Stephen Oliver

Two Slam Champions Crowned at Australian Poetry Slam 2023

Two Slam Champions were crowned at the Australian Poetry Slam 2023 at Sydney Opera House on Sunday 8 October. Sixteen poets, two representing each state/territory, performed and competed for the title. Learn more about the winners here!

Sian Phillips, Michael Pennington, Oliver Ford Davis & Stephen Boxer Lead Autumn Season at the Jermyn Street Theatre

Today, Jermyn Street Theatre announces its first full season since it reopened with the Footprints Festival earlier this year.  The Encounters Season, which runs from mid-September to the end of the year, features some of the greatest on-stage talent in the UK, in a line-up that includes Sîan Phillips, Michael Pennington, Oliver Ford Davies and Stephen Boxer.

San Diego Opera Announces Spring Drive-In Season Featuring THE BARBER OF SEVILLE and ONE AMAZING NIGHT

Inspired by the success from their safe drive-in performances of La bohème in the Fall, which heralded the return of live, in-person, opera to San Diego County since the start of the pandemic, and provided over 300 jobs to many, San Diego Opera has announced a Spring season of safe, socially-distanced, drive-in performances.

VIDEO: John Oliver Takes the 'Which Muppet Are You Quiz' on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT

Which Muppet would John Oliver be if he could live in the world of Jim Henson? We made the 'Last Week Tonight' host take a Buzzfeed quiz to find out, and let's just say he's not a Rowlf.

Oliver Ford Davies, Stephen Boxer, and Sara Crowe Lead Original Theatre Company's A SPLINTER OF ICE

Following a highly productive and successful season of online productions, Original Theatre Company is delighted to announce its first live stage production since March 2020, which will be filmed on stage at the Cheltenham Everyman Theatre and released online, before touring UK theatres early summer. 

VIDEO: Stephen Colbert Returns to THE LATE SHOW, Featuring Guest John Oliver

Host Stephen Colbert returns with 'A Late Show,' shot in the comfort of his home, and answers the question on everyone's mind: suit or no suit?

VIDEO: Watch Maybe Coming Soon With John Oliver on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT

Few people outside of Hollywood know that the hosts of 'Last Week Tonight' and 'The Late Show,' John Oliver and Stephen Colbert, moonlight as movie stars. Tonight they offer a sneak peek at a few of their upcoming films.

VIDEO: John Oliver Says His First Crush Was On Eyore on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT

'Last Week Tonight' host John Oliver confesses one of his most closely-held secrets to Stephen Colbert: the identity of his first childhood crush.

Hit Comedy CERTIFIED MALE Will Make Malta Debut

Certified Male will soon be produced for the first time in Malta by Exit Stage Right, known for previous successful productions such as I Am My Own Wife, and Every Brilliant Thing. Certified Male was penned by award-winning Australian writers and performers Scott Rankin and Glynn Nicholas. For its Malta debut, Certified Male will be co-directed by Nicholas himself alongside local theatre veteran Nanette Brimmer, and will star renowned performers Alan Montanaro, Alan Paris, Joseph Zammit and Stephen Oliver.

Last Play Written By Shakespeare Is This Year's San Anton Production

International Cast Arrives In Malta To Star In Unifaun's Play, THE ACROBAT

Agnes Moon's comedy play The Acrobat (Blood Ties) will have its Malta debut in February, featuring a multi-national cast

Rebecca Trehearn and Jon Robyns Discuss New Musical Theatre Album!

Following a target-smashing Kickstarter campaign this October, Iris Theatre's Xmas Factor All Stars album drops this Friday, just in time for the festive season.

VIDEO: Stephen Colbert Helps John Oliver Explain Why Confederate Statues Should Come Down

Confederate symbols are still celebrated despite the ugly history they symbolize. n last night's LAST WEEK TONIGHT, host John Oliver suggested some representations of southern pride that involve less racism and more Stephen Colbert.

VIDEO: John Oliver Examines Stephen Miller's Statue of Liberty Remarks & More

On last night's LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER, John Oliver takes a look at Stephen Miller's recent controversial remarks about the poem which appears on the Statue of Liberty.

BWW Review: BLONDEL THE MUSICAL, Union Theatre

Blondel The Musical has elements of pantomime and elements of the real punch of musical theatre in a show that works well only intermittently.

Connor Arnold Stars in Tim Rice's New Version of BLONDEL, Beginning Tonight at the Union Theatre

The world premiere of a spanking new version of the Tim Rice musical comedy Blondel gets its London premiere at the Union Theatre, now through Saturday 15 July. Press night is tonight 23 June 2017.

Photo Flash: First Look at Tim Rice's BLONDEL at Union Theatre

Producers have announced the cast for the world premiere of a spanking new version of the Tim Rice musical comedy Blondel. Check out photos from the show below!

CD Review: BLONDEL Original London Cast Album

It's been over 10 years since the comedy musical Blondel was last seen on stage in London and with a new production about to open at the Union Theatre, Stage Door Records has released the Original London Cast album as a timely reminder of the wonderfully wacky show.

VIDEO: Stephen Colbert Grills Oliver Stone in Uncomfortable LATE SHOW Interview

On last night's LATE SHOW, fresh off of 'The Putin Interviews' in which the documentarian spent an extended period of time with the Russian President, Oliver Stone sits down to defend widespread criticism that he's been too soft on Vladimir Putin.

Connor Arnold to Star in Tim Rice's New Version of BLONDEL at the Union Theatre

Producers have announced the cast for the world premiere of a spanking new version of the Tim Rice musical comedy Blondel.