Underdog: The Other Other Brontë at National Theatre “a story of sibling power dynamics” ★★★★
Underdog: The Other Other Brontë is a new play by Sarah Gordon currently playing the Dorfman at the National Theatre. Winner of the prestigious Nick Darke Award in 2020, Underdog is not a story about well-behaved women. In fact, in this new play the Brontë sisters are put through their paces as Charlotte has a […]
Gunter at the Royal Court “asking when witch trials for woman will really end?” ★★★★
Gunter is a new play co-created by Lydia Higman, Julia Grogan and Rachel Lemon. Quickly selling out it’s run at the Edinburgh Festival in 2023, Gunter was awarded the Scotsman Fringe First Award 2023, Playbill’s Pick of the Fringe, Lyn Gardner’s Pick of the Fringe and production company Dirty Hare were named one of The […]
An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical ★★★★ “nostalgia filled rom-com delivering an iconic story to music that defined a generation”
An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical is a captivating stage adaptation of the beloved 1982 film, inspired by the real-life experiences of screenwriter Douglas Day Stewart. This jukebox musical version features classic hits from the 80s and a beefed up book, written by original screenwriter Stewart and Sharleen Cooper Cohen. The musical originally premiered […]
Go Live Theatre Projects announces a Relaxed Performance of Sister Act The Musical!
As part of World Autism Acceptance Week, Go Live Theatre Projects (formerly Mousetrap Theatre Projects) is delighted to announce that its annual relaxed performance for 2024 will be Sister Act The Musical. Go Live Theatre Projects, a London-based theatre education charity, has been a pioneer in helping to create accessible theatre opportunities for young people […]
FANGIRLS, the smash-hit Australian musical announces initial London casting
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre announces initial casting for the new summer musical FANGIRLS, the smash-hit Australian musical, playing 13 July – 24 August. Making her musical theatre debut in the role of 14-year-old superfan, Edna, is Jasmine Elcock [she/her]. Jasmine, a recent graduate of the Central School of Speech and Drama, is currently performing in The Crucible at Sheffield Theatres […]
BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF comes to London’s Garrick Theatre this Summer
James Graham’s powerful new adaptation of Alan Bleasdale’s seminal TV drama, Boys from the Blackstuff is directed by Kate Wasserberg and the Liverpool’s Royal Court and National Theatre production is presented in the West End by Bill Kenwright Limited. Graham’s acclaimed adaptation of Alan Bleasdale’s Boys from the Blackstuff will transfer to the West End for a strictly limited eight-week season […]
WILD ABOUT YOU ‘a new musical in concert’ ★★★
Wild About You is billed as ‘a new musical in concert’ – two nights of huge names, performing Broadway star Chilina Kennedy’s newest offering, based on a book by Eric Holmes. Previously workshopped with titles ‘Without Her’ and ‘Call it Love’, this latest title is based on the name of one of the songs. However, […]
REVIEW: RED PITCH @Sohoplace ★★★★
Red Pitch is a new piece of British Theatre written by Tyrell Williams. Originally performed at the Bush Theatre in February 2022, the production received the George Devine Award, Best New Play at the Off West End Awards, with Tyrell Williams named Best Writer at the Stage Debut Awards, and awarded the Evening Standard Theatre […]
Eurovision Your Decision brings amazing hilarity back for fourth year – bigger, bolder and camper!
Join your hosts, the hilarious Katie and Demetrius at King’s Head Theatre, as they introduce 13 iconic hit songs from past Eurovision Song Contests, performed by a cast of four West End performers. The stars of the London show are writer of the Above the Stag’s Puss in Boots panto, Lucy Penrose; Tim McArthur whose […]
Louise Gold stars in premiere of simmering family drama A Word For Mother by Tim McArthur
Host of the West End Wilma Awards, Tim McArthur’s newest play A Word For Mother premieres this spring with an all-female cast and creative team. This simmering family drama, inspired by McArthur’s upbringing, revolves around the intertwined history of four women, sisterly relationships and motherly love. Playing at Upstairs at the Gatehouse 1-26 May 2024. […]