Theatre N16 has us dreaming of a bleak festive season by presenting Simon Stephens’ unrelenting Christmas. Set in a pub, four men discuss the tragedies of their lives, and find solace and conflict in each other. Despite the fact Stephens’ writing is always inherently good, one must question the relevance of this play at this time, and its lack of a clear message.
West End Theatre News and Reviews
20 Dec
Reviews 
Review: CHRISTMAS at Theatre N16
By Monty Leigh Tuesday, December 20 2016, 09:58
20 Dec
Reviews 
Review: THE SNOW QUEEN at Theatre N16
By Nastazja Domaradzka Tuesday, December 20 2016, 09:24
Tatty Hennessy’s adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s classictale THE SNOW QUEEN is Theatre N16’s alternative offering to the big commercial pantos. The production focuses on emphasizing the importance of the imagination and by doing so takes us on a journey of simplicity, joy and magic. Directed by Scott Ellis and Tatty Hennessy, THE SNOW QUEEN is a magnificent example of beautiful and unpretentious storytelling and is a must see for both adults and children.
20 Dec
Reviews 
Review: LOVE at the National Theatre
By Phil Willmott Tuesday, December 20 2016, 07:10
On stage at the National Theatre's smaller venue they have recreated with incredible artistry what it would be like to live in some ghastly holding facility whilst you wait for council accommodation this Christmas.
Under harsh neon lights we watch a family of 4, with another child on the way, who have been made homeless by a greedy landlord and are now experiencing life in a tiny room next door to an incontinent old lady and her psychologically fragile son. They all use the same cheerless communal kitchen area shared with other residents and this space is our central focus, with the bedrooms and the one toilet, used by everyone, leading off of it.
19 Dec
New Shows
A West End Tale of Tina Turner Announced
By Phil Willmott Monday, December 19 2016, 12:00
Shows about real life pop and rock artists which include their greatest hits have been big business on Broadway and in London for a decade or so now and are popular with audiences who know they'll hear songs they already love.
19 Dec
Reviews
Review: THE NUTCRACKER - English National Ballet at the Coliseum
By Monty Leigh Monday, December 19 2016, 11:24
As it begins to get colder and darker this December, English National Ballet’s Nutcracker is a refreshing reminder of festivity and warmth. However, despite some fantastic performances, the production felt slightly muddled.
Designer Pete Farmer ensures we open with some truly picturesque moments, as revellers glide on ice and open larger-than-life presents. The Christmas images in the first half are truly picture perfect, with the falling of snowflakes and glistening Christmas trees.
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