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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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.
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Cabaret and Children’s Theatre Converge in ‘Princess Charming’
Spun Glass Theatre Artistic Director Jessica Cheetham shares how 'Princess Charming' combines cabaret and children's theatre to get families talking about gender identity and stereotyping.
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‘Square Rounds’: Bringing Weapons of War to the Finborough Theatre
'Square Rounds' director Jimmy Walters discusses taking Tony Harrison’s daunting piece on at the Finborough Theatre and how this nearly 30-year-old play is still just as relevant today.
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Finborough Theatre – Venue Guide
The Finborough Theatre www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk Seating capacity: 50 A brief history: The Finborough Theatre was founded in 1980, above the pub from which it took its name. The pub itself originating from 1868. It soon forged its reputation as a location…
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Theatre503 – Venue guide
Theatre503 https://theatre503.com/ Seating capacity: 63 A brief history: Whilst the venue dates back to 1982, the name Theatre503 came into existence in 2002. Since then it’s become known for its efforts to nurture new writing, even running its own international…