“It was never about money or career progression for any of us. For me, it was about getting the best actors we could and doing the best version of this play possible, for this audience, in this particular moment.” Take a look at what Jonathan Harden told us about bringing Joseph Crilly’s On McQuillan’s Hill to Finborough Theatre, then book your tickets for the final shows.
FEATURED SHOW: Have you seen the fantastic ★★★★★ reviews for “powerful play” On McQuillan’s Hill?
“First rate,” “wonderful” and “astonishing” – the superlatives are flowing for the English premiere of Joseph Crilly’s On McQuillan’s Hill. Take a look at our favourite reviews, then book your tickets.
FIRST LOOK: Take a look at the new production images of dark comedy On McQuillan’s Hill
Flags, whiskey and fighting – the cornerstone of all good family reunions! Check out the new production images from current Finborough Theatre hit, On McQuillan’s Hill, then book your tickets.
BEHIND THE SCENES: What’s happening in rehearsals for On McQuillan’s Hill?
It’s all fun and smiles until it gets physical! That’s certainly what rehearsals for On McQuillan’s Hill look like if these rehearsal images are anything to go by. Take a look, then book your tickets.
NEWS: Gina Costigan and Johnny Vivash lead the cast of On McQuillan’s Hill’s English premiere
A cast of Irish talent will star in Joseph Crilly’s On McQuillan’s Hill when it receives it English premiere at Finborough Theatre next month, two decades after it debuted in Belfast. Time to book your tickets!
‘The best two hander I’ve ever seen’: What’s being said about Stones in his Pockets on Twitter?
“Top performances”, “Beautiful work”, “Brilliant revival” – audiences have been taking to Twitter to share their love of the Rose Theatre Kingston and Theatre Royal Bath revival of Stones in his Pockets. Find out what they’ve been saying – including our thoughts too! – the book your tickets swiftly as there are only a handful of performances left!
GALLERY: Check out these fantastic Stones in his Pockets production images
Two actors, a handful of costume changes, a rural backdrop and a massive trunk – that’s what you need to stage a fantastic production of Stones in his Pockets, certainly if these brilliant production shots are anything to go by. Take a look, then book your tickets!
GALLERY: Peek behind the scenes as we sneak into rehearsals for Stones in his Pockets
How do two actors play all the characters in award-winning comedy Stones in his Pockets? With a lot of hand-waving and gesticulation if these pictures from the show’s rehearsal room are anything to go by!
NEWS: Olivier Award-winning comedy Stones in his Pockets returns to London at Rose Theatre Kingston
Marie Jones’ award-winning tale of Hollywood coming to Ireland, Stones in his Pockets, will receive a brand new production at the Rose Theatre Kingston this spring. The show, directed by Lindsay Posner, runs from 28 February to 9 March 2019 at the west London venue before heading off on a UK tour.
‘In a summer of great Irish drama, this feels unsatisfactory by comparison’: ARISTOCRATS – Donmar Warehouse
There’s little for the cast to improve because the faults in Aristocrats lie with Friel. This production draws-out all of the core themes but cannot overcome the play’s reliance on heavy exposition and failure to satisfactorily resolve its own questions about the past of these characters.
Text of the Day: Translations at the National Theatre
Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.
LIONS & TIGERS – Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Tanika Gupta explores an episode from her family history that is both highly relevant and humane.
ODD MAN OUT – Hope Theatre
A middle-aged, gay Welshman contemplates the English class he teaches in Hong Kong. Amongst the students is Windy, the Chinese woman with whom he shares his bed.
DISCO PIGS – Trafalgar Studios
An unreal Cork is the scenario for the darkly picaresque adventures of the two protagonists: born on the same day, Runt and Pig have grown up developing a close secret world of their own with its own language and, in their opinion, its own explosive rules.
I HEAR YOU AND REJOICE – Tricycle Theatre
I Hear You And Rejoice is a tribute to the power of the single storyteller. Lighting, costume and staging are simple, revealing the power of the skilled actor. The result is a joyful play full of sentimentality that is also hugely funny.