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By Joseph Wicks Wednesday, January 11 2017, 13:07
DREAMGIRLS, charting the rise to success of a 1960's Supremes-style girl group 'The Dreams', crackles along at a lively pace with plenty of soul, sass and colour.
Against the backdrop of America's post-civil rights movement of the 60's and 70's, we follow the girls from slightly awkward teen hopefuls, 'The Dreamettes', through the trials and tribulations of showbiz to become the hugely successful 'Dreams'.
By Nastazja Domaradzka Tuesday, January 3 2017, 15:28
Henrik Ibsen’s HEDDA GABLER is one of those “sacred pieces” that not many directors dare to reimagine. The Belgian visionary Ivo van Hove who took UK’s theatre scene by storm in 2014 with his bold take on Arthur Miller’s classic A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE is one of them. The pioneer of a method in which he challenges the parameters of the classics, now van Hove takes on to the National Theatre’s stage with Patrick Marber’s adaptation of HEDDA GABLER. Together with a great ensemble, led by the phenomenal Ruth Wilson, van Hove creates a trailblazing production, in which despite themodernisation, Ibsen’s heroine appears more visceral than ever.
By Nastazja Domaradzka Monday, December 26 2016, 09:48
RSC’s festive offering, the double bill of LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST and MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING is a wonderfully light treat for those who are after some comedy this winter. There are great performances throughout and Simon Highlett’s set does wonders but Christopher Luscombe’s production feels too old fashioned and not inventive enough to be a memorable one.
By Phil Willmott Saturday, December 24 2016, 14:31
If you're after an evening of uplifting, unpretentious, pure entertainment on a dark winter night, and if you love rock and roll, then this is the show for you.
Clever Floyd Mutrux recognised the potential for a juke box show when he saw a photograph of Elvis, Johnnie Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins gathered together in the HQ of Sun Records to whom they were all signed at one time or another.
By Monty Leigh Tuesday, December 20 2016, 09:58
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.
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