If there’s a better metaphor for how the southern working class fared under the premiership of Margaret Thatcher than this play I don’t know of it. Premiering at the National Theatre in 2006 David Eldridge’s sprawling kaleidoscope of a script aimed to capture the spirit of Romford Market in the late eighties.
Theatre News and Reviews
27 Apr
Reviews 
Review: MARKET BOY at the Union Theatre
By Phil Willmott Saturday, April 27 2019, 21:42
25 Apr
Reviews 
Review: CLUB TROPICANA at The New Wimbledon Theatre
By Marian Pashley Thursday, April 25 2019, 10:48
Club Tropicana is an explosion of 80s camperie that does, superbly, exactly what it says on the tin. I have to admit that I was dancing in front of my seat by the end, and I am someone who curls her lip, and rolls her eyes, when invited to anything billed as "feel-good" or "uplifting."
25 Apr
Reviews 
Review: THE CRUCIBLE by Arthur Miller at The Yard Theatre
By Max Lewendel Thursday, April 25 2019, 09:36
If you’re looking for a postmodern, energetic tale of America’s dark past, Jay Miller’s production of The Crucible may be just for you, though some staging does detract from the tremendous power of the piece.
23 Apr
News
Producer Mark Sands tells us why his forthcoming production of THIS ISLAND'S MINE at The Kings Head Theatre means so much to him
By Phil Willmott Tuesday, April 23 2019, 14:35
In 1988, Gay Sweatshop Theatre Company toured their production of Philip Osment’s THIS ISLAND’S MINE to the Hornpipe Arts Centre in my hometown of Portsmouth. I was 19 and it was the first time I had ever seen a piece of ‘gay theatre’.
22 Apr
New Shows
Discover Theatre 503 and the Company Putting Women’s Voices “Centre Stage”
By Phil Willmott Monday, April 22 2019, 10:19
If you love London Theatre in all its variety, size, shape and form there’s always plenty explore beyond the bright lights of the West End.
One venue you might like to check out is Theatre 503 in Battersea, South London, particularly if you’re interested in new writing.
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