Laura Sampson talks to Owen Calvert-Lyons, Head of Theatre and Artist Development at Ovalhouse, about his new role and what's next for this innovative fringe theatre.
Read More »Monthly Archives: July 2016
Cathy Come Home, Barbican Theatre – Review
Still raw and still relevant, Cathy shines a light once again on the misconceptions surrounding poverty and homelessness.
Read More »Through The Mill, Southwark Playhouse – Review
A remarkable night of theatre exploring the tragic life of Judy Garland.
Read More »Win tickets to see Yue Opera at Peacock Theatre
This is your chance to win tickets to see Coriolanus and Du Liniang, by Zhejiang Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe, at the Peacock Theatre. To enter, simply retweet one of our Coriolanus and Du Liniang competition tweets AND tell us in which city Yue Opera originated. #COMPETITION: Chance to win tkts to Coriolanus and Du Liniang @peacocktheatre Retweet by 17.7.16 & name the city where Yue Opera originated. — Everything Theatre (@EveryTheatre) July 11, 2016 Zhejiang Xiaobaihua Yue Opera Troupe presents: Coriolanus ...
Read More »A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
One not to miss. A night of fun filled laughter, with exceptionally clever direction and great performances all round.
Read More »The Merchant of Venice, Studio 3 Arts – Review
The Merchant of Venice is a thrillingly tangible production full of community spirit.
Read More »CUT, The Vaults – Review
A strong effort to challenge stereotypical theatre and provide a less comfortable viewing experience, favouring the apprehension and suspense it instils. Good performance built on a weaker foundation of plot.
Read More »Exploring the West End with Sir Ian McKellen
Marianna Meloni gives her impressions of the Official London Theatre Audio Tour with Ian McKellen, a new way to experience London's Theatreland with one of the British theatre's biggest stars.
Read More »The Sisterhood, Leicester Square Theatre – Review
Pros: Compelling performances, excellent comedic timing, and a clever use of modern language Cons: Not the best space for this piece with some poor directing and staging choices I knew a bit about Molière before attending Leicester Square Theatre on Saturday evening, thanks to my studies of the French Neoclassical era of theatre history, but had yet see one of his works performed. After seeing Ranjit Bolt’s adapted The Sisterhood, I know that I will be back for more humorous ...
Read More »Savage, Above the Arts – Review
An interesting but isolated story of the unseen atrocities of the ‘homosexual cure’ in Third Reich occupied Denmark.
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