10,593 stories from A Younger Theatre
East, the lyrical play written in 1975 by Steven Berkoff, has been revived at the King's Head in a performance that is raucous, energetic and enthralling. Fittingly, the play is set in East …
The Narcissist, as you might expect from such a title, is a one-man show. In the space of an hour, writer and performer Will Adolphy, uses monologue, dance, and an unexpected foray into acou…
Created by Max Gill and Ellie Keel, Heretic Productions presents Heretic Voices, a nationwide competition in search of new writing in monologue form. Announced during the summer of 2017, 113…
Clearwater Collective's Dark Suit and Lavender Shirt, Standing bills itself as a "multi-disciplinary" production on the life of Egon Schiele, mainly focusing on his relationships with Gustav…
The Overcoat by Nikolai Gogol is getting a revamp at the Clapham Omnibus right now. In George Johnston's version, Akakiy Akakievitchna is female, and we only have two supporting cast members…
I've said it before and I'll say it again, I absolutely adore the Southwark Playhouse. I find that the large spaces and interchangeable set-ups allow the staging to mould to the pieces being…
How does one immerse a 21st century audience in a Victorian science fiction story about Martians? That is the question…and The Crystal Egg is the answer. The original short story was writt…
Anniversaries: 150 for the Finborough Theatre, 80 for Nanking. Into The Numbers isn't a perfect production, but once again the Finborough shows its excellent feel for European premieres, rev…
The stage is nearly empty, except for a chair and desk on a red carpet with a spiral pattern. A red-coloured spotlight shines light on the setting. A jug of water and a glass are placed on t…
This year has been eventful for British theatre. In recent months, people have been coming forward with allegations of sexual assault against directors and actors. National theatres and arts…
It's useful to go into a show like Hamilton with a fresh mind and a 'hey, I've lived under a rock for the last three years' mentality. Somehow I managed to avoid the hype. I'd heard of the m…
The Rat Pack, as they were collectively known, was comprised of Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra, Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop. Wildly popular by the 1960s, they frequented the L…
The Royal Shakespeare Company's Rome season takes a much welcome detour through the Nile in Iqbal Khan's sizzling production of Antony and Cleopatra. Â Shakespeare's tragedy takes place ri…
In the entertainment industry, if you can create something that will be loved by both children and adults, you may be onto a winner. If you can create something that will effortlessly lull c…
This winter the Rose Kingston theatre is putting a festive twist on a much loved, oft-revived, classic fairy tale. Before you groan "not another one", gather your Christmas cheer and stick w…
Directed by Angus Jackson, Julius Caesar is the first of four productions presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company as part of their Rome Season. Written by William Shakespeare, the tragedy…
It is near impossible to describe the agonizing array of emotions evoked by Joe Murphey and Joe Robertson's, The Jungle. Directed by Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin, hosted by the Young Vic…
Amy Herzog's Belleville, at the Donmar Warehouse this winter, grasps at a few things: the experiences of 'expats' vs. 'immigrants' in foreign countries, the romanticisation of the city of Pa…
Stepping into the theatre space the atmosphere is already settled for a wintery mystery and adventure. The audience is placed outside a mansion on a late evening invited to imagine a cosy fi…
As 1920s big band jazz music plays while the audience takes their seats, the energy is that of frivolity and high-energy jollity, which matches the image on the poster for Thark. The entranc…
FCUK'D – the debut play from writer Niall Ransome – is a lament to Britain's working class men. The unnamed protagonist who addresses the audience in poetic monologue is a Boy, w…
For the first time in history, the Almeida Theatre play host to the world premiere of The Twilight Zone. Originally created by Rod Serling, the American television series ran for five season…
Tom Crowley's adaptation of Great Expectations transports Charles Dickens' classic tale to the 21st Century. It follows the story of Pip (Joshua Asare), a young man living in a council estat…
I'd probably have appreciated Macbeeth better had I not the night before watched some Garth Marenghi's Darkplace with friends, which remains one of the most perfect examples of genre parody …
The National's new production of the timeless Italian classic, Pinocchio, is nothing short of magical. Written by Denis Kelly (Matilda the Musical) and incorporating the Walt Disney Soundtra…
