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…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AMThe songs which open and close the show (explaining the night and the rules) are simple and funny, the cast is strong and believable, and the two presenters create a comfortable atmosphere f…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AMThe first of six productions in the Bunker Theatre’s inaugural Breaking Out season is Amy Bethan Evans’ play Libby’s Eyes. Inspired by her own experience with the PIP system, the play …
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PMAs a lover of the Fringe, Edinburgh and musicals, this show was made for me. For 55 minutes Emily Jane Kerr, Laura Hyde and James Witt sing and dance their way through Fringe related sketche…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PMThis beautifully written show is hilarious, heart-warming and painfully realistic; an emotional rollercoaster that will leave you in tears and wanting to hug your own loved ones tight. Don�…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AMA timely topic, but ultimately a confused piece of theatre that gives you brain ache as well as back ache – would possibly benefit from a rethink in format.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AMA wonderfully warm hug of a show, perfectly produced and performed – and you know you’re gonna be humming the tunes all the way out of the theatre.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PMBingo is a friendly trip through the humorous and hard-hitting. While there is an element of predictability, especially the ending, it is moving; I found myself falling in love again with th…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PMA curious but compelling play, with emotional depth and more than a hint of social commentary – an evening that will stay with you.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AMWith a Bernstein classic, I think it’s wrong to say I’ve completely missed the boat on this one – there’s surely hope of a revival at some point (if I have to go to New York for it, …
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PMIn a week’s time, Paper Creatures Theatre will take to the stage as part of The Bunker’s latest venture: Breaking Out with Peter Imms’ Section 2.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AMAn entertaining & educational evening, making excellent use of multimedia to tell Holly’s story – Sophie Winter is a terrific performer.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AMAfter spending several months as the Trafalgar Fair, a Texas trailer park takes root at Trafalgar Studios as a new production of Tracy Letts' Killer Joe begins its run. It is directed by Sim…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:55PMA disjointed (and incredibly lengthy) production that takes all of the fantasy out of the musical, making it a wooden watch in more ways than one.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PMThe Royal Albert Hall is about a month into its inaugural Festival of Science - a range of talks, screenings, concerts and comedy events that are taking enthusiasts of all ages on an explora…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:54AMAs ever, if you’re insatiable for new theatre, there are plenty of openings for you. In London, Space Dogs plays a short run at Theatre N16, Laura Linney makes her London stage debut in My…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AMSit down, make yourself comfortable, because A Pint Sized Conversation wants to talk to you about mental health. But before you tense up and start avoiding eye contact, take a deep breath an…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PMA welcome performance of a lesser-known play, providing as much entertainment as food for thought – the music and dance are real highlights.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AMSlightly frustrating at times, but Adam & Eve provides a good starting point for discussions – some pertinent themes begin to be uncovered.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AMAn ode to the zeitgeist, and a reminder of our roots, Three Sisters encapsulates everything theatre should be and should do in this day and age. Thank the goddesses these women have made a p…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AMA bold & multicoloured take on a well-loved classic, with comedy and music running through the entire piece – and an unforgettable Pyramus & Thisbe.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AMAs You Like It is exactly the kind of show that was needed to help kickstart the new season at the recently rebranded Globe; bright & joyful and a real celebration of Shakespeare’s wo…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AMH.R. Haitch is a slightly repetitive, but not unenjoyable, new musical that’s come at the right time for Royal Wedding fever – one to have a giggle at but not take too seriously.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AMLet this production of Isaac Came Home From the Mountain go to the towns the writer drew on for inspiration, use their village halls if you must. I honestly believe this show has the chance …
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AMIn 2007, Across the Universe brought the songs of The Beatles to a new generation in the form of a jukebox musical film that incorporated 34 of the band's songs, from the very famous to the …
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:04AMIt’s now just under a month to go until the Breaking Out season begins at The Bunker Theatre, so I took the opportunity to chat to Alex Da Silva (Kay) and Esmé Patey-Ford (Rachel) who wil…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AMNot that seating is perfect in many venues, but there are probably fewer things to consider. If you’re like me, however, and spend the vast majority of your time trundling around the Fring…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AMThis time round Ryan Penny’s bringing back the evening of new writing, On The Night, in a slightly different format, split over two Mondays this month, and heading straight down to Plymout…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AMNightfall is a subtle affair that is funny and quietly affecting – the production is beautifully designed and features some outstanding performances.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AMMacbeth at the National Theatre is a dystopian look at one of Shakespeare’s most well-known plays, ushering in a new dark age in the aftermath of civil war – Anne-Marie Duff and Nicholas…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AMWhat’s nice about the three plays in 143 is that it feels as if they’re all part of the same little world – obviously recognisable as a representation of the world in which we live, bu…
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