Elander Moore chatted to Emma Clarendon about starring in The Watsons at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Hi Elander, could you tell us a bit more about what The Watsons is about? The Watsons is a brand new play by Laura Wade, based on an unfinished novel by Jane Austen. I’m currently sworn to secrecy but… Read More
Review Round Up: Home, I’m Darling, Duke of York’s Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Laura Wade’s play which has transferred to the West End. The Reviews Hub: **** “Once again, Wade lulls us into a false sense of security before turning things dark – a very enjoyable experience.” Time Out: **** ” Judy is superbly brought to life by Katherine Parkinson. She juicily rolls all the comic potential out of Wade’s dialogue, while suggesting the ever-present panicky fear… Read More
Review Round Up: Home, I’m Darling, National Theatre
Tamara Harvey’s production arrives at the National Theatre following a run at the Theatre Clwyd. Here’s what the critics are making of its London run… Ham & High: **** “While Parkinson on comic form delivering dry observation about the absurdity of modern mores, Wade neatly skewers the artifice of Judy’s 50s fantasy and the kind of… Read More
Review Round Up: Posh, Pleasance Theatre
This brand new all-female production of Laura Wade’s hit play directed by Cressida Carre has officially opened at the Pleasance Theatre. But what have critics been making of it? The Independent: ***** “A mark of the production’s power that it persuades you that the all-female casting is integral to the play’s meaning and that it should… Read More
First Glimpse of… POSH, Pleasance Theatre
Production images for the world premiere all female production of Laura Wade’s hit play have been released ahead of its opening night on Monday. Now in previews at the Pleasance Theatre, this new all-female production of Laura Wade’s play offers a new perspective on roles that were originally performed by men. POSH first hit the… Read More
NEWS: Serena Jennings to Play Alistair in All Female Production of Posh
The news comes as Game of Thrones star Hannah Murray departs the production due to personal reasons. In a statement, producers said: “It is with sadness that we have to announce Hannah Murray’s departure from ‘Posh’ due to personal reasons, unrelated to the production. However, we are thrilled the role of ‘Alistair’ will now be… Read More
NEWS: Hannah Murray Leads All-Female Cast in New Production of Posh
It has been announced that the Game of Thrones and Skins star will lead the cast in Cressida Carré’s production playing at the Pleasance Theatre from the 29th March. This new production of Laura Wade’s acclaimed play allows women to take centre stage, playing the roles that were originally written for men. As well as Hannah… Read More
NEWS: Laura Wade’s Posh to Return to London
Having originally premiered at The Royal Court Theatre in 2010, with a cast that included Kit Harrington and James Norton, the play will return to London in a new production at the Pleasance Theatre in Islington next year. Directed by Cressida Carre, Laura Wade’s darkly comic play looks at the fictionalised version of the infamous Bullingdon… Read More