Thursday, April 5, 2018
By Mark Ludmon
Mark Ludmon reviews Kevin Armento’s The Devil With the Blue Dress about the Monica Lewinsky affair at The Bunker Theatre
This post REVIEW: The Devil With The Blue Dress,…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 03:49PMThursday, March 29, 2018
By Mark Ludmon
Despite being in two parts over something like seven hours, Stephen Daldry’s tight direction of The Inheritance means it never drags, drawing you into these people’s lives…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:59AMWednesday, March 28, 2018
By Mark Ludmon
Surprisingly funny at times, Kiss Of The Spider Woman at the Menier Chocolate Factory has plenty of touching moments without becoming sentimental.
This post REVIEW: Kiss Of Th…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:33AMTuesday, March 20, 2018
By Mark Ludmon
Mark Ludmon reviews Patrick Marmion’s adaptation of Will Self’s novel Great Apes at Arcola Theatre
This post REVIEW: Great Apes, Arcola Theatre ✭✭✭ first ap…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:22PMFriday, March 16, 2018
By Mark Ludmon
Mark Ludmon reviews the new London production of the Sondheim on Sondheim revue at the Royal Festival Hall Sondheim on Sondheim Royal Festival Hall 16 March 2018 Five stars …
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:10AMTuesday, March 13, 2018
By Mark Ludmon
With a stellar line-up of comedy acting talent, Humble Boy has now been revived in a delightful new production by director Paul Miller that deals with death and dysfunction wi…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:33AMFriday, March 9, 2018
By Mark Ludmon
Mark Ludmon takes a look at all the winners from the Manchester Theatre Awards 2018 Oldham Coliseum’s staging of Florian Zeller’s drama The Father has won the title of bes…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:13PMThursday, March 8, 2018
By Mark Ludmon
Summer and Smoke Almeida Theatre Four stars Book Now Despite the poetic beauty of Tennessee Williams’s writing, at the height of his success, his dramas were rooted in reali…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:49AMTuesday, March 6, 2018
By Mark Ludmon
Despite its length, Fanny and Alexander never drags under director Max Webster, carrying us along with its alluring combination of drama, comedy and a touch of magic.
This pos…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:47PMFriday, February 2, 2018
By Mark Ludmon
Mark Ludmon gets ready to go talent spotting in search of future stars Tickets for Belleville at the Donmar Warehouse have been like gold dust but, a few years ago, you could …
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:37AMWednesday, January 31, 2018
By Mark Ludmon
Mark Ludmon reviews the UK premiere of Bock and Harnick’s musical Rothschild & Sons at Park Theatre
This post REVIEW: Rothschild and Sons, Park Theatre ✭✭✭✭ fir…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:41AMTuesday, January 23, 2018
By Mark Ludmon
Mark Ludmon reviews Kathy Burke’s hilarious revival of Oscar Wilde’s Lady Windermere’s Fan at the Vaudeville Theatre
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SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:09PMMonday, January 22, 2018
By Mark Ludmon
Mark Ludmon previews this year’s Vault festival in and around The Vaults in Waterloo, London Our pick of theatre and performance at Vault 2018 Every year, Vault arts fes…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:52PMBy Mark Ludmon
Mark Ludmon reviews Mikhail Durnenkov’s strange tale The War Has Not Yet Started at Southwark Playhouse
This post REVIEW: The War Has Not Yet Started, Southwark Playhous…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:12AMThursday, January 18, 2018
By Mark Ludmon
Tightly directed by Jessica Lazar with movement director Yvan Karlsson, this is an electrifying journey through East End life, as exciting as a rollercoaster ride on Southend …
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:01AMTuesday, January 16, 2018
By Mark Ludmon
The cast and production Of Girl From The North Country are flawless, with orchestrations that transform Dylan’s songs into a rich multi-layered score that will haunt you wit…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 11:33AMFriday, January 12, 2018
By Mark Ludmon
Originally staged at the Octagon Theatre in Bolton, this is a timely revival that has been given added relevance by continuing debate over exploitation and masculinity.
This p…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:07AMThursday, January 11, 2018
By Mark Ludmon
Theatre director Justin Audibert has been announced as the next artistic director of London’s Unicorn Theatre, the UK’s leading theatre for young audiences.
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SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 08:36AMWednesday, January 10, 2018
By Mark Ludmon
The return of The Rat Pack Live From Las Vegas at Theatre Royal Haymarket has inspired a special list of cocktails at a nearby bar.
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SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:16AMBy Mark Ludmon
The first season at Shakespeare’s Globe under new artistic director Michelle Terry has been announced, ranging from some of the Bard’s greatest hits to premieres of new pl…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:01AMSunday, January 7, 2018
By Mark Ludmon
Mark Ludmon examines the year ahead for regional theatre in 2018. Bolton girl Maxine Peake has made her mark on TV and the London stage but she returns to her roots with her s…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:57AMTuesday, January 2, 2018
By Mark Ludmon
Theatre in 2018 – Star names, revivals, transfers and new writing lie ahead for what promises to be another exciting year for London theatre.
This post Theatre in 2018 &…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 12:56PMThursday, December 28, 2017
By Mark Ludmon
We asked our review team to nominate their 2017 theatre highlights. Mark Ludmon nominated his favourites. An Octoroon, (Orange Tree Theatre) This year saw the arrival in the U…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 10:28AMThursday, December 21, 2017
By Mark Ludmon
Goosed is full of all the broad comedy, saucy innuendo, silliness and audience interaction that families relish in a festive panto but this is definitely not one for the kids.…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:16AMFriday, December 15, 2017
By Mark Ludmon
The cast has been announced for a new play by James Graham, based on Hull's UK City of Culture festival.
This post Cast announced for new James Graham play at Hull Truck firs…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 07:01AMWednesday, December 13, 2017
By Mark Ludmon
Mark Ludmon reviews the sparkling new production of Shaw's lesser-known play Misalliance at the Orange Tree Theatre
This post REVIEW: Misalliance, Orange Tree Theatre ✭✭�…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:03AMSunday, December 10, 2017
By Mark Ludmon
While it may poke fun at these values, Daisy Pulls It Off at the Park Theatre doesn’t pretend to be anything other than a lot of jolly good fun.
This post REVIEW: Daisy Pull…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 06:00PMTuesday, December 5, 2017
By Mark Ludmon
With its mixture of magic and comedy, this is an assured revival that offers some entertaining escapism which, although set at midsummer, is a perfect antidote to midwinter.
T…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 09:10AMSaturday, December 2, 2017
By Mark Ludmon
Casting has been announced for the stage adaptation of Ingmar Bergman’s classic film Fanny and Alexander at the Old Vic, led by Penelope Wilton. Book Now!
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SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 05:49PMBy Mark Ludmon
The acclaimed Chichester Festival Theatre production of Quiz is to become the latest play by James Graham to transfer to London.
This post West End transfer for Chichester pro…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 02:48PMFriday, December 1, 2017
By Mark Ludmon
Mark Ludmon reviews Jerome K Jerome's The Passing Of The Third Floor Back now playing at the Finborough Theatre
This post REVIEW: The Passing Of The Third Floor Back, Finborou…
SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:34PM 
