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‘It’s a lesson about making assumptions’: ALBATROSS – Playground Theatre

In Features, Musicals, Opinion, Other Recent Articles, Plays, Reviews by Louise Penn3rd November 2021Leave a Comment

Isley Lynn’s complex and clever play, albatross, is revived by the represent theatre company as the first of two productions in their inaugural season.

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‘Good intentions & a fascinating central figure’: IDA RUBINSTEIN – Playground Theatre ★★

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Other Recent Articles, Plays, Reviews by Alun Hood13th October 2021Leave a Comment

Disparaging somebody else’s passion project is a bit like telling a doting parent that their baby is ugly. This stage tribute to Art Nouveau darling Ida Rubinstein is one such endeavour.

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NEWS: Coronavirus pandemic – An update on theatre closures in the West End & across the country

In London theatre, Musicals, Native, News, Opera, Plays, Press Releases, Regional theatre, Scotland, Touring by Press Releases17th March 2020

My Theatre Mates have been collecting official announcements of theatre closures up and down the country in the Twitter thread below and will continue to add updates as they come in.

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‘I was so honoured to read such a raw & honest play’: Yasmeen Arden on directing the premiere of Mum

In Features, Interviews, London theatre, Native, Plays by Featured Content12th March 2020

How did a meeting at the school gates lead to the premiere of a new play at London’s Playground Theatre. Director Yasmeen Arden tells us why she’s so excited to the direct MUM, Juliet Cowan’s first full-length play, inspired by her own mother’s experiences with dementia. Time to get booking!

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PHOTOS: Behind the scenes for the premiere of Mum at the Playground Theatre

In Featured Shows, London theatre, Native, News, Plays, Press Releases by Featured Content7th March 2020

Preparations are underway for the premiere of MUM, Juliet Cowan’s new play inspired by her own mother’s experiences with dementia. What has the cast been getting up to in rehearsal? Take a look at our photo gallery – and then get booking!

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FEATURED SHOW: Check out the fantastic ★★★★ reviews for Playground Theatre hit, Sinners

In Featured Shows, International, London theatre, Native, Plays, Reviews by Featured Content6th March 2020

Nicole Ansari gives an “incandescent” performance in Sinners – The English Professor at Playground Theatre. Take a look at some of the brilliant reviews for Joshua Sobol’s play, then book your tickets!

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WATCH Sinners post-show Q&A video: How did Brian Cox approach directing his wife Nicole Ansari?

In Features, Interviews, London theatre, Native, Opinion, Photos, Plays, Sticky, Video by Terri Paddock5th March 2020Leave a Comment

After a sold-out performance of Sinners, I was joined by writer Joshua Sobol, director Brian Cox and stars Nicole Ansari and Adam Sina about the development of this shocking play about a woman, about to be stoned to death, and her lover.

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FIRST LOOK: Grab a glimpse of dramatic love story Sinners – The English Professor

In International, London theatre, Native, Photos, Plays by Featured Content4th March 2020

Blood, sand and euphoria – take a look at these stunning production images from the UK premiere of Sinners – The English Professor, then book your tickets!

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NEWS: Amanda Boxer stars in MUM, actor Juliet Cowan’s first full-length play, at Playground Theatre

In Featured Shows, London theatre, Native, News, Plays, Press Releases by Featured Content2nd March 2020

MUM, a new play about love, loss and dementia by actor-turned-playwright Juliet Cowan, receives its world premiere this month at London’s Playground Theatre, starring Amanda Boxer in the title role.

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‘A very thoughtful, provocative & passionate night at the theatre’: Actor Adam Sina on Sinners at the Playground Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Emma Clarendon29th February 2020Leave a Comment

Actor Adam Sina chatted to us about starring in Brian Cox’s production of Sinners at the Playground Theatre.

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BEHIND THE SCENES: Peek at what Brian Cox has been doing in rehearsals for Sinners – The English Professor

In International, London theatre, Native, Photos, Plays by Featured Content17th February 2020

Intrigued by the impending UK premiere of Sinners – The English Professor, directed by Brian Cox? Feed that interest with behind the scenes pictures of rehearsals, then book your tickets!

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NEWS: Golden Globe winner Brian Cox directs tale of love and religion Sinners – The English Professor at Playground Theatre

In Featured Shows, International, London theatre, Native, News, Plays, Press Releases by Featured Content12th February 2020

Brian Cox, star of acclaimed HBO drama Succession, steps behind the scene to direct the UK premiere of love story Sinners – The English Professor when it runs at the Playground Theatre later this month. Book your tickets now!

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Best of the Blogs: The Mates give their verdicts on Lungs, Botticelli in the Fire, Sinatra: Raw, Ages Of The Moon & more

In Features, London theatre, Native, Opinion, Plays, Reviews, Sticky by Press Releases29th October 2019

In our continuing series, our editor Lisa Martland picks out some of her Top Picks from the last week of theatre (to 27 October 2019). Maryam Philpott is gripped by the work of Claire Foy and Matt Smith in Lungs at The Old Vic…

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‘Intriguing & full of surprises’: GASLIGHT – Playground Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Liz Dyer28th October 2019Leave a Comment

While this reimagining of Gaslight doesn’t necessarily deliver on all its promises, the production does successfully highlight the continuing relevance of both the story and its core issue.

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‘A brave, praiseworthy effort to revitalise the original text’: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE – Playground Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Luca Molinari12th July 2019

Doubtless many might find it an acquired taste, but this version of An Enemy of the People remains a brave, praiseworthy effort to revitalise the original text, full of talent, provocative originality, and life.

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‘I know what it takes to dig down inside yourself’: Christopher Tajah on creating Dream of a King

In Festivals, Interviews, London theatre, Native, Plays, Regional theatre, Touring by Featured Content19th March 2019Leave a Comment

From his first experience of Martin Luther King to why a telephone plays such an important role in his play, writer and performer Christopher Tajah tells us about his hit one-man Martin Luther King drama, Dream of A King. Read his fascinating interview, then book your tickets!

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‘A triumph’: The ★★★★ reviews are flying in for My Brother’s Keeper?

In London theatre, Native, Plays, Reviews, Sticky by Featured Content8th March 2019Leave a Comment

“A moving performance”, “stands the test of time”, “impeccably staged” – despite being more than 30 years old, critics have decided that Nigel Williams’ hospital-set drama My Brother’s Keeper? is in rude health. Take a look at our round-up of the best reviews, then book your tickets!

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PHOTOS: Check out what’s happening on the ward in My Brother’s Keeper?

In London theatre, Native, Photos, Plays by Featured Content7th March 2019Leave a Comment

Hospital wards can be stressful at the best of times, but tempers seem to be fraying in these fantastic production images from My Brother’s Keeper?. Take a look, then book your tickets for Tinted Frame’s production that runs until 23 March 2019 at the Playground Theatre!

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WATCH: Take a look at the new trailer for Nigel Williams’ My Brother’s Keeper?

In London theatre, Native, Plays, Video by Featured Content27th February 2019Leave a Comment

Family. Secrets. Conflict. Three ingredients at the heart of Nigel Williams’ My Brother’s Keeper?, which is currently running at the Playground Theatre. Get a hint about what to expect from Tinted Frame’s revival in the trailer below, then book your tickets!

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GALLERY: As Dream of a King embarks on its London tour, take a look at Christopher Tajah playing Martin Luther King

In Festivals, London theatre, Native, Photos, Plays, Regional theatre, Touring by Featured Content20th February 2019Leave a Comment

Hit Martin Luther King play Dream of a King is about to head off on a mini-tour of London before taking this insightful tale to the Brighton Fringe. Take a look at writer/performer Christopher Tajah taking on the role of the iconic civil rights leader, then book your tickets!

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