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the motive and the cue west end
24 Nov
News
Emmie Newitt

Rehearsal image released for THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE West End transfer

A rehearsal image has been released for the National Theatre and the Neal Street Productions' critically acclaimed West End transfer THE MOTIVE AND THE CUE.

the motive and the cue west endThe cast of The Motive and the Cue in rehearsals in the West End 2023-2024. Credit: Mark Douet

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wicked london cast 2023
24 Nov
News
Emmie Newitt

WICKED announces 2024/25 London cast

The incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz is now in its 18th year in the West End! Find out who will be joining the legacy of WICKED with this cast announcement.

wicked london cast 2023The 2023 London cast of WICKED. Credit: Matt Crockett

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the nutcracker adult pantomime cast
24 Nov
News
Emmie Newitt

The cast of THE NUTCRACKER: A VERY ADULT PANTOMIME is announced

The very adult pantomime offers an alternative to the traditional form this Christmas, taking place at the Turbine Theatre from 30 November.

the nutcracker adult pantomime castThe cast of The Nutcracker: A Very Adult Pantomime

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Safehouse
24 Nov
Reviews
Freya McCorry

Review: SAFEHOUSE at The Hen and Chickens Theatre

On a dark and decidedly autumnal Friday night in Islington, a group of us scurry in from the cold into the warmth of The Hen and Chickens pub, where upstairs lives a small 54 seater theatre; currently the home of Unrestricted View festival, and this night the second showing of Liam Scanlon’s new play Safehouse, directed by Laura Rinati.

Safehouse

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The Company of Oh What A Lovely War at Southwark Playhouse Borough. Photography by Alex Harvey-Brown.
24 Nov
Reviews
Stuart King

Review: OH, WHAT A LOVELY WAR! at Southwark Playhouse

Joan Littlewood’s groundbreaking 1963 production, both mocked the incompetence, arrogance and indifference of the officer classes and highlighted the plight of the working class soldier, during the horrors and pointless bloodshed of the First World War. In light of Ukraine and Gaza, this rare revival seems tragically apposite and timely, but remains a difficult piece of entertainment to enjoy.

The Company of Oh What A Lovely War at Southwark Playhouse Borough. Photography by Alex Harvey-Brown.The Company of Oh What A Lovely War at Southwark Playhouse Borough. Photography by Alex Harvey-Brown.

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