The production will open for previews at the Bridge Theatre from the 14th September. Full casting has been confirmed for Nicholas Hytner's production of Two Ladies by Nancy Harris. Joining the previously announced Zoë Wanamaker and Zrinka Cvitešić in the production will be Lorna Brown, Raghad Chaar and Yoli Fuller. As their husbands clash over an international crisis, the first ladies… Continue reading NEWS: Final Casting Announced for Two Ladies at the Bridge Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for the Bridge Theatre's latest immersive Shakespeare production. (c)Manuel Harlan. WhatsOnStage: *** "The show comes into its own at the end, with the play within a play, which is raucous and full of physical madness. A bit more of this playful, low-fi silliness may have worked better… Continue reading Review Round Up: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Bridge Theatre
The production is set to play at the Bridge Theatre from the 3rd June until the 31st August. This new production of William Shakespeare's play will be directed by Nicholas Hytner, with Gwendoline Christie, Oliver Chris, David Moorst and Hammed Animashaun lead the cast as Titania, Oberon, Puck and Bottom. The theatre becomes the forest… Continue reading PREVIEW: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Bridge Theatre
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Nicholas Hytner's production based on Harriet Lane's novel. Time Out: *** "Hytner’s brisk production, with a live cello score and dynamic set and projections from Bob Crowley and Luke Halls, is effortlessly watchable, and often very funny in its digs at class, privilege and arts hacks."… Continue reading Review Round Up: Alys. Always, Bridge Theatre
Nicholas Hytner directs the world premiere production based on Harriet Lane's novel. The Bridge Theatre's next production is the world premiere production based on Harriet Lane's psychological thriller, adapted for the stage by Lucinda Coxon and directed by Nicholas Hytner. Frances works on the books pages of a Sunday newspaper. She’s quiet and capable, but nobody takes much notice: her face is pressed to the… Continue reading PREVIEW: Alys, Always, Bridge Theatre
Alan Bennett's latest play has officially opened at the Bridge Theatre. Here, Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews.... The Guardian: **** "there is a wealth of good jokes and a deceptive patina of nostalgia. The classic songs, arranged by George Fenton and sung by the patients, are proof of the durability of age… Continue reading Review Round Up: Allelujah!, Bridge Theatre
Love London Love Culture was part of the crowd for this engaging and powerful production of Shakespeare's play. There is something so powerful about being part of the crowd watching this gripping and wonderfully staged production of Shakespeare's play - despite the rough handling by those in security jackets yelling at people to move back… Continue reading REVIEW: Julius Caesar, Bridge Theatre
Ben Whishaw and David Morrissey are set to star in Nicholas Hytner's upcoming production at the Bridge Theatre. Caesar returns in triumph to Rome and the people pour out of their homes to celebrate. Alarmed by the autocrat’s popularity, the educated élite conspire to bring him down. After his assassination, civil war erupts on the streets… Continue reading PREVIEW: Julius Caesar, Bridge Theatre
This big screen adaptation of Alan Bennett's memoir of his friendship with Miss Shepherd is surprisingly heartwarming and funny to watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OA8tMziteZM Playing Miss Shepherd is a role that is very much a departure from the grandeur of Violet Crawley from Downton Abbey - but Maggie Smith rises to the challenge perfectly. The Lady in… Continue reading DVD Review: The Lady in the Van
