There isn’t a linear plot or story in The Language of Kindness, rather it’s in the individual moments between an unwell person and their nurse where this piece has its emotional power.
NEWS: Pan!c Drama delve into the death of creativity in Dogs on a Highway
New London-based physical theatre company Pan!c Drama brings its debut production Dogs on a Highway to Drayton Arms Theatre for two performances only later this week. Be quick to book tickets!
FEATURED SHOW: As it completes its tour at the Old Red Lion Theatre, check out the fantastic reviews for Theatrical Niche’s Uncle Vanya
“Uplifting” and “small in stature but big in heart” – see what reviewers have said about Theatrical Niche’s pacey, new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. Take a look at what they said, then book your tickets.
FIRST LOOK: As its tour head towards London, enter the world of Theatrical Niche’s Uncle Vanya with new production images
Take a peek at Theatrical Niche’s new, environmentally engaged version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, which comes to London next week. Explore the gallery, then book your tickets.
‘The themes of conservation just jumped off the page’: Venetia Twigg on Theatrical Niche’s new version of Uncle Vanya
How does the working of a beehive related to Chekhov’s masterpiece Uncle Vanya? Venetia Twigg, who adapted the play for Theatrical Niche, gets busy, telling us about it. Read he interview then book your tickets.
BEHIND THE SCENES: Take a look into rehearals for a new version of Uncle Vanya heading to London soon
What can we expect from Theatrical Niche’s new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya? There may be some clues in these images straight from the rehearsal room. Take a look, then book your tickets.
NEWS: Theatrical Niche’s conservation-concerned Uncle Vanya comes to London
A new physical theatre adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, which has been touring England and Northern Ireland this autumn, arrives in London for two weeks later this month, playing in both the north and the south of the capital. Book your tickets now.
‘Part dance party, part therapy session, part orgy’: HOTTER – Soho Theatre
they have made a noticeable effort to share the experiences of many, to both hilarious and humbling effect in word, movement and dance.
‘The sort of play best observed up close’: BEYOND BELIEF – Liverpool
The work of Tmesis has always examined the stuff of life with style, precision, humour and heart, and the company’s latest show Beyond Belief is no exception.
‘We always develop & grow through touring & performing’: Spotlight on Liverpool-based theatre company Tmesis
One of Liverpool’s widest-reaching and most creative theatre companies, physical theatre specialists Tmesis, is returning with its latest show Beyond Belief.
WATCH: Tokyo Fugue explores dizzying city life with international, bilingual Camden Fringe debut
Ten years ago, physical theatre performer Tania Coke performed her first solo show at London’s Cockpit Theatre as part of its Theatre in the Pound programme. Now, after eight years abroad, she returns with her Tokyo-based physical theatre company tarinainanika, and the Camden Fringe debut of their mesmerising show Tokyo Fugue, which runs 23 to 26 August 2018. Watch the hypnotic trailer and gen up below – and then get booking!
FIRST LOOK: Japanese company tarinainanika prepares for Tokyo Fugue’s Camden Fringe premiere
The poetic, comical and sometimes unsettling Tokyo Fugue makes its Camden Fringe debut 23 to 26 August 2018 at the Cockpit Theatre. Take a look at these mesmerising production photos and brand new digital art trailer – and then book those tickets!
‘Turning my back on it would have killed my soul’: tarinainanika’s Tania Coke on corporeal mime & coming full circle with Tokyo Fugue
Tokyo-based physical theatre company tarinainanika are preparing for their Camden Fringe debut of Tokyo Fugue, a mesmerising piece of physical theatre about feeling lost, set in the maze-like train system of Tokyo. We spoke to artistic director Tania Coke about the dangers of drowning out the voices of our bodies and how corporeal mime can help – plus Japan vs England, escaping management consultancy and returning to where it all started, the Cockpit theatre!
‘The highs & lows are often extreme but convincing’: NO KIDS – Edinburgh Fringe
This intimate, personal production from Theatre Ad Infinitum is an accurate and emotionally charged snapshot of the pervasive conflict between capitalism and the desire for a family.
‘Seems strangely prophetic in Brexit Britain’: EAST – King’s Head Theatre
This lively revival of Steven Berkoff’s 1975 modern classic is energetically sweaty, if a bit messy as well.
‘Epic & sprawling’: THE TIN DRUM – Shoreditch Town Hall
It doesn’t need to be as long as it is, but The Tin Drum is a lot of fun and a dark, prescient reminder that fascism lurks around the corner of Christmas this year.
THE LOST BOY PETER PAN – Pleasance Theatre
The Tradition versus Progress conflict sits along side the moral question of whether or not we should be perpetuating these attitudes in young children – who don’t know enough to see these problems – by continuing to tell these stories.
‘Bold, genre-bending’: SNOW WHITE & ROSE RED – Battersea Arts Centre
Combining their woman-led, political ethos with the use of live music, RashDash reclaims femininity and appropriates the traditionally patriarchal adventure of fairytales in this spirited show for all ages.
THE SEAGULL – Pushkin House ★★★★
What extraordinary actors the Russians produce and what a revelation is this newly filmed version by Moscow’s Satirikon Theatre uncomfortable, disturbing, unsettling though it also is.
LAIKA – Unicorn Theatre
Sami and his mum are preparing for her to go to Mars for years and years and years. Both obsessed with space, Sami’s proud of her but worried that he might never see her again.