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Saturday, April 7, 2018

BWW Review: PLASTIC, Old Red Lion Theatre by Alistair Wilkinson

Ah secondary school - the most important time in any persons life. The years where you make the best memories, meet the most exciting people and have zero care in the world. That place where…

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Friday, April 6, 2018

BWW Review: THE WAY OF THE WORLD, Donmar Warehouse by Alistair Wilkinson

William Congreve's restoration classic originally premiered in 1700 and even though it bombed back then, nowadays it is adored for its bonkers farce and balletic lyricism. The story may be l…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:08AM
Wednesday, April 4, 2018

BWW Review: PRESSURE, Park Theatre by Alistair Wilkinson

What could be more patriotic to Britain than watching a wartime drama that complains about the weather David Haig's Pressure, first seen at Edinburgh, then Chichester, and soon off to the We…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:55PM
Monday, April 2, 2018

BWW Review: BEGINNERS, Unicorn Theatre by Alistair Wilkinson

It's apparently the worst holiday ever. The rain pours down and four children sit inside moping as their parents are at the local pub getting drunk. They have a play ready to be staged, but …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:07PM

BWW Review: CATHY, Soho Theatre by Alistair Wilkinson

This play doesn't sugarcoat anything instead it bluntly reveals the harsh realities of suffering when the odds are unfairly stacked against a person. It's a situation that isn't uncommon in …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:15AM
Sunday, March 25, 2018

BWW Review: VINCENT RIVER, Park Theatre by Alistair Wilkinson

Recent drama school grad Thomas Mahy and seasoned pro Louise Jameson join together in this urgently needed revival of Philip Ridley's heartrending epic drama. Following the aftermath of a br…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:57PM
Saturday, March 24, 2018

BWW Review: BLACK MEN WALKING, Royal Court by Alistair Wilkinson

Each first Saturday of every month, Thomas, Richard and Matthew walk. Out in the Peaks they travel up steep hills, over slippery rocks and through grassy terrain to escape the stresses of no…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:09AM
Thursday, March 22, 2018

BWW Interview: Louise Jameson Talks VINCENT RIVER by Alistair Wilkinson

Louise Jameson played the iconic role of assistant Leela in Doctor Who in the Seventiesopposite Tom Baker. She later starred in Tenko, Bergerac and EastEnders. In a 40-year career, her first…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:49PM
Wednesday, March 21, 2018

BWW Review: MISTY, Bush Theatre by Alistair Wilkinson

No matter where we are, our surroundings are a living consequence of the decisions we make. The organs that form the makeup of society are pumped by our actions, and this spirt flows through…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:55PM

BWW Review: THE PLOUGH AND THE STARS, Lyric Hammersmith by Alistair Wilkinson

A young girl in a football tee steps on stage and begins to sing a melodic tune. Her voice is angelic, lulling you into a fall sense of comfort - until she begins to choke on herself, coughi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:39AM
Friday, March 16, 2018

BWW Review: CARL BARRON: DRINKING WITH A FORK, Eventim Apollo by Alistair Wilkinson

It's not everyday you get to sit in such a large auditorium and watch one person entertain you for 90 minutes. When you think about it, it's actually a lot of pressure for just one individua…

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BWW Review: TORI SCOTT: THIRSTY, VAULT Festival by Alistair Wilkinson

If you like powerful vocals, camp conversational exchanges and dry humour then this is the show for you.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:15PM
Wednesday, March 14, 2018

BWW Review: BUGGY BABY, Yard Theatre by Alistair Wilkinson

This is one of those plays that make you question how a human brain ever came up with it. Deliberately messy in its composition but acutely tight-knitted in its execution, Ned Bennett's quir…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:04PM
Wednesday, March 7, 2018

BWW Review: CORPUS CHRISTI, Arcola Theatre by Alistair Wilkinson

This is a story that the majority of us will know. Some worship it as truth, whilst others think it's make believe. Regardless of your viewpoint, you know how it goes. There's no curveballs …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:15PM
Friday, March 2, 2018

BWW Review: FANNY AND ALEXANDER, Old Vic by Alistair Wilkinson

Fairy tales don't just have to be for children, and Max Webster's production proves it's still possible to get our imaginations sparked. There may be no fire-breathing dragons in this story,…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:59PM
Wednesday, February 28, 2018

BWW Review: TRUST, Gate Theatre by Alistair Wilkinson

Translated by Maja Zade, Falk Richter's text is an unbalancing assault on capitalism, and a scrutiny of the most basic human emotion - love. After 14 years together a couple find themselves …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:54AM
Tuesday, February 27, 2018

BWW Review: FINE AND DANDY / THE CLUEDO CLUB KILLINGS, Arcola Theatre by Alistair Wilkinson

The Arcola Queer Collective present two new works as part of their Creative Disruption season.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:21PM
Saturday, February 24, 2018

BWW Review: DUST, Soho Theatre by Alistair Wilkinson

Alice has been dead for three days. She's committed suicide, but finds herself stuck in the position of not knowing where she's at. Having the ability to travel around her old surroundings, …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:29PM
Wednesday, February 21, 2018

BWW Review: JUBILEE, Lyric Hammersmith by Alistair Wilkinson

Jubilee is an event that fucks with every theatrical convention but it also provokes its audience in the most important way. Derek Jarman's iconic film has been adapted to the stage by Chris…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:53AM
Tuesday, February 20, 2018

BWW Review: NAPOLEON DISROBED, Arcola Theatre by Alistair Wilkinson

Told By An Idiot have been creating the unexpected for 25 years, and with this offering they provide a comedic, alternative historical take on one of France's most formidable leaders. Based …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:56AM
Wednesday, February 14, 2018

BWW Review: HEAR ME RAW, Arcola Theatre by Alistair Wilkinson

In her brutally honest and refreshingly unique story about addiction and self-fulfilment, Daniella Isaacs performs a personal response to her experience of the Wellness industry. Placing a s…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:26PM
Friday, February 9, 2018

BWW Review: ALL OR NOTHING, Arts Theatre by Alistair Wilkinson

It's 1965 and a new phenomenon is erupting out of the East End. It's trendy, vibrant and contagious. It's Mod. Filled with so much nostalgia, the show charts the story of the Small Faces - t…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:11AM
Thursday, February 8, 2018

BWW Review: BECOMING SHADES, VAULT Festival by Alistair Wilkinson

If I were to think of hell, I could see it resembling something similar to the Vaults. The damp walls, cold mist and consistent rumbling add to what I imagine the underworld would feel like.…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:13AM
Wednesday, February 7, 2018

BWW Review: BOYS, VAULT Festival by Alistair Wilkinson

This show's creation has been a long time in the making. After lots of time spent researching and refining Kane Husband's company The Pappy Show have developed a production that puts individ…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:43PM

BWW Review: GUNDOG, Royal Court by Alistair Wilkinson

Desperately struggling to hold their family together, sisters Becky and Anna fight for survival. Stuck in a rut, they befriend a wandering stranger who aimlessly navigates the land. Together…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:59PM

BWW Interview: Derek Ahonen Talks CATHERINE AND ANITA at King's Head Theatre by Alistair Wilkinson

After a successful debut at last year's Edinburgh Festival, Derek Ahonen's one-woman show opens on 9 February at The King's Head Theatre and runs until 24 February. Catherine and Anita is a …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:51AM
Monday, February 5, 2018

BWW Review: CIRQUE BERSERK, Peacock Theatre by Alistair Wilkinson

Combining the centuries-old skills and traditions of the touring circus troupe, this is a variety act like no other. Contained within is an assortment of acrobatics, contortion, knife throwi…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:43PM
Sunday, February 4, 2018

BWW Review: PAINES PLOUGH ROUNDABOUT, Orange Tree Theatre by Alistair Wilkinson

After a hugely successful 2017 Edinburgh Fringe run and UK tour, Paines Plough's Roundabout plays arrive at the Orange Tree Theatre. Featuring a tense psychological thriller, a fiery tale of…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:11AM
Saturday, February 3, 2018

BWW Review: THE HOST, St James's Church, Piccadilly by Alistair Wilkinson

Yasmin's family are going through a crisis. The bailiffs are coming knocking, and there isn't enough time to make the money needed to pay them off. Four young women struggle to find their ow…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:37AM
Thursday, February 1, 2018

BWW Review: BREATHE, Lion And Unicorn Theatre by Alistair Wilkinson

Just breathe. It's something I'm sure many of us have either told ourselves, or people that we love. But how easy is breathing when you feel like there is not enough oxygen How do you find a…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:42PM
Sunday, January 28, 2018

BWW Review: THE BROTHERS SIZE, Young Vic by Alistair Wilkinson

After a time spent apart, two brothers reunite in an attempt to understand one another. Charting their differences and uniting via their similarities, they laugh, dance, sing, fight, and slo…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:57AM

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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