We round up the reviews for James Graham’s new play now playing at the Young Vic Theatre. WhatsOnStage: ***** “At one point early in the second half, gripped to my seat, I started to wonder whether anyone who wasn’t as obsessed as I am with American history in the late 20th century would be as… Read More
Review Round Up: The Mirror and the Light, Gielgud Theatre
We round up the reviews for the third and final play instalment of Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall Trilogy. The Guardian: *** “It’s not that the play is lacking in wit or grace. Co-written by Mantel with its star, Ben Miles, it mines some of the novel’s best scenes: when a newly wed Jane Seymour (a nicely… Read More
NEWS: Amy Adams to Make West End Debut in The Glass Menagerie
The new revival of Tennessee Williams’s play will play at the Duke of York’s Theatre from the 23rd May 2022. Second Half Productions have announced that its first production will be a revival of The Glass Menagerie, which will begin performances at the Duke of York’s Theatre in May 2022. The company has been co-founded… Read More
NEWS: The Mirror and the Light Extends West End Run
The production based on the concluding part of Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall trilogy is now booking for an additional eight weeks until the 23rd January. The news of the extension comes as rehearsal images are released as the cast and company prepare for the show to make its world premiere debut at the Gielgud Theatre… Read More
NEWS: Casting Announced The Mirror and the Light
The stage adaptation of the the third and final part of Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall trilogy will run at the Gielgud Theatre from the 23rd September. Producers Playful Productions and the Royal Shakespeare Company have announced initial casting for the upcoming production of The Mirror and The Light, adapted for the stage by by Dame Hilary… Read More
Review Round Up: After Life, National Theatre
We round up the reviews for Jack Thorne’s adaptation of Hirokazu Kore-eda’s film of the same name now playing at the National Theatre. Evening Standard: *** “Herrin’s staging, a co-production with Headlong, is fluent and pleasing. It just feels a bit light, a bit airy-fairy, a bit meh, frankly, for these times and for the… Read More
Review Round Up: Noises Off, Garrick Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for the West End transfer of Jeremy Herrin’s production. http://www.hamhigh.co.uk: **** “It’s unashamedly slapstick, mired in crummy 80s mores, there’s no learning moment, and you won’t leave the theatre a better person.But you might just feel better about the impending end of the world.” The Times: ****… Read More
First Look at…Noises Off, Garrick Theatre
Production images have been released for the West End transfer of Jeremy Herrin’s production of Michael Frayn’s classic comedy, officially opening at the Garrick Theatre this evening. Michael Frayn’s backstage comedy Noises Off officially returns to the West End this evening, following a successful run earlier this year at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre. Booking until… Read More
NEWS: Jeremy Herrin to Step Down as Artistic Director of Headlong
It has been announced that the Artistic Director will stand down next year to pursue his career as a freelance director. Jeremy Herrin has today announced that following seven years as Artistic Director of Headlong, he will be stepping down in 2020 to concentrate on his career as a freelance director. Over the seven years… Read More
PREVIEW: Noises Off, Garrick Theatre
The cast for the upcoming West End transfer of Jeremy Herrin’s production of Noises Off are now in rehearsals. Here’s what you need to know about the show… Following a successful run at the Lyric Hammersmith earlier this year, Jeremy Herrin’s production of Michael Frayn’s classic comedy is transferring to the Garrick Theatre for a… Read More