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Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Review: Lili, Etcetera Theatre by Katie Smith

Hurrah! A play about a trans-woman, devised by trans-people, performed by trans-people. At last, a piece that has gone out of its way to explore the experiences of trans-people, and which re…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 02:16PM
Friday, July 25, 2014

Feature: Malachite Theatre – “treating Shakespeare with a certain dose of irreverence” by Katie Smith

Seeing as he is currently taking on the titular role in Malachite Theatre’s production of Richard II, it is only natural that when Nick Finegan and I meet at the Barbican, we touch on Davi…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:24AM
Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Review: The Tempest, Cockpit Theatre by Katie Smith

Tree Folk Theatre, which specialises in bringing to life folklore and classics, has stamped this trademark on Shakespeare’s The Tempest, which is staged in the round at the Cockpit Theatre…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 02:33PM

Review: Invincible, St James Theatre by Katie Smith

Transferring from the Orange Tree in Richmond to the St James Theatre, Invincible by Torben Betts examines class and the north/south divide through humour and startling moments of sincerity.…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 02:23PM
Monday, July 14, 2014

Review: Intimate Apparel, Park Theatre by Katie Smith

Distinguished American playwright Lynn Nottage’s new play, Intimate Apparel, is now enjoying a run in London after it premièred at the Ustinov Studio in Bath. In the close quarters of the…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:15AM
Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Review: Macbeth, Balfron Tower by Katie Smith

The spectre of Punchdrunk was always going to hang over the overnight adaption of Macbeth by theatre company RIFT (née Retz), but gladly this 12-hour-plus experience manages to be firmly in…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 04:56AM
Monday, July 7, 2014

Sponsored feature: Edinburgh previews at The Place – “a bit like an important friendly before the World Cup” by Katie Smith

In late July, contemporary dance centre The Place will be housing Edinburgh previews, giving three shows the exciting opportunity to showcase their work before taking it up to the Fringe. Un…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:04AM
Thursday, July 3, 2014

Review: The Glass Supper, Hampstead Theatre by Katie Smith

The title of Martyn Hesford’s new play, The Glass Supper, might lead you to expect a play about religion. Peppered throughout the action are references to God, Jesus, and the practise of C…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 06:24AM
Monday, June 30, 2014

Feature: The Dukes – theatre for everyone by Katie Smith

“It’s really unlike any other theatre that I’ve ever experienced,” Joe Sumsion says, enthusiastically describing the outdoor promenade plays put on by the Dukes, Lancaster, of which …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 09:46AM
Sunday, June 29, 2014

Review: Change… for a tenner!, Wilton’s Music Hall by Katie Smith

LIFT’s Change… for a tenner! programme, a series of talks based around variations on the theme of social change, held its penultimate event on Wednesday at Wilton’s Music Hall. It …

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 02:45PM
Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Feature: Iris Theatre by Katie Smith

When I interview members of Iris Theatre at its base at St Paul’s Church (affectionately nicknamed the Actors’ Church), I admittedly have difficulty finding my way in. There are several…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:14AM
Monday, June 23, 2014

Review: Be Here Now, Shoreditch Town Hall by Katie Smith

Named after the anti-climactic Oasis album that failed to live up to expectations, Be Here Now is an exploration of love and the regret around our experiences with it. Theatre company TOOT �…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 09:52AM
Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Feature: Ellen McDougall – “don’t be afraid to fail” by Katie Smith

When Ellen McDougall insightfully and thoughtfully answers my questions, she occasionally checks if what she is saying “makes any sense at all”. Her modesty is humbling – especially fr…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 05:00AM
Thursday, May 15, 2014

Feature: Nabokov – championing the writer by Katie Smith

When new writing company Nabokov re-launched in November last year, it held an entire event at the Soho Theatre, complete with live performances and the world’s first piece of “WikiTheat…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 09:59AM
Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Feature: Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre – “Shakespeare’s had a good innings” by Katie Smith

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, seating around 1,200 people and entirely outdoors, is about to open its new season. Since 1932, the theatre has become a staple of the summer theatre scene,…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 08:34AM
Thursday, March 20, 2014

INCOMING Preview: Clout Theatre by Katie Smith

Of the four members of Clout Theatre, all are present for our interview, but only three of them are in the same country. Mine Çerçi is in Turkey, and joins our interview over Skype. “We�…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:15AM
Saturday, February 1, 2014

Spotlight on: Doug Lucie by Katie Smith

Doug Lucie almost doesn’t make it to our interview. He’s coming from his home in Oxford, and the director of his show informs me that, unusually, Lucie doesn’t own a mobile phone, so t…

SOURCE: A Younger Theatre at 07:58AM

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May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards