Madness' Suggs returns to Our House for 5 weeks from 7 Apr 03
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King Lear has been extended by one week to 26 Apr 03 at the Old Vic Theatre
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Fringe & Other London News

At the Etcetera Theatre in Camden, north London, Lost Island performed by Gareth Brierley, Barnaby Power (early evenings 8 to 27 Apr 03); What Else performed by Patrizia Paolini (late evenings 8 - 13 & 24 - 27Apr 03).

At the Putney Arts Centre in south London, Chelsea Players presents Some Explicit Polaroids by Mark Ravenhill (2 to 5 Jul 03).

Sat 29 Mar 03

Ruhie Henshall will return to star in Chicago at the Adelphi Theatre on Mon 16 Jun 03 for a 12-week season.
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Fri 28 Mar 03

Through the Leaves by Franz Xaver Kroetz, transfers to the Duchess Theatre, opening on 28 Apr 03, following previews from 23 Apr 03, starring Simon Callow, Ann Mitchell
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Zipp! The Musical , has posted early closing notices at the Duchess Theatre for 5 Apr 03
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A Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat extends 7 months at the New London Theatre to 28 Feb 2004
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Boy George's Taboo, which was to close 12 April 03, will now close two weeks later 26 Apr 03
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Alan Bird's review of King Lear at the Old Vic Theatre

Fringe & Other London News

At the Lyric, Hammersmith Theatre in west London, Shared Experience presents After Mrs Robinson by Polly Teale (22 Apr to 10 May 03).

Thu 27 Mar 03

Further casting has been announced for Pirandello's Absolutely!!(Perhaps), which opens at the Wyndham's Theatre on 20 May 03, following previews from 7 May 03. Liza Tarbuck, Anna Carteret, Barry Stanton, Brid Brennan, Sian Brooke, Darrell D'Silva, Gawn Grainger , Lolly Susi join Joan Plowright & Oliver Ford Davies
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Wed 26 Mar 2003

Ragtime, has has been extended by 4 months to 6 Sep 03 at the Piccadilly Theatre
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Les Miserables, has announced a new 6 month booking period to 20 Dec 03 at the Palace Theatre
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My Fair Lady, has announced a new 6 month booking period to 20 Dec 03 at Theatre Royal Drury Lane Theatre
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Fringe & Other London News

At the King's Head Theatre in Islington, north London, Latin! or, Tobacco and Boys by Stephen Fry (15 Apr to 4 May 03).

At the Pleasance Theatre in north London, Have a Nice Life a new musical by Conor Mitchell ( 28 May to 22 Jun 03).

Tue 25 Mar 2003

The Phantom of the Opera, has announced a new 6 month booking period to 20 Dec 03 at Her Majesty's Theatre
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The anti-war play Madness Of George Dubya tranfers to the Arts Theatre 2 Apr 03
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The Royal Court Theatre, announces its summer season which includes:

in theatre Downstairs...
Fallout
by Roy Williams
(12 Jun to 12 Jul 03)
Topdog/Underdog
by Suzan-Lori Parks
(6 to 30 Aug 03)

in theatre Upstairs.
Flesh Wound
by Che Walker
(15 May to 7 Jun 03)
Food Chain
by Mick Mahoney
(19 Jun to 12 Jul 03)

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Mon 24 Mar 2003

The Rat Pack, has been extended 5 weeks at the Theatre Royal Haymarket to 24 May 03
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Fame, has been extended 3 months at the Aldwych Theatre to 31 Jan 04
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Fringe & Other London News

Future productions at the Richmond Theatre in south London, includes: John Gabriel Borkman with Michael Pennington (15 to 19 Apr); Noises Off (21 to 26 Apr); Boogie Nights (28 Apr to 3 May); Bad Blood (5 to 10 May 03); Of Mice and Men with Matthew Kelly (13 to 17 May); Where There's A Will with Elaine Paige, Nicholas Le Prevost, David Warner(19 to 24 May); How The Other Half Lives by Alan Ayckbourn (23 to 28 Jun); Mrs Warren's Profession with Twiggy (30 Jun to 5 Jul 03); The Edge of Darkness with Liza Goddard (7 to 12 Jul ); Office Suite by Alan Bennett (14 to 19 Jul); Don't Dress For Dinner by Marc Camoletti (21 to 26 Jul); Bouncers by John Godber (4 to 9 Aug); Abigail's Party by Mike Leigh (8 to 13 Sep); My One & Only by Gershwin (21 Oct to 1 Nov 03); Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs pantomime with Lesley Joseph (11 Dec 03 to 18 Jan 04).

Sun 23 Mar 2003

Fringe & Other London News

The Warehouse Theatre, in Croydon south London, has announced that an anonymous donor has come forward and given £40,000 . This money will pay for the new schedule of Health and Safety works, which forced the closure of the theatre in January. The new Spring season will now include Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill by Lanie Robertson, starring Dawn Hope (30 Apr to 18 May 03); A new Asian version of Strinberg's Miss Julie, directed by Nadua Fall (23 May to 8 Jul 03); Knock Down Ginger by Mark Norfolk (13 Jun to 13 Jul 03).

Following a planning meeting on the 19th March 2003, the Mermaid Theatre has been condemned to demolition without replacement. A planning gain of 6 million ukp to compensate for the loss of the site is currently being negotiated. The Corporation of London is to replace the theatre with offices.

Fri 21 Mar 2003

The Royal Shakespeare Company productions of The Merry Wives of Windsor / Coriolanus, which played at the Swan theatre over the Winter, are to transfer to the Old Vic Theatre from 6 June 03
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My Brilliant Divorce, starring Dawn French has been extended one week to 17 May 03 at the Apollo Theatre
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Simply Heavenly, has been extended one week to 19 Apr 03 at the Young Vic Theatre
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Alan Bird's review of Ragtime at the Piccadilly Theatre

Amanda Hodges' review of The Rat Pack at the Haymarket Theatre

Fringe & Other London News

At the Theatre Underground in Holborn, central London, Warcrime by David Williams ( 24 Mar 03 to 19 Apr 03).

At the Theatre Royal Stratford East Theatre in east London, Funny Black Women On The Edge by Angie Le Mar ( extended one week to 5 Apr 03).

At the Union Theatre in south London, Random Acts Of Malice by Alan Fraser ( 15 Apr to 3 May03).

At the Greenwich Theatre in south London: THe Fat Lady Sings with Kit and the Widow (23 to 26 Apr 03); Fruit Salad by Llewella Gideon (30 Apr to 10 May 03); Over My Shoulder by Richard Stirling (13 to 17 May 03); David Copperfield by Eastern Angles (5 to 7 Jun 03); Golden Boy musical starring Jason Pennycooke & Sally Ann Triplett (19 Jun to 12 Jul 03).

Thu 20 Mar 2003

Judi Dench has withdrawn from The Night of 1000 Voices, which will be at the Royal Hall Hall on Sun 4 May 2003. The show will now be hosted by Glenn Glose & Roger Moore CBE
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Amanda Hodges' review of Mum's The Word at the Albery Theatre

Wed 19 Mar 03

Chicago, now booking to 31 Jan 2004 at the Adelphi Theatre
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Fringe & Other London News

At the New End Theatre in Hampstead, north London, My Sainted Aunt By Philip Sagar (8 Apr 03 to 18 May 03)

At the London Oratory Arts Centre in west London, The Chelsea Players present Six Characters In Search Of An Author by Luigi Pirandello (22 to 24 May 03)

Tue 18 Mar 03

Pirandello's Absolutely!!(Perhaps) starring Joan Plowright & Oliver Ford Davies, opens at the Wyndham's Theatre on 20 May 03, following previews from 7 May 03.
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New cast for Abigail's Party when show transfers from the New Ambassadors to the Whitehall Theate from 9 Apr 03. However, the main lead Elizabeth Berrington remains with the show.
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Henry V, which opens in repertoire from 6 May at the Olivier, NT announces further casting, which includes Adrian Lester, Ian Hogg, William Gaunt
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His Girl Friday, which opens in repertoire from 29 May at the Olivier, NT announces further casting, which includes Alex Jennings, Zoe Wanamaker, Margaret Tyzack
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Fringe & Other London News

At the Union Theatre on the Southbank, south London, An Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen (25 Mar to 12 Apr 03)

At the Old Red Lion in Islington Bedtime for Bastards a triple bill by Vanessa Badham (22 Apr to 17 May 03)

At the Riverside Studios in south London, Bright Colours Only by Pauline Goldsmith (15 Apr to 3 May 03)

At the Batersea Arts Centre (BAC) in Battersea, south London, Arlecchino performed by Marcello Magni (9 Apr to 4 May 03)

At the Drayton Court Theatre in West Ealing Loss by Gain by Critical Stage Company (24 Mar to 3 Apr 03)

Sun 16 Mar 03

Fringe & Other London News

At the Chelsea Theatre in south west London Exclude Me by Judith Johnson ( extended to 12 Apr 03)

At the Oval House Theatre in south London You Don't Kiss gay play by Troy Fairclough (23 Apr to 3 May 03)

At the Actors Centre in Covent Garden All I want is a British Passport a one-man play written and performed by Nadim Sawahla (20 to 22 Mar 03).

At the Etcetera Theatre in Camden, north London Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov, a version by Michael Frayn (1 to 6 Apr 03).

At the Hen and Chickens in north London Little Lil by Jo Emery (6 to 10 May 03).

Wed 12 Mar 03

Stomp has been extended by 4 months to 27 Sep 03 at the Vaudeville Theatre
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Ibsen's Brand, produced by RSC at Haymarket Theatre from 29 May 03 to Aug 03 starring Ralph Fiennes has announced further casting.
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Fringe & Other London News

At the Rose & Crown Theatre in Hampton Wick, south London A Doll's House Henrik Ibsen, a new translation by Martin Adamson. (15 Apr to 3 May 03).

At the Finborough Theatre, in Earl's Court, west London, Miranda Hart-Throbs!, with Miranda Hart (13 & 14 Apr 03).

At the Spitz Venue , in east London, The World Goes Round, A compilation of music from the song-writing team of John Kander & Fred Ebb (31 Mar to 4 Apr 03).

At the Latchmere Theatre in Battersea, south London TellTales by Spontaneity Shop (1 - 12 Apr 03).

At the Etcetera Theatre in Camden, north London Mark Felgate - Freelance Fool & Hal Cruttenden in a double bill of comedy (24 & 31 Mar, 21 Apr & 12 May 03).

The Silver Street Theatre School and Youth Theatre summer classes has been announced
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Tue 11 Mar 03

Jerry Springer the Opera, which opens in April at the Lyttelton, NT announces casting, which includes Michael Brandon (of Dempsey and Makepeace fame), Andrew Bevis, Alison Jiear
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Caligula, by Albert Camus, which opens at the Donmar Warehouse in April 03 announces more casting.
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The American ensemble comedy Triple Espresso, has posted early closing notices at the Arts Theatre and will close this Sat 15 Mar 03
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Sun 9 Mar 2003

Amanda Hodges' review of The Safari Party at the Hampstead Theatre

Fringe & Other London News

At the New End Theatre in Hampstead, north London, Better Not Talk, by Naava Piatka (17 & 18 Mar 03).

At the Greenwich Playhouse in south London, Claw, by Howard Barker ( 18 Mar to 13 apr 03).

Fri 7 Mar 2003

Alan Bird's review of Dance Of Death at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Ave

Fringe & Other London News

At the Oval House Theatre, south London, Coming Up For Air, by Don Kinch (26 Mar to 5 Apr 03).

The Riverside Studios, has become the first UK member of Theaters Against War (THAW).
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Wed 5 Mar 2003

Chicago, announces cast changes from 24 March 03. Norman Pace, Rolf Saxon, Zee Asha join the cast.
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Alan Bird's review of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the New London Theatre

Fringe & Other London News

At the Theatro Technis, in Canmden, north London, An Evening’s Entertainment: Declan’s Big Gala Night, a charity performance to raise money for the Declan Mulholland Trust(Sun 16 March 03).

At the New End Theatre, in Hampstead, north London, Hungarian Cultural Centre presents Spinach ’n Chips, by Zoltán Egressy (4 to 6 April 03).

At the Questors Theatre in Ealing, west London: A View from the Bridge by Arthur Miller (15 to 22 Mar 03); Run for Your Wife by Ray Cooney (5 to 12 Apr 03); Suddenly Last Summer by Tennessee Williams (26 Apr to 10 May 03); The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby Parts 1 & 2 Adapted by David Edgar from the novel by Charles Dickens (24 May to 7 Jun 03); Closer by Patrick Marber (7 to 21 Jun 03); Mary Queen of Scots Got Her Head Chopped Off by Liz Lockhead (21 to 28 Jun 03).

At the Finborough Theatre in Earl's Court, west London: Christmas on Mars by Harry Kondoleon (1 to 26 Apr 03); The Monument by Colleen Wagner (29 Apr to 17 May 03); Something Cloudy, Something Clear by Tennessee Williams (21 May to 14 Jun 03); I Have Before Me a Remarkable Document Given to Me by a Young Lady from Rwanda by Sonja Linden (17 Jun to 12 Jul 03); The End of the Sentence by Jeremy Freeson (14 Jul to 10 Aug 03); Dark Meaning Mouse by Tony Haygarth (9 Sep to 4 Oct 03); Zadie's Shoes by Adam Pettle (7 Oct to 1 Nov 03); Young Emma adapted by Laura Wade (2 to 20 Dec 03).

Mon 3 Mar 2003

Boy George's Taboo is to close 12 April 03, after a run of 15 months at The Venue
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Mike Leigh's Abigail's Party is to transfer from the New Ambassadors to the Whitehall Theate from 9 Apr 03
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Mamma Mia! tickets have gone on sale today for the show's new booking period up to 27 March 2004
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Amanda Hodges' review of The Road To The Sea at the Orange Tree Theatre, south London

Fringe & Other London News

At the Chicken Shed Theatre , in north London, Love Of Seven Dolls, musical of Paul Gallico's story(27 Mar to 13 Apr 03).

Sun 2 Mar 2003

Amanda Hodges' review of Honour at the Cottesloe, NT

Amanda Hodges' review of Accidental Death of an Anarchist at the Donmar Warehouse

Fringe & Other London News

At the Finborough Theatre in Earl's Court, west London Christmas On Mars by Harry Kondoleon (1 to 26 Apr 03).

At the New End Theatre in Hampstead, north London You Couldn't Make It Up, a gay play by Patrick Wilde. (20 May to 21 Jun 03).