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Wednesday, November 6, 2019

‘An alternative festive treat’: SOHO CINDERS – Charing Cross Theatre by Ian Foster

This amiable revival of Soho Cinders makes for an alternative festive treat at the Charing Cross Theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Tuesday, November 5, 2019

‘There is stuff musical theatre dreams are made of’: THE GREEN FAIRY – Union Theatre by Ian Foster

New musical The Green Fairy is a bold experience at the Union Theatre, featuring the unmissable, almighty voice of Julie Atherton.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Thursday, October 31, 2019

‘Definitely one to muse over’: ON BEAR RIDGE – Royal Court Theatre by Ian Foster

The densely poetic On Bear Ridge offers a thoughtful experience at the Royal Court, with Rhys Ifans and Rakie Ayola on fine form.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Tuesday, October 29, 2019

ALBUM REVIEW: Jon Robyns – Musical Direction by Ian Foster

I’ve long admired Jon Robyns and his new album Musical Direction reflects on his career so far beautifully, as well as suggesting what fun lies ahead.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:00PM
Saturday, October 19, 2019

‘It’s all really rather good fun’: TICKLE THE MUSICAL – King’s Head Theatre by Ian Foster

Set in the world of competitive enduance tickling, Tickle the Musical proves a rather good-natured, sweet thing at the King’s Head Theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Thursday, October 17, 2019

‘Fascinating slice of historical drama’: IRISH COFFEE – Calder Bookshop Theatre by Ian Foster

Irish Coffee marks the 100th anniversary of Eva Perón’s birth with a fascinating look at her legacy at the Calder Bookshop & Theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Wednesday, October 9, 2019

‘Proves riotous good fun’: GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES – Union Theatre by Ian Foster

Some cracking choreography and two barnstorming lead performances make Gentlemen Prefer Blondes a musical treat at the Union Theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Wednesday, October 2, 2019

‘Powerful stuff all-round’: KARAOKE PLAY – Bunker Theatre by Ian Foster

Karaoke nights can offer moments of real insight into something of what our aspirational society has become and it is this rich seam of potential that Annie Jenkins mines with her new play K…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Monday, September 30, 2019

‘From intriguing beginnings, promise is squandered’: TWO LADIES – Bridge Theatre by Ian Foster

A pleasure to see Zoë Wanamaker and Zrinka Cvitešić onstage but they deserve a much better play than Two Ladies at the Bridge Theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Thursday, September 26, 2019

‘Brilliantly melding differing styles’: OUTWITTING THE DEVIL – Amsterdam / HEARTBEAT OF HOME – Piccadilly Theatre by Ian Foster

A rare foray into the world of dance saw me catch the highly atmospheric Outwitting the Devil from the Akram Khan Company and Heartbeat of Home at the Piccadilly Theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Tuesday, September 24, 2019

‘This is the history we should be teaching’: CALL ME FURY – Hope Theatre by Ian Foster

In the space of just three shows, Out of the Forest Theatre has indisputably become a no-questions-asked do-what-you-can must-see company for me and so by extension, for you too. Now it is t…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Thursday, September 19, 2019

‘Eerily compelling soundscape’: ANNA BELLA EEMA – Arcola Theatre by Ian Foster

The strange but spellbinding Anna Bella Eema makes for an intriguing trip to the Arcola Theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Wednesday, September 18, 2019

‘Indulges entirely in cinematic nostalgia’: BIG THE MUSICAL – West End by Ian Foster

Big doesn’t always mean better, size does matter, it’s not how big it is it’s what you do with it – whatever the pun, Big the Musical is a severe disappointment at the Dominion Theat…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Thursday, September 12, 2019

‘Performances hit the mark from top to bottom’: THE STRANGE CASE OF JEKYLL & HYDE – Brockley Jack Studio Theatre & Touring by Ian Foster

Arrows & Traps’ queer noir take on The Strange Case of Jekyll & Hyde is a contemporary adaptation that speaks to the ages at the Brockley Jack Theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Tuesday, September 10, 2019

‘Hauntingly good in its fluidity’: THE SON – West End by Ian Foster

British theatre’s determination to adopt Florian Zeller as one of its own continues unabated as the Kiln Theatre’s production of The Son transfers into the Duke of York’s for the autum…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Thursday, September 5, 2019

‘High quality & thought-provoking work’: HANSARD – National Theatre by Ian Foster

Lindsay Duncan and Alex Jennings prove entirely watchable in Hansard, a sharp new play at the National Theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Wednesday, August 28, 2019

‘Completely beguiling & emotionally true’: AS YOU LIKE IT – Hornchurch by Ian Foster

The Public Acts programme produces another winner in As You Like It at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, community theatre at its absolute best.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AM
Friday, August 9, 2019

‘Jamie Lloyd is unleashing a torrent of creative genius’: EVITA – Open Air Theatre by Ian Foster

Director Jamie Lloyd offers up a complete reimagining of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical and one which feels sparkingly fresh in every single aspect.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Four shows for the family in London this August: which to see? by Ian Foster

A rare summer in the city for me means I can take in some of the family shows on in the West End right now – including Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear the Musical, The Scarecrow’s Wedding, W…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Thursday, July 25, 2019

‘I suppose Harry Potter And The Cursed Child was a ripple’: 10 questions for 10 years – Noma Dumezweni by Ian Foster

So pleased to have one of my favourite actresses take on the 10 questions for 10 years challenge – all hail Noma Dumezweni!

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Tuesday, July 2, 2019

‘I wish for a finer appreciation of the new media landscape’: 10 questions for 10 years – Rebecca Felgate by Ian Foster

Social media queen Rebecca Felgate puts down her gin-in-a-tin for long enough to answer some questions about the world of theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Friday, June 28, 2019

‘I’ve been quite blessed with many highlights’: 10 questions for 10 years – Gabby Wong by Ian Foster

Always guaranteed to be appearing in something interesting, Gabby Wong takes a moment to tackle 10 pressing questions for me.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Thursday, June 27, 2019

‘I’ve really loved interviewing actors, writers & directors about their work’: 10 questions for 10 years – Alex Ramon by Ian Foster

Tinkle, drizzle, bubble and gush! Alex Ramon, the man forever Boycotting Trends take up the 10 questions challenge.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Wednesday, June 26, 2019

‘I guess having two plays on the same West End street was lots of fun’: 10 questions for 10 years – James Graham by Ian Foster

Playwright James Graham may have had two plays in the West End at the same time but can he handle ten questions from me?!

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM
Tuesday, June 25, 2019

‘There’s a lot of exciting, ferocious, young theatre-makers out there’: 10 questions for 10 years – Rosie Wyatt by Ian Foster

She’s been acting less time than I’ve been blogging but I can’t hold that against Rosie Wyatt, an actress whose name you should know.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AM
Monday, June 24, 2019

‘It’s the creative team’s role to bring a play to fresh life’: 10 questions for 10 years – Rufus Norris by Ian Foster

Rather tickled that no less than the artistic director of the National Theatre Rufus Norris himself does time out of his hectic schedule to answer Ten (9) Questions for Ten Years. Where…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PM
Sunday, June 23, 2019

‘I’m not sure why we are approaching Broadway prices’: 10 questions for 10 years – Rebecca Caine by Ian Foster

Canadian soprano and OG Cosette, Rebecca Caine  Rebecca Caine may have been in a couple of musicals you’ve heard of before, but my introduction to her was through Tête à Tête’s insp…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Friday, June 21, 2019

‘I feel so sorry for those people who have to work to a formula’: 10 questions for 10 years – Megan Vaughan by Ian Foster

With nary an emoji in sight, Megan Vaughan answers Ten Questions for Ten Years with characteristic frankness.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Thursday, June 20, 2019

10 questions for 10 years – Samuel Barnett by Ian Foster

Original History Boy Samuel Barnett takes on the 10 Questions for 10 Years challenge.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PM
Monday, June 17, 2019

‘People need to go to the theatre & see themselves represented’: 10 questions for 10 years – Nadim Naaman by Ian Foster

Actor/singer/writer/dad Nadim Naaman takes a moment to answer 10 Questions for 10 Years most thoughtfully indeed.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Friday, June 14, 2019

‘This sets the (trapeze) bar very high indeed’: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM – Bridge Theatre by Ian Foster

Nicholas Hytner gives us an utterly inspired take on A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Bridge Theatre, with Gwendoline Christie in stupendous form.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AM

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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