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Wednesday, February 6, 2019

BWW Interview: Ruth Mary Johnson Talks THE WINTER'S TALE at the National Theatre by Gary Naylor

BWW talks to Ruth Mary Johnson about her version of The Winter's Tale at the National Theatre and about her philosophy in making theatre works for young people.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:01AM
Friday, February 1, 2019

BWW Review: THE ORCHESTRA, Omnibus Theatre by Gary Naylor

The Orchestra digs into the hearts of the six women and one man stuck playing light classics in a hollowed out French spa town and finds bleak, Chekhovian humour in their plights.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:23AM

The LES MISERABLES Experience At The Queen's Theatre by Gary Naylor

Les Mis has been in London almost as long as I have - here's how we have grown old together.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:53AM
Thursday, January 31, 2019

BWW Interview: Pippa Evans Talks SHOWSTOPPER! by Gary Naylor

Pippa Evans talks about the long-running Showstopper back in the West End and about her life in theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:00AM
Friday, January 25, 2019

BWW Review: DANIELLE WALKER: BUSH RAT, Soho Theatre by Gary Naylor

Danielle Walker Bush Rat takes on the tricky task of examining a largely happy family for comic material and, aside from a few references to the strange ways of Outback Australia, inevitably…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:10AM
Wednesday, January 23, 2019

BWW Review: KIERAN HODGSON: '75, Soho Theatre by Gary Naylor

Kieran Hodgson dissects the history of the UK's relationship with Europe in this funny, poignant and wonderfully well-informed show.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:40AM
Tuesday, January 22, 2019

BWW Review: VIOLET, Charing Cross Theatre by Gary Naylor

What a strange thing is Violet - indeed, what a strange thing is Violet, our eponymous heroine. But more of that later.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:04AM
Friday, January 18, 2019

BWW Review: A MODEST LITTLE MAN, Bread and Roses Theatre by Gary Naylor

A Modest Little Man tells us something of the man and his achievements, Clement Attlee surrounded by egos and rivals talented though in this gem of a political comedy.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:07AM
Thursday, January 17, 2019

BWW Interview: Kristine Landon-Smith Talks Tamasha Theatre and THE ORCHESTRA by Gary Naylor

Kristine Landon-Smith talks about directing her revival of Jean Anouilh's The Orchestra and about her unique life in theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:12AM
Wednesday, January 16, 2019

BWW Review: ROSENBAUM'S RESCUE, Park Theatre by Gary Naylor

Rosenbaum's Rescue compelling drama concerns itself with big questions like what is truth as they apply to a fractured family today and the interpretation of traumatic events in the past.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:06AM
Tuesday, January 15, 2019

BWW Review: STOP AND SEARCH, Arcola Theatre by Gary Naylor

Gabriel Gbadamosi's writing touches on many hot button topics for 2019, but it never quite finds the characters to lend credibility and, crucially, empathy, to his contemporary and important…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:05AM
Friday, January 11, 2019

BWW Review: THE WAR OF THE WORLDS, New Diorama Theatre by Gary Naylor

I confess to entering the theatre with a sense of foreboding. The legend of Orson Wells' The War of the Worlds has been done to death - the radio broadcast that createdpanic across the USA, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:15AM
Thursday, January 10, 2019

BWW Review: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Union Theatre by Gary Naylor

Phil Willmott's updating of An Enemy of the People could hardly be more timely, but falls a little flat for want of some attention to detail.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:20AM
Friday, January 4, 2019
Wednesday, December 19, 2018

BWW Review: RUMPELSTILTSKIN, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre by Gary Naylor

This Australian production of Rumpelstiltskin wanders as far from the original tale as Germany is from Down Under and some might say the same with regard to its distance traditional theatre-…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:13AM
Sunday, December 16, 2018

BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Laban Theatre by Gary Naylor

To the beautifully appointed Laban Theatre on the banks of Deptford Creek now a much sought after locale doncha know for Trinity Laban's Christmas show, Thea Musgrave's A Christmas Carol.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:58PM

2018 Year in Review: Gary Naylor's Best of Theatre by Gary Naylor

In 2018, I saw 101 productions ranging from black box theatres with more actors in the cast than punters in the stalls to huge productions at the Royal Opera House and London Coliseum.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:09AM
Saturday, December 15, 2018

BWW Review: CINDERELLA: A FAIRYTALE, The Jack Studio Theatre by Gary Naylor

Sometimes the smallest of spaces can tell the biggest of stories and that's the case with this perfectly judged adaptation of the much-loved fairytale.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:20AM
Friday, December 14, 2018

BWW Review: TIMON OF ATHENS, RSC Swan Theatre by Gary Naylor

Timon of Athens, at times a clunky collaboration and a clunkier mix of verse and prose, has much to say about how money corrupts and how spoiling adults is about as advisable as spoiling chi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:16AM
Wednesday, December 12, 2018

BWW Review: THE MESSIAH, The Other Palace by Gary Naylor

The Messiah has charm and poignancy, but creaks under the weight of its 35 years, its brand of humour now dated by shows like The Play That Goes Wrong.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:12AM
Thursday, December 6, 2018

BWW Review: THE BOX OF DELIGHTS, Wilton's Music Hall by Gary Naylor

Some spectacular special effects and a wonderful set are let down by a stodgy and confusing script.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:18AM
Thursday, November 29, 2018

BWW Review: PLAID TIDINGS, Bridge House Theatre by Gary Naylor

Plaid Tidings is a show full of grand old Christmas songs delivered beautifully by four gifted vocalists.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:56AM
Wednesday, November 28, 2018

BWW Review: BUTTONS: A CINDERELLA STORY, King's Head Theatre by Gary Naylor

John Savournin and the Charles Court Opera gang are back with another panto packed with innovatory storytelling and great songs, wonderfully sung KingsHeadThtr ButtonsPanto charlescourt.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:38AM
Saturday, November 24, 2018

BWW Review: AN HONOURABLE MAN, White Bear Theatre by Gary Naylor

An Honourable Man is bold in its ambition and gets a lot of details right, but its excellent first half gives way to a theatrically disappointing conclusion.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:17AM
Thursday, November 22, 2018

BWW Interview: Jasmine Pearce Talks RIFF Productions by Gary Naylor

BWW talks to Jasmine Pearce, the founder of Riff Productions, about her plans for the future.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:16AM

BWW Review: A HERO OF OUR TIME, Arcola Theatre by Gary Naylor

This action packed adaptation brings Lermontov's 1840 novel into the 21st century with wit and no little elan.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:34AM
Tuesday, November 20, 2018

BWW Review: DIETRICH: NATURAL DUTY, Wilton's Music Hall by Gary Naylor

Peter Groom brings a legendary figure of 20th century culture to life in this affectionate and beautifully observed show.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:40AM
Friday, November 16, 2018

BWW Review: SIMON BOCCANEGRA, The Royal Opera House by Gary Naylor

A traditional production of Verdi's classic opera is beautiful and terrifying in equal measures.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:52PM
Sunday, November 11, 2018

BWW Review: BRASS, Union Theatre by Gary Naylor

Brass brings the Great War's generation to life in a way that educates and entertains - real people emerging from the seemingly endless roll call of The Fallen.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:02AM
Saturday, November 10, 2018

BWW Review: THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM, Omnibus Theatre by Gary Naylor

Creation Theatre update Poe's classic tale adding ballsy, badass attitude, but losing the fear and dread en route.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:38AM

BWW Review: YERMA, Cervantes Theatre by Gary Naylor

When you can see Lorca, you should - as this brilliantly realised production proves.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:23AM

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