By Stuart King Friday, November 17 2023, 09:16
Joseph Fiennes proves himself something of a shapeshifter in James Graham’s DEAR ENGLAND as he assumes the guise, voice and mannerisms of Gareth Southgate, from his appointment as England’s underestimated caretaker manager, through his time as a waistcoat-clad guru and onwards to Qatar 2022. But this is a play with more on its mind than mere parody.
The cast of Dear England in the West End. Credit Marc Brenner
By Stuart King Thursday, November 16 2023, 14:13
The 2003 surprise bestseller by unlucky-in-love novelist Audrey Niffenegger provides the basis for Dave Stewart and Joss Stone’s musical treatment. By necessity the plot-line is erratic and segmented, but whilst the production is far from mind-blowing, it has a great deal to commend it, helped by some studious tweaking and truncating of the source material by playwright Lauren Gunderson.
The Time Traveller's Wife at the Apollo Theatre.
By Emmie Newitt Thursday, November 16 2023, 10:56
The West End premiere of the multi award-winning musical opens at the Lyric Theatre in February 2024.
Dónal Finn, Grace Hodgett Young, Zachary James and Melaine La Barrie for West End production of HADESTOWN.
By Emmie Newitt Wednesday, November 15 2023, 12:55
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By Emmie Newitt Wednesday, November 15 2023, 11:05
Charlie Josephine's rollicking queer western is transferring to London, following a critically acclaimed run at The RSC recently.
COWBOIS production image. Photo by Henri T (c) RSC
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