Man to Man, Park Theatre by Miriam Gillinson

There's no denying that this one-woman show, starring Tricia Kelly, is mightily ambitious. Written by East German playwright Manfred Karge and rarely revived, Man to Man depicts a German wid…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 7:00pm on November 7, 2014[SHARE]

Psst! Secrets of a White Rabbit review enthralling handkerchief-bunny mime by Miriam Gillinson

Barbican, LondonMelanie Florschütz is a magnetically expressive performer in this excellent German mime show about a raggedy rabbit Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:26am on October 31, 2014[SHARE]

Fantastic Mr Fox review a cardboard production comes to life by Miriam Gillinson

Little Angel theatre, LondonAn initially flat musical version of the Roald Dahl story becomes spellbinding once the puppets begin to interact with the audience Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 9:29am on September 25, 2014[SHARE]

I Believe in Unicorns review tapping into inspiration and solace by Miriam Gillinson

Vaudeville theatre, LondonThe many stories in Dani Parr's show cause initial grumbling in the stalls that gives way to delight as the set comes to life Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:18am on August 21, 2014[SHARE]

Aliens Love Underpants review one hour of pure, unadulterated silliness by Miriam Gillinson

Leicester Square theatre, London An adaptation of Claire Freedman and Ben Cort's popular picture book is like children's TV in theatre form: colourful, loud, energetic and absurdly upbeat Co…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 6:14am on August 15, 2014[SHARE]

West Side Story: musicals we love by Miriam Gillinson

With Bernstein's complex score, Sondheim's witty lyrics and Robbins's exuberant dance sequences, this show is near perfectWhen asked to defend musical theatre and this happens annoyingly of…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 5:31am on June 8, 2014[SHARE]

Skitterbang Island review kids' puppet opera pulls the strings by Miriam Gillinson

Little Angel theatre, LondonThe young audience seem a little restless until a storm brews and a scrap-heap creature wins them over"When are the naughty children going to be quiet?"…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:22am on May 8, 2014[SHARE]

Writing for the theatre? Be practical by Miriam Gillinson

Playwrights need instinct and heart but must also be pragmatic. Miriam Gillinson advises aspiring writers how to stay groundedWrite what you know, write what you feel and remember you are wr…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 5:32am on September 26, 2013[SHARE]

Is fringe theatre getting the most out of actors? by Miriam Gillinson

Too many performers are being given negligible roles. It's time for the industry to come clean about the opportunities on offerAh, fringe theatre " the dreamcatcher of the London theatre sce…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 5:16am on May 2, 2012[SHARE]

The Comedy of Errors, The Rose, Bankside by Miriam Gillinson

The Rose, Bankside: It would be hard to find two more contrasting takes on Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors than the National's recent, flashy production and the inevitably small…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 5:45am on April 10, 2012[SHARE]

Someone To Blame, King's Head Theatre, London by Miriam Gillinson

King's Head Theatre, London: Agenda-driven plays are often problematic but a blatant campaign, masquerading as verbatim theatre, is downright dodgy. Read the full review

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 6:51am on March 12, 2012[SHARE]

Punchdrunk's Sleep No More: is this a sell-out which I see before me? by Miriam Gillinson

Rarely have I seen a more money-grabbing show than Punchdrunk's current reworking of Macbeth, which has wowed New York's critics, but left me feeling short-changed Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 8:25am on February 6, 2012[SHARE]

Punchdrunk's Sleep No More: is this a sell-out which I see before me? by Miriam Gillinson

Rarely have I seen a more money-grabbing show than Punchdrunk's current reworking of Macbeth, which has wowed New York's critics, but left me feeling short-changedI had no problem when Punch…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 8:25am on February 6, 2012[SHARE]

Musical theatre: why I love watching classical concerts by Miriam Gillinson

Classical may not be a visual medium " but that's why orchestral concerts are so dramatic to watchEven the most ardent drama fan needs a break from the theatre every now and then, so recentl…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:18am on November 8, 2011[SHARE]