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Tuesday, March 12, 2019

‘Performed to Star Baker standard’: WAITRESS – West End ★★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

Based on the 2007 film of the same name by Adrienne Shelly, the musical adaptation of Waitress made its Broadway debut back in 2016 and has now made the leap across the pond to London’s We…

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Sunday, March 10, 2019

‘Completely relatable to some and an eye-opener to others’: GOOD DOG – Touring ★★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

Arinzé Kene’s one-man show good dog has been brought back by tiata fahodzi for a UK tour, directed by Natalie Ibu and starring RADA graduate Kwaku Mills.

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019

‘Wonderfully provocative while avoiding stereotypes’: LIPSTICK: A FAIRY TALE Of IRAN – Omnibus Theatre ★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

Luckily, Sarah Chew – writer and director of Lipstick: A Fairy Tale of Iran – confronts the schism in feminism between the east and west with humour, grace and heart.

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Regional theatre and Vicky Vox take centre stage at the WhatsOnStage Awards by Debbie Gilpin

We've had the film, TV and music awards, so now it's the theatre's turn to hand out some prizes. Once again, the Prince of Wales Theatre threw open its doors to some of the most popular prod…

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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

‘An essential piece of theatre done stunningly well’: RATTLED – Old Red Lion Theatre ★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

Something that always impresses me is when a play manages to get the line between tragedy and comedy exactly right; Rattled is disturbing and gripping, but it’s also very, very funny.

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Monday, February 18, 2019

‘Can’t fault the enthusiasm & commitment to the show’: CAN-CAN! – Union Theatre by Debbie Gilpin

Continuing Phil Willmott’s ‘Enemies of the People’ Essential Classics season for 2019 is a new musical, Can-Can!, following on from Arthur Miller’s An Enemy of the People.

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Saturday, February 16, 2019

‘The historic feel adds that extra bit of magic’: DRACULA – London Library ★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

This new adaptation of the Dracula hints at a darker future, performed brilliantly by a cast of two – the historic surroundings of the London Library adds an extra bit of magic to proceedi…

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Friday, February 15, 2019

‘Quite a breath of fresh air’: AVENUE Q – Touring ★★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

Irreverent puppet musical Avenue Q stands the test of time thanks to its outrageous humour and catchy songs – heartily recommended for anyone in need of a laugh!

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Wednesday, February 13, 2019

‘A dynamic production’: THE TEMPEST – Greenwich Theatre by Debbie Gilpin

Lazarus Theatre’s The Tempest is a dynamic production of a potentially tedious play, bound together in a stark & bold design – Alexander da Fonseca gives a standout performance.

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019

BWW Review: HOME, I'M DARLING, Duke Of York's Theatre by Debbie Gilpin

Beginning life at Theatr Clwyd last summer, Laura Wade's latest play Home, I'm Darling quickly transferred to the National's Dorfman Theatre and has now begun a limited engagement in the Wes…

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‘Every aspect is superbly well done’: THE RUFFIAN ON THE STAIR – Hope Theatre ★★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

The Ruffian On The Stair is a terrific introduction to Joe Orton with a superbly well done production of a lesser known play – the cast of three are absolutely spot on.

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Saturday, February 2, 2019

‘Something of an acquired taste’: CUZCO – Theatre503 ★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

Overseas pieces are not a common sight in UK theatres, but Theatre503 is doing its bit to change that with their latest offering: William Gregory’s translation of the Víctor Sánchez Rodr…

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Friday, February 1, 2019

‘There’s no artifice here’: NO SHOW – Soho Theatre ★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

No Show is no usual circus act – the strength and skill are there, in spades, but not so much the glitz and glamour.

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Friday, January 25, 2019

BWW Review: LEAVE TO REMAIN, Lyric Hammersmith by Debbie Gilpin

It's the end of an era at the Lyric Hammersmith, as it is Sean Holmes' final season as artistic director - but it has begun in terrific style with the premiere of a new play with music, writ…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:13AM
Tuesday, January 22, 2019

BWW Interview: Hiba Tawaji TALKS NOTRE DAME DE PARIS by Debbie Gilpin

On the eve of the return of Notre Dame de Paris to London - this time in its original French - I'm looking back to my time behind the scenes during its last few days in Paris. There I spoke …

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Friday, January 18, 2019

‘Truly apt for our unstable & changing world’: OUTLYING ISLANDS – King’s Head Theatre ★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

Last seen in London back in 2002 at the Royal Court (following a debut at Edinburgh’s Traverse Theatre), David Greig’s Outlying Islands makes a return to the capital, with Atticist’s n…

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Wednesday, January 16, 2019

‘Shows a different side to the #MeToo stories’: ANOMALY – Old Red Lion Theatre ★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

Following on from recent allegations, the #MeToo hashtag reappeared and the Time’s Up initiative was set in motion. Liv Warden’s new play, Anomaly, looks at a fictional scandal and its e…

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Monday, January 14, 2019

‘The absurdity of it all is where the play shines’: IN CONVERSATION WITH GRAHAM NORTON – Hope Theatre by Debbie Gilpin

In Conversation With Graham Norton explains itself fairly succinctly in its title – Mark desperately needs someone to talk to and the only person he can find happens to be a framed photo o…

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‘Truly gripping to watch’: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE – Union Theatre ★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

Opening up Phil Willmott’s ‘Enemies of the People’ Essential Classics season for 2019 is a new production of Arthur Miller’s An Enemy of the People, which is itself adapted from a pl…

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Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Behind The Scenes at NOTRE DAME DE PARIS by Debbie Gilpin

In 2018, Richard Cocciante and Luc Plamondon's Notre Dame de Paris celebrated its 20th anniversary. The show billed as 'Un Spectacle musical', based on the novel by Victor Hugo, began life a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:14AM
Wednesday, January 2, 2019

MISSED THE BOAT: Rules For Living by Debbie Gilpin

I have to admit, the main motivation I had for trying to see this play from Sam Holcroft when it ran at the National’s Dorfman Theatre back in 2015 was some of the casting (Stephen Mangan …

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Sunday, December 30, 2018

Debbie’s favourite female performances of 2018 by Debbie Gilpin

Mind the Blog rounds up her favourite female performances in the theatre during 2018.

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Saturday, December 29, 2018

Debbie’s favourite male performances of 2018 by Debbie Gilpin

Mind the Blog rounds up her favourite male performances in the theatre during 2018.

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Wednesday, December 19, 2018

‘It’s definitely a quirkiness that sets this show apart’: CAROLINE, OR CHANGE – West End ★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

Following not one, but two recent acclaimed runs (first at Chichester’s Minerva Theatre in 2017, followed by a limited engagement at Hampstead Theatre earlier this year), Michael Longhurst…

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Monday, December 17, 2018

‘An unmissable piece of comic theatre’: MURDER FOR TWO – The Other Palace ★★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

Murder For Two is an unmissable murder mystery musical, showcasing the perennial popularity of detective fiction alongside some brilliant piano duets – Ed MacArthur and Jeremy Legat are an…

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Wednesday, December 12, 2018

BWW Review: THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, Barbican by Debbie Gilpin

East meets west, as the RSC's latest production of Shakespeare's comedy gets a TOWIE makeover. Following a popular summer run at the Royal Shakespeare Company's Stratford-upon-Avon base, it …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:58PM
Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Looking for some alternative festive fare? Debbie has some recommendations… by Debbie Gilpin

As you know, Mind the Blog is a Panto-Free Zone – but what if you want to find some alternative festive fare? Whether it’s family fun or something a little more grown-up, we have a selec…

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BWW Review: DIALEKTIKON, Park Theatre by Debbie Gilpin

Ex Nihilo Theatre Group bring the world premiere of Jacky Ivimy's Dialektikon to Park Theatre to close out the year in Park90, playing alongside Peter Pan in Park200. Directed by Adebayo Bol…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:32AM
Friday, December 7, 2018

Missed The Boat: We Will Rock You by Debbie Gilpin

What a difference, er, 16 years makes… Despite the show spending over a decade at the Dominion Theatre, I never managed to make it to see We Will Rock You in the height of my original Quee…

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Wednesday, December 5, 2018

What’s Debbie looking forward to in December 2018? by Debbie Gilpin

Opening in London this month is the transfer of the NT’s Nine Night (now at Trafalgar Studios), Jailbirds at the Etcetera Theatre, Pinocchio at The Albany, One For The Road at the Rosemary…

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Tuesday, December 4, 2018

BWW Review: TRUE WEST, Vaudeville Theatre by Debbie Gilpin

When Sam Shepard's play True West made its New York debut back in 1980 it was something of a flop - since then, however, it has been recognised as an insightful piece of theatre, with the li…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36PM

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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