With theatre access and diversity issues continually in the headlines lately, it’s worth remembering Chickenshed has been blazing a trail for inclusiveness for over forty years now. As well as championing the under-represented on stage, they have clearly learned a thing or two about creating crowd pleasing work over that time too. Mr Stink, first seen last year and now returning as a slightly slimmed down touring production, is an uncomplicated affair perhaps, but, by gosh, it is a gloriously ...
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monolog 2, Chickenshed – Review
Have you ever moved to a new house or workplace and gone past the place you left, soon after? It’s something like feeling your phone vibrate in your pocket, but finding it’s not there. These feelings struck me as I sat on the Piccadilly Line and passed straight through Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square and Covent Garden on a theatre night without getting off. I was heading to deepest darkest North London for a performance at Chickenshed. A short walk from ...
Read More »Interview: Jonny Morton on Chickenshed’s ‘Jekyll & Hyde’
Director Jonny Morton tells us more about Chickenshed Theatre Company's new adaptation of 'Jekyll & Hyde' and the company's inclusive work.
Read More »Rapunzel, Chickenshed – Review
An original fairy tale adaptation with a catchy musical score. Ideal for a family who want a West End experience without the big price tag.
Read More »Doctor Faustus, Chickenshed – Review
A refreshing take on a very old tragedy.
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