What our reviewer Peter Brown, and the popular press, said about Pinter's Double Bill, The Lover / The Collection, at the Comedy Theatre

Fringe & Other London News

At the New End Theatre, in Hampstead, north London, Lunch With Marlene, By Chris Burgess, starring Kate O' Mara (26 Mar to 27 Apr 2008)

Wed 30 Jan 2008

Legal Fictions a double-bill of legal drama - The Dock Brief and Edwin - by John Mortimer at the Savoy Theatre from 21 Feb 2008 starring Edward Fox, Nicholas Woodeson, Polly Adams
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Casting announced for musical, Marguerite, which is at at Haymarket from 7 May 2008: includes Ruthie Henshall , Julian Ovenden and Alexander Hanson
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Notes from New York present Notes in Heels profiling the work of Georgia Stitt, Jenny Giering and Zina Goldrich for one night only at the Duchess Theatre on Sunday 6 April 2008
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Fringe & Other London News

At the New Players Theatre, near Charing Cross, central Make Me a Song, Over twenty songs by composer William Finn, cast includes Frances Ruffelle & Ian H Watkins (3 Mar to 6 Apr 2008)

Tues 29 Jan 2008

The Critics' Circle Theatre Awards have been announced: Winners include A Disappearing Number, Hairspray, Charles Dance, Anne-Marie Duff, Chiwetel Ejiofor , Patrick Stewart , Rupert Goold ...
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Mon 28 Jan 2008

Tickets are now on sale for The Donmar at the Wyndham's which includes Ivanov with Kenneth Branagh (12 Sep to 29 Nov 2008 ) ;Twelfth Night with Derek Jacobi (5 Dec 2008 to 7 Mar 2009); Madame De Sade with Judi Dench (13 Mar 2009 to 23 May 2009); Hamlet with Jude Law (29 May 2009 to 22 Aug 2009)
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Disney’s High School Musical, a new stage musical based on the Disney Channel Original Movie will be at the Hammersmith Apollo for 6 weeks from 30 June to 9 Aug 2008
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What the popular press said about Happy Now?, at the Cottesloe, NT

Fringe & Other London News

At the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, in west London, Metamorphosis, adapted by David Farr and Gisli Orn Gardarsson (25 Mar to 5 Apr 2008)

At the Arcola Theatre, in east London, Double Portrait, by Tom Shkolnik (4 to 29 Mar 2008)

At the Tabard Theatre, in Chiswick, west London, Two Bob Theatre presents a double bill, Guerilla / Whore, by John Cargill Thompson / by Carol Vine (18 Mar to 5 Apr 2008)

Sat 26 Jan 2008

National Theatre announce March - May 2008 schedule: New productions Never So Good with Jeremy Irons (17 Mar - 24 May); Fram with Jasper Britton, Sian Thomas (10 Apr - 22 May); Harper Regan with Lesley Sharp (16 Apr - 15 May); The Year of Magical Thinking with Vanessa Redgrave (25 Apr - 20 May); and new Platforms...
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Fri 25 Jan 2008

Wicked extends its booking period 6 months at the Apollo Victoria - tickets now on sale to 4 April 2009
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Alan Dale, best known on TV for playing Publishing mogul Bradford Meade in Ugly Betty, will join the cast of Monty Python’s Spamalot, at the Palace Theatre from 3 March 2008 to play King Arthur.
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Lyn Paul returns to the role of Mrs Johnstone in Blood Brothers at the Phoenix Theatre from 28 Jan 2008
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What our reviewer, Peter Brown, and the popular press, said about The Sea, by Edward Bond at the Haymarket Theatre

What the popular press, said about The Vertical Hour, by David Hare at the Royal Court

Fringe & Other London News

At the Brockley Jack Theatre, in south London, Dinner, by Moira Buffini (12 Feb to 1 Mar 2008)

At the Pacific Playhouse (formerly Southwark Playhouse), in south London, Involution, by Rachel Welch (21 Feb to 15 Mar 2008)

At the Theatro Technis, in Mornington Crescent, north London, Tower Theatre presents, Art, by Yasmina Reza (19 to 23 Feb 2008)

Wed 23 Jan 2008

Fiddler on the Roof, to close two months early on 16 Feb 2008 at the Savoy Theatre
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Fringe & Other London News

At the Old Red Lion Theatre, in Angel, north London, Spending The Pension, by Andrew Neil (5 to 23 Feb 2008)

At the Lyric Hammersmith Studio, in west London, Sarajevo Story , created by Lightwork (26 Feb to 15 Mar 2008)

At the Bridewell Theatre, in city of London, Lunchbox Theatre presents, As You Like It , by C Company (22 Jan to 8 Feb 2008); The Tempest, by Baseless Fabric Theatre Company (25 Mar to 11 Apr 2008); The Merchant of Venice, by C Company (3 to 20 Jun 2008); Romeo & Juliet, by C Company (15 Jul to 1 Aug 2008)

Tues 22 Jan 2008

Full casting announced for Jersey Boys, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons , which is at Prince Edward Theatre from 28 Feb 2008:
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Fringe & Other London News

At the Orange Tree Theatre, in Richmond, south London, Next Door’s Baby, Book by Bernie Gaughan, Music and Lyrics by Matthew Strachan (6 Feb to 8 Mar 2008)

Mon 21 Jan 2008

Stomp, extends 7 months - tickets now on sale to 12 Oct 2008 at the Ambassadors Theatre
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In Chicago, Bonnie Langford (Roxie Hart), & Brenda Edwards (Mama Morton) extend their run to 28 Feb 2008 at the Cambridge Theatre, and Duncan James (Billy Flynn) to 10 Feb 2008
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Fringe & Other London News

At the Bull Theatre, in Barnet, north London, Arena Productions presents When It Rains......The Musical, by Marc Folan & David Shannon (13 to 16 Feb 2008)

At Theatre503, in Battersea, south London, Shadow Language, by Kelly Stuart (20 Feb to 15 Mar 2008)

At the LAMDA's MacOwan Theatre, in west London, Can-Can, Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter, Book by Abe Burrows (13 to 20 Feb 2008)

At the LAMDA's Linbury Studio, in west London, Fathers and Sons, by Brian Friel, an adaptation of the novel by Ivan Turgenev (In rep: 14 to 21 Feb 2008); Pentecost, by David Edgar (In rep: 15 to 21 Feb 2008)

At the Union Theatre, in south London, Box of Tricks Theatre presents, Word:Play, Six 15-minute plays, from six playwrights (4 to 8 Mar 2008)

Fri 18 Jan 2008

Fringe & Other London News

At the Oval House Theatre, in south London, House of Agnes, by Levi David Addai (4 to 29 Mar 2008)

At the Theatro Technis, in Mornington Crescent, north London, Tower Theatre presents, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, by Jay Presson Allen, adapted from the novel by Muriel Spark (12 to 16 Feb 2008)

At the Old Sorting Office Theatre, in Barnes, south London, The Dumb Waiter, by Harold Pinter (4 to 9 Feb 2008)

At the Top Floor at Turnmills, in Farrington, near city of London, Stand Up Drama presents, Auntie & Me, by Morris Panych (19 to 23 Feb 2008)

Wed 16 Jan 2008

At the National Theatre: Nicholas Hytner announces plans for 2008 and beyond...
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Fringe & Other London News

At the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, in west London, The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, By Bertolt Brecht, translated by Ralph Manheim - set in modern Africa. (14 Feb to 15 March 2008)

At the Jermyn Street, in Piccadilly, central London, Under Pressure, by Simon Dale (5 to 9 Feb 2008)

At the Camden People's Theatre, near Warren Street, central London, Snap Dragon, by Tim Blackwell (5 to 10 Feb 2008); Leaving, by Sarah O’Hanlon (12 Feb to 1 March 2008)

At the Courtyard Theatre, in Hoxton, north London, The Death of Margaret Thatcher, by Tom Green (5 Feb to 2 March 2008)

Mon 14 Jan 2008

Ian Talbot will take over the role of 'Wilbur Turnblad' in Hairspray at the Shaftesbury Theatre from 28 Jan 2008. (He replaces Mel Smith).
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Fringe & Other London News

At the Etcetera Theatre, in Camden, North London, a Double Bill, The Call / Bone Bag, by Andrew Storey / by James Devereaux (12 to 17 Feb 2008)

At the Travellers Studio at Harrow Arts Centre, European Arts Company presents, The Picture of Dorian Gray, by Oscar Wilde (30 Jan 2008)

Sun 13 Jan 2008

Fringe & Other London News

At the Greenwich Playhouse, in south London, The Merchant of Venice, by Galleon Theatre (12 Feb to 9 Mar 2008)

Sat 12 Jan 2008

What our reviewer, Peter Brown said about Tara Arts production of The Tempest, at the Arts Theatre

Fringe & Other London News

At the Arcola Theatre, in east London, The Blind, by Maurice Materlinck, performed by a cast of blind and partially sighted actors (4 Feb to 1 Mar 2008)

Fri 11 Jan 2008

New artistic director Timothy Sheader announces his first season at the The Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park - (2 Jun - 13 Sep 2008) Romeo & Juliet; Twelfth Night; A Midsummer Night's Dream - for a young audience; and the musical Gigi.
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Chess in Concert at Royal Albert Hall for two performances - 12th & 13 May 2008 with Josh Groban & Idina Menzel
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The British Ambassador’s Belly Dancer at the Arts theatre 4 to 23 Feb 2008
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What our reviewer, Peter Brown said about Tara Arts production of The Tempest, at the Arts Theatre

Fringe & Other London News

At the Barons Court Theatre, in west London, Drowning Fish Productions presents, You've Been A Wonderful Audience, By Andrew Syer (29 Jan to 17 Feb 2008)

Thu 10 Jan 2008

Hairspray extends - tickets now on sale to 4 April 2009 at the Shaftesbury Theatre
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Any Dream Will Do second runner-up Lewis Bradley will play 'Joseph' in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, while Lee Mead is on Holiday on weeks commencing 14 & 21 Jan, 10 Mar, 5 May 2008.
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Fringe & Other London News

At the New End Theatre, in Hampstead, north London, Tom Crean Antarctic Explorer , by Aidan Dooley (5 Feb to 16 Mar 2008)

At the Greenwich Theatre, in south London, Nitro presents, The Wedding Dance, by Felix Cross (14 to 23 Feb 2008)

Wed 9 Jan 2008

Tickets are now on sale for Yasmina Reza's God of Carnage, which is at the Gielgud from 7 Mar 2008 with Ralph Fiennes, Tamsin Greig, Janet McTeer, Ken Stott.
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Brief Encounter, by Noel Coward, adapated for stage by Kneehigh Theatre on the stage at The Cinema, in the Haymarket from 2 Feb 2008
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The Sound Of Music, now taking bookings to 18 Oct 2008 at the London Palladium
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Fringe & Other London News

At the Tabard Theatre, in Chiswick, west London, Cocksure Theatre Company presents, The Lonesome West, By Martin McDonagh (12 Feb to 8 Mar 2008)

At the Rosemary Branch Theatre, in Islington, north London, The Tempest, by Darker Arts (21 Feb to 20 Mar 2008)

At the Chickenshed Studio, in Southgate, north London, Yard Gal, by Rebecca Prichard (12 Feb to 1 Mar 2008)

Mon 7 Jan 2008

Buddy, the musical of Buddy Holly, extends two months - tickets now on sale to 30 Aug 2008 at the Duchess Theatre
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Fri 4 Jan 2008

Cast update for The Man Who Had All the Luck, which is at the Donmar Warehouse, from 28 Feb 2008
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Cast update for Baby Girl / DNA / The Miracle, which are at the Cottesloe, NT from 16 Feb 2008
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Summer Strallen , is expected to be confirmed as the next 'Maria' in The Sound of Music, on Channel 4‘s teen drama Hollyoaks!!
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Fringe & Other London News

At the King's Head Theatre, in Angel, north London, The Dybbuk by S. Ansky, adapted by Eve Leigh (18 Jan to 24 Feb 2008)

At the State Apartments at Kensington Palace, in west London, angels in the architecture presents, Dido-Queen of Carthage by Christopher Marlowe (1 to 23 Feb 2008)

At the Barons Court Theatre, in west London, Peppercorn Valley Productions presents, Seascape with Sharks and Dancer by Don Nigro (15 to 20 Jan 2008); First Draft Theatre presents, Terrors / Temp, two short plays by Jack Williams / by Dan James (22 to 27 Jan 2008)

At the Pleasance Theatre, in north London, Ibsen Stage Company presents, Peer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen (30 Jan to 17 Feb 2008 in the Stage Space); Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts presents, A Laughing Matter, by April de Angelis (3 to 16 Feb 2008); Weaver Hughes Ensemble presents, Thin Toes, by Laura Stevens (20 Feb to 16 Mar 2008, in the Stage Space)

At the Canal Cafe Theatre, in Little Venice, west London, Yellowbrick Productions presents, The Nun’s Trail, a comedy by David Barrett (8 to 12 April 2008)