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My Brilliant Friend tells the story of Elena Greco, a now-elderly woman who discovers the most important friend in her life, Raffaella "Lila" Cerullo, seems to have disappeared with a trace. A writer, immersed in a house full of books, Greco turns on her computer and starts writing the story of their tempestuous friendship, starting from the point when Elena met Lila their first year of primary school in 1950.

Set in a dangerous and fascinating Naples, their story goes on to cover more than 60 years of their lives as she tries to describe the mystery of Lila, Elena's brilliant friend and

National Theatre Announces New Productions, Including Emma Rice and Tony Kushner Adap Photo National Theatre Announces New Productions, Including Emma Rice and Tony Kushner Adaptations
by Stephi Wild - September 13, 2019

The National Theatre has announced its productions on-sale for October 2019 a?' March 2020...


THE LAST FIVE YEARS To Be Bolton Albert Halls First In-House Production Photo THE LAST FIVE YEARS To Be Bolton Albert Halls First In-House Production
by Stephi Wild - July 30, 2018

Albert Halls Bolton is set to transform its theatre space for the venues first in-house production since its impressive renovation....


FremantleMedia North America and Dancing Ledge Productions Partner with Legendary Aut Photo FremantleMedia North America and Dancing Ledge Productions Partner with Legendary Author Paulo Coelho
by Tori Hartshorn - May 01, 2018

FremantleMedia North America (FMNA), together with Random House Studio and Dancing Ledge Productions, today announced an exclusive deal with visionary Brazilian author Paulo Coelho to develop the first-ever TV drama series based on his works. Exploring themes and characters from his novels The Devil...


Sheffield Theatres Announces New Season To Complete Programming For 2019 Photo Sheffield Theatres Announces New Season To Complete Programming For 2019
by Stephi Wild - March 22, 2019

As his production of Richard Hawley and Chris Bush's Standing at the Sky's Edge opens in the Crucible, Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres, Robert Hastie, announces programming for 2019....


Natasha Barnes, Nathan Amzi and Mark Peachey Join BARD FROM THE BARN Photo Natasha Barnes, Nathan Amzi and Mark Peachey Join BARD FROM THE BARN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 06, 2020

The Barn Theatre have announced the extension and additional cast and creatives for their Shakespeare in lockdown series, Bard From The Barn....


First Major Stage Production Of CAPTAIN CORELLI'S MANDOLIN to Tour the UK Photo First Major Stage Production Of CAPTAIN CORELLI'S MANDOLIN to Tour the UK
by Stephi Wild - September 27, 2018

The first major stage production of CAPTAIN CORELLI'S MANDOLIN, based on the best-selling novel by Louis de Bernieres will tour the UK in 2019, 25 years after the book was first published. CAPTAIN CORELLI'S MANDOLIN will be directed by Olivier and Tony Award nominee Melly Still and adapted by Evenin...


Casting Announced For Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS Photo Casting Announced For Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
by Stephi Wild - July 30, 2020

Casting has been announced for Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatrea??s THE COMEDY OF ERRORS....


The National Theatre Announces 15 Productions Of New Plays And Fresh Adaptations By L Photo The National Theatre Announces 15 Productions Of New Plays And Fresh Adaptations By Leading Writers
by Stephi Wild - June 13, 2019

The National Theatre has announced 15 productions of new plays and fresh adaptations by leading writers....


April De Angelis' PLAYHOUSE CREATURES To Make Austin Premiere Photo April De Angelis' PLAYHOUSE CREATURES To Make Austin Premiere
by Stephi Wild - June 25, 2018

Continuing the 2018 sizzlin' summer season, The City Theatre Company presents the celebrated stage play Playhouse Creatures by April De Angelis. The inspiring story of the first actresses of England and their determination to transform all of the theatre world. The production makes its Austin premie...


HBO & RAI Renew MY BRILLIANT FRIEND For Second Season Photo HBO & RAI Renew MY BRILLIANT FRIEND For Second Season
by Tori Hartshorn - December 04, 2018

According to Deadline, HBO & RAI have renewed MY BRILLIANT FRIEND for a second season. Read more about the news from Deadline here!...


Olivier Award Nominee Catherine McCormack Joins THE FERRYMAN Today Photo Olivier Award Nominee Catherine McCormack Joins THE FERRYMAN Today
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2018

Olivier Award nominee Catherine McCormack (All My Sons, Braveheart) will join the company of Jez Butterworth's The Ferryman, directed by Sam Mendes, beginning Today, December 18. McCormack will make her Broadway debut in the role of "Mary Carney," which she first played in the London cast, when Gene...


Photo Flash: Andre Holland and Mark Rylance Star In OTHELLO at Shakespeare's Globe Photo Photo Flash: Andre Holland and Mark Rylance Star In OTHELLO at Shakespeare's Globe
by A.A. Cristi - July 31, 2018

Shakespeare's Globe has announced full casting for Othello, directed by Claire van Kampen, opening in The Globe on Friday 20 July....


BWW Review: MY BRILLIANT FRIEND, National Theatre Photo BWW Review: MY BRILLIANT FRIEND, National Theatre
by Anthony Walker-Cook - November 27, 2019

At the beginning of My Brilliant Friend, all there is on stage is a desk, a chair and a laptop. For the Olivier stage (and the for the National Theatre in general), it's noticeably, surprisingly bare, but one thing is clear: a story is about to be told....


Rose Theatre Kingston Makes Commitment To Stop Using Single-Use Plastic Photo Rose Theatre Kingston Makes Commitment To Stop Using Single-Use Plastic
by Stephi Wild - June 08, 2018

Rose Theatre Kingston today announces its commitment to stop using single-use plastic within the venue as part of its continued efforts to become a greener organisation....


Photo Flash: Andre Holland and Mark Rylance Star In OTHELLO at Shakespeare's Globe Photo Photo Flash: Andre Holland and Mark Rylance Star In OTHELLO at Shakespeare's Globe
by A.A. Cristi - July 31, 2018

Shakespeare's Globe has announced full casting for Othello, directed by Claire van Kampen, opening in The Globe on Friday 20 July....


Rose Theatre's New Artistic Director Announces New Season Photo Rose Theatre's New Artistic Director Announces New Season
by Stephi Wild - June 08, 2021

Under Haydon's stewardship, the Rose's own work will be the priority, as demonstrated by the five Rose Originals in this upcoming season, but there will always be room on the theatre's stage for the country's leading touring shows as well.  This season's Rose Originals are a blend of new plays tackl...


Sphinx Theatre Announces Full Details Of Sphinx 30 and £30,000 Funding For Female Pla Photo Sphinx Theatre Announces Full Details Of Sphinx 30 and £30,000 Funding For Female Playwrights
by Stephi Wild - June 23, 2020

Sphinx Theatre, the UK's longest established women's theatre company, has announced full details of Sphinx 30, its 30th anniversary programme. This includes providing £30,000 funding to support 30 female playwrights over the course of the next year, supported by Arts Council England funding and 15 l...


Doreene Blackstock, Adam Burton, Richard Corgan, Lindsay Fraser and Abdul Salis Set F Photo Doreene Blackstock, Adam Burton, Richard Corgan, Lindsay Fraser and Abdul Salis Set For DISTANCE At Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - July 19, 2018

Casting has been announced for Distance, the only male-directed play in PARK90's season, shining a light on male mental health and suicide (the biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK) with the story of Steven: a man trying to make sense of his world. Written by Alex McSweeney and directed by Simon...


Rose Theatre Kingston Announce Fay Lomas As Winner Of The Inaugural Peter Hall Emergi Photo Rose Theatre Kingston Announce Fay Lomas As Winner Of The Inaugural Peter Hall Emerging Artist Fellowship
by Stephi Wild - January 07, 2019

Rose Theatre Kingston today announce Fay Lomas as the winner of the inaugural Peter Hall Emerging Artist Fellowship (PHEAF), an award introduced to commemorate the legacy of Sir Peter Hall, founding Artistic Director of the theatre....


Agatha Christie'sTHE MIRROR CRACK'D To Be Adapted For The Stage For The First Time Ev Photo Agatha Christie'sTHE MIRROR CRACK'D To Be Adapted For The Stage For The First Time Ever In The UK
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2018

Wales Millennium Centre and Wiltshire Creative are thrilled to announce the first ever UK stage adaptation of Agatha Christie's much-loved Miss Marple thriller The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side. The Mirror Crack'd will be a European Premiere, opening at Salisbury Playhouse on 15 February before t...


Headlong And Century Films Announce 'Unprecedented: Real Time Theatre From A State Of Photo Headlong And Century Films Announce 'Unprecedented: Real Time Theatre From A State Of Isolation'
by Stephi Wild - March 24, 2020

Award winning theatre company Headlong, in association with the BAFTA winning Century Films, have today announced a new creative response to the current global crisis, Unprecedented: Real Time Theatre From a State of Isolation....


Shakespeare's Globe Announces Full Casting For OTHELLO, Directed By Claire Van Kampen Photo Shakespeare's Globe Announces Full Casting For OTHELLO, Directed By Claire Van Kampen
by Stephi Wild - June 04, 2018

Shakespeare's Globe has announced full casting for Othello, directed by Claire van Kampen, opening in The Globe on Friday 20 July....


GIN CRAZE! Will Be Performed by Royal & Derngate's Made in Northampton 2021 Season Photo GIN CRAZE! Will Be Performed by Royal & Derngate's Made in Northampton 2021 Season
by Stephi Wild - June 09, 2021

The ensemble cast includes Debbie Chazen (The Girls, West End), Rosalind Ford (Once, UK Tour), Aruhan Galieva (King John, Royal & Derngate and Shakespeare’s Globe), Paula James (The Snow Queen, Park Theatre), Alex Mugnaioni (Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, Rose Theatre Kingston and West End), Peter Pear...


Rose Theatre Kingston Announces Spring 2019 Season Photo Rose Theatre Kingston Announces Spring 2019 Season
by Stephi Wild - September 28, 2018

With the world premiere double-bill of Nick Dear's Hogarth's Progress currently playing at Rose Theatre Kingston as part of its 10th anniversary season, the company today announces its Spring 2019 season. This will be the first season presented in the venue's newly reconfigured auditorium, with deve...


Sphinx Theatre Announces Partnerships With Leading Theatres For 30th Anniversary Photo Sphinx Theatre Announces Partnerships With Leading Theatres For 30th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2020

Sphinx Theatre, the UK's longest established women's theatre company, has announced the first group of partnerships with leading theatres as part of Sphinx 30, a major new writing programme for female playwrights to mark the company's 30th anniversary....






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