Friday, August 11, 2017
By Mark Ludmon
Tommy Marren's comedy Nobody's Talking To Me is to play the Watford Colosseum in Hertfordshire in the one British engagement outside of a tour of Ireland.
This post Irish come…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:16AM[SHARE]By Mark Ludmon
What a story. Eve will be one of the most honest accounts of change and transgression that you will see on the Fringe.
This post REVIEW: Eve, Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh Festi…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:44AM[SHARE]Thursday, August 10, 2017
By Mark Ludmon
Grippingly directed by Valentina Ceschi, it effectively shifts tone and perspective and, by the end, leaves us questioning how much we really want to know about the authors we…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:49PM[SHARE]Tuesday, August 8, 2017
By Mark Ludmon
The tunes in Buried are catchy and you'll find yourself humming them afterwards even though the lyrics come from a more blood-soaked context.
This post REVIEW: Buried – …
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:06AM[SHARE]Monday, August 7, 2017
By Mark Ludmon
On a winter's day in London in 1582, the court of Elizabeth I celebrated Christmas and New Year with a play packed full of bickering gods, magic spells and romantic int…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:19PM[SHARE]By Mark Ludmon
There is no doubt a germ of a good show in this bold re-interpretation of Stoker's story but this production unfortunately falls short of achieving it.
This post REVIEW: The B…
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While Twilight Song lacks the power of My Night With Reg, it is an enjoyable piece of drama that sharply portrays people " both gay and straight " who feel trapped by their ci…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:51AM[SHARE]By Mark Ludmon
Stockard Channing is outstanding as Kristin in Apologia, urbane and bitchy but covering up intense emotions that she can barely understand.
This post REVIEW: Apologia, Trafalg…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:19AM[SHARE]Tuesday, August 1, 2017
By Mark Ludmon
The cast has been announced for the world premiere of a new stage adaptation of Jack Rosenthal's classic British film, The Knowledge. Steven Pacey, Celine Abrahams, James Alex…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:13AM[SHARE]Monday, July 31, 2017
By Mark Ludmon
Queers Part 2 The Old Vic Theatre 31 July 2017 Four stars In the first set of monologues curated by Mark Gatiss under the banner of Queers at the Old Vic, we were given insigh…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:04PM[SHARE]Saturday, July 29, 2017
By Mark Ludmon
Directed by Mark Gatiss and Joe Murphy, they are poignant and funny but, most of all, they are stories of hope and survival.
This post REVIEW: Queers Part 1, Old Vic Theatre �…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 04:08AM[SHARE]Thursday, July 27, 2017
By Mark Ludmon
West End stars have been announced for a festival of musical theatre at The Other Palace in London, headlined by the premiere of a new show co-written by Burt Bacharach.
This …
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:30PM[SHARE]Wednesday, July 26, 2017
By Mark Ludmon
Gloria is a gripping and darkly funny drama, confirming Branden Jacobs-Jenkins as one of America's best and freshest writers in theatre.
This post REVIEW: Gloria, Hampstead Th…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:52PM[SHARE]By Mark Ludmon
Slickly directed by Rufus Norris, Mosquitoes entertains and enlightens although, if I may use one of its metaphors, it lacks bite.
This post REVIEW: Mosquitoes, National Theat…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:30PM[SHARE]Monday, July 24, 2017
By Mark Ludmon
Leading stage actor Michelle Terry has been announced as the new artistic director for Shakespeare's Globe from next April. The Olivier Award winner has appeared to great accl…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:33PM[SHARE]Sunday, July 23, 2017
By Mark Ludmon
Overall Candide is highly entertaining and a superb demonstration of the brilliance and beauty of Bernstein's music.
This post REVIEW: Candide in Concert, Cadogan Hall âœ�…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:06PM[SHARE]Tuesday, July 11, 2017
By Mark Ludmon
Yank is an accomplished, tightly paced show with a flawless cast led by Andy Coxon as macho Mitch, with matinee idol good looks
This post REVIEW: Yank!, Charing Cross Theatre …
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:43AM[SHARE]Sunday, July 9, 2017
By Mark Ludmon
Simon Shepherd has joined the cast of Frinton Summer Theatre's revival of Peter Quilter's comedy Glorious! about Florence Foster Jenkins.
This post Glorious new role for Simon…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:41PM[SHARE]Wednesday, July 5, 2017
By Mark Ludmon
Hampton's translation has a lightness of touch that brings a leisurely flow of laughter making this a pleasant if unexciting 80 minutes of well-made theatre
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SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:10PM[SHARE]Tuesday, July 4, 2017
By Mark Ludmon
The cast has been announced for a series of rehearsed readings of seminal plays at the National Theatre exploring LGBT+ culture and history.
This post Cast announced for Natio…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:23PM[SHARE]Sunday, July 2, 2017
By Mark Ludmon
Maybe that is because there are no grey areas, making The View From Nowhere’s tone of frustration and anger one that is fully deserved.
This post REVIEW: The View From N…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:53PM[SHARE]Friday, June 30, 2017
By Mark Ludmon
Stella Gonet, Pamela Miles, Matilda Ziegler, Flora Montgomery and Ben Stock are among actors lined up for this year’s Frinton Summer Theatre. Known as the UK’s old…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:08AM[SHARE]Tuesday, June 27, 2017
By Mark Ludmon
Four productions by leading theatre company Paines Plough are to transfer to London's Orange Tree Theatre after touring. Black Mountain by Brad Birch, Out Of Love by Elinor Co…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:21PM[SHARE]Friday, June 23, 2017
By Mark Ludmon
Mark Ludmon reviews Matthew Campling’s play The English Heart which is now playing at the Etcetera Theatre in Camden. Book Now!
This post REVIEW: The English Heart, Etce…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:46PM[SHARE]Wednesday, June 21, 2017
By Mark Ludmon
On The Town is a show where everything is the star, from Leonard Bernstein's rich orchestral and melodic score to Drew McOnie's breathtaking choreography
This post REVIEW: On …
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:12PM[SHARE]By Mark Ludmon
The Society of London Theatre (SOLT) has announced that leading producer Kenny Wax has been appointed as its new president. Kenny brings extensive experience to SOLT having pr…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:50PM[SHARE]By Mark Ludmon
Everybody's Talking About Jamie, the new musical that was a hit at Sheffield Crucible, is to transfer to London's West End in November. The show, about a 16-year-old's journey…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:46AM[SHARE]By Mark Ludmon
The acclaimed Theatre Royal Bath production of Daniel Kehlmann's The Mentor starring Oscar winner F Murray Abraham is about to begin its West End run. The Mentor runs from Jun…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:16AM[SHARE]Sunday, June 11, 2017
By Mark Ludmon
The staging of Anat omy Of A Suicide is ambitious but pays off although its intensity may leave you feeling shattered.
This post REVIEW: Anatomy Of A Suicide, Royal Court Thea…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:03PM[SHARE]Friday, June 9, 2017
By Mark Ludmon
Trimmed down by about 30 minutes since previews began, Common has gained momentum in time for press night although it still feels like it needs more work.
This post REVIEW: Co…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 04:48AM[SHARE]By Mark Ludmon
The Traverse Theatre has revealed a programme of eight world premieres, three European premieres and five Scottish premieres for this year's Edinburgh festival. The world prem…
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