REVIEW: H. M. S. PINAFORE (Hackney Empire)
A whirling waterspout of social class, patriotism and forbidden love leaps from the ocean this spring in the form of Sasha Regan’s all male production of H. M. S. Pinafore. Cleverly played out by a group of wartime soldiers at leisure, this continually celebrated classic from Gilbert & Sullivan has weathered the last 138 years […]
Nazi doctor finds ‘cure’ for homosexuality in new play SAVAGE
The creators behind stylish new drama and love story Savage, which uncovers the tragic tale of a Nazi doctor and his ill-conceived “cure” for homosexuality, are proud to announce the cast for the West End premiere production at the Arts Theatre. The show stars Gary Fannin (The Reduced Shakespeare Company; Spectre; 24: Live Another Day) […]
Seven weeks left to catch PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS at the Wyndham’s Theatre
Duncan Macmillan’s intoxicating new play, People, Places & Things has become the ‘must-see show’ in London’s West End this spring. This acclaimed production has been seen by over 30,000 people to date both during its run at the National Theatre’s Dorfman Theatre and now at its home at the Wyndham’s Theatre on Charing Cross Road. […]
REVIEW: SHOW BOAT (New London Theatre)
The 1927 musical Show Boat has sailed into the West End several times over the past century and most recently had a successful run at the Sheffield Crucible Theatre before transferring to its new home at the New London Theatre. It tells the story of performers on a Mississippi show boat and spans more than […]
REVIEW: THE TOXIC AGENGER (Southwark Playhouse)
In a market often over-wrought by recognisable commodity, worldwide conglomerate and jukebox musicals, cult musicals are becoming increasingly popular. The Rocky Horror Show, Little Shop of Horrors and Carrie has led this trend, proving revivals and touring productions to be more popular that their original productions. Shows such as Heathers: The Musical, Reefer Madness and […]
REVIEW: TEARDROPS & TIARAS (Phoenix Artist Club)
‘A celebration of the world’s greatest musical divas’. Taking a seat in the appropriately gloomy Phoenix Artist Club, images of smokey eyes, feather boas, glittering martini glasses and mobile phones thrown at unsuspecting servants flash through my mind. The very notion of a Diva is someone who unashamedly demands attention and often, but not always, […]
The Railway Children to hold a ‘Relaxed Performance’ on 22 June 2016
At 2.30pm on Wednesday 22 June, there will be a ‘relaxed performance’ of the Olivier Award-winning The Railway Children – Live on Stage at London’s King’s Cross Theatre. Relaxed performances are designed to benefit those with autism, sensory and communication disorders or a learning disability. The National Autistic Society has worked closely with the production […]
The Watermill Theatre presents a brand new production of WATERSHIP DOWN
The Watermill Theatre today announces the full company for its brand new production of Watership Down, based on the worldwide bestselling novel by Richard Adams and adapted by award-winning playwright, Rona Munro. Adam Penford directs James Backway as Hazel, Richard James-Neale as Bigwig, Alexander Morris as Fiver and Edward Bennett as Holly and General Woundwort. […]
Polka Theatre celebrates 100 years of Roald Dahl with JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
A fantastical adventure half way around the world… To celebrate Roald Dahl’s centenary year in 2016, Polka is delighted to bring back James and the Giant Peach, based on one of Dahl’s most popular books. Having been last performed in 2009, we are thrilled to be brining Dahl’s work back to the stage to commemorate […]
GARY LUCY gives audiences THE FULL MONTY once again on UK Tour
The 2016/17 UK Tour of Simon Beaufoy’s THE FULL MONTY, which won the UK Theatre Award for Best Touring Production, will begin in Bournemouth on 21 September 2016, finishing at the Sheffield Lyceum on 15 April 2017. The cast will be led by Gary Lucy (Danny Pennant in EastEnders, DS Will Fletcher in The Bill, […]