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Friday, April 22, 2016

Isabelle Huppert: ‘When I act, I don't think about anything’ by Andrew Pulver

Famous for immersing herself in challenging roles, the French actor plays a war photographer in her latest film Louder Than Bombs. She talks about her commitment to directors, acting with Ge…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:13AM
Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Israeli actor and director Ronit Elkabetz dies aged 51 by Andrew Pulver

Country’s film industry and former president Shimon Peres react with dismay at news that the multi-award-winner has died from cancerMulti-award-winning Israeli actor-director Ronit Elkabet…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:54AM
Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Bed Time review – gymnastic silliness targets toddler funny bone by Andrew Pulver

Burton Taylor Studio, OxfordBy aiming solely to amuse six-and-unders, this show about the chaos of getting to bed is hysterical – thanks to squirted water, disco freakouts and a ‘boogiem…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:04AM
Thursday, January 7, 2016

Kevin Spacey to lead Hollywood film studio Relativity by Andrew Pulver

Actor brought in to help once-powerful outfit out of bankruptcy, alongside Dana Brunetti, his partner in independent that produced House of CardsActor Kevin Spacey has been appointed chairma…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:03AM
Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Dear Father Christmas review – cartwheels and hoedowns with Santa by Andrew Pulver

Burton Taylor Studio, OxfordIt may not have the most sophisticated narrative, but this tale of Santa looking for a polar bear pal is an engaging and funny Christmas treatLast year, the Oxfor…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:43AM
Thursday, December 17, 2015

Aladdin review – a sweet-throwing, cutlass-waving delight by Andrew Pulver

Oxford PlayhouseKids are likely to relish an infectiously fun show that sticks to the rulebook and offers festive spirit in abundance – as well as an enchanting flying carpet momentLast ye…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:21AM
Thursday, December 3, 2015

The Giraffe, The Pelly and Me review – a charming Roald Dahl adaptation for Christmas by Andrew Pulver

Little Angel theatre, LondonThe tale of an improbable trio of window-cleaning animals has been adapted into a perfect Christmas treat for childrenI wasn’t familiar with the Roald Dahl stor…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:53AM
Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Oddly review – puppets populate a spellbinding show by Andrew Pulver

Burton Taylor Studio, OxfordHandmade puppets teach friendship and hugging, in a mysterious world adapted from Joyce Dunbar’s bookHere is a rather lovely show from Norwich Puppet Theatre, t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:22PM
Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Alice review – Lewis Carroll's classic reimagined and crammed with ideas by Andrew Pulver

Creation Theatre’s updated, promenade version of Alice in Wonderland is sophisticated stuff aimed at young adults but doesn’t lose sight of its core appealAnother flippin’ Alice, you m…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:01AM
Friday, July 24, 2015

Please, sir, can I have it again? Oliver! musical to get remake by Andrew Pulver

Lionel Bart’s celebrated Dickens adaptation to go before cameras again, with Jonathan Strange director Toby Haynes making his feature film debutA new film version of the popular family mus…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:19AM
Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Duck in the Truck review – a rollicking ride that doesn’t get stuck in the muck by Andrew Pulver

Cornerstone, DidcotBlunderbus pile on the puppets and props to turn Jez Alborough’s slender rhyming tale about animals in vehicles into an hour of family funHaving delivered a triumph for …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:27AM
Monday, April 6, 2015

The Boy Who Bit Picasso review – channels the spirit of the artist by Andrew Pulver

Burton Taylor Studio, OxfordThe best bits of this sweet children’s show are hands-on and messy, and turn the audience into little Picassos Some children’s theatre shows can seem a little…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:55AM
Friday, March 27, 2015

Hugless Douglas review – cuddle-deficient bear conjures fluffy thrills for kids by Andrew Pulver

Cornerstone, DidcotThe Blunderbus theatre company adapt David Melling’s ursine character for the stage, and succeed through scare-free audience interactionDavid Melling’s cuddle-deficien…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:44AM
Thursday, March 26, 2015

Martin Scorsese may direct film of Kenneth Branagh's Macbeth by Andrew Pulver

Branagh reveals in radio interview that Scorsese will be invited to ‘do what he will’ with Shakespeare villainy based on acclaimed Manchester production Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:47PM
Wednesday, March 25, 2015

BBC Films reach 25th anniversary with Armando Iannucci's David Copperfield by Andrew Pulver

Dickens adaptation from In the Loop director announced to coincide with BBC’s celebration of milestone for its successful feature film arm Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:00PM
Friday, February 20, 2015

The Sooty Show review – enduring puppet still in key with Year One humour by Andrew Pulver

New Theatre, OxfordRichard Cadell is keeping Sooty alive and squeaking after he bought the rights to the character in 2008 – and in this raucous live tour full of water pistols and 70s dis…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:07PM
Thursday, January 1, 2015

The Wind in the Willows review – fine, meta-sprinkled adaptation by Andrew Pulver

North Wall Arts Centre, OxfordAn eco emphasis worked well in kids’-theatre specialists Creation’s leftfield spin on Kenneth Grahame – even if the weasels didn’t need the urban patois…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:33AM
Monday, December 22, 2014

Hurry Up, Father Christmas! review – fun for all ages, with added flying veg by Andrew Pulver

Burton Taylor Studio, Oxford PlayhouseA harmless, sprout-hurling and highly interactive small-scale show to see you through the holiday period Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:01PM
Thursday, December 18, 2014

Beauty and the Beast review – panto starring Fairy Sponge and a giant eyeball by Andrew Pulver

Oxford PlayhousePeter Duncan’s take on the fairytale has the balance between kiddie and adult pleasures just about right Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:11PM
Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Peppa Pig's Big Splash review – muddy fun makes the audience squeal by Andrew Pulver

Criterion, LondonThis squawky, sometimes surreal take on the kids’ TV show is thin on story but runs like clockwork Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:36AM
Thursday, November 6, 2014

Three Wise Monkeys review cheeky chimp fable for children by Andrew Pulver

Lyric, HammersmithHiccup Theatres energetic show comes with songs, visual tricks and an eco-message and the performers really bond with the audience Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:36AM
Wednesday, September 17, 2014

What to Do When You Find a Dinosaur review hits the funny bone by Andrew Pulver

Burton Taylor Studio, Oxford PlayhouseThis entertaining two-hander tells the story of the 19th-century paleontologist William Bucklands work on the Megalosaurus Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:57AM
Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Charlie and Lola's Extremely New Play review gently knocks your socks off by Andrew Pulver

Oxford PlayhousePuppets prove just the ticket in this stage adaptation of Lauren Child's children's stories, complete with lost sausage dogs, pirates and big butterflies Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:39AM
Thursday, July 10, 2014

Angelina Ballerina the Mousical review: the final dance routine brings the house down by Andrew Pulver

New Theatre OxfordWill the tiny rodent ballerinas create a winning routine in time for TV spectacular, Dancing With Mice? Only if they cast aside their egos and work togetherWith the summer …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:00AM
Sunday, March 2, 2014

Richard Griffiths: Academy pays tribute at 2014 Oscars by Andrew Pulver

Actor who played Withnail and I's Uncle Monty remembered at Oscar ceremony after death last year• Xan Brooks liveblogs the ceremony• Full list of winners as they're announcedThe Oscars p…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:56PM
Friday, January 10, 2014

Chiwetel Ejiofor joins Hollywood elite as 12 Years a Slave tipped for Oscars by Andrew Pulver

After parallel successes on stage and screen, the Londoner is being lauded as one of the greatest actors of his generationHowever good they are, actors always need a defining role to transfo…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:57PM
Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Woody Allen's new film gets title: Magic in the Moonlight by Andrew Pulver

First pictures from shoot also released, revealing a period-set yarn with Emma Stone and Colin Firth• Woody Allen pulls Blue Jasmine from Indian cinemas over smoking editsWoody Allen has …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:48AM
Thursday, August 15, 2013

Winona Ryder pulls out of Samuel Beckett festival by Andrew Pulver

Actor no longer able to attend celebration of Nobel prize-winning author after suffering bereavementWinona Ryder has been forced to pull out of a planned appearance at a Samuel Beckett festi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:43AM
Thursday, May 30, 2013

Edinburgh international film festival announces lineup for 2013 by Andrew Pulver

New British films and American independents loom large in the Scottish cinema showcase, which also features two retrospectives and a revival of The Gorbals StoryThe 2013 edition of the Edinb…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:03PM
Thursday, May 23, 2013

Jerry Lewis: women doing broad comedy bothers me by Andrew Pulver

French favourite Jerry Lewis, 87, presents new movie and keeps press – mostly – in stitches at the Cannes film festivalThe French adoration of comic Jerry Lewis is a legendary, and the…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:01PM
Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Sam Mendes turns down Skyfall follow-up by Andrew Pulver

In spite of its success, the director has declined the chance to direct another Bond film, citing theatre projects as a prioritySkyfall director Sam Mendes has confirmed he won't be returnin…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:53AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime