Stuart began life as an angelic choirboy and quickly developed a passion for theatre and film. To date, he has pursued 3 careers: Hoteliership (Four Seasons); Performer (theatre and television) and Facilities Management (corporate and media sectors).
By Stuart King Saturday, September 14 2024, 20:12
The big question on everyone’s minds at Stratford East’s opening night, for ABIGAIL’S PARTY was, would Tamzin Outhwaite be able to make the iconic role of Beverly — the nightmarishly domineering suburban party hostess — her own? Happily, the answer from the outset was a resounding and unequivocal yes.
Omar Malik, Ashna Rabheru, Tamzin Outhwaite and Pandora Colin in Abigail's Party at Stratford East. Credit Mark Senior.
By Stuart King Friday, September 13 2024, 08:37
After George III lost his beloved colonies in the Americas, Britain had to find somewhere else to send its criminals who were filling every jail in the country. Newly discovered Australia was deemed to hold the answer.
Company of Our Country's Good at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre. Photo Marc Brenner.
By Stuart King Thursday, September 12 2024, 23:30
Musical theatre’s graveyard is littered with grand scale projects at which producers threw their millions and ended up with a flop. Thankfully the opposite is also true, where an unlikely premise, when infused with heart, enthusiasm, talent and energy, can result in a surprising and uplifting success. So it is with WHY AM I SO SINGLE? which has just begun (what will hopefully be), a long and successful run at the Garrick.
Jo Foster and ensemble, WHY AM I SO SINGLE, Garrick Theatre, credit Matt Crockett
By Stuart King Tuesday, September 10 2024, 08:32
Still in exile from his mother Russia, director Maxim Didenko presents his second work at Marylebone Theatre, having previously contributed The White Factory, with which the new venue opened in 2023.
The Last Word at Marylebone Theatre.
By Stuart King Saturday, September 7 2024, 14:12
Given the pedigree — Barney Norris has both written and directs the three hander — hopes were high that THE BAND BACK TOGETHER would prove as substantial as VISITOR for which he was awarded the Critics’ Circle Most Promising Playwright back in 2014.
Laura Evelyn, James Westphal, Royce Cronin in The Band Back Together at Arcola Theatre. Credit Kate Hockenhull photography
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