Pros: A gripping story, outstanding performances by an impressive cast, and a burning social issue that should be a priority in every politician’s agenda. Cons: none A woman dressed in a thawb (Mimi Malaz Bashir) puts the kettle on in a half-lit dining room. The boiling sound is soothing, and reminds us of the routine that many people follow at home every morning. The difference here is that this woman – her name is Tharwa – can hardly call this place a home: ...
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All The Drama of 2017
Eva de Valk runs down the big theatre news of 2017.
Read More »Barber Shop Chronicles, National Theatre – Review
A thought-provoking new play which depicts Africa's longstanding issues and clichés with a good balance of comedy and drama.
Read More »This Was a Man, Leicester Square Theatre – Review
Some sparkling performances from the cast, but they are ultimately let down by unimaginative staging that confuses what era the play is set in and compromises the atmosphere.
Read More »Ten of the most iconic theatres in London – Sponsored
The history of London’s theatres is almost the history of London itself, so enmeshed is the West End with the cultural tapestry of the capital. Folklore, tales of catastrophe and the personalities who make their name in the Smoke; all surround the bright lights of theatreland, and every year millions of tourists are entranced by the sweeping architecture and picture book antiquity of London’s glamorous pathway to the stars. Every name trips off the tongue even if you have never ...
Read More »An Inspector Calls, Playhouse Theatre – Review
A well realised production with excellent staging and strong performances which feels more timely now than ever.
Read More »Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour, National Theatre – Review
Pros: Energetic cast, strong vocals and an abundance of crass language Cons: Perhaps a tad too long with no interval I’m a proud Scot. I’m an even prouder Scot after seeing this wonderful show. Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour, named after the convent school that its characters attend, is an award winning musical based on Alan Warner’s award winning ’90s novel, The Sopranos. The only way I can think of describing this show is as History Boys, but a Scottish ...
Read More »Win tickets to Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour at the National Theatre
This is your chance to win a pair of tickets to see Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour, at the National Theatre. To enter simply retweet one of our Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour competition tweets before 5pm on 15th August 2016 AND name the novel on which the show is based. #COMPETITION: Tickets for Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour @NationalTheatre. Retweet by 15.8.16 & name the novel on which the show is based. — Everything Theatre (@EveryTheatre) August 9, 2016 Our Ladies ...
Read More »Dominic Cooke, From Theatre to Telly
Olivier award-winning director Dominic Cooke discusses his first foray into television with the BBC's 'Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses.'
Read More »Living With the Lights On, Young Vic – Review
A brutally honest, touching and brilliantly delivered exploration of one man’s struggle with mental illness.
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