I’m Not Running is, for my money, the sort of political theatre that gives both politics and theatre a bad name.
‘Little here that rings with profound resonance’: I’M NOT RUNNING – National Theatre
I’m Not Running is David Hare’s 17th new play to be presented at the National Theatre but for a playwright known for espousing the state of the nation in his work, there’s a frustrating vagueness that leaves him feeling just a little out of touch.
‘Is the play crammed too full?’: I’M NOT RUNNING – National Theatre
David Hare’s latest play I’m Not Running at the National Theatre is set in an alternative reality that is more 2008 than 2018 and says nothing about Labour’s current malaise.
‘It’s Noel Coward’s Private Lives done grunge’: I’M NOT RUNNING – National Theatre ★★★
This time David Hare’s main theme in his new play I’m Not Running is the difference between campaigners who become treasured heroes on limited issues – especially the NHS, which pushes everyone’s button – and pragmatic machine-politicians in government or opposition.
NEWS: Director Peter Brook returns in National Theatre season which also features new plays from Nina Raine & Anthony Neilson
Details have been announced for the National Theatre’s season running from July 2018 to January 2019. Highlights include Peter Brook returning to direct at the NT for the first time in 50 years with The Prisoner, plus new plays from Nina Raine and Anthony Neilson.
On Stoppard: Is it time for a female Rosencrantz & Guildenstern in London?
Has anyone ever staged Rosencrantz and Guildenstern in rep with Hamlet? Can we have a non-white, non-male pairing for the next London production?
NEWS: Rosencrantz & Guildenstern extends one week to 6 May at Old Vic
Due to popular demand, The Old Vic is pleased to announce that Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead will extend by one week until Sat 6 May.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead at the Old Vic
Daniel Radcliffe and Joshua McGuire star in this revival of Tom Stoppard’s play at the Old Vic Theatre. But what have critics been saying about it?
ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD – Old Vic Theatre
This Old Vic 50th anniversary hoo-ray revival knows that Tom Stoppard offers more than just bouncy a turn of phrase and logical fireworks.
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: David Haig joins Daniel Radcliffe & Joshua McGuire in Rosencrantz & Guildenstern
The Old Vic today announces that David Haig will join Daniel Radcliffe and Joshua McGuire in Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead. Further casting has also been announced.
What were our Top 10 news stories in October 2016?
As it’s the first of the month, we’re taking a brief moment to remind ourselves of the biggest news stories from the month just closed. What were the headlines that got readers clicking most? Any surprises? Our Top 10 News stories from October 2016 are listed below with summaries and links to read more.
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.
What do the Old Vic and Labour Party regime changes have in common?
I’ve witnessed at first-hand two regime changes over the past few days and curiously they have a man in common: Ed Miliband. The political regime change, the announcement of Jeremy Corbyn as Miliband’s Labour Party leadership successor, has of course dominated the news this weekend. As a Labour Party member myself – and one who […]