The 2019 winners of The Stage Debut Awards, in association with Access Entertainment, were announced in a ceremony which took place at The Brewery, London this weekend.
Text of the Day: The Hunt
Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Hunt at Almeida Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for the world premiere of Rupert Goold’s production of The Hunt at the Almeida Theatre.
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Carrying on a new series, our editor Lisa Martland has picked out her Top Picks from the last week including Anne Cox’s thoughts on Present Laughter, while Aleks Sierz reports from Bitter Wheat.
‘A clear favourite to be one of 2019’s best offerings’: THE HUNT – Almeida Theatre
The Hunt is not easy viewing. It will certainly divide opinion and it is loud and clear in its desire to provoke discussion. It is also an intelligently written adaptation steeped in theatricality whilst providing a nod to its source material.
‘Effectively turns the screw on our emotions’: THE HUNT – Almeida Theatre
The Hunt, a striking stage version of Thomas Vinterberg and Tobias Lindholm’s 2012 film, is full of intensity.
‘A troubled play for our troubled times’: THE HUNT – Almeida Theatre ★★★★
Rupert Goold gives his production of The Hunt enough thriller-like pacing and intensity to keep us hooked.