History is a prison. Often, you can’t escape. It imprints its mark on people, environments and language. And nowhere is this more true that in Northern Ireland.
‘Sharp & entertaining production’: HOLY SHIT – Kiln Theatre
Coyly advertised as Holy Sh!t, actor and writer Alexis Zegerman’s new play is a topical account of the lengths that some parents will go to get their kids into the best local schools.
Text of the Day: Aristocrats
Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.
SAINT JOAN – Donmar Warehouse
Modern-dress revival of wordy George Bernard Shaw classic is a tour de force for Gemma Arterton.
AMADEUS – National Theatre
Revival of Peter Shaffer’s most famous play is more a musical triumph than a textual one.
OUR LADIES OF PERPETUAL SUCCOUR – National Theatre
Sheer joy and excitement as Lee (‘Billy Elliot’) Hall adapts book about six convent girls, with miraculous results.