By Phil Willmott Monday, June 6 2016, 10:20
The plays of Alexi Kaye Campbell have been essential viewing in London Theatre since he first came to prominence with his play, PRIDE, at the Royal Court which hauntingly contrasted gay life in the 1950s with today.
His latest play also embraces a similar jump in time from 1967 to 1976 but this time he's exploring a theme inspired by his Greek heritage. Campbell is half Greek.
By Kit Benjamin Monday, June 6 2016, 09:40
1984 is one of those novels that everyone thinks they’ve read, perhaps because we are constantly reminded, by commentators from across the political spectrum, how Big Brother is always watching us, whether Big Brother is the spooks, the marketers or the EU. So, despite being nearly70 years old, it’s a tale that always seems contemporary and politically relevant.
By Phil Willmott Thursday, June 2 2016, 09:04
In 2004 film maker Alexander Payne adapted Rex Pickett’s semi-autobiographical novel about a two man stag trip through America’s wine producing regions, the result was an academy award and an upsurge in the popularity of Pinot Noir. Now Picket has returned to his hit book and dramatised it for the stage. I'm new to the party having neither read the book, seen the film or chosen wine based on either.
By David Scotland Saturday, May 28 2016, 08:17
There is something about a Conservative Government and a floundering Labour opposition that lends itself so beautifully to political satire. After all, that was the climate that sawSpitting Image become one of the most successful comedies ever.
By Christian Durham Friday, May 27 2016, 14:16
First a blazing production of Show Boat and now a barnstorming 3 Penny Opera has hit London for summer. Two very different pieces written less than a year apart in the late 1920’s that highlight just how powerful music theatre’s voice can be to both entertain and critique us at the same time.
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