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NEWS: Almeida Theatre to Stage New Production of Romeo & Juliet

The production is set to run at the Islington based theatre from the 6th June until the 29th July. It has been announced that Isis Hainsworth and Toheeb Jimoh are set to star in a new production of William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, set to run at the Almeida Theatre this Summer. Toheeb Jimoh who is best… Continue reading NEWS: Almeida Theatre to Stage New Production of Romeo & Juliet

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Review Round Up: The Chairs, Almeida Theatre

we round up the reviews for Omar Elerian's production of Eugène Ionesco's play. (c)Helen Murray The Guardian: **** " It’s still a hugely exciting revival, exciting to watch, with two spine-shiveringly good central performances." WhatsOnStage: **** "Magni and Hunter weave pure magic. Like Sedgwick, they are masters of physical theatre, but part of the wonder… Continue reading Review Round Up: The Chairs, Almeida Theatre

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Review Round Up: The Tragedy of Macbeth, Almeida Theatre

We round up the reviews for Yael Farber's new production now playing at the Almeida Theatre. (c)Marc Brenner The Stage: **** "Intense, atmospheric production featuring magnetic performances from James McArdle and Saoirse Ronan." The Guardian: **** "The psychological terror is slow to rear and does not always lie in the usual places in Yaël Farber’s… Continue reading Review Round Up: The Tragedy of Macbeth, Almeida Theatre

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PREVIEW: The Tragedy of Macbeth, Almeida Theatre

The production is set to run at the Almeida Theatre from the 1st October until the 20th November. Full casting has been confirmed for Yaël Farber's upcoming production of The Tragedy of Macbeth, taking to the Almeida Theatre stage later this year. Joining the previously announced James McArdle and Saoirse Ronan as Macbeth and Lady Macbeth respectively… Continue reading PREVIEW: The Tragedy of Macbeth, Almeida Theatre

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Love London Love Culture’s Picks of the Week: Sunday 21st February 2021

Here's what has been proving popular on Love London Love Culture this week... Preview of Georgia’s Fantastic Tavern: Where Europe Meets Asia: we have shared details for the upcoming online festival, taking place from the 25th to the 28th February. Marking the the centenary of Soviet invasion of Georgia and 30th anniversary of independence, it is a… Continue reading Love London Love Culture’s Picks of the Week: Sunday 21st February 2021

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Review Round Up: Hymn, Almeida Theatre (Online)

We round up the reviews for Lolita Chakrabarti's new play, starring Adrian Lester and Danny Sapani.   (c)Marc Brenner. The Guardian: **** "Sapani and Lester inhabit this stage so fully that they bring this small story, of two men becoming friends, fully to life. It is an odd bromance, but its risks pay off." WhatsOnStage:… Continue reading Review Round Up: Hymn, Almeida Theatre (Online)

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NEWS: Almeida Theatre to Live-Stream Hymn

The new play from Lolita Chakarbarti will be live-streamed from the 17th February. This announcement comes following the news that the piece was forced to to pull its run due to the ongoing restrictions. Two men meet at a funeral. Gil knew the deceased. Benny did not. Before long their families are close. Soon they’ll… Continue reading NEWS: Almeida Theatre to Live-Stream Hymn

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Review Round Up: Albion, Almeida Theatre

Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for the revival of Mike Bartlett's play at the Almeida Theatre. The Guardian: **** "Hamilton gives a tour de force but she is not the only fine performer. Nicholas Rowe offers light relief as her ineffectual husband; Helen Schlesinger is both likable and offputting as Audrey’s accomplished… Continue reading Review Round Up: Albion, Almeida Theatre

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NEWS: Full Casting Announced for Albion at the Almeida Theatre

Full casting has been announced for the return of Mike Bartlett's play at the Almeida Theatre from the 1st February. Following a successful in 2017, Rupert Gould's production returns to the Almeida Theatre in February and casting has now been announced for this revival. Joining the previously announced Victoria Hamilton will be Nigel Betts, Edyta… Continue reading NEWS: Full Casting Announced for Albion at the Almeida Theatre

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Review Round Up: Vassa, Almeida Theatre

Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Tinuke Craig's production. (c)Marc Brenner. The Independent: **** " vivid, horribly vital production" Camden New Journal: "Although the performances are all excellent, the production is quite patchy and perhaps the cast change needs more time to settle down." Hackney Citizen: "Everyone else within the cast provides the… Continue reading Review Round Up: Vassa, Almeida Theatre