Parental Dissection Is Advised: “The Addams Family,” at the Clinton Area Showboat Theatre through June 22

They’re creepy and they’re kooky, but I must tell you: For a musical comedy about a clan that generally lacks enthusiasm for anything other than the macabre, the Clinton Area Showboat Theatre’s The Addams Family was truly a high-energy showcase of talent …

Street Theatre Company Closes Season With ‘Lizard Boy’

Like many kids, Justin Huertas grew up enjoying all sorts of cartoons, comic books and superheroes. The only problem was, there weren’t a lot of superheroes who looked like him. “X-Men, Power Rangers, Spider-Man — I loved them all,” says Huertas, a busy …

Lumen Theatre finds local support for performance art after state and federal cuts

Ellesmere Port venue awarded Theatre of Sanctuary status

Theatre Porto, a national leader in theatre for children and young people, received the designation from City of Sanctuary UK, which recognises arts organisations that actively welcome and support refugees and people seeking sanctuary. The award comes …

Dublin's Outdoor Theatre Hosts Annual Father's Day Car Show

Dublin’s Outdoor Theatre hosted its annual Father’s Day Car Show today. The show featured more than 300 cars, brought in by collectors and body shops from across New York and Pennsylvania. Guests had the chance to check out the cars, browse local vendors, …

Win tickets as Island cast set to bring 'spectacular' musical to Shanklin Theatre

Theatretrain is preparing to bring the musical to Shanklin Theatre, exploring the story of a city boy named Ren McCormack who stirs up rebellion in a town where dancing and rock music are banned. The production, rich with themes of individuality and …

Conway's Theatre of the Republic plans to convert 100-year-old building into performing arts venue

CONWAY — If all goes to plan, downtown Conway could soon have a new performing arts venue. A sign in a window of the historic building at 1014 Fourth Ave. heralds the arrival of an extension of the nearby Theatre of the Republic: “Welcome to the Future: …

Casimir and Caroline wins best play at Maribor Theatre Festival

Maribor, 16 June - Casimir and Caroline (Kazimir in Karolina), a production directed by Nina Rajić Kranjac for the Ljubljana City Theatre, emerged as the winner at the prestigious Maribor Theatre Festival, which concluded with an awards ceremony on Sunday …

Open air theatre group to perform in Dorset school grounds

Brownsea Open Air Theatre will stage a production of The Winter’s Tale in the grounds of Canford School in Wimborne from August 9 to 22. A spokesperson said: “This poignant tale weaves together themes of jealousy, redemption, and the transformative power …

Refusing mobile phone masts at Llandudno theatre 'would be madness'

Plans to erect mobile phone antennas on Venue Cymru’s roof are recommended for refusal by Conwy Council's planning officers – despite residents and visitors suffering from signal blackspots in Llandudno. Applicant Cornerstone has applied for permission …