This new production of Shakespeare's chilling Macbeth sees Carrie Cracknell and Lucy Guerin collaborating once again, following their production of Medea at the National Theatre. But what have critics made of their latest production? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELShnNRwO5k The Independent: *** Paul Taylor described it as: "a bold make-over that is out to grab the kind of youthful audience… Continue reading Review Roundup: Macbeth, Young Vic Theatre
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Things to See and Do in London: Sunday 18th October
It has been a busy few weeks in London with lots of brand new exhibitions and theatre productions opening across the capital. Here is Love London Love Culture's guide to the best ones to see and do. 1.Frank Auerbach, Tate Britain: the bold and unique style in which Auerbach works is certainly able to capture visitor's… Continue reading Things to See and Do in London: Sunday 18th October
Review: Measure for Measure, Young Vic Theatre
Shakespeare's play Measure for Measure is one that can not be simply be put into either the comedy category or the tragedy category - in fact it is a play that defies any categorisation as this production shows with its use of blow up dolls and sparse stage. Measure for Measure centres around the fate… Continue reading Review: Measure for Measure, Young Vic Theatre
REVIEW: La Musica at the Young Vic Theatre
Marguerite Duras' piece about a divorced couple examines the amount of pain we are able to inflict on those that we love in an intense and moving production directed by Jeff James. As the audience steps into the auditorium, it is immediately clear that this is going to be an extremely creative and powerful performance… Continue reading REVIEW: La Musica at the Young Vic Theatre
New Shows Announced for 2016 Programme at Young Vic Theatre
A number of new shows have been announced as part of the Young Vic Theatre's 2016 programme.This latest announcement follows the previous news of Macbeth (26th November-23rd January), the return of the Olivier award winning Bull (11th December- 9th January), Battlefield (3-27th February) and A Girl is a Half-formed Thing (17th February- 26th March). Aletta… Continue reading New Shows Announced for 2016 Programme at Young Vic Theatre
Cast Announced for Four Productions at the Young Vic Theatre
The Young Vic Theatre has today announced the casting for four productions coming up at the theatre in the next few months. Macbeth (26th November - 16th January 2016) This latest production of William Shakespeare's play will see John Heffernan (Oppenheimer) playing the title role and Anna Maxwell Martin (South Riding) as Lady Macbeth, directed… Continue reading Cast Announced for Four Productions at the Young Vic Theatre
Cast Announced for The Trial at the Young Vic Theatre
The full cast for the production of Franz Kafka's The Trial has been announced today as the run also is now extended to Saturday 22nd August. In the production that will be directed by Richard Jones, the cast will include Rory Kinnear, Kate O'Flynn, Hugh Skinner and Sian Thomas. Due to the popularity of tickets,… Continue reading Cast Announced for The Trial at the Young Vic Theatre