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…
‘Intriguing & full of surprises’: GASLIGHT – Playground Theatre
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.
‘A brave, praiseworthy effort to revitalise the original text’: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE – Playground Theatre
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.
‘I know what it takes to dig down inside yourself’: Christopher Tajah on creating Dream of a King
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!
‘A triumph’: The ★★★★ reviews are flying in for My Brother’s Keeper?
“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!
PHOTOS: Check out what’s happening on the ward in My Brother’s Keeper?
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!
WATCH: Take a look at the new trailer for Nigel Williams’ My Brother’s Keeper?
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!
GALLERY: As Dream of a King embarks on its London tour, take a look at Christopher Tajah playing Martin Luther King
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!
GALLERY: Peek into the rehearsal room for the long-awaited revival of My Brother’s Keeper?
A bed-ridden father and a family suffering a lot of tension – that’s what we see in these candid, behind the scenes images from rehearsals for Tinted Frame’s revival of Nigel Williams’ My Brother’s Keeper?. Take a look at these candid shots then book your tickets for this tense family drama that runs at Playground Theatre from 26 February to 23 March 2019.
NEWS: Martin Luther King drama Dream of a King returns for London tour and Brighton Fringe
Following a successful run at The Playground Theatre in January, Christopher Tajah’s hit one-man play about Martin Luther King, Dream of a King, returns to the stage this spring. A tour of London in February and March will take it to Drayton Arms Theatre (26 February-2 March 2019), Waterloo East Theatre (12, 13, 19 & 20 March) and Bridge House Theatre (21-24 March), before it heads to the Brighton Fringe from 20-22 May.
‘Family dynamics don’t change from one era to the next’: Andy de la Tour on starring in My Brother’s Keeper? at Playground Theatre
As Nigel Williams’ tale of a troubled sibling relationship, My Brother’s Keeper?, receives its first major London revival since its 1985 premiere, Andy de la Tour tells us about how the play has stayed fresh and relevant, and playing a father who’s suffered a stroke. Read his interview, then book your tickets!
NEWS: Andy de la Tour stars in first London revival of My Brother’s Keeper at Playground Theatre
First seen at Greenwich Theatre in 1985, Nigel Williams’ incisive, funny and affecting play about broken sibling relationships, My Brother’s Keeper, receives its first major revival at London’s Playground Theatre later this month. Andy de la Tour leads the production that runs from 26 February to 23 March 2019.
FEATURED SHOW: Discover the fantastic ★★★★★ reviews for hit shows The Unknown Soldier & Gratiano
“Magnificent”, “Unmissable” and “Masterful” – since their premiere’s Ross Ericson’s one-man shows The Unknown Soldier and Gratiano have been showered with praise and stars. Take a look at these reviews from performances at the Edinburgh, Brighton and Adelaide Fringe Festivals, then book your tickets .
‘I cried when I first read The Unknown Soldier’: Michelle Yim tells us about directing the acclaimed First World War drama.
‘I was quite ignorant about WW1’s history.’ It’s a big admission to make from Michelle Yim, who directs Ross Ericson’s hit one-man drama The Unknown Soldier, which is set in the aftermath of the First World War. Find out what Yim learned, and what it’s like to direct the show’s playwright, in our interview.
‘Truly a work of love & homage’: Take a look at what audiences are saying about Dream of a King!
Paulette Tajah is best known as one of the Queen’s of Lover’s Rock. She has been a reggae recording star since the late 1980s. But this month she ventures onto a different type of stage to sing in the world premiere of new Martin Luther King play Dream of a King.
‘Very much a labour of love’: DREAM OF A KING – Playground Theatre ★★★★
This week (15 January) marks what would have been Martin Luther King Jr’s 90th birthday. Commemorating this, Christopher Tajah’s solo show Dream Of A King (which is directed by Bernie C. Byrnes) makes its debut at the Playground Theatre in west London.
INTERVIEW: How did Michael Gove inspire acclaimed WWI drama The Unknown Soldier? Playwright Ross Ericson tells us.
Never underestimate the importance of coincidence in life. If Michael Gove hadn’t made a comment about the First World War, acclaimed drama The Unknown Soldier may never have been written.
‘This will be much more nerve-racking’: Singer Paulette Tajah on taking to the stage Dream of a King
Paulette Tajah is best known as one of the Queen’s of Lover’s Rock. She has been a reggae recording star since the late 1980s. But this month she ventures onto a different type of stage to sing in the world premiere of new Martin Luther King play Dream of a King.
GALLERY: How do you become an icon? Take a look at Christopher Tajah in rehearsals for Dream of a King
How do you prepare to play Martin Luther King Jr? We have a hint at the answer, as writer/performer Christopher Tajah gave us candid images of rehearsals for Dream of a King, which runs at the Playground Theatre from 14-18 January.
‘To have the opportunity to play him on stage is an honour’: Christopher Tajah brings Dream of a King to the Playground Theatre
Playground Theatre will host the premiere of Dream of a King, a one-man play written and performed by Christopher Tajah (directed by Bernie C. Byrnes), depicting Martin Luther King Jr on the night he was assassinated. Tajah’s performance has been hailed as “mesmerising” and “powerful”.
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