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Thankfully, Nick Hern Books has published the playtext of Fleabag, so I thought it was about time I made the most of that for this series of posts.
With a company of four male performers, inTarsi seeks to tenderly examine 'the strange beast that is the human being' through a blend of acrobatics, contemporary dance and physical theatre.
Moot Moot is an incredibly unique experience and whilst I was confused and at times, a little disoriented, I am glad to say that I've witnessed such a spectacle of a performance. It really h…
Scary Little Girls' two-hander "literary cabaret" The Full Brontë is a joyously chaotic homage to the famous writing family, which features song, dance, storytelling, Kate Bush, Black Lac…
Big openers include Pinter 4 (Moonlight/Night School), the return of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Piccadilly Theatre), Caroline, or Change at the Playhouse and Hadestow…
Martin McDonagh is a good writer. I have to state this because based on this production of A Very Very Very Dark Matter at the Bridge Theatre audiences may not be so convinced.
As part of her ongoing post-show Q&A series, on Monday 12 November 2018, Mates co-founder Terri Paddock will talk to the writers behind new F Scott Fitzgerald-inspired musical Looking f…
'There's no fool like an old fool' is an adage that sums up much of Honour, now playing at the Park Theatre. The play introduces Henry Goodman and Imogen Stubbs as married couple George and …
Ear for eye, Debbie Tucker Green's new play for the Royal Court, is ferocious and uncompromising and challenging and quite often breath-taking.
This transfer of Soldier On, which has toured the UK and won public and critical acclaim, is a powerful, explosive and compelling piece of storytelling from a former soldier-turned-actor, no…
As part of her ongoing post-show Q&A series, on Friday 9 November 2018, Mates co-founder Terri Paddock will quiz the director and cast of the Spanish Theatre Company's new production of…
How do you celebrate Christmas in incarceration? Weighed In Productions presents the first major revival of Head-Rot Holiday, Sarah Daniels' 1992 play set in a 'secure hospital', at the Hope…
Noisy fun is to be had in the touring Dracula at the King's, in a production that lacks depth but is unashamedly crowd-pleasing, not to say crowd-scaring.
Jericho's Rose is a challenging and intriguing watch that demonstrates a blend of various disciplines, but is also slightly repetitive at times " Lilac Yosiphon gives a committed & cont…
An enjoyable romantic comedy, Baby makes for an entertaining evening, in the company of a polished and talented cast.
Bathrobes, pyjamas and a very specific textbook - what else would you need for a hotel trip to reinvigorate a marriage? Here's your first glance at what's going on behind closed doors in Sex…
There's much to delight in Sarah DeLappe's punchy debut play, an American account of a group of teenage girl soccer players.
Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.
Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais - the writing partnership behind screen hits including The Likely Lads, Porridge and The Commitments - have adapted Telegraph music critic Neil McCormick's me…
In a time when jobs are hard to find, morale is down and hope seems far away, The Full Monty presents the tale of Gaz and his hilarious journey to keep seeing his son.
Sholom Aleichem In The Old Country is at once charming, funny, sad and yet it is ultimately tragic. Not because of any serious disaster that befalls the characters, but rather because it off…
After its British premiere in 2016, Buddy Thomas Off-Broadway hit The Crumple Zone returns for a new festive season this year at London's King's Head Theatre, running from 24 November to 9 D…
Paul Robinson's production of Honour at the Park Theatre really captures the perceptiveness of the writing by bringing together a strong cast to bring the characters effectively to life.
Soldier On reminds us that, whilst the memory of those conflicts has faded from the front pages, the price is still being paid, the grief and horror of what occurred made new and raw every d…
There's plenty of Halloween treats to choose from all across London, so if you fancy doing something a little bit spooky this week then here's a selection of highlights…
