Beryl, a play by lauded actress Maxine Peake, has cycled down from the East Riding Theatre in Yorkshire and parked up at the Arcola in Dalston for a London transfer, and it is a joy. The play charts the meteoric rise of superstar Yorkshire lass Beryl Burton through the cycling world, against all the odds of entrenched sexism and health issues, all the while asking why it is we haven’t heard of such a record-breaking superstar in the sport.
Theatre News and Reviews
29 Oct
Reviews 
Second Look: Beryl at the Arcola
By Justin Murray Tuesday, October 29 2019, 10:41
24 Oct
Reviews 
Review: BERYL at Arcola Theatre
By Stuart King Thursday, October 24 2019, 22:16
Penned by actress Maxine Peake, BERYL began life as a radio play back in 2012 and was subsequently adapted into a stage play, which first featured in the West Yorkshire Playhouse’s 2014/15 season.
Mark Conway (Tom), Annie Kirkman (Jo), Jessica Duffield (Sue), and Tom Lorcan (Jim) in Beryl at the Arcola Theatre. Photo Alex Brenner.
24 Oct
News 
Sister Act, staring Whoopi Goldberg, Makes a Surprising return to the West End
By Phil Willmott Thursday, October 24 2019, 09:00
The West End is abuzz this morning with the news that the hit musical SISTER ACT will return to the capital next year starring movie actress Whoopi Goldberg.
22 Oct
Reviews 
Review: TRANSLATIONS at the Olivier Theatre, National Theatre
By Hugh Wooldridge Tuesday, October 22 2019, 15:46
It seems sadly appropriate that, at a time when the United Kingdom has never been more disunited, the National Theatre - the theatre for all - should revive Ian Rickson’s magnificent production of a community sharing the same space who are unable to communicate with each other.
21 Oct
Reviews 
Review: LUNGS at The Old Vic
By John Yap Monday, October 21 2019, 15:16
The “Ups and Downs” of life, relationships and the Earth’s health is succinctly conveyed through the naturalistic performances of Matt Smith and Claire Foy in Duncan Macmillan’s “new” play LUNGS.
MacMillan first wrote the 70 minute script for Paines Plough in 2012. For The Old Vic, he has expanded it to 90 minutes.
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