Set in 1965, Staircase takes us back to a time when homosexuality was still criminalised in Britain. Written by Charles Dyer (who only passed away recently in January 2021 at the age of 92), this play was first performed in 1966, directed by Peter Hall for the RSC.
FEATURED SHOW: The reviews are in for hit ★★★★ drama Go Bang Your Tambourine
“Compelling, concise, and heartbreaking,” “powerfully acted” – Take a look at the brilliant reviews for Two’s Company’s revival of Philip King’s Go Bang Your Tambourine, then book your tickets for the final weeks of the show’s run at Finborough Theatre.
FIRST LOOK: Get a glimpse of the trumpets and tension in Two’s Company’s revival of Go Bang Your Tambourine
From tuneful trumpet practice to to rather more violent domestic exchanges, check out these fantastic production images to get a taste for the new revival of Philip King’s 1970s drama Go Bang Your Tambourine at Finborough Theatre. Time to book your tickets.
‘The production’s strong point is its casting’: GO BANG YOUR TAMBOURINE – Finborough Theatre
Rare Philip King play tries to turn a farcical situation into a serious drama – and it doesn’t quite work.
BEHIND THE SCENES: Take a look into the rehearsal room for Two’s Company’s revival of domestic drama Go Bang Your Tambourine
Tuneful trumpets and candlesticks wielded in anger – take a look at our gallery of rehearsal images to get a hint of what you might expect from Philip King’s 1970 drama Go Bang Your Tambourine when it opens at Finborough Theatre next month. Book your tickets now!
NEWS: Philip King’s domestic drama Go Bang Your Tambourine receives London debut at Finborough
Nearly 50 years after it was first staged in 1970, Philip King’s drama Go Bang Your Tambourine will get a London premiere next month at the Finborough Theatre. Book your tickets now!
GALLERY: Take a look at the production shots for ★★★★★ hit Bodies
The revival of James Saunders’ relationship drama Bodies at Southwark Playhouse has garnered a host of four and five star reviews. As it heads towards its final week, take a look at these fantastic production images, then book your tickets!
FEATURED SHOW: Check out these ★★★★★ reviews for Bodies!
“Impeccably performed”, “exhilarating” and “riveting” – Two’s Company’s revival of James Saunders’ Bodies at Southwark Playhouse has been wowing audiences and collecting acclaim since it opened earlier this month. Check out our round-up of the best reviews around, then book your tickets for the show running until 9 March 2019!
‘Emotionally thrilling & intellectually satisfying’: BODIES – Southwark Playhouse
Terrific revival of largely forgotten playwright James Saunders’ 1977 modern classic in an energetic and thrilling production.
GALLERY: Take a look inside the rehearsal room for Two’s Company’s revival of relationship comedy, Bodies
Markers, tea and possibly a cracking clue about the design of the show – that, and more, is what we discover by looking at these rehearsal images for Two’s Company’s revival of James Saunders’ Bodies, which runs at Southwark Playhouse from 13 February to 9 March 2019. Have a peek, then book your tickets!
NEWS: Partner-swapping comedy Bodies receives first revival in almost 40 years at Southwark Playhouse
James Saunders’ play about love, marriage and sex, Bodies, will be staged for the first time since 1979, when it is revived by Two’s Company later this month. The production, directed by Tricia Thorns, runs at Southwark Playhouse from 13 February to 9 March 2019.
A DAY BY THE SEA – Southwark Playhouse ★★★
You win some, you lose some. Sometimes ‘forgotten gems’ are cast aside for good reason. Fashion, sensibilities, history – always changing.
A DAY BY THE SEA – Southwark Playhouse
Classic 1953 play by the English Chekhov is fascinating, but rather dated in its values and too clumsy in its production.
THE FIFTH COLUMN – Southwark Playhouse
Ernest Hemingway’s only play is verbally inert and even this revival can’t disguise the fact that it’s dramatically dead
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