When you see around 200 different shows, you’re bound to come across a few duff ones, but I’m pleased to say that nearly all of the bad shows I saw can be found in this post.
NEWS: Amber Riley & John Boyega compete for Best West End Debut in The Stage’s new awards
Anthony Boyle, Audra McDonald, Amber Riley, John Boyega and The Feeling’s Dan Gillespie Sells are amongst the nominees in The Stage’s inaugural Debut Awards. Public voting continues until 10 September 2017 for the Best West End Debut winner.
The Old Vic discusses Woyzeck in Voices Off
The Voices Off series at the Old Vic is described as ‘a series of talks, debates, workshops and conversations’ held at the beautiful Old Vic theatre. On Thursday, I attended a talk titled ‘On Nature’ that delved into the makings and meanings behind the Old Vic’s current mesmerising play, Woyzeck starring the enigmatic John Boyega.
WOYZECK – Old Vic
It’s a radical rewrite. Gone is a lot of the mystery and the poetry of the original. In their place is a contemporary, accessible version which emphasises realistic psychology (a lot of backstory detail) and social realism (a lot of childcare detail).
WOYZECK – Old Vic Theatre
Jack Thorne’s explosive new Woyzeck brings Büchner’s unfinished working class tragedy to Berlin in 1981, with our hero a British Army private, trying to adjust to life on the German border between capitalism and communism after a hideous stint in Belfast.
PHOTOS & VIDEO: Inside the rehearsal room for Woyzeck starring John Boyega
Rehearsal photos and show trailer have been released for Jack Thorne’s new version of Georg Buchner’s 1913 classic Woyzeck, in which Star Wars’ John Boyega takes the title role.
PHOTOS & VIDEO: Inside the rehearsal room for Woyzeck starring John Boyega
Rehearsal photos and show trailer have been released for Jack Thorne’s new version of Georg Buchner’s 1913 classic Woyzeck, in which Star Wars’ John Boyega takes the title role.
Saying farewell to Tim Pigott-Smith, The Report & Woyzeck
The news of Tim Pigott-Smith’s passing at the age of 70 yesterday was a terrible shock, not least because he was still in a rich creative vein – a tour of Death of a Salesman was scheduled for next month.
NEWS: Final #OlivierAwards presenters announced, including Lin-Manuel Miranda
The final line-up of guest presenters have been announced for this year’s Olivier Awards, which take place this Sunday 9 April 2017 at the Royal Albert Hall.
The Year Ahead: Complete round-up of the best theatre coming up in 2017
What are the hottest shows coming up this year? Based on the ones that are most likely to appear on top picks’ lists in my round-up of commentators’ round-ups, they include Hamilton, Obsession, The Glass Menagerie, Angels in America and…
The Year Ahead: Complete round-up of the best theatre coming up in 2017
What are the hottest shows coming up this year? Based on the ones that are most likely to appear on top picks’ lists in my round-up of commentators’ round-ups, they include Hamilton, Obsession, The Glass Menagerie, Angels in America and…
NEWS: Daniel Radcliffe & Joshua McGuire headline 50th anniversary Rosencrantz & Guildenstern at Old Vic
The 50th anniversary production of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead by Tom Stoppard will open on 7 March 2017, starring Daniel Radcliffe and Joshua McGuire.
NEWS: Glenda Jackson, Star Wars’ John Boyega, Yasmina Reza’s Art headline new Old Vic season
The Old Vic today announces Artistic Director Matthew Warchus‘ second season, continuing a wide-ranging programme that includes world premieres, new writing, musicals, classic revivals and The Old Vic Variety Nights. There will also be a new strand of children’s programming to engage the next generation of theatregoers, demonstrating Matthew’s ‘something for everyone’ approach. Season 2 marks Glenda Jackson’s return to …