Nicholas Hytner gives us an utterly inspired take on A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Bridge Theatre, with Gwendoline Christie in stupendous form.
10 questions for 10 years – Hans Kesting
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam’s Hans Kesting was my first ever Best Actor award winner and has continued to be one of the most interesting actors around, in any language.
10 questions for 10 years – Theatre critic Henry Hitchings
The outgoing Evening Standard theatre reviewer Henry Hitchings takes a little time to reflect with 10 easygoing questions.
ALBUM REVIEW: Justine Balmer – Simple Thing
From Coldplay to Claude Debussy, crossover soprano Justine Balmer’s debut album Simple Thing is a collection of songs that work well together.
10 questions for 10 years – Playwright Tom Wells
How many of us can say we’ve inspired some branded condoms?! Find out more as playwright Tom Wells becomes the first person to answer 10 questions for 10 years.
‘This is an actor we will surely be talking about for years to come’: COUNTRY MUSIC – Omnibus Theatre
A sensational performance from Cary Crankson anchors a powerful production of Simon Stephens’ Country Music at Clapham’s Omnibus Theatre.
‘Makes for a striking experience on stage’: DEAD DOG IN A SUITCASE – Lyric Hammersmith & Touring
The inimitable Kneehigh retools The Beggar’s Opera in Dead Dog in a Suitcase (and other love songs).
‘Nothing is gained by not being frank’: WHITE PEARL – Royal Court Theatre
Despite a cracking design, White Pearl doesn’t convince as an effective play at the Royal Court.
‘A cracking meal & entertaining show’: DINNER IS COMING – The Vaults
Some properly tasty food makes the Game of Thrones-inspired immersive show Dinner is Coming an entertaining night indeed at The Vaults.
‘Fatally unbalanced’: THE STARRY MESSENGER – West End
Middle-aged white male wish fulfilment writ large, The Starry Messenger is a dull, disappointing and delusional three hours at the Wyndham’s Theatre.