By Stuart King Wednesday, October 11 2023, 17:10
Directed by Cal McCrystal with a set and costumes by the late and much lamented Paul Brown, this revival from 2018 is a wonderfully frolicsome flower in ENO’s buttonhole and captures all of Gilbert and Sullivan’s joyful nonsense. With a splash of modern playfulness (and even a pinch of vulgarity secreted amidst the coded messaging and spoofed political appearances), IOLANTHE is a blast of energy, irreverence, and fun, from start to finish.
The Cast of ENO’s Iolanthe 2023 © Craig Fuller
By Emmie Newitt Wednesday, October 11 2023, 11:45
The new play by Jez Butterworth will play for a strictly limited season in the West End from 27 January.
The Hills of California artwork.
By Emmie Newitt Tuesday, October 10 2023, 12:34
Autumn has arrived, even if records of 29 degrees across the UK in recent weeks has made it feel like Summer has hung around for a little longer recently. Now the nights are drawing in slightly earlier, instead of heading straight home for an evening on the sofa - why not spend your time with a trip to one of London’s theatres.
The Mousetrap, King Lear and Flip!
By Stuart King Tuesday, October 10 2023, 09:25
A full 1,296 days after it was originally due to open, Matt Parvin’s GENTLEMEN —set amidst the environs of academia — finally shakes off its Covid cloak and reaches an audience. Under the direction of Richard Speir the play was fortunate enough to benefit from an Arts Council England grant and monies from other worthy benefactors on its journey to opening night at the Arcola. So was it worth the extended wait?
Gentlemen at the Arcola Theatre. Photo Alex Brenner.
By Emmie Newitt Monday, October 9 2023, 13:51
The new musical makes its West End debut, in a concert version, for one night only on 15 November 2023.
Lucie Jones, Lourds Lane and Luke Brady.
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