Is it a fairy story? Is it a panto? Is it a children's show? Is it a comedy? Is it a philosophical exploration of language, freedom, rule of law, social hierarchies and the power of love? No, it's The Glass Piano receiving its World premiere at the wonderful Coronet Theatre in Notting Hill.
Theatre News and Reviews
03 May
Reviews 
Review: THE GLASS PIANO at The Coronet Theatre
By Tim Winter Friday, May 3 2019, 18:32
02 May
Reviews 
Review: THE HALF GOD OF RAINFALL at The Kiln Theatre
By Max Lewendel Thursday, May 2 2019, 14:29
This modern, Nigerian/American Fairy story is well worth telling but some powerful acting from Rakie Ayola (Modupe) and a brilliant sound design by Tanuja Amarasuriya is not enough to save poor dialogue, distracting lighting, and lack of creativity in staging. With such a small cast, Inua Ellams new play may be more suitable to a literary audience than a theatrical one.
Kwami Odoom as Demi in The Half God of Rainfall. Photo by Dan Tsantilis.
02 May
Reviews 
Review: SMALL ISLAND at the Olivier, National Theatre
By Stuart King Thursday, May 2 2019, 13:33
Infused with a genuine affection and compassion, this theatrical version of the late Andrea Levy’s most celebrated, multi-prize winning novel, is a fitting tribute to the author, who died on St Valentine’s Day this year.
Gershwyn Eustache Jnr as Gilbert in Small Island at the National Theatre - Photo by Brinkhoff-Moegenburg
02 May
Reviews 
Review: ROSMERSHOLM at The Duke of York's
By Marian Pashley Thursday, May 2 2019, 13:22
The curtain rises to reveal a stunningly detailed and evocative set, the interior of a hauntingly shadowed and seemingly twilit, dust sheet covered room. The walls were hung with many partially obscured portraits, the wooden floors looked ancient and worn to smoothness.
02 May
Reviews 
Review MAN OF LA MANCHA at the London Coliseum
By Phil Willmott Thursday, May 2 2019, 13:15
The annual star led musical at the London Coliseum has quickly become a tradition and a treat ensuring busy sales at a venue which otherwise splutters intermittently to life with short runs of opera and ballet for most of the year. Currently in residence for a month is Kelsey Grammer in the title role of 1965’s Tony award winning musical, MAN OF LA MANCHA.
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