By Mark Ludmon There is no doubt a germ of a good show in this bold re-interpretation of Stoker's story but this production unfortunately falls short of achieving it. This post REVIEW: The B…
By Mark Ludmon While Twilight Song lacks the power of My Night With Reg, it is an enjoyable piece of drama that sharply portrays people " both gay and straight " who feel trapped by their ci…
By Mark Ludmon Stockard Channing is outstanding as Kristin in Apologia, urbane and bitchy but covering up intense emotions that she can barely understand. This post REVIEW: Apologia, Trafalg…
By Mark Ludmon The cast has been announced for the world premiere of a new stage adaptation of Jack Rosenthal's classic British film, The Knowledge. Steven Pacey, Celine Abrahams, James Alex…
By Mark Ludmon Queers Part 2 The Old Vic Theatre 31 July 2017 Four stars In the first set of monologues curated by Mark Gatiss under the banner of Queers at the Old Vic, we were given insigh…
By Mark Ludmon Directed by Mark Gatiss and Joe Murphy, they are poignant and funny but, most of all, they are stories of hope and survival. This post REVIEW: Queers Part 1, Old Vic Theatre �…
By Mark Ludmon West End stars have been announced for a festival of musical theatre at The Other Palace in London, headlined by the premiere of a new show co-written by Burt Bacharach. This …
By Mark Ludmon Gloria is a gripping and darkly funny drama, confirming Branden Jacobs-Jenkins as one of America's best and freshest writers in theatre. This post REVIEW: Gloria, Hampstead Th…
By Mark Ludmon Slickly directed by Rufus Norris, Mosquitoes entertains and enlightens although, if I may use one of its metaphors, it lacks bite. This post REVIEW: Mosquitoes, National Theat…
By Mark Ludmon Leading stage actor Michelle Terry has been announced as the new artistic director for Shakespeare's Globe from next April. The Olivier Award winner has appeared to great accl…
By Mark Ludmon Overall Candide is highly entertaining and a superb demonstration of the brilliance and beauty of Bernstein's music. This post REVIEW: Candide in Concert, Cadogan Hall âœ�…
By Mark Ludmon Yank is an accomplished, tightly paced show with a flawless cast led by Andy Coxon as macho Mitch, with matinee idol good looks This post REVIEW: Yank!, Charing Cross Theatre …
By Mark Ludmon Simon Shepherd has joined the cast of Frinton Summer Theatre's revival of Peter Quilter's comedy Glorious! about Florence Foster Jenkins. This post Glorious new role for Simon…
By Mark Ludmon Hampton's translation has a lightness of touch that brings a leisurely flow of laughter making this a pleasant if unexciting 80 minutes of well-made theatre This post REVIEW: …
By Mark Ludmon The cast has been announced for a series of rehearsed readings of seminal plays at the National Theatre exploring LGBT+ culture and history. This post Cast announced for Natio…
By Mark Ludmon Maybe that is because there are no grey areas, making The View From Nowhere’s tone of frustration and anger one that is fully deserved. This post REVIEW: The View From N…
By Mark Ludmon Stella Gonet, Pamela Miles, Matilda Ziegler, Flora Montgomery and Ben Stock are among actors lined up for this year’s Frinton Summer Theatre. Known as the UK’s old…
By Mark Ludmon Four productions by leading theatre company Paines Plough are to transfer to London's Orange Tree Theatre after touring. Black Mountain by Brad Birch, Out Of Love by Elinor Co…
By Mark Ludmon Mark Ludmon reviews Matthew Campling’s play The English Heart which is now playing at the Etcetera Theatre in Camden. Book Now! This post REVIEW: The English Heart, Etce…
By Mark Ludmon On The Town is a show where everything is the star, from Leonard Bernstein's rich orchestral and melodic score to Drew McOnie's breathtaking choreography This post REVIEW: On …
By Mark Ludmon The Society of London Theatre (SOLT) has announced that leading producer Kenny Wax has been appointed as its new president. Kenny brings extensive experience to SOLT having pr…
By Mark Ludmon Everybody's Talking About Jamie, the new musical that was a hit at Sheffield Crucible, is to transfer to London's West End in November. The show, about a 16-year-old's journey…
By Mark Ludmon The acclaimed Theatre Royal Bath production of Daniel Kehlmann's The Mentor starring Oscar winner F Murray Abraham is about to begin its West End run. The Mentor runs from Jun…
By Mark Ludmon The staging of Anat omy Of A Suicide is ambitious but pays off although its intensity may leave you feeling shattered. This post REVIEW: Anatomy Of A Suicide, Royal Court Thea…
By Mark Ludmon Trimmed down by about 30 minutes since previews began, Common has gained momentum in time for press night although it still feels like it needs more work. This post REVIEW: Co…