Features
Our features are often a chance for us to talk about those aspects of theatre that we may not cover in the reviews or interviews.
Many of our features are one-off articles, maybe about an event we’ve been to, or something that is happening. But we also have plans for feature series, so watch this space.
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A Love Letter to Overtures Piano Bar
Bryony Taylor heads to Overtures Piano Bar for a night of singing and interview with founder Ray Rackham.
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Tom Hiddleston’s Homecoming – and Other European Actors We’ve Welcomed Home Before
As Tom Hiddleston returns to the West End in 'Betrayal', we looked at some other European celebs who have returned to the stage – and others who could soon follow in their footsteps.
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Greyscale’s Site-Specific Response to the Aziz Ansari Scandal
Leila Sykes and Madeline Gould share the process of creating 'Greyscale', a site-specific production on consent inspired by the Aziz Ansari scandal.
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Transcending Poverty and Sharing Hope in Arinzé Kene’s ‘good dog’
'good dog' associate director Anastasia Osei-Kuffour shares how this coming of age tale shines a light on the UK's marginalised communities.
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Theatre Access Schemes – Part 3
In Part One of our Access Articles Sidonie explained what Theatre Access Schemes are, in Part Two she explained what a visit to the theatre is like to as an Access Customer. Now in the third and final part, Sidonie…
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Theatre Access Schemes – Part 2
Part One of our Theatre Access Series looked at what exactly Access Schemes are and what it can mean to be an Access Customer. In Part Two, Sidonie shares her experience as an Access Customer while attending a recent performance.…
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Theatre Access Schemes – Part 1
An Access Customer herself, Sidonie, explains what this means to her, what’s on offer and what everyone needs to know. We hope these articles will introduce an important, but often overlooked, area of theatre going that many audience members are…
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RETURN OF THE REGGIES (Part 2)
Best play is the blue ribbon award for the Reggies; the genre that originally gave the fringe its profile. In third place is Wipers Times at the Arts Theatre. Co-written by Ian Hislop, the play is a glorious mix of…
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RETURN OF THE REGGIES (Part 1)
Such was the reaction to last year’s Reggies, we felt compelled to beg Brian to stage a sequel; so yes, we are proud to announce that the Reggies are back. Newly expanded to a ridiculously comprehensive seven categories, it’s a…
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Behind the Scenes of the Anna Fiorentini Variety Show
Marianna Meloni shares a rare glimpse of what happens behind the scenes of one of the most prolific and generous acting schools in London.