By Phil Willmott Thursday, October 18 2018, 13:54
The West End now has TWO era defining productions in what’s shaping up to be a golden year for London Theatre. And both shows opened in the last ten days!
You can read about Marianne Elliot’s triumphant re-conception of Stephen Sondheim’s musical COMPANY here but if plays are your thing you really need to catch THE INHERITANCE at the Noel Coward Theatre.
By Phil Willmott Thursday, October 18 2018, 12:21
As we predicted the modernised version of Sondheim’s 1970s musical COMPANY has enjoyed a triumphant opening night and a raft of five star reviews approving of the radical step of changing the central character (usually Bobby) to a female one (now Bobbie).
Gavin Spokes (Harry), Rosalie Craig (Bobbie), and Mel Giedroyc (Sarah) in COMPANY.
By Jess Morrissey Tuesday, October 16 2018, 13:56
How many times have you walked past a busker? Have you ever been so affected that you’ve stopped and listened, or do you turn up your own music and rush on? Busking It, written and performed by Danusia Samal, mixes music, anecdotes and a bit of artistic licence to share some of her experiences of ten years of busking in London tube stations. It provides a compelling insight into this ‘underground’ world.
By Phil Willmott Monday, October 15 2018, 09:16
David Hare has been a giant amidst UK playwrights for over thirty years. His plays PRAVDA (co-written with Howard Brenton) and his “state of the nation" trilogy at the National Theatre, RACING DEMON, MURMURING JUDGES & THE ABSENCE OF WAR, are highlights of my theatre going career. But, I'M NOT RUNNING, his latest script to benefit from the full production resources of our premiere venue, is a waste of everybody’s time.
By Nastazja Domaradzka Thursday, October 11 2018, 09:55
The annual statistical publication for FGM (female genital mutilation) shows that during the 2016-2017 period there were over 5,391 newly recorded cases of FGM in England alone. These statistics are horrific and the subject matter is not even close to getting the attention it needs.
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