Caryl Churchill’s new play Escaped Alone begins in the most ordinary way - Mrs Jarrett, a nosey neighbour peers through a garden gate and sees three retired women she has seen before sitting on a sunny day, enjoying some tea. They invite her in. They chit-chat. But this is a Caryl Churchill play, it’s never going to be that simple.
Theatre News and Reviews
02 Feb
Reviews 
Review: ESCAPED ALONE at the Royal Court
By Phil Sealey Tuesday, February 2 2016, 11:12
02 Feb
Reviews 
Review: THE RESTORATION OF NELL GWYN at Park Theatre
By Nastazja Domaradzka Tuesday, February 2 2016, 10:06
Nell Gwynn, the famous mistress of King Charles II has recently become a favourite historical figure.
Jessica Swale’s highly acclaimed play “Nell Gwyn” is now being transferred from the Globe to the West End, whilst at Park Theatre “The Restoration of Nell Gwyn”,written by Steve Trafford, presents a more authentic image of “pretty, witty Nell”.
Surrounded by doctors, illegitimate children and various lords,Charles II is dying. Meanwhile Nell (Elizabeth Mansfield) is driving herself mad in her Pall Mall residence, anxiously awaiting any news regarding her lover’s health.
27 Jan
Reviews 
Review: The Pianist of Willesden Lane at the St James Theatre
By Davor Golub Wednesday, January 27 2016, 15:35
Should you find yourself suffering from the post-Christmas January blahs I would like to suggest that you quickly get yourself to the St. James theatre to see the soul stirring ‘The Pianist of Willesden Lane’. I can assure you that this unique combination of play and classical piano concert performed with love and humanity by the talented concert pianist Mona Golabek is just the type of theatrical experience you need at this dark time of year.
27 Jan
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Review: Ellen Terry with Eileen Atkins at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
By Davor Golub Wednesday, January 27 2016, 15:06
This was my first visit to the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse the candlelit, replica Jacobean theatre that is part of the Globe Theatre complex. If truth be told I was almost as interested in seeing the theatre itself as I was at the prospect of seeing the wonderful Dame Eileen Atkins in her one woman show recreating Ellen Terry and her renowned Shakespeare lectures. Thankfully, uncomfortable seating aside, both the theatre and Dame Eileen did not disappoint.
27 Jan
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Review of 4000 DAYS at the Park Theatre
By Sarah Mercer Wednesday, January 27 2016, 14:44
4000 DAYS, currently playing at the delightful Park Theatre, has a premiss that is easy to get excited about.
It tells the story of Michael, who after spending several days in a coma, wakes up to the realisation that he has forgotten the last eleven years of his life. To make matters more complicated, these are the exact years featuring his partner, Paul.
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