Theatre News and Reviews

Review: GLASS.KILL.BLUEBEARD.IMP at The Royal Court Theatre

By Nastazja Domaradzka Monday, September 30 2019, 09:51

Glass - Kill - Bluebird - Imp Caryl Churchill is one of Britain’s most celebrated playwrights. The power behind Churchill’s writing lies with her ability to constantly reinvent her worlds whilst exploring the most sinister and political aspects of our society. Quite frankly, Caryl Churchill is a national treasure and her new work, four plays GLASS.KILL.BLUEBEARD.IMP playing at The Royal Court, are a reminder of that.

12 Sep

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Second Look: MATILDA at Cambridge Theatre, London

By Isabella James Thursday, September 12 2019, 20:16

Now in its eighth year in London’s West End, Matilda the Musical has brought in some new cast members to tell the story of Roald Dahl’s popular child genius and does so in a rather ingenious way. Adapted for the stage by Dennis Kelly, with music and lyrics from the Australian comedian Tim Minchin, this musical has been a massive success since it opened at the RSC in 2010.

10 Sep

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Review: UNTIL THE FLOOD at The Arcola Theatre

By Stuart King Tuesday, September 10 2019, 12:45

Until The Flood After a hugely successful double award winning run at Edinburgh, Dael Orlandersmith brings her extraordinary exposé of racial tensions to London for a limited run at the Arcola.

Rachel Pickup and Jotham Annan in For Services Rendered at Jermyn Street Theatre. Photo by Robert Workman

10 Sep

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Review: FOR SERVICES RENDERED at Jermyn Street Theatre

By Stuart King Tuesday, September 10 2019, 10:26

Rachel Pickup and Jotham Annan in For Services Rendered at Jermyn Street Theatre. Photo by Robert Workman William Somerset Maugham’s 1932 play FOR SERVICES RENDERED, centres on the Ardsley family - which has, like so many, been negatively impacted by the horrors of the First World War and continues to suffer, as veterans fail to adjust to their civilian lives.