By Stuart King Tuesday, October 10 2023, 09:25
A full 1,296 days after it was originally due to open, Matt Parvin’s GENTLEMEN —set amidst the environs of academia — finally shakes off its Covid cloak and reaches an audience. Under the direction of Richard Speir the play was fortunate enough to benefit from an Arts Council England grant and monies from other worthy benefactors on its journey to opening night at the Arcola. So was it worth the extended wait?
Gentlemen at the Arcola Theatre. Photo Alex Brenner.
By Emmie Newitt Monday, October 9 2023, 13:51
The new musical makes its West End debut, in a concert version, for one night only on 15 November 2023.
Lucie Jones, Lourds Lane and Luke Brady.
By Stuart King Sunday, October 8 2023, 10:02
Surely one of the most hotly anticipated theatrical events of the year is STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS whose run at the Gielgud Theatre follows a previously sold-out gala performance which celebrated the great man by revisiting much of the extraordinary output he created during his lifetime.
Jeremy Secomb and the Company of Old Friends. Photo by Danny Kaan
By Emmie Newitt Friday, October 6 2023, 15:32
Starring Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans, BACKSTAIRS BILLY is a brand new comedy play that opens in the West End on 27 October.
Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans. Photo Johan Persson
By Emmie Newitt Friday, October 6 2023, 11:25
The company of Guys and Dolls, © Manuel Harlan
Nicholas Hytner’s critically acclaimed immersive production of GUYS AND DOLLS has announced an extension period to its run at the Bridge Theatre as well as some information about cast changes.
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