There is frequently added examination of the first production by a new Artistic Director of a venue, in search of an indication of what is to come. This is the dubious honour currently bestowed upon Tom Littler as he opens his first season as Artistic Director of the Jermyn Street Theatre. If The Blinding Light, a new play by Howard Brenton, is a statement of intent then Jermyn Street looks to be at the forefront of London fringe theatre for the foreseeable future thanks to a combination of interesting writing and compelling performances.
Theatre News and Reviews
13 Sep
Reviews 
Review: THE BLINDING LIGHT at Jermyn Street Theatre
By David Scotland Wednesday, September 13 2017, 09:14
12 Sep
Reviews
Review: THE PROVOKED WIFE at The Hope Theatre
By David Scotland Tuesday, September 12 2017, 15:11
Restoration Comedy is not usually a ‘go to’ genre for a young theatre company but that is exactly the nature of the latest production by Marooned Theatre. John Vanbrugh wrote The Provoked Wife in 1697 but this staging, currently playing at the Hope Theatre in Islington, drags the play into the 21st Century by setting it at a modern day music festival. The result is not dissimilar to seeing an episode of Made in Chelsea reenacted on stage.
12 Sep
New Shows 
Strictly Ballroom Dances its way into the West End
By Phil Willmott Tuesday, September 12 2017, 07:26
Ballroom Dancing fans and those who love a good Cinderella story will be delighted to hear that the stage version of much loved movie musical Strictly Ballroom is coming to the West End after it's National tour.
11 Sep
Reviews 
Review: FOLLIES at The National Theatre
By Joseph Wicks Monday, September 11 2017, 12:43
The National Theatre and director Dominic Cooke have created an exquisite, nuanced and stylish revival of Stephen Sondheim’s arching epic musical of nostalgia, memories, regret and hope. Every aspect of this production is lavish and flawless: the acting is sublime, each character is full and resonates with truth; the voices are remarkable; the orchestra just sings (masterfully conducted by Nigel Lilley); costume is elegant and every showgirl unique; Bill Deamer’s classy choreography ranges from achingly graceful to pure jazzy showbiz.
11 Sep
Reviews 
Review: WINDOW – Bread and Roses Theatre, London
By Daniel Perks Monday, September 11 2017, 10:44
Ron Elisha’s Window is a relaxed, natural two-hander that charts the emotional strain inherent in any couple’s relationship. Except in this case, the fights and fears that Grace (Idgie Beau) and Jimmy (Charles Warner) experience are reactions to their unexpected involvement in the sex life of a naked couple living across the street. At first, it’s a fascination, a piece of real-life entertainment – something to watch when curled up in bed with popcorn. But it quickly warps into a bleak mirror that reflects insecurities in their own marriage back at them. In this case, this is a Window into the soul.
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