438 stories by "Debbie Gilpin"
In a week's time, Paper Creatures Theatre will take to the stage as part of The Bunker's latest venture: Breaking Out with Peter Imms' Section 2.
An entertaining & educational evening, making excellent use of multimedia to tell Holly's story " Sophie Winter is a terrific performer.
After spending several months as the Trafalgar Fair, a Texas trailer park takes root at Trafalgar Studios as a new production of Tracy Letts' Killer Joe begins its run. It is directed by Sim…
A disjointed (and incredibly lengthy) production that takes all of the fantasy out of the musical, making it a wooden watch in more ways than one.
The Royal Albert Hall is about a month into its inaugural Festival of Science - a range of talks, screenings, concerts and comedy events that are taking enthusiasts of all ages on an explora…
As ever, if you're insatiable for new theatre, there are plenty of openings for you. In London, Space Dogs plays a short run at Theatre N16, Laura Linney makes her London stage debut in My N…
Sit down, make yourself comfortable, because A Pint Sized Conversation wants to talk to you about mental health. But before you tense up and start avoiding eye contact, take a deep breath an…
A welcome performance of a lesser-known play, providing as much entertainment as food for thought " the music and dance are real highlights.
Slightly frustrating at times, but Adam & Eve provides a good starting point for discussions " some pertinent themes begin to be uncovered.
An ode to the zeitgeist, and a reminder of our roots, Three Sisters encapsulates everything theatre should be and should do in this day and age. Thank the goddesses these women have made a p…
A bold & multicoloured take on a well-loved classic, with comedy and music running through the entire piece " and an unforgettable Pyramus & Thisbe.
As You Like It is exactly the kind of show that was needed to help kickstart the new season at the recently rebranded Globe; bright & joyful and a real celebration of Shakespeare's work…
H.R. Haitch is a slightly repetitive, but not unenjoyable, new musical that's come at the right time for Royal Wedding fever " one to have a giggle at but not take too seriously.
Let this production of Isaac Came Home From the Mountain go to the towns the writer drew on for inspiration, use their village halls if you must. I honestly believe this show has the chance …
In 2007, Across the Universe brought the songs of The Beatles to a new generation in the form of a jukebox musical film that incorporated 34 of the band's songs, from the very famous to the …
It's now just under a month to go until the Breaking Out season begins at The Bunker Theatre, so I took the opportunity to chat to Alex Da Silva (Kay) and Esmé Patey-Ford (Rachel) who will …
Not that seating is perfect in many venues, but there are probably fewer things to consider. If you're like me, however, and spend the vast majority of your time trundling around the Fringe,…
This time round Ryan Penny's bringing back the evening of new writing, On The Night, in a slightly different format, split over two Mondays this month, and heading straight down to Plymouth …
Nightfall is a subtle affair that is funny and quietly affecting " the production is beautifully designed and features some outstanding performances.
Macbeth at the National Theatre is a dystopian look at one of Shakespeare's most well-known plays, ushering in a new dark age in the aftermath of civil war " Anne-Marie Duff and Nicholas Kar…
What's nice about the three plays in 143 is that it feels as if they're all part of the same little world " obviously recognisable as a representation of the world in which we live, but link…
Grotty is a sharp new play that's full to the brim with humour, as well as hiding a dark heart " cleverly directed and brilliantly performed.
Two hours of sexist lad 'humour' that all too often veers into soap territory, with performances of varying quality " more of a rank outsider than a dead cert.
Posted on April 30, 2018 by DebbieFor King and Country Photo credit: Owen KingstonJust when you think you’ve got your head around the concept of immersive theatre, a company comes alon…
An exciting couple of months coming up on the Fringe " this month I'm checking out Theatre N16's new venue for a couple of shows, for one thing, and next month The Bunker Theatre will be a b…
