A guide to the best things to see and do in London
This inaugural production from Bill Kenwright’s The Classic Comedy Theatre Company has a great cast – but feels slightly flat. What happens when you put a bunch of characters with different views around one table in order to create a pageant that re-enacts a local piece of history? Well as seen by this gentle comedy… Read More
We round up the reviews for the stage adaptation based on Elizabeth Strout’s novel, which played at the Bridge Theatre in London in 2018. Variety: “Mother and daughter relationships are always complicated, to say the least. But they don’t necessarily have to be vicious and destructive, either. That’s not Strout’s style, and it’s not what… Read More
The production is now in previews at the Harold Pinter Theatre. Production images have been released for Ian Rickson’s production of Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya in a new adaption by Conor McPherson (The Weir, Girl from the North Country), which officially opens at the Harold Pinter Theatre on the 23rd January. Running in the West… Read More
The writer and performer chatted to us about bringing Sticky Door to the Vaults Festival. Hi Katie, could you explain a bit more about what we can expect from Sticky Door? Hello! Sticky Door is a one-woman show with original songs about my journey to becoming the woman I am today. It is set in… Read More
The immersive theatre company have revealed details of its upcoming new production at King William IV, 16 Harper Road from the 12th February. Audiences can expect to be taken into the gritty, criminal underworld of 1920s London as part of Colab’s new immersive experience set in the heart of Elephant and Castle. In a world… Read More
The Gate Theatre’s Artistic Direcotr spoke to Emma Clarendon about Faces in the Crowd. Hi Ellen, could you explain a bit more about what Faces in the Crowd is about? Faces In The Crowd is a novel by Valeria Luiselli, which I have adapted and directed. The play introduces us to the mind of a Mexican… Read More
Giles Croft’s acclaimed production based on Khaled Hosseini’s international best-selling novel will embark on a UK tour from the 21st February. Adapted for the stage by Matthew Spangler, the upcoming UK tour of The Kite Runner will see several of the West End cast return to the production. Opening in Aylesbury on the 21st February,… Read More
Gareth spoke to LLLC’s Emma Clarendon about starring in Romantics Anonymous. Hi Gareth, for those who haven’t seen the show what is Romantics Anonymous about? It’s essentially a love story set in France – but with a difference. It centres around a young man and woman – he’s the owner of a chocolate factory and she… Read More
The world premiere production is now playing at the King’s Head Theatre. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect from the production… Production images have been released for the world premiere stage production of Ron Elisha’s play, now playing at the King’s Head Theatre until the 8th February. It’s 1936. Edward’s about to abdicate.… Read More
The director chatted to us about Sky in the Pie, playing as part of the Vaults Festival from the 6th March. Hi Joanna, what can we expect from Sky in the Pie? Sky in the Pie will be an audio and visual spectacle in celebration of Roger McGough’s phenomenal work. A feast for the eyes… Read More
