Tartuffe was conceived in 1664 as a satire of the golden age of the court at Versailles, and in the clumsiest of updates, the excessive posturings of Louis XIV are replaced by allusions to Donald Trump.
‘I’m just not sure who this is aimed at’: TARTUFFE – West End ★★★
Tartuffe was conceived in 1664 as a satire of the golden age of the court at Versailles, and in the clumsiest of updates, the excessive posturings of Louis XIV are replaced by allusions to Donald Trump.
‘A slick, fast-paced show’: #HTDryPowder @Hamps_Theatre ★★★★
My verdict? A smart new play that’s about people as much as profits, some very funny moments as well as thought-provoking ones – an excellent production all round.
LABYRINTH – Hampstead Theatre
Drama about the 1970s and 1980s South American debt crisis is too long, too derivative and too predictable.
NEWS: Impossible launches inaugural UK tour from Southampton in Feb
IMPOSSIBLE, the most dangerous show the West End has ever seen, will launch at Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre from 3-6 February 2016 before embarking on its inaugural UK tour. The show features the world’s greatest illusionists live on stage in a magic spectacular that will thrill and amaze audiences of all ages.