The Old Vic has announced principal casting for Amy Herzog’s Pulitzer Prize-nominated play 4000 Miles. Eileen Atkins and Homeland star Timothée Chalamet, making his London stage debut, take the lead roles the UK premiere production, helmed by artistic director Matthew Warchus, which runs 6 April to 23 May 2020, with a press night on 16 April. ‘It was to finish something I started. Micah and …
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BEHIND THE SCENES: Take a peek at a very unusual party with rehearsal images for Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis
It’s officially party season, but the gathering in Charlotte Jones’ award-winning comedy Martha, Josie and the Chinese Elvis is a little different. Take a look at the party preparations with our rehearsal gallery, then book your tickets.
FIRST LOOK: Peek into the 50s hospital of new love story Bed Seven
Feeling down? Make these production images from new feelgood tale Bed Seven you medicine. Take a look, then book your tickets.
‘A show that will have a long life in the West End’: DEAR EVAN HANSEN – West End ★★★★
A suicide. A lie. The unexpected… Dear Evan Hansen is an entertaining – and filled with talent – show, that will have a long life in the West End. And this is not a lie.
‘I think this might be a very special version’: Alex Young is loving being part of Guys & Dolls at Sheffield Crucible
Actress Alex Young chats to Emma Clarendon about starring as Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre.
Text of the Day: Little Baby Jesus
Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.
‘Concept, execution & premise are stunning’: Will Still Be Whole (When You Rip Me In Half) – Bunker Theatre ★★★★
What is it? I Will Still Be Whole (When You Rip Me In Half) by Ava Wong Davies, and is part of a double bill at the Bunker Theatre.
‘A feast for the eyes & ears’: MARY POPPINS – West End ★★★
There’s something universally adored about the feel-good story of the Banks family in Mary Poppins, so it’s no surprise that the musical is once again gracing the West End.
BEHIND THE SCENES: Discover the world of iconic 20th century artists with rehearsal images for Dora Versus Picasso
What can we expect from new play Dora Versus Picasso when it premieres at London’s Drayton Arms Theatre next week? Take a look at these new rehearsal images for a hint, then book your tickets.
New post-show Q&A: Join Terri to quiz the original Mischief Theatre cast of new comedy Magic Goes Wrong
As part of her ongoing post-show Q&A programme, and the fourth in a monthly Mischief Theatre series, Mates co-founder Terri Paddock talks to the cast and creatives for brand-new show Magic Goes Wrong, which follows Groan Ups in the company’s year-long residency at the Vaudeville Theatre. Got any questions?
Best of the Blogs: Mary Poppins, Touching The Void, La Clique & more
In our continuing series, our editor Lisa Martland picks out some of her Top Picks from the last week of theatre (to 17 November 2019) including Ian Foster’s delight at the arrival of Mary Poppins to its original West End home.
Welcome back: Meet the cast & creatives as Offies-commended At Last returns
Rehearsals have started for the return of Alexander Knott and James Lewis’ acclaimed dystopian drama At Last and the full original company have reunited for new dates in Coventry and London. We followed along on Twitter as Proforca Theatre re-introduced cast and creatives. Catch up – and then get booking!
FIRST LOOK: Kathryn O’Reilly’s five-star tale of trying to survive childhood trauma, Poisoned Polluted
A tale of two sisters and a bond forged through childhood adversity, Poisoned Polluted has drawn acclaim and plaudits during the first weeks of its run at the Old Red Lion Theatre. Take a look at production images then book your tickets for the show’s final weeks.
‘Their richest show yet’: THE ODYSSEY – Touring ★★★★
In tackling Homer’s The Odyssey, Bristol favourites Living Spit, known for their anarchic, slapstick takes on history’s great and infamous figures, ascend to the next level of ambition.
Text of the Day: When the Crows Visit
Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.
‘Heartfelt but flawed’: STRAY DOGS – Park Theatre
Olivia Olsen’s new play about Anna Akhmatova, the Russian poet who voiced the suffering of the people in Stalin’s Russia is heartfelt but flawed.
BEHIND THE SCENES: Take a look at the cast bedding in with rehearsal images for new drama Bed Seven
How many rehearsal rooms have their own beds? But that doesn’t mean the cast of new drama Bed Seven are taking it easy! Check out the rehearsal gallery, then book your tickets.
NEWS: Experimentorium bring true tale about alcoholism, The Engagement, to the Bread and Roses Theatre
Following a successful run in Brighton, James Alexander Allen’s tale about the devastating effect of alcoholism, The Engagement, comes to London’s Bread & Roses Theatre later this month. Book your tickets now.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Touching the Void at Duke of York’s Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Tom Morris’ production of Touching the Void which is now playing at the Duke of York’s Theatre .
NEWS: Olivier Award winner Alice Krige stars in stage adaptation of Ingmar Bergman’s Persona at newly opened Riverside Studios
Olivier Award winner Alice Krige, Nobuhle Ketelo, Paul Schoolman and William Close and his Earth Harp will star in the world premiere of a new stage adaptation of Ingmar Bergman’s Persona, the opening production of Riverside Studios.