Theatre News and Reviews

The Cast of For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy at the Garrick Theatre

8 London Theatre Shows Closing in June (2024)

By Emmie Newitt Tuesday, May 28 2024, 09:35

Wondering what theatre shows to see before they close in London next month? Here are 8 shows you must grab a last minute ticket for in June.

The Cast of For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy at the Garrick Theatre.

Kayla Meikle in Bluets at Jerwood Theatre Downstairs. Photo Camilla Greenwell.

25 May

Reviews

Review: BLUETS at Royal Court

By Stuart King Saturday, May 25 2024, 12:49

It would be the purest understatement to suggest that theatregoers have been wildly anticipating director Katie Mitchell’s latest live cinema production — the art form which hybridises a live stage performance piece (often relayed through stage mics on stands) which moves at a preordained rhythm and uses back screening and props used by performers who are usually ranged in a straight row facing the audience. When it comes-off and flows seamlessly, it can be simply breathtaking. So how does BLUETS compare with other examples of the genre, for example the extraordinary LITTLE SCRATCH also directed by Mitchell?

Kayla Meikle in Bluets at Jerwood Theatre Downstairs. Photo Camilla Greenwell.

24 May

Casts

Lead cast announced for YOUR LIE IN APRIL

By Emmie Newitt Friday, May 24 2024, 16:48

The fully staged West End premiere will run for 12 weeks from next month.

your lie in april harold pinter cast Zheng Xi Yong (photo by Ruth Crafer), Mia Kobayashi, Dean John-Wilson and Rachel Clare Chan (photo by Ori Jones)