Pros: Some very funny performances Cons: Occasional lulls in energy After Shakespeare, Bernard Shaw (the erstwhile George is discouraged these days) is one of the most frequently produced playwrights in the theatrical canon, and Arms and the Man is a fine example of why his appeal is so enduring. The combination of high intelligence, wit and social awareness can be intoxicating for an audience, and the boldness of his characters is endlessly attractive to actors. In the right hands, Shaw’s ...
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The Red Shed, The Arts Depot – Review
Mark Thomas' story telling is masterful, creating a vivid picture in the mind of the audience that will last long afterwards.
Read More »Getting Better Slowly, New Diorama Theatre – Review
An engaging two-hander relating how someone can be struck down by illness and, given the right treatment, come to terms with — and even overcome — their condition.
Read More »Interview: James Dinsmore of ‘Adding Machine’
Actor James Dinsmore of the new musical Adding Machine discusses the show, performing at the Finborough Theatre, and tackling current topics through musical theatre.
Read More »Win tickets to see Buzz at The Drayton Arms
This is your chance to win a pair of tickets to see Buzz, at The Drayton Arms. To enter simply retweet one of our Buzz competition tweets before 5pm on 13th October 2016 AND name something that buzzes. #COMPETITION: For the chance to win tickets to #Buzz @draytonarmsSW5 retweet by 5pm on 13.10.16 AND name something that buzzes. — Everything Theatre (@EveryTheatre) October 7, 2016 Fat Rascal Theatre in association with The Drayton Arms presents Buzz: A New Musical The Drayton Arms ...
Read More »Interview: Cassa Pancho of Ballet Black
Ahead of the company's performances at Theatre Royal Stratford East, Ballet Black Artistic Director Cassa Pancho spoke about the company's goals, their current programme, and how to increase diversity in ballet.
Read More »The We Plays, The Hope Theatre – Review
Two confidently performed, bitter-sweet performances about loss and learning to live again.
Read More »The Resurrectionist, Etcetera theatre – Review
A great production that covered a range of topics and presented a fresh take on an old classic.
Read More »Girls, Soho Theatre – Review
Heartache and laughter in this engaging production that grieves lost innocence and celebrates stolen moments of childhood.
Read More »Floyd Collins, Wilton’s Music Hall – Review
A well-staged and atmospheric revival of a daring show that goes beyond the usual light-hearted musical theatre fare.
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