Category: Books
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Cast Announced for the West End Run of 1984
The full cast for the highly anticipated return of 1984 to the West End has been announced today. Matthew Spencer will be playing the role of George Orwell’s Winston Smith in the adaptation created by Robert Icke and Duncan MacMillan. Meanwhile, Julia will be played by Janine Harouni until the 25th July, with Hara Yannas […]
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Book Review: Old Vic- The Story of a Great Theatre from Keanto Olivier to Spacey by Terry Coleman
It’s no secret that I love going to the theatre, particularly in London where so many of the theatre’s have a great history. Now while I have never been to see anything at the Old Vic, I was curious to hear more about its history and influence in London. Terry Coleman’s history of the theatre […]
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Hit Production of George Orwell’s 1984 to Return to London
The adaptation created by Robert Icke and Duncan MacMillan will be coming to the Playhouse Theatre in London for a twelve week run before embarking on a brand new UK tour it has been announced. The Headlong, Nottingham Playhouse and Almeida Theatre production enjoyed a successful run at the Playhouse Theatre in 2014 and will […]
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Thomas Cromwell by Tracy Borman: Book Review
The name Thomas Cromwell has come to some attention in recent years thanks to Hilary Mantel’s hugely successful novels Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies, which have become a hit television programme as well as two hugely successful plays. But Tracy Borman’s thoroughly absorbing biography is also just as gripping about getting to know […]
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Watch the Behind-the-Scenes Interview with the Cast of American Buffalo
A new interview with the cast of American Buffalo, which is currently in previews at the Wyndham’s Theatre has just been released. Shot during rehearsals for the play, this new video sees Damian Lewis, John Goodman, Tom Sturridge and director Daniel Evans talking about the new production of David Mamet’s explosive drama. As three small […]