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With a vocal talent that can only be described as phenomenal, Bernadette Robinson returns to the stage in tailor-made new crowd pleaser, The Show Goes On.
Happy Idiot has now launched a Kickstarter campaign to help raise funds for the company's upcoming tour of Not: Lady Chatterley's Lover. I had a chat with artistic director Lawrence Russell …
An evening of tall tales puts a spotlight on the human heart as the King's presents Conor McPherson's modern Irish classic, The Weir.
All in all, The Newspaper Boy is a gripping story, well written and featuring a host of brilliant performances.
Told by an Idiot's stage adaptation of Simon Leys' acclaimed counter to the-great-man-of-history novella The Death of Napoleon though asks the useful question that gels nicely with the commo…
Phil Willmott's production of Carmen 1808, based on Bizet's beloved opera, has plenty of passion and Spanish flair to make for a highly engaging experience.
In The House of Bernarda Alba at Cervantes Theatre, Lorquian language is beautifully used and the production showcases bright and powerful actresses on stage.
Lulu returns to the West End after 30 years to join the cast of Broadway classic 42nd Street. From 19 March 2019, she takes over the iconic role of 'Dorothy Brock', first played by Sheena Ea…
"Remember me; I sparkled." Philip Ridley's ability to write about the most grotesque scenarios with the most beautiful language will never cease to amaze. His latest offering is Angry at the…
Nicholas Hytner is to direct two world premieres for the London Theatre Company at the Bridge Theatre: Alan Bennett's Allejujah! and the world premiere of Lucinda Coxon's Alys, Always, based…
all in all, it's a very solid take on a work that in an era of #MeToo has become ever more complex. Working with an accomplished director as Bill Alexander is obviously paying off.
Nostalgia aficionados may enjoy the trip down memory lane of Gilligan's Island the Musical, but the talented cast and crew deserve better material in future stage outings.
It's that point in the year again: Olivier Award public panel application time! After getting to the interview stage last year (better than 2016 and 2015) I was hoping to do it again this ti…
Preparations are well underway for the UK premiere of a double bill of two new one-act operas showcasing women in lead roles, Ruth and The Dark Lady of the Sonnets. Sneak a peek into the reh…
Now, straight off the bat, this isn't a dig at Rufus. No, that's not what this blog is about. Rather, it's some comparably small suggestions that I think could bring about real meaningful ch…
It may be a cliché, but Edinburgh is definitely "alive with the Sound of Music" once again as the classic musical returns to the Playhouse.
As time ticks away in Rope at the Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch, the tightly wound coils of this expertly constructed thriller remain as poised as ever.
There's a lot to like about Napoleon Disrobed at the Arcola Theatre, but its focus on getting laughs in individual moments means the narrative arc is neglected. Only a little work is needed …
Hannah Chissick has managed to create a show in Flashdance which captures the flavour of the 1980s and the spirit of the original film, really focusing on the dancing element and celebrating…
Jonny Fines and Emma Williams will lead the cast of the world premiere production of An Officer and a Gentleman " The Musical when the show opens at Curve on 6 April 2018 (press night 19 Apr…
Nostalgic, trying too hard to shock and no longer a force to be reckoned with, Jubliee is, nevertheless, a period piece with a difference which will find fans hoping to relive their youth or…
Can a robot ever replace a real human relationship? Check out our bumper gallery of stunning production photography from Kashyap Raja's new play Version 2.0, which runs at London's Leicester…
With Monica Dolan in scintillating form with her effortless naturalism, The B*easts at the Bush Theatre proves an intelligently provocative play.
Sheila Reid and Bo Poraj will join Elizabeth Berrington and Tanya Moodie in the UK première of Joel Drake Johnson's tense workplace drama Rasheeda Speaking, opening at Trafalgar Studios 2 o…
This Frozen is a dark story, a revival of Bryony Lavery's 1998 award-winning play about a child killer " definitely no singing, no dancing, no hummable tunes, but it does have an outstanding…
