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Thursday, January 11, 2018

My Mum's A Twat, Royal Court, London, review: An invigorating debut by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

This one-woman show by Anoushka Warden, starring Patsy Ferran and co-directed by Vicky Featherstone and Jude Christian, is a real winner

SOURCE: The Independent at 03:30AM
Monday, January 8, 2018

Hanna, Arcola Theatre, London, review: Beautifully performed by Sophie Khan Levy by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

The Offie-nominated playwright Sam Potter asks what family means in a modern society

SOURCE: The Independent at 08:03AM

Into the Numbers, Finborough Theatre, London, review: An absorbing production by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

The American playwright Christopher Chen's play commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Nanking massacre

SOURCE: The Independent at 06:17AM
Friday, December 22, 2017

Hamilton first night review: 'A magnificent achievement' by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

The most frenziedly anticipated musical in London since 'The Book of Mormon' lives up to the hype and is not to be missed, says Paul Taylor

SOURCE: The Independent at 06:24AM
Tuesday, December 19, 2017

The Grinning Man, Trafalgar Studios, London, theatre review: 'Recommended' by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

The pared-back adaptation of Victor Hugo's 1869 novel L'Homme Qui Rit ("The Man Who Laughs") was created by War Horse director Tom Morris at the Bristol Old Vic

SOURCE: The Independent at 10:24AM
Monday, December 18, 2017

Belleville, Donmar Warehouse, London, theatre review: 'The acting is terrific' by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

Some terrific acting from James Norton and Imogen Poots in Amy Herzog's study of a young marriage that is starting to unravel

SOURCE: The Independent at 02:06PM

The Jungle, Young Vic, London, theatre review: 'Wonderfully humane and illuminating' by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

The Jungle is the playwriting debut from Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson who built a theatre - the Good Chance - in the heart of an unofficial refugee and migrant camp in Calais

SOURCE: The Independent at 01:04PM
Friday, December 15, 2017

Pinocchio, Lyttelton, National Theatre, London, review: A handful of ridiculously catchy songs by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

This is the first time that the Disney organisation has given its blessing to a stage version of the 1940 movie

SOURCE: The Independent at 04:06AM
Wednesday, December 13, 2017

The Twilight Zone, Almeida Theatre, London, review: A witty and piquant alternative to forced jollity by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

Anne Washburn's production of the acclaimed CBS Television Series 'The Twilight Zone' includes a mash-up of eight of the original transmissions

SOURCE: The Independent at 01:18PM
Monday, December 11, 2017

Cell Mates, Hampstead Theatre, London, review: An astute revival by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

The first major revival since the original 1995 production of Simon Gray's play which was deemed a flop after Stephen Fry left the show suffering with depression

SOURCE: The Independent at 01:18PM

Imperium, Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, review: Richard McCabe gives a superb central performance by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

Mike Poulton, who adapted Hilary Mantel's Thomas Cromwell novels, 'Wolf Hall' and 'Bring Up The Bodies', has turned Robert Harris' trilogy of novels about Cicer…

SOURCE: The Independent at 01:18PM
Thursday, December 7, 2017

Barnum, Menier Chocolate Factory, London, review: Choreography that takes the breath away by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

Gordon Greenberg's striking production transforms the small Menier Chocolate Factory theatre into a Big Top and circus ring with comedian Marcus Brigstocke in the title role

SOURCE: The Independent at 05:54AM
Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Dear Brutus, Southwark Playhouse, London, review: A cleverly mounted revival by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

This darkly comic play by 'Peter Pan's' J M Barrie has deliberate echoes of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

SOURCE: The Independent at 02:33PM
Monday, December 4, 2017

Parliament Square, Bush Theatre, London, review: An artfully structured work by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

James Fritz's powerful play, which won the Judges' Award in the 2015 Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting, explores what one person can do to effect change

SOURCE: The Independent at 02:24PM

Goats, Royal Court, London, review: The writing is shrewd and impassioned but it lacks bite by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

A major new work by Syrian playwright and documentary filmmaker Liwaa Yazji explores propaganda in a village and includes six real goats on stage

SOURCE: The Independent at 01:12PM
Thursday, November 30, 2017

A Christmas Carol, Old Vic, London, review: Rhys Ifans gives a remarkably powerful performance by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

Matthew Warchus directs Jack Thorne's new adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic with Ifans as Scrooge

SOURCE: The Independent at 06:36AM
Thursday, November 23, 2017

Bad Roads, Royal Court, London, review: 'a savage look at the dehumanising impact of war' by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

Ukrainian dramatist Natal'ya Vorozhbit's play switches between bitter comedy and horror as it focuses on women's experiences in wartime

SOURCE: The Independent at 08:04AM

Everybody's Talking About Jamie, Apollo Theatre, review: a Billy Elliot for the gender-fluid age by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

A hit in Sheffield early this year, this musical about a teenage drag queen proves just as irresistible as it transfers to the West End

SOURCE: The Independent at 06:54AM
Monday, November 6, 2017

Trestle, Southwark Playhouse, London, review: brimming with quiet insight and sympathetic humour by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

Stewart Pringle's 'Trestle' which explores love and ageing has a whiff of 'Last of the Summer Wine' and 'Last Tango in Halifax' about the proceedings

SOURCE: The Independent at 12:04PM
Thursday, November 2, 2017

The Slaves of Solitude, Hampstead Theatre, London, review: Needs more of a sense of purpose by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

Jonathan Kent directs Nicholas Wright's stage adaptation of Patrick Hamilton's novel, but despite its flaws, Fenella Woolgar is perfect in the leading role as Miss Roach

SOURCE: The Independent at 05:42AM
Wednesday, November 1, 2017

The Exorcist, Phoenix Theatre, London, review: This show is less scary than the film but more profoundly disturbing by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

'The Exorcist' hits the West End stage 44 years after William Friedkin's classic horror film about the demonic possession of a 12-year-old girl which caused audience members t…

SOURCE: The Independent at 09:24AM
Monday, October 30, 2017

Romantics Anonymous, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London, review: Emma Rice's big-hearted swansong by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

Rice leaves Shakespeare's Globe as its artistic director on a good note with a musical adaptation of the 2010 French-Belgian rom-com film' Les Emotifs Anonymes'

SOURCE: The Independent at 11:54AM
Friday, October 27, 2017

Young Marx, Bridge Theatre, London, review: Rory Kinnear is on glorious form here by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

Nicholas Hytner and Nick Starr open the doors to their brand new theatre with a show that reunites the team behind one of the biggest smashes of that era - 'One Man, Two Guvnors'

SOURCE: The Independent at 04:24AM
Monday, October 23, 2017

Venus in Fur, Theatre Royal Haymarket, London, review: Natalie Dormer shows off her formidable theatrical talent by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

The 'Game of Thrones' actress Dormer and David Oakes star in the West End premiere of David Ives' Broadway hit

SOURCE: The Independent at 10:42AM
Thursday, October 19, 2017

The Lady from the Sea, Donmar Warehouse, London, review: Full of finely angled performances by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

Elinor Cook's sharp adaptation moves Ibsen's play from the icy fjords of Norway in the 1880s to the sticky heat of the Caribbean in the 1950s

SOURCE: The Independent at 08:18AM
Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Saint George and the Dragon, National Theatre, London, review: Staged in a witty, exciting fashion by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

'Chimerica' director Lyndsey Turner directs Rory Mullarkey's version of the George and the dragon legend against Rae Smith's beautiful set design

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:24AM

Albion, Almeida Theatre, London, review: A work of deeply absorbing emotional richness by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

Rupert Goold directs Mike Bartlett's new play - their first collaboration since their award-winning production of 'King Charles 111'

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:24AM
Tuesday, October 17, 2017

A Woman of No Importance, Vaudeville Theatre, London, review: Eve Best is wonderfully moving by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

Eve Best stars in Dominic Dromgoole's production as part of a year-long season of Oscar Wilde plays in the West End

SOURCE: The Independent at 12:33PM
Monday, October 16, 2017

Beginning, National Theatre, London, review: A real depth of insight, humour and compassion by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

David Eldridge's new play is a wry, funny and touching meditation on the loneliness of the singleton, in the era of the dating app

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:24AM
Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Young Frankenstein, Garrick Theatre, London, review: Silly and shameless from start to finish by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

Mel Brooks' new musical version of his 1974 comedy horror movie has no agenda other than to make you laugh

SOURCE: The Independent at 11:36AM
Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Heisenberg: The Uncertainty Principle, Wyndham's Theatre, London, review: The two actors have superb chemistry by Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor

Anne-Marie Duff and Kenneth Cranham star in this two-hander by Simon Stephens in the first production of director Marianne Elliott's new theatre company

SOURCE: The Independent at 11:42AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
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