Continuing Phil Willmott's 'Enemies of the People' Essential Classics season for 2019 is a new musical, Can-Can!, following on from Arthur Miller's An Enemy of the People.
This new adaptation of the Dracula hints at a darker future, performed brilliantly by a cast of two " the historic surroundings of the London Library adds an extra bit of magic to proceeding…
Irreverent puppet musical Avenue Q stands the test of time thanks to its outrageous humour and catchy songs " heartily recommended for anyone in need of a laugh!
Lazarus Theatre's The Tempest is a dynamic production of a potentially tedious play, bound together in a stark & bold design " Alexander da Fonseca gives a standout performance.
Beginning life at Theatr Clwyd last summer, Laura Wade's latest play Home, I'm Darling quickly transferred to the National's Dorfman Theatre and has now begun a limited engagement in the Wes…
The Ruffian On The Stair is a terrific introduction to Joe Orton with a superbly well done production of a lesser known play " the cast of three are absolutely spot on.
Overseas pieces are not a common sight in UK theatres, but Theatre503 is doing its bit to change that with their latest offering: William Gregory's translation of the VÃctor Sánchez Ro…
No Show is no usual circus act " the strength and skill are there, in spades, but not so much the glitz and glamour.
It's the end of an era at the Lyric Hammersmith, as it is Sean Holmes' final season as artistic director - but it has begun in terrific style with the premiere of a new play with music, writ…
On the eve of the return of Notre Dame de Paris to London - this time in its original French - I'm looking back to my time behind the scenes during its last few days in Paris. There I spoke …
Last seen in London back in 2002 at the Royal Court (following a debut at Edinburgh's Traverse Theatre), David Greig's Outlying Islands makes a return to the capital, with Atticist's new pro…
Following on from recent allegations, the #MeToo hashtag reappeared and the Time's Up initiative was set in motion. Liv Warden's new play, Anomaly, looks at a fictional scandal and its effec…
In Conversation With Graham Norton explains itself fairly succinctly in its title " Mark desperately needs someone to talk to and the only person he can find happens to be a framed photo of …
Opening up Phil Willmott's 'Enemies of the People' Essential Classics season for 2019 is a new production of Arthur Miller's An Enemy of the People, which is itself adapted from a play of th…
In 2018, Richard Cocciante and Luc Plamondon's Notre Dame de Paris celebrated its 20th anniversary. The show billed as 'Un Spectacle musical', based on the novel by Victor Hugo, began life a…
I have to admit, the main motivation I had for trying to see this play from Sam Holcroft when it ran at the National's Dorfman Theatre back in 2015 was some of the casting (Stephen Mangan an…
Mind the Blog rounds up her favourite female performances in the theatre during 2018.
Mind the Blog rounds up her favourite male performances in the theatre during 2018.
Following not one, but two recent acclaimed runs (first at Chichester's Minerva Theatre in 2017, followed by a limited engagement at Hampstead Theatre earlier this year), Michael Longhurst's…
Murder For Two is an unmissable murder mystery musical, showcasing the perennial popularity of detective fiction alongside some brilliant piano duets " Ed MacArthur and Jeremy Legat are an e…
East meets west, as the RSC's latest production of Shakespeare's comedy gets a TOWIE makeover. Following a popular summer run at the Royal Shakespeare Company's Stratford-upon-Avon base, it …
As you know, Mind the Blog is a Panto-Free Zone " but what if you want to find some alternative festive fare? Whether it's family fun or something a little more grown-up, we have a selection…
Ex Nihilo Theatre Group bring the world premiere of Jacky Ivimy's Dialektikon to Park Theatre to close out the year in Park90, playing alongside Peter Pan in Park200. Directed by Adebayo Bol…
What a difference, er, 16 years makes… Despite the show spending over a decade at the Dominion Theatre, I never managed to make it to see We Will Rock You in the height of my original Quee…
Opening in London this month is the transfer of the NT's Nine Night (now at Trafalgar Studios), Jailbirds at the Etcetera Theatre, Pinocchio at The Albany, One For The Road at the Rosemary B…