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Theater To Go Will Host Prudence Wright Holmes in Her Solo Show THE SECRET LIFE OF HARPER LEE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2017


As a fascinating companion piece to its upcoming production of To Kill A Mockingbird, Theater To Go will host a special performance of  acclaimed actress Prudence Wright Holmes in her solo show The Secret Life of Harper Lee on Saturday March 25 at 2:00

Austin Based Funk/Soul Band Flyjack Announces New Album
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 21, 2017


On March 31, Austin-based Flyjack will release its third record, New Day - a love letter to late 60's and early 70's rare groove, soul and deep funk.

Geoffrey Beevers, Michael Elwyn, Richard McCabe & Rufus Wright Will Reunite with Helen Mirren in THE AUDIENCE on Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 30, 2014


The producers of Peter Morgan's The Audience, starring Academy Award winner Helen Mirren, announced today that Geoffrey Beevers, Michael Elwyn, Richard McCabe, and Rufus Wright, all of whom were in the smash London run of the play, will join the Broadway company.

HIGHTIDE FESTIVAL 2014 Presents Nick Payne, Harry Melling & More, Now thru April 19
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2014


? Four premiere productions by Elinor Cook, Harry Melling, Dan LeFranc and Nick Payne.

HIGHTIDE FESTIVAL 2014 Presents Nick Payne, Harry Melling & More, Apr 10-19
by Christina Mancuso - Dec 10, 2013


? Four premiere productions by Elinor Cook, Harry Melling, Dan LeFranc and Nick Payne.

PGA to Honor Peter Jackson, Joe Lettri with 2014 Vanguard Award
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 11, 2013


The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today that acclaimed filmmaker Peter Jackson, visual effects artist Joe Letteri and Weta Digital will receive the Producers Guild's 2014 Vanguard Award.

David Cage to Deliver BAFTA Annual Games Lecture
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 19, 2013


The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has today announced that the acclaimed game designer David Cage will deliver this year's BAFTA Annual Games Lecture

EDINBURGH 2013 - BWW Reviews: BETWEEN EMPIRES, theSpace @ Symposium Hall, August 15 2013
by Kevin Sherwin - Aug 16, 2013


Picking a musical to see at the Fringe is always tricky, especially with brand new shows, and lack of name recognition must be something of a liability here, but it also helps to make Between Empires the immensely enjoyable surprise it is.

New Musical BETWEEN EMPIRES Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe Fest Today
by BWW News Desk - Aug 12, 2013


BETWEEN EMPIRES, a new British musical with book and lyrics by Morgan Mackintosh and Orlando Simon and music by Michail Palaiologou, receives its world premiere at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, performing in Symposium Hall beginning today, 12 August through 24 August.

New Musical BETWEEN EMPIRES to Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe Fest, 12-24 August
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 10, 2013


BETWEEN EMPIRES, a new British musical with book and lyrics by Morgan Mackintosh and Orlando Simon and music by Michail Palaiologou, will receive its world premiere at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, performing in Symposium Hall from 12 to 24 August.

St. James Theatre's THE THRILL OF LOVE Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2013


Amanda Whittington's new play, The Thrill of Love, directed by James Dacre, will run at the newly opened St. James Theatre from tonight, 27 March to Saturday 4 May, with press night today 3 April 2013. The production comes to the St. James Theatre following its world premiere at the New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme and a further run at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough.

St. James Theatre to Present THE THRILL OF LOVE, March 27-May 4
by Samantha Vega - Mar 13, 2013


Amanda Whittington's new play, The Thrill of Love, directed by James Dacre, will run at the newly opened St. James Theatre from Wednesday 27 March to Saturday 4 May, with press night on Wednesday 3 April 2013. The production comes to the St. James Theatre following its world premiere at the New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme and a further run at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough.

BAFTA LA to Honor Daniel Day-Lewis With 'Stanley Kubrick' Award
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 23, 2012


The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles® (BAFTA Los Angeles), which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, has announced it will honor multi-Academy® and BAFTA Award-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis with the prestigious Stanley Kubrick Britannia Award for Excellence in Film

THE HOUR Among BBC America's November Programming Highlights
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 11, 2012


THE HOUR returns plus 'Graham Norton' and 'Top Gear' take on James Bond in November on BBC America.

Daniel Day-Lewis to Receive BAFTA's Stanley Kubrick Britannia Award
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 4, 2012


Deadline reports that Daniel Day-Lewis will receive the British Academy Of Film And Television Arts' Stanley Kubrick Britannia Award for Excellence in Film. The actor will receive the award at the 2012 BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards which will be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on November 7.

Trey Parker, Matt Stone Among BAFTA Honorees
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 20, 2012


The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles® (BAFTA Los Angeles), which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, has announced they will honor Daniel Craig, Quentin Tarantino, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and Will Wright at the 2012 BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Jack Black et al. Pick TOP 100 VIDEO GAMES OF ALL TIME on G4 Today, 6/15
by TV News Desk - Jun 15, 2012


The five-part series narrated by the gaming industry's most accomplished voice artist and actor, Nolan North ('Uncharted' series, 'Batman Arkham City'), THE TOP 100 VIDEO GAMES OF ALL TIME, will air Monday June 11 through tonight, June 15 at 8pm PT/ET.

Jack Black et al to Pick TOP 100 VIDEO GAMES OF ALL TIME on G4, 6/15
by Caryn Robbins - May 25, 2012


The five-part series narrated by the gaming industry's most accomplished voice artist and actor, Nolan North ('Uncharted' series, 'Batman Arkham City'), THE TOP 100 VIDEO GAMES OF ALL TIME, will air Monday June 11 through Friday June 15 at 8pm PT/ET.

HighTide Festival Theatre's HighTide Festival 2012 Runs Now thru May 13
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2012


Artistic Director Steven Atkinson previously announced 18 World and European premiere productions for the sixth annual HighTide Festival in Halesworth, Suffolk, from now thru May 13, 2012. New this year is the Festival Bus, providing return travel from London Liverpool Street to Halesworth for the under 30's for £30, including a ticket to two plays.

Brendan Coyle, Louise Brealey, Abi Titmuss & More Set for HIGHTIDE, 3-13 May - Full Cast and Talks List Released - Highlights
by James T Harding - Apr 27, 2012


With under a week to go before the 2012 HighTide Festival gets underway, Artistic Director Steven Atkinson has announced full casting for HighTide Festival 2012. Familiar names include Louise Brealey, Brendan Coyle, Russell Floyd, Elizabeth Hopper, Danny Kirrane, Lesley Nicol, Abi Titmuss, Rosie Wyatt, andMatilda Ziegler. Also announced are the guests for the HighMind Talks at the Festival, including Alan Bissett, Will Gompertz, Ben Hammersley, Owen Jones, Juliet Stevenson and Griff Rhys Jones.

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