By Miriam Gibson Wednesday, November 24 2021, 16:14
From The Lion King to Avenue Q, and The Magician's Elephant to Frozen, puppets have been become increasingly common and inventive in theatral productions. Now, puppets star in the spectacle-filled and fun production of Life Of Pi.
Hiran Abeysekera (Pi) Tom Larkin (Tiger Head) Nicholas Khan (Pi's Father) in The Life of Pi. Photo by by Johan Persson
By Stuart King Wednesday, November 24 2021, 14:05
During a meteorological maelstrom, a dilapidated Manor House and its vibrant but cash-strapped owner Diana (delivered in a beautifully nuanced performance by Nancy Carroll) are unexpectedly inundated by a disparate group of shelter seekers. Can they weather both the ongoing storm and the clash of personalities which erupts from their enforced containment?
By London Box Office Tuesday, November 23 2021, 20:28
Thanks go to Johan Persson for taking such fabulous production photos of the 2021 West End production of Life Of Pi, and to Helen Maybanks for taking amazing photos of Hiran and Tiger. The novel of the same name won the Man Booker prize, and Press Night takes place on Thursday 2nd December. Take a look at these new images of Life Of Pi and marvel at the skill of the actors, the puppetry, and the extraordinary plot. This really is a show to remember.
By Miriam Gibson Monday, November 22 2021, 18:01
"The Drifters are like the Yankees", we're told at the beginning of The Drifters Girl, “The line-up may change, but in the end there's only one New York Yankees”. To demonstrate this constantly changing but-never-really-changing line-up, four actors play the various incarnations of the Drifters.
By London Box Office Friday, November 19 2021, 10:09
Update for My Fair Lady at the London Coliseum
It's great when the rumours turn out to be true. And it's particularly great when they're about a show with a history like this one. Not only is My Fair Lady a musical classic that has delighted audiences for more than 100 years. This particular production is a critically acclaimed show directed by the legendary Bartlett Sher, and it is the winner of a multitude of awards.
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