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Tuesday, August 14, 2018

‘Swashbuckling family fun’: THE THREE MUSKETEERS – St Paul’s Church ★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

It’s time to head to 17th-century Paris with d’Artagnan, desperate to become a Musketeer – but hiding a secret that could bring those dreams crashing down in an instant.

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Friday, August 10, 2018

‘Pleasant enough thing but there’s nothing particularly groundbreaking’: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST – West End ★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

In Michael Fentiman’s strictly period production, it’s hard to see what we’re meant to care about, and what is supposed to resonate with us. It’s a pleasant enough thing, but there�…

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Tuesday, August 7, 2018

‘A clever & engaging presentation of a familiar story’: BURY THE HATCHET – Hope Theatre ★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

The way it moves between re-enactments, songs and slightly more informal chat is slickly managed, and makes the audience feel included in the evening rather than simply being there as viewer…

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Sunday, August 5, 2018

‘An interesting piece of new writing that is full of potential’: BREATHE – Bunker Theatre ★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

Breathe looks at teen suicide, considering both the people who die and those who are left behind; the company have worked with organisations such as Childline to learn more about what they c…

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Album Review: Sounds of Refuge from the stars of The Jungle by Debbie Gilpin

The aim of the album is to challenge preconceptions people may have about refuge and refugees; creativity in those situations might seem, in some ways, to be at the back of people’s minds,…

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Thursday, August 2, 2018

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

Though at the moment it looks quiet, I have finally got a draft schedule together for my time in Edinburgh, and it seems as if my plan to ease myself in has just gone out of the window… It…

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Wednesday, August 1, 2018

BWW Review: OTHELLO, Shakespeare's Globe by Debbie Gilpin

Michelle Terry's first season at the Globe continues apace, with what some will have marked out as a highlight since its announcement back in January. Mark Rylance returns to the Globe stage…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:04PM
Monday, July 30, 2018

BWW Review: LONDON TAP DANCE INTENSIVE GALA PERFORMANCE, The London Cabaret Club by Debbie Gilpin

The London Tap Dance Intensive is the UK's top tap festival, and took place from Friday to Sunday last week. Over the course of three days a variety of workshops were offered at three differ…

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Saturday, July 21, 2018

‘A love letter to the NHS, masterfully written’: ALLELUJAH! – Bridge Theatre ★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

A love letter to the NHS, masterfully written by Alan Bennett with lots of lovely touches – the 25-strong cast is impressive and really brings the play to life.

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Friday, July 20, 2018

‘Explores interesting themes around female relationships’: THE LAUNDRY – Drayton Arms Theatre ★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

The Laundry explores some interesting themes around female relationships, all brought to life by a talented cast, but unfortunately it tries to take on too much, resulting in the characters …

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Thursday, July 19, 2018

MISSED THE BOAT: Amélie by Debbie Gilpin

Amélie is my favourite French film, and where I first discovered the magical Audrey Tautou; the prospect of seeing it performed onstage was an intriguing one, with the film’s slightly qui…

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018

‘Takes itself far too seriously’: KNIGHTS OF THE ROSE – Arts Theatre by Debbie Gilpin

A Knight’s Tale takes itself far too seriously, missing a camp comedy open goal in its attempt to be intelligent – it’s well sung, but everything else leaves a lot to be desired.

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Monday, July 16, 2018

‘A truly immersive piece with a magnificent cast’: RENT – Apsley ★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

Rent is a timeless story and this Vivo D’Arte production is well worth the trip to the Frogmore Paper Mill, Apsley to see it.

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Friday, July 13, 2018

‘Another dark delight from the world of Jim Mannering’: CAFE OF THE DAMNED – Etcetera Theatre ★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

Another dark delight from the world of Jim Mannering that might make you think twice before you venture into another greasy spoon – there are many memorable moments from a talented cast.

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Thursday, July 12, 2018

‘We are a powder keg about to explode’: Why is Hamilton so popular and so relevant to Britain today? by Debbie Gilpin

So if this period of American history doesn’t potentially have a wide appeal, in the first instance, and the context is a major British loss… Why is Hamilton so popular and so relevant t…

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Wednesday, July 11, 2018

BWW Review: AS YOU LIKE IT, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre by Debbie Gilpin

Reunited following successful runs of The Lorax, the director-composer team of Max Webster and Charlie Fink bring a new version of the Shakespeare classic to the picturesque and rather appro…

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‘Fun, disturbing & unique piece’: FAT JEWELS – Hope Theatre ★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

A really fun, disturbing and unique piece blessed with performers who can carry the material off.

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Monday, July 9, 2018

Responding to the latest debate on ‘theatre etiquette’ or should that term be banned? by Debbie Gilpin

In case you were unaware (unlikely, considering it’s now made it to the BBC news website) at Tuesday evening’s performance of Titanic last week in Nottingham, a pair of women in the fron…

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Friday, July 6, 2018

‘An important message as well as a whole load of humour’: FLESH & BONE – Soho Theatre ★★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

A vital piece of theatre with an important message as well as a whole load of humour, performed with passion and physicality by a talented cast – an entertainingly filthy play that you wil…

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Thursday, July 5, 2018

BWW Review: THE JUNGLE, Playhouse Theatre by Debbie Gilpin

Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson's play had such a good reception during its run at the Young Vic Theatre back in the winter that it has transferred across the river to the Playhouse Theatre in …

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Wednesday, July 4, 2018

‘Very memorable indeed’: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM – Wilton’s Music Hall ★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

A wonderfully innovative take on the classic comedy, with incredible physicality employed to assist the storytelling – some terrific performances make this very memorable indeed.

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Tuesday, July 3, 2018

BWW Review: THE KING AND I, London Palladium by Debbie Gilpin

Following a hit run at New York's Lincoln Center Theater in 2015, Bartlett Sher's production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic makes its way to London's West End for a limited run at th…

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

There are, of course, a range of new shows to choose from – both in and out of London. Pigspurt’s Daughter (by Ken Campbell’s daughter Daisy) plays at Hampstead’s Downstairs venue, H…

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Monday, July 2, 2018

‘You’ve not lived until you’ve seen Juliet swigging a pint at the altar’: SHIT-FACED SHAKESPEARE: ROMEO & JULIET – Leicester Square Thea by Debbie Gilpin

A Romeo and Juliet like no other, made all the more unpredictable with the inclusion of alcohol – you’ve not lived until you’ve seen Juliet swigging a pint at the altar!

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Sunday, July 1, 2018

‘A visual wonder’: THE TEMPEST – St Paul’s Church ★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

A nice enough experience and a valiant attempt at making The Tempest more bearable, though a bit more trimming would be ideal – however, it’s a visual wonder that makes excellent use of …

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Friday, June 29, 2018

‘An enlightening production of a potentially troublesome play’: THE WINTER’S TALE – Shakespeare’s Globe ★★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

An enlightening production of a potentially troublesome play, fantastically well conceptualised and beautifully designed – complete with some memorable and scene-stealing performances.

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Thursday, June 28, 2018

MISSED THE BOAT: Girls & Boys by Debbie Gilpin

Posted on June 21, 2018June 21, 2018 by Debbie Girls & Boys Photo credit: Marc BrennerEarlier this year, award-winning actress Carey Mulligan made her return to the London stag…

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Wednesday, June 27, 2018

‘A play with great potential’: CARE NOT, FEAR NAUGHT – Bridewell Theatre & Edinburgh ★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

An interesting story and a play with great potential, with a few tweaks it could become a powerful production – Anna Herzog is magnetic as the bloodthirsty Anne Bonny.

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Tuesday, June 26, 2018

‘A strong concept for a show’: GUY – A NEW MUSICAL: Bunker Theatre by Debbie Gilpin

There are points during the story of Guy: A New Musical which are funny, and scenes which are relatable whichever gender you choose to date, but there are many clichés and unnecessary innue…

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Monday, June 25, 2018

‘An important hour of theatre that moves, amuses & informs’: SECTION 2 – Bunker Theatre ★★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

An important hour of theatre that moves, amuses & informs in equal measure – exquisitely written and brilliantly performed.

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Sunday, June 24, 2018

‘Smart & gripping play’: NO ONE IS COMING TO SAVE YOU – Bunker Theatre ★★★★★ by Debbie Gilpin

A smart and gripping play that leads you from one suspenseful situation to another, through the thoughts of two independent people – Agatha Elwes’ performance in particular marks her out…

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All that Chat

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 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic
TBA: Ragtime