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Series Two Of BBC Hit Cop Drama 'MURPHY'S LAW' Released On DVD 4/27
by Charlie Piane - April 16, 2010

BBC's hit undercover cop drama series Murphy's Law is back with the DVD debut of Series 2 from Acorn Media on April 27, 2010. Award-winning actor James Nesbitt (Waking Ned Devine, Bloody Sunday, Woody Allen's Match Point, and Five Minutes of Heaven) delivers another powerhouse performance as roguish...


Clare Calbraith, Navin Chowdhry & More to Star in MULTITUDES at Tricycle Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - January 14, 2015

Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham today announces the cast for her production of the world premiere of John Hollingworth's Multitudes - Clare Calbraith (Natalie), Navin Chowdhry (Kash), Salma Hoque (Khadira), Asif Khan (Julian/Shabir/Shafiq), Jacqueline King (Lyn), and Maya Sondhi(Rukhsana/Sam/Har...


John Mortimer's 'A VOYAGE ROUND MY FATHER' Relased On DVD 4/27
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2010

Adapted from the hit play by award-winning novelist, playwright and screenwriter John Mortimer (Rumpole of Bailey), A Voyage Round My Father, debuts on DVD from Acorn Media on April 27, 2010. Also adapted for screen by Mortimer himself, this touching story of father and son stars stage and screen le...


Acorn TV Streams Patrick Stewart, Judi Dench in Playing Shakespeare
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 16, 2011

On Monday, Dec. 19th, Acorn TV, the first streaming service specializing in British television, adds Patrick Stewart, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Ben Kingsley, and David Suchet in the critically-acclaimed Shakespearean master class series PLAYING SHAKESPEARE, and Richard Bradford in the 1960s spy seri...


Agatha Christie's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE to Premiere as 2-Night Event on Lifetime
by Caryn Robbins - February 09, 2016

The Lifetime miniseries Agatha Christie's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, based on one of the best-selling crime novels of all time with 100 million copies sold worldwide, makes its US premiere in two parts on Lifetime....


New Thriller, REHEARSAL FOR MURDER to Tour the UK, Jan. 12
by Christina Mancuso - December 23, 2015

Following his phenomenal decade-long success with The Agatha Christie Theatre Company, which sold over two million tickets and continually played to packed houses all around the UK, comes a new thrilling chapter as Bill Kenwright announces The Classic Thriller Theatre Company and its first productio...


Tony Nominee Sydney Lucas Joins Cast of AMC Drama THE SON
by Tyler Peterson - March 11, 2016

Tony nominee Sydney Lucas is, for the moment, trading the stage for the screen....


Robert Daws, Amy Robbins and More to Lead REHEARSAL OF MURDER UK Tour; Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2015

Following his phenomenal decade-long success with The Agatha Christie Theatre Company, which sold over two million tickets and continually played to packed houses all around the UK, comes a new thrilling chapter as Bill Kenwright announces The Classic Thriller Theatre Company and its first productio...


Lifetime & BBC One Team on Agatha Cristie's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE
by Caryn Robbins - July 14, 2015

BBC One and Lifetime have partnered on a miniseries based on Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None, one of the best-selling crime novels of all time, with 100 million copies sold worldwide....


A VOYAGE ROUND MY FATHER With Olivier and Bates Available On DVD 4/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 24, 2010

Adapted from the hit play by award-winning novelist, playwright and screenwriter John Mortimer (Rumpole of Bailey), A Voyage Round My Father, debuts on DVD from Acorn Media on April 27, 2010. ...


Celebrate National Poetry Month In April With 'SIX CENTURIES OF VERSE,' On DVD 4/27
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2010

Featuring poetry's highlights through the years, as read by distinguished actors, Six Centuries of Verse debuts on DVD from Athena (Playing Shakespeare) on April 27, 2010. Presented by Oscar® winner John Gielgud (Gandhi), one of the most revered actors of his generation, this star -studded series tr...


Cheltenham Literature Festival Announces Full Lineup, Including Matthew Bourne
by Matt Smith - September 10, 2015

For culture lovers, there's really only one place to be this autumn and that's The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival. Running from Friday till Sunday, October 2-11 the Festival boasts speakers as diverse as Ronnie Wood, Martha Lane Fox, Matthew Bourne, George the Poet, Garry ...


PBS to Premiere Third Season of Acclaimed Drama LAST TANGO IN HALIFAX, 6/28
by Caryn Robbins - April 22, 2015

BBC Worldwide North America Sales & Co-productions and PBS announced today that the critically acclaimed British drama LAST TANGO IN HALIFAX will return for a third season in the U.S., premiering June 28, 2015...


'Addictions' to Premiere June 8 at Duchess Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2008

The UK Premiere of Addictions, three one-act plays by Tricia Walsh-Smith, is set for Sunday, June 8 at the Duchess Theatre in London's West End, directed by Christopher Biggins....


WOLF HALL's Mark Rylance Among Winners of BAFTA TV Awards; Full List
by Caryn Robbins - May 09, 2016

The historical drama WOLF HALL, Shane Meadows' “This Is England '90” and “Peter Kay's Car Share” were among the big winners at last night's BAFTA Television Awards...


DAYTONA Debuts at Park Theatre Tonight; Launches UK Tour thru Oct 2013
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2013

Daytona is a brand new play by Oliver Cotton, which today announced its UK tour. After its premiere at the Park Theatre, London on tonight, the 17 July, Daytona will embark on a seven week tour visiting Rose Theatre Kingston, Watford Palace Theatre, Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Oxford Playhouse, Lyceum Theat...


Acorn Media and Athena Announce DVD Release Calendar
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 26, 2010

Acorn Media (British TV) and Athena (Best Documentaries) DVD Release Calendar, July 27: Agatha Christie's Poirot, The Movie Collection, Set 5 (DVD debut) - PBS Mystery!'s most-watched detective returns in three all-new, star-studded movies starring fan-favorite David Suchet. Set includes new adaptat...


Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Announces Cast of THE SEAGULL
by Tyler Peterson - May 11, 2015

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced full casting for Anton Chekhov's The Seagull, which begins rehearsals today, Monday 11 May. Celebrated as one of the most important plays of the nineteenth century, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre have commissioned a new version by Torben Betts to mark the...


Pleasance Sets 2015 Edinburgh Programme
by Tyler Peterson - May 18, 2015

Often referred to as the beating heart of the Festival, the Pleasance once again presents a programme for this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe this is both entertaining and thought-provoking....


Open Air Theatre's THE SEAGULL Announces Full Cast
by Matt Smith - May 11, 2015

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced full casting for Anton Chekhov's The Seagull, which begins rehearsals today, Monday 11 May. Celebrated as one of the most important plays of the nineteenth century, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre have commissioned a new version by Torben Betts to mark the...


Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Announces Casting for PETER PAN, THE SEAGULL and More
by Christina Mancuso - April 01, 2015

Casting for Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's 2015 production of J.M Barrie's Peter Pan has today been announced, with lead casting for The Seagull and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers also confirmed. The season opens for previews on 15 May....


DON'T MISS: Cyrano de Bergerac Leads This Week's Top 10 New London Shows, February 22 2016
by Marianka Swain - February 22, 2016

London is never short of theatre temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From an all-female reimagining of a classic tale to a late, great Shakespeare, here are some of this week's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's r...


A VOYAGE ROUND MY FATHER With Olivier and Bates Available On DVD 4/27
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2010

Adapted from the hit play by award-winning novelist, playwright and screenwriter John Mortimer (Rumpole of Bailey), A Voyage Round My Father, debuts on DVD from Acorn Media on April 27, 2010. ...


A VOYAGE ROUND MY FATHER With Olivier and Bates Available On DVD 4/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 24, 2010

Adapted from the hit play by award-winning novelist, playwright and screenwriter John Mortimer (Rumpole of Bailey), A Voyage Round My Father, debuts on DVD from Acorn Media on April 27, 2010. ...


Kenneth Branagh to Return to WALLANDER, THE FINAL SEASON on PBS
by Caryn Robbins - April 12, 2016

Kenneth Branagh (My Week with Marilyn) returns as Inspector Kurt Wallander in the Swedish sleuth's farewell episodes, bringing the beloved, Emmy(R)-nominated series to a poignant end....






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