Fundraising for The Actors Centre – Declan A silver lining of lockdown has been catching up with some of the theatre productions I have missed over the years and that have been shown free on various platforms. Sitting on my sofa of an evening with a wonderful play on my TV has seen me through […]
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Hampstead Theatre at Home – Three Productions over Three Weeks
If you can’t get to the Theatre, let the Theatre come to you! A series of digital initiatives to support us while we are in lockdown, Hampstead Theatre have launched their ‘At Home’ series. Its first initiative, I and You, Lauren Gunderson’s witty and uplifting portrayal of friendship, youth and living life to the full, […]
Hampstead Theatre Free Screening of I and You
Watch I AND YOU, Starring Maisie Williams, FOR FREE from Monday 23 – Sunday 29 March Missing your bit of culture? London’s Theatres are starting to announce a whole raft of special releases to keep us all happy while we are stuck at home. Here’s one example which should please theatre lovers of all ages. […]
Faustus: That Damned Woman – Lyric Hammersmith – Review
A legendary myth transforms into a vivid feminist tale. Headlong and the Lyric Hammersmith’s powerful co-production of Faustus: That Damned Woman turns the legendary myth into a vivid feminist tale. Chris Bush’s cleverly written retelling of Christopher Marlowe’s renaissance play gender swaps the iconic role of Faustus to dramatic effect. It takes you on a […]
Endgame at the Old Vic – Preview
Samuel Beckett’s End Game. Opening at The Old Vic, London on 4 February 2020, the much-anticipated Endgame is creating a flurry of excitement amongst theatre lovers. Not only is this production a Samuel Beckett double-bill, but it also brings to the stage four acclaimed actors: Daniel Radcliffe, Jane Horrocks, Karl Johnson and Alan Cummings. Directed […]
The Boy In The Dress at The RSC Stratford-upon-Avon – Review
David Walliams ‘The Boy in the Dress’ comes alive on stage. The RSC’s new musical The Boy In The Dress has recently opened at The Royal Shakespeare Theatre and so we took the opportunity to whizz along the M40 to Stratford-upon-Avon (2 hours or so from London) and review. Adapted by ‘Shopping and F**king’ playwright Mark […]
Noises Off at the Garrick, London West End
Michael Frayn’s unbeatable comedy at the Garrick Theatre Bursting back on to West End stage with all the fizz of a Barrett’s sherbet fountain the Lyric Hammersmith’s sellout revival of Noises Off, Michael Frayn’s classic farce, is the perfect antidote to political gloom and damp autumn evenings. First premiering at the Lyric in 1982, Jeremy […]
Hats Heels & Horses at The London Cabaret Club
A quintessentially British night out at the London Cabaret Club. With British Summertime in full bloom and the party season upon us, why not try something very special indeed… The London Cabaret Club is a unique entertainment concept, the creation of co-founders Evelina Girling and Doni Fierro, brilliantly combining fine dining and innovative live cabaret […]
La Fiesta at Sadler’s Wells – Preview
Party Time at Sadler’s Wells – La Fiesta with Israel Galván: We’re looking forward to seeing Israel Galván, one of the world’s most celebrated contemporary flamenco dancers, appearing at Sadler’s Wells on 27th April and 28th April. La Fiesta was inspired by Galván childhood, when he would stay up late to join in the ‘fin […]
Yamato at The Peacock Theatre- Review
Japanese Taiko Drumming in London – Yamato: Even if you don’t know the name, you’ve probably all heard Japanese taiko drumming. It’s that massive hollow drum sound used in fantasy film soundtracks when the ‘final battle’ is about to commence. Of course in the movies, the drums have actually been played by orchestral percussionists called […]