Last night I had the great pleasure of seeing Whodunnit (Unrehearsed) at the Park Theatre. Today my mouth feels a whole lot wider from excessive laughing and smiling. That is a thing right? Aching mouth aside, this is a much needed dose of pure silliness.
‘It’s definitely a show with a heart’: A glimpse inside with playwright Paul Stevens
In this, my latest instalment of A Glimpse Inside, I had the great pleasure of speaking to playwright Paul Stevens about his new play True Colours at the Hope Theatre.
‘The aesthetic is very much around British sci-fi of the late 70s, early 80s’: Michael Dennis explains the process behind his play Dark Sublime
Recently I was lucky enough to catch up with playwright Michael Dennis to talk about his debut full-length play, Dark Sublime, running at the Trafalgar Studios from 25 June 2019 for a six-week.
‘I just felt like there was a story in me I could tell’: Michael Black brings his play Starved to the London Fringe
Recently I was lucky enough to catch up with Michael Black whose latest play Starved will be coming to the Bread and Roses Theatre at the end of the month (30 April to 11 May 2019).
‘Startling, sharp & deliciously dark’: MOUTHPIECE – Soho Theatre
Kieran Hurley has created a masterclass in playwriting with Mouthpiece, and is unafraid to shine a light on the darker aspects of the theatre world.
‘For me, this play is challenging the idea of what a history play is’: Playwright Morgan Lloyd Malcolm on the creation of Emilia
While still reflecting on International Women’s Day 2019 I am delighted to be able to share the first part of my interview with the generous and inspiring playwright Morgan Lloyd Malcolm. We talked at length about her play Emilia, which has just had its first preview at the Vaudeville Theatre.
How much did The Greater Game team research the real Clapton Orient heroes they play?
The Greater Game has now sold out its limited run to 24 November 2018 at Waterloo East Theatre. But we still wanted to share highlights from this first of Mate Stephanie Ressort’s three-part interview with the team. Read the full series on View From The Outside…
‘It has a warmth that stays with you’: THE GREATER GAME – Waterloo East Theatre
The Greater Game is a play that understands the importance of paying respect to the source material. It tells the story of real people and it does it in a playful yet compassionate way. Yes it is entertaining, but never at the expense of the real stories it is based on
‘As someone who wrestles with depression, I’m heartened to see a show like Dust being so positively embraced’: Is there magic in the water at the Trafalgar Studios?
Trafalgar Studios seems to be mopping up the cream of the crop of smaller space transfers. There is definitely magic in the water there at the moment, as I’m seriously pining to see both of the shows they have on: Dust and Arinze Kene’s Misty.
From The Jungle to Heathers The Musical… Some transfer-tastic recommendations
While I may see less, I still have plenty to say. So I thought I’d start with the shows I’ve seen and loved that have transferred (or are soon transferring) to the West End.
Eight reasons to see Schism at the Park Theatre before it closes on Saturday
It is well worth making the effort to squeeze in a theatre trip this week, if you can. I’ve been raving about this show to anyone who’ll listen, now it’s your turn. If I did star ratings, I’d definitely give Schism 5 out of 5.
How to ensure you always get the best seat in the house
When it comes to booking theatre tickets I’m a bit of a control freak. For my favourite venues, I have definite seating preferences that combine my desire to be as close to the stage as possible and affordable ticket prices.
An epic case of theatre FOMO
As an avid theatre-goer who has been forced to scale back her theatre-going, I’m suffering from serious theatre FOMO. I’ve been lucky enough to see some shows on their press nights, but generally my theatre-going has been seriously curtailed.
‘Katy Brand clearly has a flair for drama’: 3Women – Trafalgar Studios
Katy Brand’s should be rightly proud of her first full-length play, 3Women. Her comedy instincts have served her well and she clearly has a flair for drama which I wish this production had exploited more.
‘The emotional core lands because of the dark comedy surrounding it’: WORTH A FLUTTER – Hope Theatre
Don’t be fooled by the jokes and parodies, Worth A Flutter play has a lot to say about the damage caused by the way men are taught to treat women.
‘Timeless while being very much rooted in the reality that we now live in’: NIGHTFALL – Bridge Theatre
Nightfall is a beautifully written and realised piece of theatre, well worth catching before it finishes its run at the Bridge Theatre.
‘Surprisingly life-affirming’: HAROLD & MAUDE – Charing Cross Theatre
Last week I was lucky enough to see the wonderful Harold and Maude at the Charing Cross Theatre.
A theatre addict’s latest favourites
While I’m having to scale back my theatregoing this year, the quality of the shows I’ve seen recently has made up for the reduction in volume. For anyone looking for inspiration, here are my latest recommendations.
Looking ahead: theatre in 2018
Today is the first day of a new year, and 2018 is the year I will have to scale back my theatre going (it was getting ridiculous to be fair). So I’m going to have to be a lot more selective about what I see.
An Outsider’s View: Stephanie’s top shows of 2017
As a functioning theatre addict I clocked up 145 different shows in 2017. Which is no mean feat as my amateur status means I paid to see all these shows (as this is an unsustainable addiction, 2018 is gearing up to be much quieter).
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