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‘Identifies how so very much is at stake’: LIVING NEWSPAPER #5 – Royal Court Theatre (Online review)

In London theatre, Online shows, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Ian Foster19th April 2021Leave a Comment

The Royal Court’s Living Newspaper continues with edition #5 which feels a little less reactive to the headlines and a little more reflective on the state of the world as we find it today.

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Terri trips: The Rubenstein Kiss at Southwark & Mary’s Babies at Jermyn Street

In Features, London theatre, Native, Opinion, Photos, Plays, Reviews, Video by Terri Paddock5th April 2019Leave a Comment

My recent theatre trips have included The Rubenstein Kiss and Mary’s Babies. Here’s a round-up of my on-the-night reactions to each – plus a must-watch video review from my 82-year-old neighbour.

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‘A cosy nightmare legacy of the 1930s’: MARY’S BABIES – Jermyn Street Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Regional theatre, Reviews by Libby Purves1st April 2019Leave a Comment

Mary Barton and her husband Berthold Wiesner ran a pioneering fertility clinic: they were among the first to offer, with full anonymity, artificial insemination by donor for couples they thought were “good stock”.

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FEATURED SHOW: ★★★★★ reviews are in for Mary’s Babies at Jermyn Street Theatre

In Features, London theatre, Native, Opinion, Plays, Reviews, Sticky by Featured Content28th March 2019Leave a Comment

‘Sublime… mesmerising… captivating.’ What else have critics been saying about Maud Dromgoole’s new play Mary’s Babies, inspired by the shocking true story of fertility pioneer Mary Barton? We’ve rounded up review highlights below for the premiere production at Jermyn Street Theatre. Time to get booking!

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‘Emotional upheavals brought to life’: MARY’S BABIES – Jermyn Street Theatre ★★★★

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Michael Davis28th March 2019Leave a Comment

Written by Maud Dromgoole and directed by Tatty Hennessey, Mary’s Babies looks at the ethical considerations of intrauterine insemination en masse, as well as its emotional cost. But first, some background history…

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‘Thought-provoking & witty’: MARY’S BABIES – Jermyn Street Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Liz Dyer25th March 2019Leave a Comment

For the most part, though, Mary’s Babies is enjoyable and witty, and surprisingly easy to follow despite its complicated structure. A thought-provoking play, and an impressive feat of endurance and versatility from two talented performers.

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Jermyn Street examines the modern donor conception landscape with Mary’s Babies Q&As

In Features, Interviews, London theatre, Native, Plays, Sticky, Video by Featured Content24th March 2019Leave a Comment

Maud Dromgoole’s new play Mary’s Babies, just opened at Jermyn Street Theatre, looks at ethical and personal choices relating to genetics, family and donor conception. During the run, two post-show discussions involving two key organisations in the field will be held to explore some of the issues raised. Time to get booking!

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FIRST-LOOK: Katy Stephens & Emma Fielding double up for Mary’s Babies premiere

In Features, Interviews, London theatre, Native, Plays by Featured Content22nd March 2019Leave a Comment

Tonight’s the night! Katy Stephens and Emma Fielding star in the world premiere of Maud Dromgoole’s new two-hander Mary’s Babies, inspired by the true story of fertility pioneer Mary Barton. Check out our gallery of first-look production photos – and then get booking!

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WATCH: Hundred Words author Tatty Hennessy dons her director’s hat for Mary’s Babies

In Features, Interviews, London theatre, Native, Plays, Sticky, Video by Featured Content21st March 2019Leave a Comment

Tatty Hennessy and Maud Dromgoole’s last collaboration, Acorn, was a hit in 2016. Now, as her own play A Hundred Words for Snow continues to critical acclaim at Trafalgar Studios, Hennessy again dons her director’s hat for Hennessy’s provocative new drama Mary’s Babies officially premiering tomorrow at Jermyn Street Theatre. Watch our videos with Tatty and her stars below – and then get booking!

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REHEARSAL PHOTOS: How have Emma Fielding & Katy Stephens prepared to play 41 characters in Mary’s Babies?

In Features, London theatre, Native, Photos, Plays by Featured Content20th March 2019Leave a Comment

As previews begin tonight (20 March 2019) for the world premiere of Maud Dromgoole’s Mary’s Babies, at London’s Jermyn Street Theatre, sneak a peek inside the rehearsal room with stars Katy Stephens and Emma Fielding, who play 41 parts between them. Respect! Time to get booking!

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NEWS: Emma Fielding & Katy Stephens play 41 characters in Mary’s Babies premiere

In Features, London theatre, Native, News, Plays, Press Releases, Sticky by Featured Content14th March 2019Leave a Comment

Emma Fielding and Katy Stephens star in the world premiere of Maud Dromgoole’s Mary’s Babies, playing dozens of character who may all – unknowingly – be related. The premiere production, directed by A Hundred Words for Snow author Tatty Hennessy, runs at Jermyn Street Theatre from 20 March to 13 April, with a press night on 22 March. Time to get booking!

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NEWS: Trevor Nunn, Howard Brenton & a gender-shifting Dorian Gray headline Jermyn Street’s 25th anniversary

In London theatre, Native, News, Plays, Press Releases by Press Releases22nd October 2018Leave a Comment

Jermyn Street Theatre launches into its 25th anniversary year with a season of work that brings together celebrated theatrical figures Trevor Nunn and Howard Brenton with a rich array of exciting new talent.

ACORN – Courtyard Theatre

In Comedy, London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Laura Kressly10th October 2016Leave a Comment

Persephone and Eurydice’s myths are defined by men. What happens when these men are removed and the characters plunged into a modern dreamscape? Maud Dromgoole’s Acorn brings these women and their fates together in a world of fragmented narratives and moments of biting wit.

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