134 stories by "Alistair Wilkinson"
Let's face it, we never turn into the person our parents hope we'll be. Most of the time, our maternal up-bringers learn to adjust to this fact, and accept their offspring for who they are. …
Sebastian Roche is an actor, born in France. He graduated from the prestigious Conservatoire National Superieur d'Art Dramatique, and started his acting career in French theatre, films and t…
For those that are unaware of this venue, The Glory is a popular and welcoming pub in Haggerston, East London. It's a place where people come together to drink, party and relax after a stres…
After it's momentous success at the Hampstead Theatre, David Hare's sweet love story transfers to the West End. Centring on the formation of the worldly revered Glyndebourne, the play reveal…
Following on from their stunning creation Brainstorm a play I absolutely loved and wouldn't stop talking about, Company Three return to the Yard in this production performed by a cast of tee…
Ah secondary school - the most important time in any persons life. The years where you make the best memories, meet the most exciting people and have zero care in the world. That place where…
William Congreve's restoration classic originally premiered in 1700 and even though it bombed back then, nowadays it is adored for its bonkers farce and balletic lyricism. The story may be l…
What could be more patriotic to Britain than watching a wartime drama that complains about the weather David Haig's Pressure, first seen at Edinburgh, then Chichester, and soon off to the We…
It's apparently the worst holiday ever. The rain pours down and four children sit inside moping as their parents are at the local pub getting drunk. They have a play ready to be staged, but …
This play doesn't sugarcoat anything instead it bluntly reveals the harsh realities of suffering when the odds are unfairly stacked against a person. It's a situation that isn't uncommon in …
Recent drama school grad Thomas Mahy and seasoned pro Louise Jameson join together in this urgently needed revival of Philip Ridley's heartrending epic drama. Following the aftermath of a br…
Each first Saturday of every month, Thomas, Richard and Matthew walk. Out in the Peaks they travel up steep hills, over slippery rocks and through grassy terrain to escape the stresses of no…
Louise Jameson played the iconic role of assistant Leela in Doctor Who in the Seventiesopposite Tom Baker. She later starred in Tenko, Bergerac and EastEnders. In a 40-year career, her first…
No matter where we are, our surroundings are a living consequence of the decisions we make. The organs that form the makeup of society are pumped by our actions, and this spirt flows through…
A young girl in a football tee steps on stage and begins to sing a melodic tune. Her voice is angelic, lulling you into a fall sense of comfort - until she begins to choke on herself, coughi…
It's not everyday you get to sit in such a large auditorium and watch one person entertain you for 90 minutes. When you think about it, it's actually a lot of pressure for just one individua…
If you like powerful vocals, camp conversational exchanges and dry humour then this is the show for you.
This is one of those plays that make you question how a human brain ever came up with it. Deliberately messy in its composition but acutely tight-knitted in its execution, Ned Bennett's quir…
This is a story that the majority of us will know. Some worship it as truth, whilst others think it's make believe. Regardless of your viewpoint, you know how it goes. There's no curveballs …
Fairy tales don't just have to be for children, and Max Webster's production proves it's still possible to get our imaginations sparked. There may be no fire-breathing dragons in this story,…
Translated by Maja Zade, Falk Richter's text is an unbalancing assault on capitalism, and a scrutiny of the most basic human emotion - love. After 14 years together a couple find themselves …
The Arcola Queer Collective present two new works as part of their Creative Disruption season.
Alice has been dead for three days. She's committed suicide, but finds herself stuck in the position of not knowing where she's at. Having the ability to travel around her old surroundings, …
Jubilee is an event that fucks with every theatrical convention but it also provokes its audience in the most important way. Derek Jarman's iconic film has been adapted to the stage by Chris…
Told By An Idiot have been creating the unexpected for 25 years, and with this offering they provide a comedic, alternative historical take on one of France's most formidable leaders. Based …