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 with …
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…
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. This post Unicorn …
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. This post The Rat Pack Live inspires specia…
By 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 plays.…
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…
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 &…
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…
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.…
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…
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 âœâ…
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 Pulls …
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…
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! This post Penelope W…
By 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…
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…
By Mark Ludmon A mini-season of plays that had their UK premieres at The Drum at Theatre Royal Plymouth is to run in repertoire at London's Southwark Playhouse from January. This post Theatr…
By Mark Ludmon Mark Ludmon is wowed by exuberant new musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie at Apollo Theatre. Book now! This post REVIEW: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Apollo Thea…
By Mark Ludmon While The Lady from the Sea dates back to 1888 and has been relocated to the 1950s, Ellida's turmoil has a very modern feel as she struggles to find an identity for herself as…
By Mark Ludmon It is a very welcome return for this mesmerising spectacle full of delight for grown-ups and children. This post REVIEW: The Terrible Infants, Wilton’s Music Hall ✅
By Mark Ludmon What Shadows is a seriously meaty play, full of challenging ideas, brought to life through a strong cast and Roxana Silbert's well-paced direction. This post REVIEW: What Shad…
By Mark Ludmon At times very funny, Beginning also has moments of heart-breaking intensity but without becoming sentimental. It is a masterful two-hander that will especially resonate with a…
By Mark Ludmon All or Nothing " The Mod Musical, based on the story of legendary 1960s rock band Small Faces, is to play a limited West End season after its third sell-out tour This post Sma…
By Mark Ludmon The cast has been announced for The Cherry Orchard at Nottingham Playhouse " the last production for outgoing artistic director Giles Croft. This post Cast announced for Notti…
By Mark Ludmon Leading director and playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah has been announced as the new artistic director of London's Young Vic theatre. This post Young Vic announces new artistic dire…