Text of the Day: Sam Wanamaker arrives on site by Aleks Sierz

One from the archives: In 1988, excavations began on the site of Shakespeare's Globe and the occasion called for a symbolic moment.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 1:00pm on August 28, 2019☆⚑

'Theatrically inspiring & often astonishing': THE DOCTOR " Almeida Theatre by Aleks Sierz

In The Doctor at the Almeida Theatre Juliet Stevenson is mesmerising in a brilliantly written ethical debate that is both thrilling and challenging.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 5:00am on August 24, 2019☆⚑

'A sincere & strong account of trauma': WARHEADS " Park Theatre by Aleks Sierz

Warheads, a new play about PTSD, features its co-author on stage in a powerful production which is basically a medical case study.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 5:00am on August 21, 2019☆⚑

Text of the Day: Go Bang Your Tambourine by Aleks Sierz

Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00am on August 20, 2019☆⚑

'The production's strong point is its casting': GO BANG YOUR TAMBOURINE " Finborough Theatre by Aleks Sierz

Rare Philip King play tries to turn a farcical situation into a serious drama - and it doesn't quite work.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 1:00pm on August 12, 2019☆⚑

Text of the Day: The Night of the Iguana by Aleks Sierz

Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk...

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 7:00am on August 10, 2019☆⚑

Text of the Day: Johnny makes a point by Aleks Sierz

Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk. One from the archives...

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 1:00pm on August 6, 2019☆⚑

Text of the Day: Europe by Aleks Sierz

Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 1:00pm on July 31, 2019☆⚑

Text of the Day: The End of History by Aleks Sierz

Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 1:00pm on July 29, 2019☆⚑

'An essentially serious play for serious people': THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA " West End by Aleks Sierz

Star cast delivers a terrific revival of Tennessee Williams's last masterpiece The Night of the Iguana at the Noel Coward Theatre.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 8:00am on July 20, 2019☆⚑

Text of the Day: Jerome Robbins on tough dancing by Aleks Sierz

Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00am on July 19, 2019☆⚑

'It feels like a real waste': THE END OF HISTORY " Royal Court Theatre by Aleks Sierz

The Harry Potter team presents a hyped up state-of-the-family play in The End Of History and it just falls flat on its face.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 9:00am on July 17, 2019☆⚑

'One of the liveliest pieces of writing to appear for a long time': Seven Methods of Killing Kylie Jenner " Royal Court Theatre by Aleks Sierz

Seven Methods of Killing Kylie Jenner at the Royal Court Theatre, a bright new two-hander about an internet troll being trolled is intelligent, lively, provocative and funny.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00pm on July 14, 2019☆⚑

Text of the Day: The Hunt by Aleks Sierz

Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00am on July 12, 2019☆⚑

'A kind of homecoming for this modern classic': NOISES OFF " Lyric Hammersmith by Aleks Sierz

Michael Frayn's meta-comic masterpiece Noises Off easily stands the test of time; even when things go wrong!

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 7:00am on July 12, 2019☆⚑

'A play whose time has come yet again': EUROPE " Donmar Warehouse by Aleks Sierz

Europe at the Donmar Warehouse is a magnificent revival of David Greig's 1990s visionary classic which is timely, tough and tender, brutal and brilliant.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 5:00am on July 8, 2019☆⚑

'Effectively turns the screw on our emotions': THE HUNT " Almeida Theatre by Aleks Sierz

The Hunt, a striking stage version of Thomas Vinterberg and Tobias Lindholm's 2012 film, is full of intensity.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 6:00am on June 30, 2019☆⚑

Text of the Day: Sweat by Aleks Sierz

Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00am on June 28, 2019☆⚑

Text of the Day: Strange Fruit by Aleks Sierz

Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00am on June 26, 2019☆⚑

'A classic of lazy playwriting': BITTER WHEAT " West End by Aleks Sierz

Bitter Wheat, the most controversial play of the year, is almost certainly also going to be the worst.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00am on June 24, 2019☆⚑

'The words dance, glimmer & gleam like a glitter ball': CITYSONG " Soho Theatre by Aleks Sierz

Citysong at the Soho Theatre is a beautifully written, poetic journey through time and space in Dublin.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 5:00am on June 23, 2019☆⚑

'There is no denying the power of the play': STRANGE FRUIT " Bush Theatre by Aleks Sierz

Caryl Phillips' 1980 Windrush classic Strange Fruit is a bit too masculinist and verbose, and poorly staged.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 5:00am on June 21, 2019☆⚑

'Not only makes you perspire, but also cry': SWEAT " West End by Aleks Sierz

Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer-Prize-winning drama Sweat vigorously massages the wounded heart of rustbelt America.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 5:00am on June 18, 2019☆⚑

'Brings out the marvellously intoxicating flavour of the original': WHILE THE SUN SHINES " Orange Tree Theatre by Aleks Sierz

Long-overdue revival of a wartime classic, Terence Rattigan's While the Sun Shines offers an evening that is full of hilarity and insight.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00am on June 15, 2019☆⚑

Text of the Day: Armadillo by Aleks Sierz

Random and topical thoughts and quotes gathered by My Theatre Mates contributor Aleks Sierz, first published on www.sierz.co.uk.

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00am on June 12, 2019☆⚑