512 stories by "Caroline Hanks-Farmer"
The Knowledge, a new stage-adaptation of Jack Rosenthal's 1979 film, tells the story of the seemingly impossible test required to become a taxi driver. The show transports us back to London …
A sparkling new production of Loot " the classic farce, fifty years on. The talented and well-drilled cast tear into this absurdist comedy with a reckless pace and energy.
Two parallel narratives, one in Oldham and one in London. Two very different families, both torn apart by loss, suspicion and betrayal.
I had never seen it and was somewhat apprehensive that 100 minutes of people banging buckets wouldn't be that interesting. I was soon proven wrong.
On behalf of Carn's Theatre Passion, Sarah Tinsley attended the press preview event for the three-week new musicals festival From Page to Stage, which opened yesterday and runs until 3 Septe…
Pageant London Irish Centre Camden Fringe Until 26th August ★★★★ Review by Nick Holland The Camden Fringe prides itself on originality and energy. As well as giving e…
This two-woman show is written and presented by the talented Serafina Salvador, and tells, in a highly original way, the story of one woman's first-hand experience of the banking world on th…
An enchanting evening with a trip down memory lane across four generations of the Sherman dynasty awaits you at Brasserie Zedel this August. Robert J Sherman narrates this fun collection of …
I know other writers feel like their brains are always buzzing with different plots, but that rarely happens for me so I spend a lot of my time waiting for the muse to strike
Katy Lipson: "Every show you've seen me do I've loved and I would see it every night if I could. From Jerry's Girls to Tommy to The Return Of The Soldier to The Addams Family to Toxic Avenge…
There's not much I can add about Emma Hatton's powerhouse of a performance that hasn't been said already. I was also impressed with Kevin Stephen-Jones portrayal of Perón which seemed to …
This is Alexi Kaye Campbell's third play, written and first performed in 2009 at the Bush Theatre. It has the opportunity to make the audience question their own pasts and life choices.
Here's a fun thing for the holidays! This production of The Adventures of Pinocchio will be a sure-fire hit for young audience who love nothing better than seeing other children performing a…
Emma Hatton, who stars as Evita, is what can only be described as phenomenal and it is undoubtedly her show.
Luna has a one-night stand with 'fun fuck Pete', who unbeknownst to her, becomes her future partner of seven years.
Throughout the evening Verkaik had a wonderful rapport with the audience. From Sondheim to Schwartz and from Dolly Parton to a foot tapping tribute to her idol George Michael she shone. Verk…
The Wasp in its relatively short lifespan has already become known as a compelling piece of writing. This production, directed by Anna Simpson, highlights the brilliant writing once again.
Candide opened on Broadway in 1956 and despite numerous revivals has never gained the recognition it deserves due to the underlying confusion " Comic Opera or Musical. The reluctance of Cand…
With sci-fi themes interspersing this erotic show, it's a surprise that Briefs' Close Encounters wasn't titled The Big Bang. The all-male Australian troupe return to London with their first …
Directed by Joshua Mumby and choreographed by Lily Howkins this two-hour fun-filled show has the audience on its feet and yelling for more " we just couldn't get enough of Joshua Mumby and D…
The Hired Man is a love story set at the turn of the last century, amongst the rural fields, industrial towns and dangerous coal mines of northern England. In this moving musical, sensitivel…
As wonderful as Matthew is, the evening really belongs to Sandra Dickinson. She really is Lucy. The voice, the mannerisms and the highly infectious laugh are all there.
Joshua is spending his summer at the Hippodrome Casino in the Blues Brothers Summer Special. So I caught up with him before they open to discuss The Blues Brothers, the era and who would be …
When working with a subject so raw as child pedophilia, in the TV industry there is a lot at stake, research and preparation is key. Which is abundantly clear in Steve Brown's City of Champi…
This production and cast has recently been reviewed by one of the team, but I wanted to see for myself how fun it is. Therefore this review will simply be a revised version, however the sent…
