Tickets have now gone on sale for the Rod Stewart musical Tonight's The Night, which opens at the Victoria Palace Theatre on 6 Nov 03, following previews from 15 Oct 03, and booking to 7 Feb 04.
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Roy Williams' Fallout has been extended one week to 19 July 03 at the Royal Court Theatre
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Absolutely! (perhaps) with Joan Plowright extends three weeks and now closes 13 Sep 03 at the Wyndham's Theatre.
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Kings of Comedy festival of live stand-up comedy with Michael Barrymore, Lenny Henry and Bill Bailey at the Wyndham's theatre from 15 Sep to 29 Nov 03
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Fringe & Other London News

At the Etcetera Theatre in Camden, north London Influenced, a play of British class and race-conflict by Nick Campbell (22 July to 10 Aug 03).

Thu 26 June 03

Bea Arthur at the Savoy will open at the Savoy theatre 15 Sep 03, following previews from 12 Sep 03, and booking for a limited season to 18 Oct 03.
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Casting update for Oscar Wilde's A Woman Of No Importance, at the Haymarket Theatre from 10 Sep 03 to 24 Jan 04. Directed by Adrian Noble, the cast includes Prunella Scales, Samantha Bond, Rupert Graves, Rachel Stirling.
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Cameron Mackintosh announces plans for a new theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue called the 'Sondheim Theatre'.
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Jailhouse Rock Elvis Presley's classic 1957 MGM film is to be the basis of a major new musical for the West End and Broadway later this year.
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The Stage Newspaper reports that The Whitehall Theatre will close next month
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Tue 24 June 03

Gary Wilmot to play 'Caractacus Potts' in Chitty Chitty Band Bang from 21 July 03 (replacing Michael Ball).
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Fringe & Other London News

At the St Barnabas Church in west London Deliverer, a new musical biblical account of Moses and the Israelites (4 to 6 July 03).

Open Air at North Garden, Lincoln’s Inn The Winter's Tale, by Oxford Shakespeare Company (31 July to 31 Aug 03).

Sat 21 June 03

Alan Bird's review of Tom Stoppard's Jumpers starring Simon Russell Beale, at the Lyttelton, National Theatre.

Fri 20 June 03

The anti-war play Madness Of George Dubya announces final extension at the Arts Theatre and will now close on 23 Aug 03
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Alan Bird's review of The Master Builder starring Patrick Stewart at the Albery

Amanda Hodges' review of Unsuspecting Susan by Stewart Permutt starring Celia Imrie at the King's Head Theatre, in Islington.

New dates have been announced for the Theatreland Walking Tour, presented by The Society Of London Theatre / Stepping Out, up to 23 Nov 03)
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Fringe & Other London News

At the Etcetera Theatre in Camden, north London F***List Celebrity, by Nathan Cassidy (1 to 20 July 03).

At the Old Red Lion Theatre in the Angel, north London The Tapes, by Tom Clark and Daniel Norcross (24 Jun to 19 July 03).

At the Theatre Royal Stratford East in east London Funny Black Women on the Edge, a comedy revue by Angie Le Mar (17 July to 9 Aug 03).

In a Warehouse off Old Kent Road, Southwark, south London Pericles, presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company and Cardboard Citizens, the UK's only homeless people's professional theatre company. (22 July to 9 Aug 03).

Thu 19 June 03

THe Madness musical Our House has posted closing notices at the Cambridge Theatre after a run of only 10 months! The last performance will be on 16 Aug 2003.
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It is now confirmed that Vincent in Brixton will return to the West End at the Playhouse theatre opening 10 July 03, following previews from 8 July 03 for a 8-week season to 30 Aug 03. Starring Clare Higgins, Jochum Ten Haaf
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Alan Bird's review of Fallout by Roy Williams, at the Royal Court Downstairs

One of our reader's, Graham Spencer, review of Sexual Perversity in Chicago starring Minie Driver & Matthew Perry at Comedy Theatre.

Fringe & Other London News

At the Hackney Empire in east London Elmina's Kitchen, by Kwame Kwei-Armah (9 to 20 Sep 03).

At the Bridewell Theatre in city of London Scopa! by Michele Celeste (Lunchtimes 10 to 25 Jul 03).

Tue 17 June 03

It is now confirmed that Thoroughly Modern Millie will open at the Shaftesbury Theatre 21 Oct 03, following previews from 11 Oct 03, and booking to 24 Jan 04. Cast includes: Amanda Holden, Maureen Lipman, Sheila Ferguson, Craig Urbani, Mark McGee (Booking is now open!!)
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Mamma Mia! extends booking by 2 months to 22 May 04 at the Prince Edward Theatre, before the show's transfer to the Prince of Wales, announced earlier this year. Also, the cast will by joining in festivities at the Royal Opening Ceremony for the Golden Jubilee Bridges on Wed 2 July 03
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Jonathan Kent's new production of Hamlet performed in Japanese with English surtitles will be at the Sadler's Wells Theatre 28 Aug to 6 Sep 03
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Fringe & Other London News

At the Arcola Theatre in east London No, It Was You, by Fake Productions (26 Jun to 5 Jul 03).

At The Space in Canary Wharf, Channel 53, by Over Here Theatre Company (Fridays 20 Jun to 18 Jul 03).

At the Etcetera Theatre in Camden, north London Soul Reader, by James Michalos. A story of people seeking redemption from their guilty pasts through spiritualism (15 Jul to 3 Aug 03).

At the Landor Theatre in south London, Closer, by Patrick Marber (17 Jun to 12 Jul 03).

At the Finborough Theatre in Earl's Court, west London The End of the Sentence, by Jeremy Freeson (15 Jul to 9 Aug 03).

At the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre in west London Kes, by National Youth Theatre (NYT) (22 Aug to 13 Sep 03).

At the Lyric *Studio* Hammersmith Theatre in west London Immaculate Conceit, by National Youth Theatre (NYT) (27 Aug to 13 Sep 03).

Mon 16 June 03

Bombay Dreams, has announced a new 5 month booking period covering 28 Oct 03 to 28 Mar 04. Also major cast changes from 17 June 03.
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Amanda Hodges' review of Two Gentlemen of Verona, at the Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park

Sat 14 June 03

Queen's Birthday Honours List includes Helen Mirren (a Dame); Simon Russell Beale (CBE); Kristin Scott Thomas (OBE); Richard Briers (CBE).
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Fri 13 June 03

Oscar Wilde's A Woman Of No Importance will be at the Haymarket Theatre from 10 Sep 03 to 24 Jan 04. Directed by Adrian Noble, the cast includes Rupert Graves (Booking is now open!!)
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It is now confirmed that A Midsummer Night's Dream by Edward Hall's all-male Propeller Theatre company, will be at the Comedy Theatre from 7 Aug 03 to 25 Oct 03
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Amanda Hodges & Graham Spencer's reviews of Richard III, at the Globe Theatre

Wed 11 June 03

West End and Royal Ballet star Wayne Sleep will star as ‘The Child Catcher’ in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the London Palladium from 24 July 03 for 3 months.
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Amanda Hodge's review of A Midsummer Night's Dream, at the Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park

Graham Spencer's review of The Hanging Man, at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre

Fringe & Other London News

The Hackney Empire Theatre in east London will re-open in September 2003, with Elmina's Kitchen which opened recently to critical acclaim at the National Theatre
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At the Millfield Theatre in Edmonton, north London, productions include: Two Gentlemen of Verona by Theatre Set-Up (5 Jul 03); Mother Courage and Her Children by Graeae Theatre Company (21 & 22 Jul 03);Oh, What A Lovely War by Silver Street Youth Theatre (3 to 6 Sep 03); The Beauty Queen of Leenane by Not the National Theatre (19 Sep 03); The Wonderful West End with an all-star cast of Principal Artistes accompanied by the London Stage Orchestra.(26 Sep 03); Anything Goes by Risley Musical Theatre (28 Oct to 1 Nov 03); Sweeney Todd by Finchley & Friern Barnet Operatic Society (11 to 15 Nov 03); Aladdin a pantomime (3 DEc 03 to 11 Jan 04).

Graeae Theatre Company presents Mother Courage And Her Children by Bertholt Brecht, in a version by Lee Hall, at various venues. (7 to 26 July 03)
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Tue 10 June 03

Stomp has been extended by 4 months to 1 Feb 04 and introduces Sunday performances from Oct 03 at the Vaudeville Theatre
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Fringe & Other London News

Casting update for I.D at the Almeida Theatre, which features Antony Sher in his own play from 28 Aug 03
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At various outdoor venues including parks, woodlands and open spaces London Bubble presents Punchkin, Enchanter, a new adaptation of an ancient Indian folk tale (10 Jul to 6 Aug 03).

At the Jermyn Street Theatre Piccadilly The Gentlemen, by Simon Glass (9 Jun to 28 Jun 03).

At the Secret Garden, beside Greenwich Observatory in Greenwich Park, A Midsummer Night's Dream, by the Avenue Theatre Company (18 to 22 Jun 03).

At the Chicken Shed Theatre, in Southgate, north London The Caucasian Chalk Circle, by the Chicken Shed Youth Theatre (3 to 19 Jul 03); The Night Before Christmas, a Christmas musical by Chicken Shed Theatre Company. (2 Dec 03 to 17 Jan 04).

At the Etcetera Theatre in Camden, north London Vinagar Tom, by Caryl Churchill. "How do you know whether someone is a witch?" (25 to 29 Jun 03).

Scoop Productions presents Frida and Diego By Greg Cullen, at Stratford Circus (10 to 12 July 03) & Arcola (22 to 23 July 03). The company also presents Neaptide by Sarah Daniels, at Stratford Circus (17 to 19 July 03) & Arcola (25 to 26 July 03).

Sat 7 June 03

Shared Experience's After Mrs Rochester, by Polly Teale, and starring Diana Quick, will open at the Duke of York's Theatre 22 July 03, following previews from 16 July 03
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Alan Bird's review of His Girl Friday, with Alex Jennings and Zoe Wanamaker at the Olivier, NT

Fri 6 June 03

Alan Bird's review of Brand, with Ralph Fiennes at the Haymarket Theatre

Thu 5 June 03

The Woman In Black, has announced a new 5 month booking period covering performances from 1 Sep 03 to 31 Jan 04 at the Fortune Theatre.
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Fringe & Other London News

At the New End Theatre in Hampstead, north London Modern Man, a play about Manet and his painted ladies, by Roger Kirby (24 Jun to 26 Jul 03).

Trilby productions presents a Gay Pride season of theatre at Jermyn Street Theatre in Piccadilly from 8 July to 2 Aug 03: Shows in repertoire include: Blowing Whistles A searingly topical drama about love, sex and gay pride, by Matthew Todd (8 Jul to 2 Aug 03); Love, Sex & Retro-Femininity, Holly Penfield's outrageous whirlwind tour about being a woman and more.. (10 Jul to 1 Aug 03); Silver Heaven, Be prepared to be transported back to the golden age of Hollywood as Earl Grey impersonates the likes of Judy Garland and Vivienne Leigh (13 to 31 Jul 03);

Wed 4 June 03

Abigail's Party reduces booking period by 6 weeks to 12 July 2003 at the Whitehall
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Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, opens at the Savoy Theatre in Oct 03 starring Matthew Kelly, George Costigan.
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Fringe & Other London News

Natural Perspectives presents open air production of Hamlet at Old Royal Observatory Garden, in Greenwich Park(26 Jul to 10 Aug 03); and at Middle Temple Gardens, at The Middle Temple, Victoria Embankment (20 to 24 Aug 03);

Tue 3 June 03

Amanda Hodges' review of Little Baby Nothing at the Bush Theatre

Fringe & Other London News

At Cabaret at No 3 in Mayfair, Rebecca Carrington (5 Jun 03); Diva Eve (12 Jun 03); Michael Dalton (19 Jun 03); Vanessa Dinning (3 Jul 03); Graham Mackay-Bruce (10 Jul 03); Amanda Hall (17 Jul 03); Natasha Hutchinson (24 Jul 03).

At the Greenwood Theatre near London Bridge The Importance of Being Earnest, by King´s Players (11 to 13 Jun 03).

At the Etcetera Theatre in Camden, north London, Alabaster Productions presents The Melancholy Hussar, based on the short story by Thomas Hardy, adapted by Ben Musgrave (24 to 29 Jun 03).

At the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre in west London, Timestep (a triple Bill) by Amici Dance Theatre Company (27 & 28 Jun 03).

Sun 1 June 03

Ragtime has posted early closing notices at the Piccadilly Theatre after a run of only 3 months! The last performance will be on 14 June 2003.
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