If you had time to read the long list of content warnings before Simon Stone’s adaptation of Ibsen’s The Lady From The Sea, you would be forgiven for expecting a sombre evening. But Stone puts these fiery issues on a low heat, letting them simmer gently as he distracts with jokes and flirtation. Then he lets them explode
Twelfth Night or What You Will – Shakespeare’s Globe
This Carnival Twelfth Night is Frothy Fun On the south bank of the Thames, Shakespeare’s Globe offers a living reminder of how theatre once thrived in London. The reconstructed playhouse, a short walk from the site of Shakespeare’s original theatre, channels the noisy, communal atmosphere of the 16th century. Groundlings stand under the open sky, […]
Preview – Mary Page Marlowe – Old Vic
90 minutes, 70 years, 11 scenes, 5 Marys and one extraordinary life – Mary Page Marlowe The Old Vic is set to bring Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts’ Mary Page Marlowe to UK audiences for the very first time, with a star-studded cast led by Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon. Directed by the theatre’s Artistic […]
The Merry Wives of Windsor – Shakespeare’s Globe
All is not so merry in this brand-new take on one of Shakespeare’s beloved comedies. The Merry Wives of Windsor has long been considered a frothy comedy of limited proportions, but this new production adds a layer of depth and sincerity to what is otherwise a pure romp of a play. As associate artistic director of Shakespeare’s Globe, Sean Holmes is no stranger to the Bard’s comedies, and this production showcases a director indisputably working in their element – even if everything is covered in a luminous green paisley print.
Girl From The North Country
When writer and director Conor McPherson was approached to write a theatrical production using the songs of Bob Dylan, he had never before created a musical. The Girl From The North Country was the result, and since it premiered at The Old Vic in 2017, it has travelled to three continents and garnered multiple Tony and Olivier awards.
The Crucible at Shakespeare’s Globe
Brilliant direction from Director Ola Ince, together with a convincing New England staging from Amelia Jane Hankin, makes this production of The Crucible compelling. And, at a time of political turbulence when freedom of speech once again seems not to be a given, it’s a work which has a particular resonance.
Romeo and Juliet – Shakespeare’s Globe
Romeo and Juliet at the Globe this summer is an enjoyable night out and a reminder, if ever it was needed, of Shakespeare’s unsurpassed storytelling skill and the privilege, in being a Londoner, of having such immediate access to his work
Pyro – Restaurant of the Month
Pyro is a celebration of cooking over fire, where bold Greek flavours meet refined technique in a menu built for sharing. Led by Yiannis Mexis, whose pedigree includes Elystan Street, The Ledbury, and HIDE, this is a restaurant that blends serious culinary craft with the laid-back spirit of a Mediterranean gathering.
The Brightening Air – The Old Vic
There’s a moment, nestled deep within The Brightening Air, where the ordinary slips sideways into the otherworldly – and you feel it as surely as the curtain catching the wind in the play’s opening image.
Plied and Prejudice, The Vaults, Waterloo
2025 is the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth and fans can expect all manner of celebratory activities this year. First up in London is ‘Plied and Prejudice’ a panto-type production of Pride and Prejudice.