A new trailer for the upcoming production of Paul Harvard’s play, opening for previews on the 3rd December has been released. The world premiere of Paul Harvard’s play is set to continue its run at the Charing Cross Theatre from the 3rd December, having been forced to close due to the second lockdown. Directed by… Read More
REVIEW: In Search of a White Identity, The Actors Centre (Online)
This powerful two hander explores issues that have been particularly been sharpened into focus with the events of this year. Originally part of The Actors Centre’s working class season curated by Actor Awareness in 2019,Cliffordkuju Henry’s raw and intense play has been reimagined to fit with the tumultuous events of this year – doing so… Read More
PREVIEW: Happy Days, Riverside Studios
The production is set to play at the venue from the 16th February 2021. Marking the play’s 60th anniversary, Trevor Nunn is set to direct Lisa Dwan in this new production heading to the Riverside Studios in February 2021. Winnie and her husband Willie are stuck in every sense of the word. Endless days and… Read More
NEWS: Sam Tutty and Emily Redpath to Star in Filmed Production of Romeo & Juliet
Ryan Metcalfe and Simon Gordon from Metcalfe Gordon Productions have announced a new filmed theatre production of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. Directed by Nick Evans, this new filmed production of Romeo and Juliet will see Sam Tutty (Dear Evan Hansen) and Emily Redpath (P**n Flakes for Spilt Milk) starring as the star-crossed lovers. The cast is also set… Read More
NEWS: The Old Vic to Re-Stream Several Online Productions
The theatre’s online productions of Stephen Beresford’s Three Kings with Andrew Scott, Brian Friel’s Faith Healer and Duncan Macmillan’s LUNGS with Claire Foy and Matt Smith will all be re-streaming. The Old Vic Theatre has confirmed that it will be re-releasing three of its productions online across nine dates. Having streamed online earlier this year, the recorded productions of Duncan Macmillan’s Lungs with Claire Foy and Matt Smith, Stephen… Read More
REVIEW: Ute Lemper: Rendezvous with Marlene
This sumptuously presented production offers a fascinating insight into the life of Marlene Dietrich. Marlene Dietrich’s life and career has made her one of the most fascinating singers and Hollywood stars and has been subject to plenty of stage shows over the years. But she has never been portrayed better than in Ute Lemper’s detailed… Read More
NEWS: Cast Announced for The Understudy at the Palace Theatre
The semi-staged rehearsed reading of The Understudy will run for two nights only at London’s Palace Theatre on the 7th and 8th December. Casting has been confirmed for the upcoming live semi-staged reading of The Understudy written by Henry Filloux-Bennett and based on the novel by David Nicholls. Being staged to raise funds for the theatre industry, the show… Read More
Interview With…Charlie Josephine
Emma Clarendon chatted to Charlie Josephine about new audiobook play Massive which is available now to listen to on Audible. Hi Charlie, thanks so much for talking to me. Could you explain what ‘Massive’ is about? Thanks for having me. Yeah, so ’Massive’ is messy queer love story about the chase to be perfect and… Read More
REVIEW: Mike Bartlett’s Phoenix
Mike Bartlett’s new monologue effectively explores how people in power abuse the rules set in place for everyone – except seemingly for those in positions of trust. This short but sharp piece by Mike Bartlett and seemingly inspired by a certain Dominic Cummings disregard for the lockdown rules (although there is no mention of poor… Read More
PREVIEW: The Ocean at the End of the Lane, Duke of York’s Theatre
The National Theatre production will transfer to the West End October 2021. Having made its World premiere at the National Theatre last year, Katy Rudd’s production based on Neil Gaiman’s novel will begin performances at the Duke of York’s Theatre in October 2021. Adapted for the stage by Joel Horwood, the production originally starred Samuel… Read More