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Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Pinocchio review – dark, knotty and very good fun by Miriam Gillinson

St Paul’s Church, Covent Garden, LondonAn exquisitely designed adaptation of the children’s classic that captivates from start to finishForget the golden-hued, heart-warming Disney versi…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:22AM
Friday, July 31, 2015

Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain Part Three review – sparky, cheeky and covered in poo by Miriam Gillinson

Garrick theatre, LondonBawdy slapstick has pacing problems but is smartly enlivened by a brilliant comic double act’s naughtinessAt the beginning of Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain Part …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:16AM
Friday, July 17, 2015

Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales review – Julia Donaldson's beasts come to life by Miriam Gillinson

Leicester Square theatre, LondonAlthough a little overlong, these Julia Donaldson stories burst on to the stage in a riot of gleefully unsophisticated energy Related: Unfolding drama: how Ju…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:03AM
Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Fowl Play review – farmyard tale needs a little animal magic by Miriam Gillinson

Puppet Theatre Barge, LondonThe marionettes in this floating puppet show are beautiful and skilfully used, but the story is aimless and the young audience is not on boardMy young theatre com…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:16AM
Monday, May 25, 2015

No sex on stage, please, we're career women by Miriam Gillinson

Why does so much contemporary theatre stereotype working women as sharp-suited, work-addicted ball-busters with no love life or softer side?

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:58PM
Friday, April 3, 2015

Handa’s Surprise review – a safari of cheeky puppets and singalong fun by Miriam Gillinson

Little Angel, LondonThis interactive show for young children features a charming yet sparse set, a cornucopia of fruit and a parade of funny animalsMy goddaughter, Blue, is refusing to budge…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:32AM
Monday, February 16, 2015

Alice’s House of Cards review – loses Lewis Carroll’s muchness by Miriam Gillinson

Southbank Centre, LondonThe actors give it all they’ve got, but with a fractured script and confusing interaction, this performance can’t live up to its potentialGiant playing cards dang…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:00PM
Wednesday, January 14, 2015

The Polar Bears Go Wild review – arctic adventure is a silent delight by Miriam Gillinson

Unicorn theatre, LondonThis absorbing tale about a pair of ursine explorers brings a meditative calm to the young audienceThe last time I took four-and-a-half-year-old Barney to the theatre,…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:28AM
Thursday, December 11, 2014

Forced Entertainment’s first kids’ show looks good on paper by Miriam Gillinson

Adult themes may be the company’s natural preserve, but The Possible Impossible House, created for children, works wonders with cardboardThe theatre company Forced Entertainment are about …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:00AM
Friday, December 5, 2014

Hamlet, Park Theatre by Miriam Gillinson

A chalky-faced man stands in the shadows and his limbs jolt about, as if battling for position beneath his skin. This is the ghost of Hamlet's father and he is a fearful sight in ACS Random'…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 04:05AM
Friday, November 28, 2014

Silent Planet, Finborough Theatre by Miriam Gillinson

Russian prisoner Gavriil is telling his psychiatrist a story about a strange and frightening dragon who demands a female sacrifice from the local townsfolk every year. When Gavriil gets to t…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 07:11PM
Friday, November 7, 2014

Man to Man, Park Theatre by Miriam Gillinson

There’s no denying that this one-woman show, starring Tricia Kelly, is mightily ambitious. Written by East German playwright Manfred Karge and rarely revived, Man to Man depicts a German w…

SOURCE: The Arts Desk at 07:00PM
Friday, October 31, 2014

Psst! Secrets of a White Rabbit review enthralling handkerchief-bunny mime by Miriam Gillinson

Barbican, LondonMelanie Florschütz is a magnetically expressive performer in this excellent German mime show about a raggedy rabbit Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:26AM
Thursday, September 25, 2014

Fantastic Mr Fox review a cardboard production comes to life by Miriam Gillinson

Little Angel theatre, LondonAn initially flat musical version of the Roald Dahl story becomes spellbinding once the puppets begin to interact with the audience Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:29AM
Thursday, August 21, 2014

I Believe in Unicorns review tapping into inspiration and solace by Miriam Gillinson

Vaudeville theatre, LondonThe many stories in Dani Parr's show cause initial grumbling in the stalls that gives way to delight as the set comes to life Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:18AM
Friday, August 15, 2014

Aliens Love Underpants review one hour of pure, unadulterated silliness by Miriam Gillinson

Leicester Square theatre, London An adaptation of Claire Freedman and Ben Cort's popular picture book is like children's TV in theatre form: colourful, loud, energetic and absurdly upbeat Co…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:14AM
Sunday, June 8, 2014

West Side Story: musicals we love by Miriam Gillinson

With Bernstein's complex score, Sondheim's witty lyrics and Robbins's exuberant dance sequences, this show is near perfectWhen asked to defend musical theatre and this happens annoyingly of…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:31AM
Thursday, May 8, 2014

Skitterbang Island review kids' puppet opera pulls the strings by Miriam Gillinson

Little Angel theatre, LondonThe young audience seem a little restless until a storm brews and a scrap-heap creature wins them over"When are the naughty children going to be quiet?"…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:22AM
Thursday, September 26, 2013

Writing for the theatre? Be practical by Miriam Gillinson

Playwrights need instinct and heart but must also be pragmatic. Miriam Gillinson advises aspiring writers how to stay groundedWrite what you know, write what you feel and remember you are wr…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:32AM
Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Is fringe theatre getting the most out of actors? by Miriam Gillinson

Too many performers are being given negligible roles. It's time for the industry to come clean about the opportunities on offerAh, fringe theatre – the dreamcatcher of the London theatre s…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:16AM
Tuesday, April 10, 2012

The Comedy of Errors, The Rose, Bankside by Miriam Gillinson

The Rose, Bankside: It would be hard to find two more contrasting takes on Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors than the National's recent, flashy production and the inevitably small…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 05:45AM
Monday, March 12, 2012

Someone To Blame, King's Head Theatre, London by Miriam Gillinson

King's Head Theatre, London: Agenda-driven plays are often problematic but a blatant campaign, masquerading as verbatim theatre, is downright dodgy. Read the full review

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:51AM
Monday, February 6, 2012

Punchdrunk's Sleep No More: is this a sell-out which I see before me? by Miriam Gillinson

Rarely have I seen a more money-grabbing show than Punchdrunk's current reworking of Macbeth, which has wowed New York's critics, but left me feeling short-changedI had no problem when Punch…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:25AM

Punchdrunk's Sleep No More: is this a sell-out which I see before me? by Miriam Gillinson

Rarely have I seen a more money-grabbing show than Punchdrunk's current reworking of Macbeth, which has wowed New York's critics, but left me feeling short-changed Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:25AM
Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Musical theatre: why I love watching classical concerts by Miriam Gillinson

Classical may not be a visual medium – but that's why orchestral concerts are so dramatic to watchEven the most ardent drama fan needs a break from the theatre every now and then, so recen…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:18AM

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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