By Phil Willmott Thursday, December 17 2015, 15:20
I know many of you will have already considered how much Shakespeare’s MACBETH could be improved by the insertion of interpretive dance and hip-hop music.
No? Me neither but that seems to have been the overriding concept behind Carrie Cracknell & Lucy Guerin's new production at the Young Vic.
By Phil Willmott Thursday, December 17 2015, 10:01
This new, much anticipated version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL is not only a celebration of all things festive but also of theatre itself.
Director Phelim McDermott has long been a master of unlocking an audience’s imagination with simple and clever use of props in magical ways, so it makes sense that he has staged this most Victorian of stories amidst the back stage chaos of a Victorian theatre.
By Nastazja Domaradzka Tuesday, December 15 2015, 09:29
This year Charles Court Opera bring their annual “boutique" panto to the King’s Head Theatre. After many successful years of adult pantomimes, John Savournin and David Eaton now tackle the story of Snow White.
By Nastazja Domaradzka Tuesday, December 15 2015, 09:19
Park Theatre’s original and fresh take of the story of Rapunzel is a not to be missed, it delivers both an evening full of laughter and plenty of surprises.
Things are tough in the Kingdom of Puss Puss, as the Queen (Aretha Ayeh) and King (Rolan Bell) are trying their hardest to produce an heir to the throne. If that wasn’t enough matters get even more complicated once a con man, The Great Gazombees (Mark Cameron) along with his side-kick, Dobson (Alex Hope) start interfering with Queen’s health, plotting to rule the kingdom himself. Even the birth of Princess Rapunzel won’t stop Gazombees from getting what he wants.
By Phil Willmott Friday, December 11 2015, 21:39
It’s hard to put into words quite how much I love this production. Celebrated choreographer, Matthew Bourne, who transformed the ballet SWAN LAKE into a modern West End and Broadway hit when he re-imagined the swans as sexy, topless bird-thugs has now turned his attention to SLEEPING BEAUTY. He has taken the notoriously thin plot, traditionally staged as a series of technical dance exercises and given it wit, depth and psychological insight. The result is stunning and utterly satisfying on every level.
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