Australian director Lawrence Carmichael fills Shakespeare's words with fresh meaning, offering a breath-taking drama and an unexpectedly amusing moment.
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Richard III, Temple Church – Review
A solidly entertaining production that sometimes tries too hard to underline the play’s contemporary relevance.
Read More »Richard III, Arcola Theatre – Review
A vibrant depiction of one of England's most cruel sovereigns, which has a strong resonance in contemporary politics but doesn't make the most of it.
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 »Good King Richard, Drayton Arms – Review
Richard III transforms from ‘monster’ to martyr before our eyes, in an entertaining historical drama undermined by its reliance on archetypes.
Read More »Richard III, Draper Hall – Review
A one-woman, one act, immersive theatre adaptation of Shakespeare’s Richard III really shouldn’t work, but somehow it does. Cleverly adapted and well-executed, this show is intense and more than a little uncomfortable at times.
Read More »Richard III, New Diorama – Review
The show showcases some impressive visuals and talented individuals, but the overall result feels a bit undercooked.
Read More »Double, double, toil and… broken legs
Theatre people are a superstitious bunch. For good reasons too: throughout history, being involved in performance, especially as an actor, has come with its own unique set of dangers and difficulties, from being thrown out of the 15th century church to being thrown into the 21st century job market, life on stage is full of insecurities. Eva de Valk takes a look at some of the hundreds of theatrical superstitions used to combat these insecurities. The most well-known of course, ...
Read More »Richard III, St Paul’s Church – Review
A lively and well-acted interpretation of a Shakespearean classic.
Read More »The King Must Lie, White Bear Theatre – Review
A beautifully written, well delivered play. Interesting, entertaining and not to be missed.
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