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INTERVIEW: Christopher Tajah tells us about passing on Martin Luther King’s legacy in new play Dream of a King
13th December 2018Martin Luther King Jr was a man who undoubtedly deserves and defines the often overused accolade 'icon'. His message and story has inspired many, including writer/performer Christopher Tajah, who has created Dream of a King, a new play about the civil… .. Read more
PHOTOS: Peek inside the pub as new drama Loop releases production images
13th December 2018Many of us will recognise the inside of a pub, especially during the festive season... but how does the boozer at the centre of Peter Mulligan's Loop look and what's going on in his bar-set drama? Find out with a look… .. Read more
‘Dickens, 175 years on, has done it again’: A CHRISTMAS CAROL – Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford upon Avon ★★★★
12th December 2018Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford upon Avon – until 20 January 2019 It is 1842: young Charles Dickens, 30 years old and with five novels under his belt, is ranting. The Industrial Revolution is revving up nicely, but tens of thousands of… .. Read more
NEWS: Denis O’Hare is joined by Kevin Doyle & Olivia Williams in National Theatre’s Tartuffe
11th December 2018Denis O’Hare, making his National Theatre debut as Tartuffe, will be joined by Kevin Doyle as Orgon and Olivia Williams as Elmire in a new version of Molière’s comic masterpiece by John Donnelly. Directed by Blanche McIntyre, the production will run in rep from 9… .. Read more
NEWS: Shakespeare’s Globe production of Morgan Lloyd Malcolm’s new play Emilia transfers to the Vaudeville in March 2019
11th December 2018Following its sell-out run at Shakespeare’s Globe, Morgan Lloyd Malcolm’s new play Emilia, directed by Nicole Charles, will transfer to the Vaudeville Theatre for a strictly limited season from 8 March to 15 June 2019. Emilia Bassano was a writer,… .. Read more
‘I think any women’s story is an important story to tell’ – Adam Small on taking a leap and staging Anomaly
11th December 2018New play Anomaly shines a light on three women affected by a high profile abuse scandal - not those that have been abused, but the daughters of the abuser who must deal with the repercussions. Director Adam Small told us why he… .. Read more
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‘A great production of a chilling play’: MACBETH – Barbican Theatre
13th December 2018Barbican Theatre, London – until 18 January 2019 This year is turning out to be a Macbeth fest, with 4 major productions in London at various times throughout the year. Spring brought a Punk style, post apocalyptic version to the… .. Read more
‘A real Christmas treat’: GUYS & DOLLS – Sonning
13th December 2018Mill at Sonning Theatre – until 23 February 2019 Guest reviewer: Meredith Jones Russell This is a real Christmas treat. Following a delicious festive feed at the Mill’s onsite restaurant before the show (included in the ticket price), settle back… .. Read more
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‘No less affecting for its smaller scope’: DRIP – Bush Theatre
13th December 2018Bush Theatre, London – 22 December 2018 In events I can’t imagine being repeated anytime soon, I was the nominated ‘audience hunk’ for this performance of Drip, and far be it from me to review my own performance but never has a… .. Read more
‘Offers plenty to consider & enjoy’: DOCTOR FAUSTUS – Shakespeare’s Globe
13th December 2018Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Shakespeare’s Globe, London – until 2 February 2019 The Globe project, now led by Michelle Terry after recent upheavals, has become an even more remarkable thing. In its two experimental theatre spaces Elizabethan and Jacobean works are… .. Read more
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Uncle Vanya at Hampstead Theatre
13th December 2018Alan Cox stars as Vanya in Terry Johnson’s new adaptation of Chekhov’s classic play at the Hampstead Theatre. Find out what the critics made of it with Love London Love Culture’s review round up… Financial Times: ★★★ “Although almost every isolated… .. Read more
INTERVIEW: Christopher Tajah tells us about passing on Martin Luther King’s legacy in new play Dream of a King
13th December 2018Martin Luther King Jr was a man who undoubtedly deserves and defines the often overused accolade 'icon'. His message and story has inspired many, including writer/performer Christopher Tajah, who has created Dream of a King, a new play about the civil… .. Read more
‘Features some wonderful performances’: DIALEKTIKON – Park Theatre
13th December 2018Park Theatre, London – until 29 December 2019 It is appropriate that Park Theatre is staging Jacky Ivimy’s Dialektikon at this time of year. Theatres are full of pantomimes, humorous re-workings of classic fairy tales, so why not a left-leaning… .. Read more
NEWS: Nominees for The Stage Awards 2019 include Almeida Theatre, Nottingham Playhouse & Sonia Friedman
13th December 2018Top theatres across the UK, including nominees from London, Manchester, Nottingham, Wales and Scotland, have made the shortlist for The Stage Awards 2019. Highlights include: London Theatre of the Year shortlist includes the Almeida Theatre, Young Vic Theatre and Bush… .. Read more
PHOTOS: Peek inside the pub as new drama Loop releases production images
13th December 2018Many of us will recognise the inside of a pub, especially during the festive season... but how does the boozer at the centre of Peter Mulligan's Loop look and what's going on in his bar-set drama? Find out with a look… .. Read more
‘Engaging & powerful three-hander’: THE CANE – Royal Court Theatre
13th December 2018Royal Court Theatre –until 2 January 2019 Apologising for the past can be an emotive issue; while the physical and metaphorical wounds inflicted by countries, groups or individuals will have irrevocably altered the history of all involved, judging the past… .. Read more