1984 is one of those novels that everyone thinks they’ve read, perhaps because we are constantly reminded, by commentators from across the political spectrum, how Big Brother is always watching us, whether Big Brother is the spooks, the marketers or the EU. So, despite being nearly70 years old, it’s a tale that always seems contemporary and politically relevant.
Theatre News and Reviews
06 Jun
Reviews 
Review: 1984 at Sadlers Wells
By Kit Benjamin Monday, June 6 2016, 09:40
02 Jun
Reviews 
Review: SIDEWAYS at St James Theatre
By Phil Willmott Thursday, June 2 2016, 09:04
In 2004 film maker Alexander Payne adapted Rex Pickett’s semi-autobiographical novel about a two man stag trip through America’s wine producing regions, the result was an academy award and an upsurge in the popularity of Pinot Noir. Now Picket has returned to his hit book and dramatised it for the stage. I'm new to the party having neither read the book, seen the film or chosen wine based on either.
28 May
Reviews 
Review: A VIEW FROM ISLINGTON NORTH at Arts Theatre
By David Scotland Saturday, May 28 2016, 08:17
There is something about a Conservative Government and a floundering Labour opposition that lends itself so beautifully to political satire. After all, that was the climate that sawSpitting Image become one of the most successful comedies ever.
27 May
Reviews 
Review: Threepenny Opera
By Christian Durham Friday, May 27 2016, 14:16
First a blazing production of Show Boat and now a barnstorming 3 Penny Opera has hit London for summer. Two very different pieces written less than a year apart in the late 1920’s that highlight just how powerful music theatre’s voice can be to both entertain and critique us at the same time.
27 May
Reviews 
Review: JEKYLL AND HYDE at The Old Vic
By Maria Askew Friday, May 27 2016, 11:04
I was immediately intrigued by the concept of Drew McOnie’s Jekyll and Hyde, a new dance thriller inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novella The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. McOnie devised, directed and choreographed the production, which was commissioned by the Old Vic as part of a new dance collaboration with McOnie Theatre company.
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