Tuesday, August 14, 2018
It’s time to head to 17th-century Paris with d’Artagnan, desperate to become a Musketeer – but hiding a secret that could bring those dreams crashing down in an instant.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AMFriday, August 10, 2018
In Michael Fentiman’s strictly period production, it’s hard to see what we’re meant to care about, and what is supposed to resonate with us. It’s a pleasant enough thing, but there�…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AMTuesday, August 7, 2018
The way it moves between re-enactments, songs and slightly more informal chat is slickly managed, and makes the audience feel included in the evening rather than simply being there as viewer…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AMSunday, August 5, 2018
Breathe looks at teen suicide, considering both the people who die and those who are left behind; the company have worked with organisations such as Childline to learn more about what they c…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AMThe aim of the album is to challenge preconceptions people may have about refuge and refugees; creativity in those situations might seem, in some ways, to be at the back of people’s minds,…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 05:00AMThursday, August 2, 2018
Though at the moment it looks quiet, I have finally got a draft schedule together for my time in Edinburgh, and it seems as if my plan to ease myself in has just gone out of the window… It…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AMWednesday, August 1, 2018
Michelle Terry's first season at the Globe continues apace, with what some will have marked out as a highlight since its announcement back in January. Mark Rylance returns to the Globe stage…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:04PMMonday, July 30, 2018
The London Tap Dance Intensive is the UK's top tap festival, and took place from Friday to Sunday last week. Over the course of three days a variety of workshops were offered at three differ…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:48AMSaturday, July 21, 2018
A love letter to the NHS, masterfully written by Alan Bennett with lots of lovely touches – the 25-strong cast is impressive and really brings the play to life.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AMFriday, July 20, 2018
The Laundry explores some interesting themes around female relationships, all brought to life by a talented cast, but unfortunately it tries to take on too much, resulting in the characters …
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PMThursday, July 19, 2018
Amélie is my favourite French film, and where I first discovered the magical Audrey Tautou; the prospect of seeing it performed onstage was an intriguing one, with the film’s slightly qui…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PMWednesday, July 18, 2018
A Knight’s Tale takes itself far too seriously, missing a camp comedy open goal in its attempt to be intelligent – it’s well sung, but everything else leaves a lot to be desired.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AMMonday, July 16, 2018
Rent is a timeless story and this Vivo D’Arte production is well worth the trip to the Frogmore Paper Mill, Apsley to see it.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AMFriday, July 13, 2018
Another dark delight from the world of Jim Mannering that might make you think twice before you venture into another greasy spoon – there are many memorable moments from a talented cast.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PMThursday, July 12, 2018
So if this period of American history doesn’t potentially have a wide appeal, in the first instance, and the context is a major British loss… Why is Hamilton so popular and so relevant t…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AMWednesday, July 11, 2018
Reunited following successful runs of The Lorax, the director-composer team of Max Webster and Charlie Fink bring a new version of the Shakespeare classic to the picturesque and rather appro…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:18PMA really fun, disturbing and unique piece blessed with performers who can carry the material off.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AMMonday, July 9, 2018
In case you were unaware (unlikely, considering it’s now made it to the BBC news website) at Tuesday evening’s performance of Titanic last week in Nottingham, a pair of women in the fron…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AMFriday, July 6, 2018
A vital piece of theatre with an important message as well as a whole load of humour, performed with passion and physicality by a talented cast – an entertainingly filthy play that you wil…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AMThursday, July 5, 2018
Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson's play had such a good reception during its run at the Young Vic Theatre back in the winter that it has transferred across the river to the Playhouse Theatre in …
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:42PMWednesday, July 4, 2018
A wonderfully innovative take on the classic comedy, with incredible physicality employed to assist the storytelling – some terrific performances make this very memorable indeed.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AMTuesday, July 3, 2018
Following a hit run at New York's Lincoln Center Theater in 2015, Bartlett Sher's production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic makes its way to London's West End for a limited run at th…
SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:00PMThere are, of course, a range of new shows to choose from – both in and out of London. Pigspurt’s Daughter (by Ken Campbell’s daughter Daisy) plays at Hampstead’s Downstairs venue, H…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AMMonday, July 2, 2018
A Romeo and Juliet like no other, made all the more unpredictable with the inclusion of alcohol – you’ve not lived until you’ve seen Juliet swigging a pint at the altar!
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AMSunday, July 1, 2018
A nice enough experience and a valiant attempt at making The Tempest more bearable, though a bit more trimming would be ideal – however, it’s a visual wonder that makes excellent use of …
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PMFriday, June 29, 2018
An enlightening production of a potentially troublesome play, fantastically well conceptualised and beautifully designed – complete with some memorable and scene-stealing performances.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AMThursday, June 28, 2018
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Girls & Boys Photo credit: Marc BrennerEarlier this year, award-winning actress Carey Mulligan made her return to the London stag…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AMWednesday, June 27, 2018
An interesting story and a play with great potential, with a few tweaks it could become a powerful production – Anna Herzog is magnetic as the bloodthirsty Anne Bonny.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AMTuesday, June 26, 2018
There are points during the story of Guy: A New Musical which are funny, and scenes which are relatable whichever gender you choose to date, but there are many clichés and unnecessary innue…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 08:00AMMonday, June 25, 2018
An important hour of theatre that moves, amuses & informs in equal measure – exquisitely written and brilliantly performed.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 06:00AMSunday, June 24, 2018
A smart and gripping play that leads you from one suspenseful situation to another, through the thoughts of two independent people – Agatha Elwes’ performance in particular marks her out…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 07:00AM 
