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Thursday, January 3, 2013

Fuerzabruta, Roundhouse, London by Liz Arratoon

Roundhouse, London: Having reopened the Roundhouse in 2006 following its renovation, Fuerzabruta - from the same Argentinean creators of De La Guarda - is back by popular demand. It means br…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:22AM
Monday, December 24, 2012

Features: Looking Back on Light Entertainment by Liz Arratoon

Liz Arratoon looks back at the year's Light Entertainment highlights

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Monday, October 15, 2012

Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour, O2 Arena, London by Liz Arratoon

O2 Arena, London: Rabid Michael Jackson fans will lap up anything that keeps his memory alive, even Cirque du Soleil's naff, crass, loud and flashy celebration of his life - a cross bet…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:05AM
Thursday, September 20, 2012

Forever Crazy, The Crazy Horse, London by Liz Arratoon

The Crazy Horse, London: First, London swiped the Olympics from Paris. Now producer Harvey Goldsmith has lured the Crazy Horse, its most iconic semi-nude cabaret, to the capital. And does he…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:01AM
Monday, July 23, 2012

Plecs, Theatre Tent, Campbell Park, Milton Keynes by Liz Arratoon

Theatre Tent, Campbell Park, Milton Keynes: Quirky, clever, funny and fresh, Plecs is a dream of a show created by the Catalan company Enfila't, and Milton Keynes International Festival…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:25AM

Rouge, Theatre Tent, Campbell Park, Milton Keynes by Liz Arratoon

Theatre Tent, Campbell Park, Milton Keynes: Pioneering Cambodian circus company Phare Ponleu Selpak - meaning brightness of the arts - holds the British premiere of its show Rouge during the…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:03AM
Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Donka - A Letter to Chekhov, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London by Liz Arratoon

Queen Elizabeth Hall, London: Daniele Finzi Pasca's name alone means you're in for something special. After all, his previous shows include the gorgeous sky trilogy of Nomade, Rain…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:17AM
Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Cantina, London Wonderground, London by Liz Arratoon

London Wonderground, London: In recent years Australian circus has dusted itself off and boasts such wonders as Circa and Acrobat. Cantina - set in a depression-era Carnivale world, minus th…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:41AM
Thursday, April 26, 2012

Professor Vanessa's Wondershow, Roundhouse, London by Liz Arratoon

Roundhouse, London: Producer Vanessa Toulmin, a bona fide professor from Sheffield University, grew up on fairgrounds, and has assembled many elements, from the beautiful to the bizarre - a …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:01AM
Thursday, April 19, 2012

Backgammon for Beginners, Jacksons Lane, London by Liz Arratoon

Jacksons Lane, London: With their thrilling hand-to-hand number, Lauren Hendry and Kaveh Rahnama were two of 2007's outstanding Circus Space graduates. But their first show, The Hot Dot…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:36AM
Thursday, April 12, 2012

Cirkus Cirkor: Underman, Roundhouse, London by Liz Arratoon

Roundhouse, London: Anyone who has loved and lost will empathise with these 'undermen' - or bearers from acrobatic duos - who have all lost their real-life girlfriends and performi…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:26AM
Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Zippos Circus - Gold, Blackheath, London by Liz Arratoon

Blackheath, London: Zippos director Martin Burton has packed this show with golden oldies from his earlier productions, and everyone will have their favourites. Read the full review

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:59AM
Friday, March 30, 2012

Cirque Mandingue: Fote Fore, Roundhouse, London by Liz Arratoon

Roundhouse, London: Cirque Mandingue opens the third edition of CircusFest - the Roundhouse's biennial circus festival - with the world premiere of its first production, Fote Fore. Read…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:50AM
Thursday, March 29, 2012

Multistory - Circus Space Showcase, Circus Space, London by Liz Arratoon

Circus Space, London: Multistory is a showcase of devised pieces by third year and postgraduate Circus Space degree students. Story appears to be the relevant word for many of them because t…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:16PM
Thursday, March 1, 2012

Moscow State Circus: Babushkin Sekret, Fairfield Halls, Croydon by Liz Arratoon

Fairfield Halls, Croydon: I have yet to be convinced that traditional circus, with all its stupendous skills, requires a narrative, and Babushkin Sekret is not going to persuade me. Set in 1…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:47AM
Monday, December 19, 2011

Slava's Snowshow, Royal Festival Hall, London by Liz Arratoon

Royal Festival Hall, London: There are not many shows that improve with age, but the multi-award-winning Slava's Snowshow - created in 1993 - is one of them. Read the full review

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:40AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
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