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Saturday, March 12, 2016

NIGHTFLYER – Lion & Unicorn Theatre by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

A play with aspirations of uncovering the hidden angst of the teenage experience that didn’t quite hit the mark. It’s a bold move, making a play about a group of drunk teenagers. They’…

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Friday, March 11, 2016

CORRESPONDENCE – Old Red Lion Theatre by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

A touching portrayal of a young boy’s slide into psychosis, set against the disintegration of Syria. Ben is a teenager, spending an inordinate amount of time playing Xbox. While online, he…

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Saturday, February 27, 2016

BEYOND THE FENCE – West End by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

What happens when you create an experiment, with a set of scientists to try to make a winning formulaic musical, all by a computer? Well, the outcome of this experiment is Beyond The Fence

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ANTIGONE – Hope Theatre by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

A haunting adaptation of a timeless tragedy, Tales Retold’s production of Antigone offers high-impact storytelling in a small setting. The all-female cast allows for an ironic interpretati…

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Friday, February 26, 2016

NEWS: Tour dates for Kinks Musical Sunny Afternoon, including Southampton by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

As the West End multi Olivier award-winning hit musical continues to excite audiences into its second year, Sonia Friedman Productions and Ambassador Theatre Group are delighted to announce …

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HAPPINESS IS A CUP OF TEA – The Vaults by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Happiness is a Cup Of Tea was a definite highlight of the Camden Fringe last year. As a drastically shorter piece of work, the one woman play performed and written by Annie Mckenzie left a l…

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Wednesday, February 24, 2016

FIREBIRD – West End by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Firebird marks Phil Davies' first full-length play and he has undoubtedly cast extremely well for his cleverly crafted script. Making her professional debut when it was at Hampstead Downstai…

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Saturday, February 20, 2016

ONE UNDER – The Vaults until 21st February by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Why is it so hard to talk about our mental health? Why is it we can openly tell our friends when we’ve got a headache, or an upset stomach (well, maybe), but find it so difficult to confes…

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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

HAND TO GOD – West End by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

This show is depicted on the poster as “if Avenue Q and Book Of Mormon had a love child it would be Hand To God". The quote sets the scene perfectly for a shockingly irreverent but delicio…

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Sunday, February 14, 2016

NEWS: 911 pop star Lee Brennan joins cast of Footloose on tour by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

911 and The Big Reunion star Lee Brennan will make his musical theatre debut when he joins the cast of Footloose: The Musical, playing the role of Willard from Tuesday 19 April to Saturday 1…

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Friday, February 12, 2016

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG – Touring by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

This cast launching the tour has had some changes since leaving the Yorkshire Playhouse where the show was resident over Christmas. I believe they have had just three performances together a…

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THE END OF LONGING – West End by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

This is the hotly anticipated playwriting debut of a firm Friends favourite Matthew Perry, but is it an evening to beg, borrow or steal a ticket or one that could be missed?

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Sunday, February 7, 2016

NEWS: Fifties musical Forever Plaid runs at St James in April by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment and Guy James present FOREVER PLAID Directed and staged by Grant Murphy. Lighting design by Ben Rogers. St. James Studio, London 5 – 24 A…

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Saturday, February 6, 2016

WEALD – Finborough Theatre by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Being only playwright Daniel Foxsmith’s third full length play is rather a surprise, as WEALD is a work that radiates expert craftsmanship, which obviously shows experience is not a necess…

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Hamlet – Rose Playhouse by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

There have been countless adaptations of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet over the years; my last experience of it was the much-hyped production at the Barbican last summer. That version, whil…

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MACBETH – Hope Theatre by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Bursting with energy from the beginning, 6FootStories eerie adaptation of Macbeth makes the tragic tale at once a sadistic enjoyment and a black comedy. Told through the mouths of three male…

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Wednesday, February 3, 2016

GOODNIGHTS POLLY JONES – Theatre N16 by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

The issues this play deals with are profoundly important. Examining the hypocrisies, the power imbalance and the violent adherence to gendered stereotypes in the workplace is something that …

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RED VELVET – West End by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

This play based on the true life story of actor Ira Aldridge by Lolita Chakrabarti has the ability to grab your attention and evoke so many feelings that you feel totally wrung out by the en…

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Sunday, January 31, 2016

PHOTOS: Jason Manford & cast rehearse for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang tour by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Pictures from the rehearsal room just released.... Casting has been announced for the Music & Lyrics Limited and West Yorkshire Playhouse production of the much-loved Sherman Brothers m…

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NEWS: Full cast announced for The Painkiller, starring Kenneth Branagh & Rob Brydon by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

It is announced that Claudie Blakley, Marcus Fraser, Mark Hadfield and Alex Macqueen will join previously confirmed cast members Kenneth Branagh and Rob Brydon in the Kenneth Branagh Theatre…

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Saturday, January 30, 2016

UNDERGROUND – The Vaults Waterloo by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

I’ve never been to The Vaults before, a performance venue tucked underneath Waterloo station. The area is synonymous with graffiti art where people can express themselves freely. There are…

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Tuesday, January 26, 2016

NEWS: Rehearsal images of Matthew Perry & cast of The End of Longing by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Photos from the rehearsal room for The End of Longing, the world premiere play written by and starring Friends' star Matthew Perry, have been released...

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Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Caroline Hanks-Farmer: My top picks of 2015 by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

What a first year of blogging for me - but what shows came out on top? Read on and find out!

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Saturday, December 19, 2015

THE HOMECOMING – West End by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

It’s fair to say that Pinter is not for the faint hearted of theatre goers. The complexity, controversial and sometimes baffling storylines dealing with sexism, antiquated values, male cha…

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Sunday, December 13, 2015

The Wasp – Trafalgar Studios until 16th January 2016 by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

New writing as many of my regular readers will know is my passion which I seek to support and champion at every opportunity. This second consecutive transfer into the Trafalgar Studios from …

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Saturday, December 12, 2015

NO VILLAIN – Old Red Lion Theatre by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

It’s my first World Premiere. After years spent extrapolating meaning and nuance from the wonderful plays of Arthur Miller with English Literature students, I was privileged to witness the…

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Sunday, December 6, 2015

NEWS: Mamma Mia! extends booking at Novello Theatre to Oct 2016 by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Mamma Mia! extends its West End booking period at the Novello Theatre until October 2016.

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Saturday, December 5, 2015

A CHRISTMAS CAROL… MORE OR LESS – Bridge House Theatre by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

If my Christmas spirit was a bit lacking when I arrived at Bridge House Theatre last night, it’s safe to say it’s not any more. A Christmas Carol… More or Less takes Dickens’ classic…

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Thursday, December 3, 2015

NEWS: Jamie Muscato joins Bend It Like Beckham cast by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

From 14 December 2015 Jamie Muscato joins the cast of Bend It Like Beckham The Musical to play coach Joe alongside Natalie Dew as football crazy Jess and Lauren Samuels as Jules, a player wi…

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Sunday, November 29, 2015

REBECCA – Touring by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again ……….? Well, actually, I did because I saw Rebecca the play at the Mayflower Southampton. Was it as great as I’d remembered it?

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Wednesday, November 25, 2015

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL – West End by Caroline Hanks-Farmer

This review wasn’t going to be written. Why? Well as this was a revisit to a show which I’d previously seen earlier in its run, I thought I’d just sit back and enjoy. However it soon s…

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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 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic