Theatre review of the 2019 & what to see in 2020
With a new year fast approaching, it is an interesting time to reflect on small changes across the theatre landscape in 2019 that will continue to shape how UK theatre will look as it moves …
With a new year fast approaching, it is an interesting time to reflect on small changes across the theatre landscape in 2019 that will continue to shape how UK theatre will look as it moves …
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from The Show People Podcast is back and for the final episode of 2019 host Andrew Keates is joined by actor and author Pauline McLynn.
Circus 1903 may lack the charm and authenticity of a tented touring circus but it is also a well polished, artistically sound and slick production boosted by a hardworking cast and crew.
London's Arcola Theatre has announced its 2020 season, a special, year-long programme to celebrate the theatre's 20th anniversary featuring familiar faces from the venue's first two decades …
Ever behind the curve, I present 10 of my top moments in a theatre over the last ten years (plus a few bonus extra ones because whittling down this list was hard, and it will probably be dif…
The intimacy of the Orange Tree gives Candida the perfect setting for a discussion of moral, spiritual and political ethics.
As part of her ongoing post-show Q&A series, Mates co-founder Terri Paddock gets to grip with Ibsen care of Lazarus Theatre company's new ensemble take on Hedda Gabler at London's Greenw…
Mike Bartlett's Christmas cracker Snowflake goes out with a bang, but it really takes a long and clumsy time to do it.
Antic Disposition's A Christmas Carol is true to both the spirit and detail of the book, while adding its own sense of playfulness that feels fresh and modern.
Elton John, Sam Mendes, Christopher Hampton, Natasha Gordon, James Graham, Giles Terera and Stephen Mear are among the list of theatre and showbusiness luminaries who feature in this year's …
For the next three and a half weeks we see Robbie and Velcro now take centre stage with two new very strong and talented lead characters Matthew Mather and Livvy Evans in Soho Cinders. Be as…
Do you love panto? Potted Panto is the panto for you. Make sure you see it.
Here is a snapshot of my favourite theatre from the past 10 years, the plays that stand out most in my memory, the ones I talk about if people ask.
Kinky Boots returns to the big screen in February. More2Screen has announced the cinema release of the critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning West End and Broadway musical based on the hi…
Stratton Oakmont Productions Ltd has announced that The Wolf of Wall Street immersive production will cease dealings on 19 January 2020.
As with last year, there were too many brilliant performances to restrict this to one combined list " so once again I've split them up into male and female performances.
It's a breath of fresh air to see the representation of sexuality and equality presented in Soho Cinders which is also fun and full of brilliant vocal moments and silly, sexy one-liners.
Emma Clarendon selects her favourite theatre productions of the year…
As part of her ongoing post-show Q&A series, Mates co-founder Terri Paddock gets bloody with Lazarus Theatre company care of Shakespeare's Macbeth at Greenwich Theatre. Got any questions?
Here's our Top 10 list for 2019 with three musicals " Come From Away, Curve's West Side Story and the touring production of Amelie dominating the top spots.
An amusing and touching production of Billionaire Boy has a really important lesson at its heart brought to life by an absolutely brilliant cast.
This wonderfully inclusive Snow White has been adapted and brought up to date, resulting in a clever and interesting social commentary on the power of people's vanity.
A Little Princess has not only been been adapted for the stage with intelligence, love, and respect but it has also been gently nudged into the 21st century too.
In a strong year for new London productions, Curtains finishes 2019 on a high with a true song and dance show that glories in its love of the stage and the process of putting on a production.
It's that time of year again... here's View From the Circle's Top Ten shows of 2019.