Things that caught my eye in the book, theatre and swimming world.
- Most Tony nominations of all time play (Slave Play) on saleAt the MacGregor Plantation the Old South is alive and well. The heat in the air, the cotton fields and the power of the whip.… Read more: Most Tony nominations of all time play (Slave Play) on sale
- Ready for Christmas? English Ballet Nutcracker on sale…It may be only February, but now is the time to grab the seats you want at the English Ballet nutcracker. Book now for Southampton… Read more: Ready for Christmas? English Ballet Nutcracker on sale…
- Lyric Hammersmith 24/25 season on sale 19th FebruaryLyric Hammersmith has announced its 2024/25 season and tickets go on sale Monday 19th February at 11 am. Artistic Director Rachel O’Riordan directs Timberlake Wertenbaker’s… Read more: Lyric Hammersmith 24/25 season on sale 19th February
- London Theatre Week 2024 offers many discountsLondon Theatre Week is here! Tickers for over 60 London shows are on offer from just £15 for a limited time only. Long-running shows such… Read more: London Theatre Week 2024 offers many discounts
- Park theatre fundraiser boasts surprise starsThe Park theatre offers the chance to see some top class celebrities. Every performance of Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 3 features the voice of Ian McKellen with a different celebrity… Read more: Park theatre fundraiser boasts surprise stars
- Chichester Festival 2024 announcedThe Chichester Festival line up has just been announced and with it that burning question – do I make my way to Chichester or pray… Read more: Chichester Festival 2024 announced
- Almeida new season announcedThe Almeida theatre have announced their new season with a video announcement. Two, Comeuppance and Alma Mater start booking to non members on Monday. This Playbill… Read more: Almeida new season announced
- Frozen the musical to end on September 8thIf you have been meaning to take your little Ana or Else along to see Frozen the musical, it has been announced that the London… Read more: Frozen the musical to end on September 8th
- Sunset Boulevard wins big at What’s On Stage awardsThe annual What’s on Stage awards took place last night with Sunset Boulevard winning big in seven categories including Best Direction and Best Performer in… Read more: Sunset Boulevard wins big at What’s On Stage awards
- Off West End Theatre WeekThere is a great sale on Today Tix for productions at fabulous theatres such as The Park, Southwark Playhouse, Lyric Hammersmith and The Bush. Many… Read more: Off West End Theatre Week
- Some Great Authors for Children in BarnesThe Barnes Children’s Literature festival is next weekend (24th and 25th June) and there are still lots of very exciting authors available to book. Authors… Read more: Some Great Authors for Children in Barnes
- Show Score – the Trip Advisor of Theatre?Show Score has been an element of the Broadway theatre scheme for some time but only moved to London last year. It provides an opportunity… Read more: Show Score – the Trip Advisor of Theatre?
- Save Shepperton Swimming Lake from Sewage?My friends at Shepperton Lake where I have enjoyed a glorious swim in the past have asked for help with their petition. I will be… Read more: Save Shepperton Swimming Lake from Sewage?
- Lyric Hammersmith 3 for 2 on 2023/24 season showsThe Lyric Hammersmith is offering a 3 for 2 on four of its upcoming shows: The Empress, God of Carnage, Metamorphosis and Faith Healer. The offer excludes preview… Read more: Lyric Hammersmith 3 for 2 on 2023/24 season shows
- New Delfont MacKintosh under-25s membership (not a great deal?)Delfont MacKintosh have just launched a £25 rate for membership for under-25s. Amongst the membership benefits, this will remove the booking fee, give priority booking… Read more: New Delfont MacKintosh under-25s membership (not a great deal?)
- Old Vic Work Experience (for twenty 14 – 18 year olds) – free lunch and travelThe Old Vic is offering a one-week work experience programme for up to 20 participants from London aged 14–18 years old. The course will run… Read more: Old Vic Work Experience (for twenty 14 – 18 year olds) – free lunch and travel
- Michael Rosen at Questors (13th May), selling fastGreat news for Ealing children, the wonderful Michael Rosen (and his chocolate cake?) will be at Questors on the 13th May. Watching Michael Rosen in… Read more: Michael Rosen at Questors (13th May), selling fast
- Applications for Connections, National Theatre’s youth theatre festival have opened. (13 – 19 year olds)Applications for Connections, National Theatre’s annual, nationwide youth theatre festival have opened. Every year, Connections commissions new plays for young people to perform. Connections is… Read more: Applications for Connections, National Theatre’s youth theatre festival have opened. (13 – 19 year olds)
- Lenny Henry on August in England (Bush Theatre)A powerful interview with Lenny Henry about his upcoming play, August in England, at the Bush Theatre. His new one-man show focuses on the injustices… Read more: Lenny Henry on August in England (Bush Theatre)
- Musical Bites Summer Series on Sale – Support new musical developmentA collaboration between The Other Palace and Mercury Musical Developments MUSICAL BITES are a ‘tasting menu’ of new musicals in development. Every second Thursday will… Read more: Musical Bites Summer Series on Sale – Support new musical development
- Bombas and Parr announced to run new Shakespeare experience The archaeological site of the Shakespearean Curtain Theatre is set to host the Museum of Shakespeare, an interactive experience opening next spring. The Curtain’s remains… Read more: Bombas and Parr announced to run new Shakespeare experience
- Kids Week is back -mark your diary for 13 June It has been confirmed that kids “week” (actually all of August) is back for another year. One child 17 and under goes free when accompanied… Read more: Kids Week is back -mark your diary for 13 June
- Birmingham Hippodrome Becomes New Musical DeveloperExciting news for musical theatre creatives and future audiences as Birmingham Hippodrome announces plans to develop new musicals with a dedicated department, studio space and… Read more: Birmingham Hippodrome Becomes New Musical Developer
- Young person opportunity at RSC: Creatives’ convention (free for under 25s)On 19th July, the RSC are holding what looks like a fantastic day for young creatives. Held at their Stratford-upon-Avon base, it will be free… Read more: Young person opportunity at RSC: Creatives’ convention (free for under 25s)
- Theatre etiquette: yougov poll resultsTheatre etiquette as a debate has reared its divisive head recently as the shared agreement around how one should behave while watching a musical (you… Read more: Theatre etiquette: yougov poll results
- Outdoor cinema across London now bookingIt is hard to believe it will ever be warm and dry enough, but Adventure Cinema have released their summer schedule for booking. These outdoor… Read more: Outdoor cinema across London now booking
- Palladium Peter Pan Panto: Jennifer SaundersPerfect alliteration there! The Palladium Peter Pan Panto has announced that Jennifer Saunders will be joining the cast this year in her pantomime debut. The… Read more: Palladium Peter Pan Panto: Jennifer Saunders
- 2nd May Almeida Giveaway: A Streetcar Named DesireThe Almeida theatre has generously offered free tickets to under-25s for the matinee of a Street Car Named Desire on 2nd May. As this is… Read more: 2nd May Almeida Giveaway: A Streetcar Named Desire
- Tim Minchin on Groundhog DayReally interesting to hear Tim Minchin talk about his upcoming Groundhog Day. I missed it last time, wonder if I can make it this time!… Read more: Tim Minchin on Groundhog Day
- Globe GiveawayThe Globe is running a social media competition for a pair of seated tickets to a Midsummer night’s dream. Entries close at midnight on Sunday… Read more: Globe Giveaway
- Lambeth Work Experience16–30 year olds in Lambeth, can get paid, hands-on experience at local arts organisations with Front Line Lambeth this June and July, (ending with a… Read more: Lambeth Work Experience
- ‘Orrible OperaFun proms news for families as the English National Opera join forces with the Horrible Histories team to create an Opera prom which will play… Read more: ‘Orrible Opera
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