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How important is theatre photography to the success of a show?

In Features, London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Plays by Maryam Philpott1st July 2020Leave a Comment

Theatre photography is one of the most important ways to promote a new production and simultaneously one of the elements audiences – and probably most creatives – actively think least about.

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Streetcars, Smoke & Southern Belles: Taking on Tennessee Williams

In Features, London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Maryam Philpott30th May 2020Leave a Comment

As a great American dramatist, Williams’s timeless understanding of human emotion and the particularly explosive dynamics of family groups has always been such a notable feature of his writing.

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‘Disappointingly middle of the road’: THREE SISTERS – Almeida Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Aleks Sierz20th April 2019Leave a Comment

Chekhov classic from the team behind the West End hit Summer and Smoke is too middle of the road

The post Three Sisters, Almeida Theatre appeared first on Aleks Sierz.

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NEWS: Come From Away, Company & The Inheritance are top winners at the Olivier Awards

In Awards, London theatre, Musicals, Native, News, Plays, Press Releases, Sticky by Press Releases7th April 2019Leave a Comment

Come From Away, Company and The Inheritance led the way with four awards each at the Olivier Awards 2019 with Mastercard, announced at a ceremony tonight (Sunday 7 April) at London’s Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Jason Manford.

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Debbie’s favourite female performances of 2018

In London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Plays, Regional theatre, Reviews, Touring by Debbie Gilpin30th December 2018Leave a Comment

Mind the Blog rounds up her favourite female performances in the theatre during 2018.

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NEWS: Almeida Theatre’s new season will feature the return of Simon Russell Beale, Patsy Ferran & Anne Washburn

In London theatre, Native, News, Plays, Press Releases, Sticky by Press Releases20th September 2018Leave a Comment

Artistic director Rupert Goold has announced the Almeida Theatre’s new season.

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A theatre addict’s latest favourites

In Features, London theatre, Musicals, Opinion, Plays by Stephanie Ressort25th March 2018Leave a Comment

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.

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‘Surely a West End transfer is on the cards?’: SUMMER & SMOKE – Almeida Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Anne Cox18th March 2018Leave a Comment

Summer & Smoke sizzles with repression. Lyrical, scintillating and stormy, it’s a show not to miss.

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‘A glorious adaptation’: SUMMER & SMOKE – Almeida Theatre

In London theatre, Opinion, Reviews by Maryam Philpott13th March 2018Leave a Comment

The business of Summer & Smoke at the Almeida Theatre is handled with such subtly that it allows the deep emotional connection at the heart of the story to flourish. With a magnetic central pairing, Rebecca Frecknall’s production is unmissably beautiful, and the Almeida at its finest.

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‘The beauty shines through’: SUMMER & SMOKE – Almeida Theatre ★★★★

In London theatre, Opinion, Plays, Reviews by Libby Purves9th March 2018Leave a Comment

Nothing is wasted, no irony or brief sad laugh unmarked in Summer & Smoke at the Almeida. At times the self-conscious staging irritated me, a little, but the beauty shone through, and honour to Rebecca Frecknall for championing this gorgeous, gentle play.

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What’s made Victoria’s Top Twelve shows for March 2018?

In Features, Musicals, Opinion, Plays by Victoria Sadler1st March 2018Leave a Comment

There’s this terrible balance between keeping the list short enough to hold attention but making sure great shows get shared. Hence why I’ve been defeated here, yet again, and we have a top twelve.

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7 shows to look out for in February: Long Day’s Journey into Night, Frozen &…

In Features, London theatre, Native, Opinion, Plays by Emma Clarendon2nd February 2018Leave a Comment

As we fast approach February, Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon rounds up the productions she’s most looking forward to in February. With Mates ticket links…

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NEWS: Goold directs Mike Bartlett latest, Twilight Zone gets stage premiere in new Almeida season

In London theatre, Native, News, Plays, Press Releases, Sticky by Press Releases17th July 2017Leave a Comment

In addition to the West End transfer of James Graham’s Ink, the Almeida Theatre has today announced its new season, including the stage premiere of The Twilight Zone and Mike Bartlett’s new play Albion.

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