Alistair Beaton’s stage adaptation of Hans Fallada’s critically acclaimed novel Alone in Berlin makes its world premiere at the Royal and Derngate.
‘David Mamet’s razor-sharp dialogue is never better’: GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS – Touring ★★★
Mark Benton gives a compelling turn as a desperate salesman on the edge in Sam Yates’ revival of David Mamet’s riveting, prize-winning play, Glengarry Glen Ross, now touring.
‘Reflective & thoughtfully funny piece of theatre’: CHASING BONO – Soho Theatre ★★★★
“It sounds like a fecking dog biscuit,” a young Neil McCormick responds to the news that his friend Paul Hewson is changing his name to Bono in this hilarious but touching new play by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais – just one moment that highlights the level of competitiveness and disillusionment the character feels going up against a little band called U2.
Chasing Bono Q&A videos: Terri lobbies for a ‘Finding God’ song release
My final post-show Q&A of the year, to the stage premiere of Chasing Bono, was an absolute Irish corker! After a revealing discussion about the fine line between success and failure and the perils of fame, it ended with an impromptu song performance.
‘Packed with cracking Irish humour & good performances’: CHASING BONO – Soho Theatre ★★★★
Neil McCormick’s autobiography has now been turned into an engaging new musical play, Chasing Bono, which has opened at London’s Soho Theatre.
‘Inspiring, beautifully told & full of heart’: CHASING BONO – Soho Theatre
Chasing Bono is inspiring, beautifully told and full of heart. Inspired programming and highly recommended.
‘Perhaps the sweetest piece of new drama to hit London this year’: CHASING BONO – Soho Theatre ★★★★★
In another example of London’s fringe theatre at its unmissable finest, Chasing Bono at Soho Theatre offers an evening of flawless entertainment.
‘What most excites me here is McDonagh’s capacity to entertain’: THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE – West End
Whatever criticisms people may have of McDonagh, his neat plotting and big jokes are enough to entice people not usually interested in theatre. It may be Aidan Turner drawing the crowds in, but it’s Martin McDonagh keeping them satiated.
‘As likely to punch you in the face as tickle your ribs’: THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE – West End
As directed by Michael Grandage, whose revival of John Logan’s Red is just around the corner at the Wyndham’s Theatre, The Lieutenant of Inishmore proves that some black humour doesn’t age.
‘As likely to punch you in the face as tickle your ribs’: THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE – West End
As directed by Michael Grandage, whose revival of John Logan’s Red is just around the corner at the Wyndham’s Theatre, The Lieutenant of Inishmore proves that some black humour doesn’t age.
‘Brutal & hilarious’: THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE – West End ★★★★
As a production, The Lieutenant of Inishmore is brutal and violent, yet somehow has a charm about it that keeps the audience successfully engaged from beginning to end. Who knew violence on this scale could be this funny?
‘A funnier, more chilling, more satisfying comedy you will not find’: THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE – West End ★★★★★
CRITIC AND HELLRAISER LUKE JONES WINCES AND LAUGHS … This is as violent as anything I’ve seen on the stage. And I’m including in this survey that Titus Andronicus at the Globe which saw half a GCSE class collapse … Continue reading →
‘Beautifully pitched revival’: THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE – West End
This version of The Lieutenant of Inishmore is an impressive technical accomplishment supported by very fine performances from the ensemble, that has plenty of layers to unpick.