Blogs about Theatre

Four years ago this production was supposed to happen – the pandemic happened instead. On the occasion of Alan Ayckbourn’s 85th birthday, however, I thought it was high time that I reshared my thoughts about …

Quote of the day: “Thus Visit from an Unknown Woman is the final panel of an informal triptych, concerning itself with life in the German-speaking world between the election of Hitler and the outbreak of …

The death of Marilyn Monroe, on 4 August 1962, is a wet dream for conspiracy theorists. Like the assassination of JFK in the following year there is plenty of material in the official accounts that …

David Greig to step away from AD position at Royal Lyceum David Greig has announced that he will not be renewing his role as Artistic Director of the Royal Lyceum when his current contract ends …

For Lewisham it was an otherwise quiet evening. So, I went next door to remonstrate with whoever was endlessly mowing.Handsome, forties, with a bit of a belly, he mowed the border of what had been …

Much like his theatrical contemporaries Ibsen and Strindberg, George Bernard Shaw wasn’t afraid of challenging the audience and broaching serious subjects – especially the way money and class plays a big part in the dynamics …

Review from: Circus Village, Swansea; 13th April 2023 This review was first published in the academic journal of the International[…] The post ‘The Wing Scuffle Spectacular’, by The Revel Puck Circus appeared first on The …

A rare Australian import, Yve Blake’s musical Fangirls captures a universal teenage experience – the pop band crush – which becomes the consuming force in many young lives. Given added impact and staying power in …

Summer is in full swing at Phantom Peak, where the residents are welcoming intrepid adventurers for their latest season. With a brand new storyline offering yet more ways to explore the town, Starlit Summer promises …

Bill Kenwright’s legendary, award-winning production of the international smash hit musical, Blood Brothers continues to tour across the UK. This autumn will see Glaswegian actress Vivienne Carlyle returning to the iconic role of Mrs. Johnstone, …

My first encounters with Laura Waldren were as an intelligent stage presence at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, as at home portraying Prime Ministers as she was a lovestruck ingenue in Arthur Miller’s works. Yet, …

A horror short seeking an Oscar nomination, written and directed by Jonathan DiMaio, Princeton’s In The Mix focuses on the extremes of parental ambition and societal peer pressure. At just over fifteen minutes, the story …

Believe the hype! Guys & Dolls at flashy new London venue Bridge Theatre is dazzling, joyous, inventive musical theatre as its very best. Reinventing the all-time classic musical from the ground up, veteran director Nicholas …

The VitalsRelease date: 27 January 2009UK chart peak: #1Running time: 51:20Singles: Working on a Dream, My Lucky Day, The Wrestler, What Love Can Do E Street Band member Steve Van Zandt saw this album as …

The Stationmaster: A Musical Drama (Auburn Jam Records). Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ There is something thrilling about encountering a new musical in audio form only. Removed from physical staging, and …

There’s a trailer for an American version of Re-Animator The Musical that features a large cast, impressive songs and a heavy dose of blood and gore that makes it look like it’s a delight, at …

In keeping with his usual theatrical style, originally developed when he was denied a passport and couldn't perform his shows himself, Nassim Soleimanpour uses a different actor as his proxy for every performance, allowing him …

by Diana Miranda Written by Angelika May, The Unicorn in Captivity is a powerful tragedy that explores the ways patriarchal systems —from the NHS to art institutions — diminish and fetishise the experience of women …

Knives and Forks is part of the Riverside Studios Bitesize Festival and tells the story of female friendship in challenging circumstances. Iris (Ianthe Bathurst) and Thalia (Thea Mayeux) met at university and now share a …

Stevie NicksHyde ParkTo put it lightly, last night at BST Hyde Park was nothing short of magical. Like many, seeing Stevie Nicks perform was a bucket list event for me, so finally getting to see …