Daniel Kehlman's play arrives in London following the production’s run at the Theatre Royal Bath’s Ustinov Studio earlier this year. But what have critics been making of Laurence Boswell’s production? Benjamin Rubin is a cantankerous old writer, whiskey aficionado and pedant, still basking in the reflected glory of long-ago success. Martin Wegner is a rising young literary star,… Continue reading Review Round Up: The Mentor, Vaudeville Theatre
It has been confirmed that for the first time an immersive production of A Christmas Carol will take place at Windsor Castle's State Apartments in December. From the 16th to the 30th December, theatre company Watch Your Head will present the festive favourite in the castle's two largest rooms, where the young Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret performed Christmas… Continue reading NEWS: Immersive Production of A Christmas Carol to Play at Windsor Castle
Following weeks of open auditions, it has been announced that producers of Cilla the Musical have found the star of the new musical. Based on the critically acclaimed ITV mini-series based on the early life of Cilla Black written by Jeff Pope, this new musical will open in Cilla's hometown of Liverpool on the 7th September… Continue reading NEWS: Kara Lily Hayworth Cast as Cilla Black in World Premiere of Cilla the Musical
Jenny Eastop directs this first London production of James Bridie's play in sixty years. But what have critics been saying about it? Village headmaster William Gillie is killed by the furniture van coming to take away his possessions, as he is being evicted from his home when his school is closed down. He has spent… Continue reading Review Round Up: Mr Gillie, Finborough Theatre
The singer's album is one of a number of objects acquired by the museum for its permanent collection. New acquisitions to the Design Museum's collection includes the rainbow flag, David Bowie’s Blackstar album, a coffee cup for astronauts and Oculus Rift’s virtual reality headset. The museum has a collection that is devoted to contemporary design and… Continue reading NEWS: Design Museum Acquires David Bowie’s Blackstar album for Permanent Collection
The first images of Will Young as the Emcee and Louise Redknapp as Sally Bowles have been released ahead of the UK tour opening at the New Wimbledon Theatre on 21st September 2017. Rufus Norris' acclaimed production will see Will Young reprising his Olivier Award-nominated performance as the enigmatic Emcee alongside musician and presenter Louise Redknapp, who makes her stage debut… Continue reading NEWS: First Look at Louise Redknapp and Will Young in Cabaret
This world premiere production of James Graham's play is directed by Rupert Goold and stars Bertie Carvel. But how have critics reacted to it? Fleet Street. 1969. The Sun rises. James Graham’s ruthless, red-topped new play leads with the birth of this country’s most influential newspaper – when a young and rebellious Rupert Murdoch asked the… Continue reading Review Round Up: Ink, Almeida Theatre
Fevered Sleep will visit Tate Britain to present an adapted version of their acclaimed dance piece between July 27th-30th and August 3rd-6th at 2pm-6pm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWy52VwAHOQ&feature=youtu.be The London-based arts company will bring a new version of Men & Girls Dance to the London gallery. It has been specially adapted for Tate Britain. Men & Girls Dance will be performed… Continue reading PREVIEW: Men & Girls Dance at Tate Britain
Casting for the Bunker Theatre's upcoming production of Eyes Closed, Ears Covered has been announced. Seb, a lonely boy who lives in his own world, is bullied at school and longing for friendship. When he is taken under the wing of Aaron, an explosive and unpredictable teenager with no fear, they set off on an adventure that unravels the… Continue reading NEWS: Casting Announced for Eyes Closed, Ears Covered at The Bunker Theatre
The music hall's upcoming season will include visits from the BBC Proms, Les Enfants Terribles and London Premiere of Man to Man. Wilton's Music Hall's new season will open on the 1st August with screenings of the classic Metropolis, accompanied by pianist and composer Dmytro Morykit who will be performing his score. The screenings celebrate the film’s 90th anniversary, set to be enjoyed… Continue reading NEWS: Wilton’s Music Hall Announces New Season
