sound like a song that's sung to a toxic lover, it's actually a song sung to the year 2022...a new year...gives us hope'- Tom Tikka

A lesson not just in history, but in theatre, from an ensemble and creative team in complete command of complex, riveting material

Announced today, the culmination of New Diorama Theatre's 10th birthday year centres on three major new artistic commissions from some of the country's most celebrated theatre companies: Kandinksy, Rhum + Clay and Deafinitely Theatre. All of whom have been an essential part of the venue's first decade, trailblazing to international recognition and critical acclaim for works commissioned by NDT.

A revealing, informative, and often very funny script.

Featuring festive favourites from the musical theatre cannon, traditional carols, and more, the concert will be hosted by Tom Read Wilson and Dolly Diamond, with musical direction by George Francis and BSL translation by Paul Whittaker alongside a host of West End stars. 

This tour stars magicians Jonathan Pendragon, Chipper Lowell and Dan Sperry, EACH of whom has appeared MULTIPLE times on The CW Network’s hit television series of the same name.

On October 8th, 2021, the Finnish pop singer-songwriter releases 'With Eyes Closed' from his critically acclaimed album, 'This Is My Happy Face.

Opening at Greenwich Theatre 13-31 October, the world premiere of Hugh Salmon’s moving, affecting and humorous debut play Into Battle has announced full casting. TV Favourite Iain Fletcher (The Bill) plays the real-life figure Revd. Neville Talbot who steers audiences through the play based on the true story of a bitter feud at Oxford University.

First look at Martin Jarvis and Clare Bloomer starring as Sir Edward Heath and Margaret Thatcher in Michael McManus's acclaimed radio theatre play MAGGIE & TED, set to run at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre from Tuesday 12th October - Saturday 16th October.

Unicorn Theatre Artistic Director Cynthia Levin enthusiastically welcomed a properly vaccinated, masked, and socially distanced audience to the Levin Theater for the first Covid delayed Unicorn production in eighteen months. The play is a dense, but extremely well performed ninety minute one act entitled “The Lifespan of a Fact.”

Lithgow is joining the previously announced Julianne Moore, Sebastian Stan, Justice Smith, and Briana Middleton. Principal photography is set to begin on Monday in New York City. 

The world premiere of Hugh Salmon's moving, affecting and humorous debut play Into Battle announces full casting.  TV Favourite Iain Fletcher (The Bill) plays the real-life figure Revd. Neville Talbot who steers audiences through the play based on the true story of a bitter feud at Oxford University.

Staged as a radio play, the comedy-drama follows 'Ted' Heath and his hilarious and relentless feud with his successor, Margaret Thatcher.  For over 20 years Margaret Thatcher and Edward Heath enthralled and appalled the British public with their profound political disagreements, reinforced by their intense personal dislike for one another. Now Maggie and Ted are back!

In Soft Wings has announced that the world premiere of Hugh Salmon's moving, effecting and humorous debut play Into Battle will open at Greenwich Theatre from 13–31 October with previews from 7 October.

On Friday August 13th, literary giant Rudyard Kipling enjoys a peaceful and prodigious experience, penning some of his most beloved classics. In this solo performance, Rudyard Kipling Revisited, storyteller Jackson Gillman recalls the early years of Kipling's marriage; his time in New England; and controversy surrounding his life.

Pacific Symphony presented “Fandango: An Evening in Early California” on Saturday, June 12 at Oso Viejo Park in Mission Viejo. One of the premier philanthropic events in the Southland, the Symphony's Gala Benefit honored Richard Kaufman's 30 seasons as principal pops conductor and celebrated Ling and Charlie Zhang for their unprecedented support and leadership of Pacific Symphony.

Maggie & Ted is a highly acclaimed comedy-drama which lifts the lid on the rivalry between two formidable political figures from the same party. The West End début follows a hugely successful sell-out run at the White Bear Theatre in Kennington in 2019 and is the first political play to debut in the West End post lockdown. 

After a successful first full-length album release as one-half of Finnish pop-rock duo, The Impersonators, lead singer and songwriter, Tom Tikka is back with a brand new solo single.