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By Stuart King Tuesday, September 9 2025, 13:20
The Korean global sensation SWAG AGE hit the Gillian Lynne Theatre for a one-off semi staged version this week. Drawing on the historic power struggles of the peninsula, the imagined story takes place during a period of the Joseon Dynasty in which the national poetry of Sijo has been banned in a bid to keep social order.
Swag Age in Concert at Gillian Lynne Theatre - credits to PL Entertainment
By Stuart King Monday, September 8 2025, 09:06
The King’s Head, Angel Islington, has enjoyed some notable successes of late (in amongst the usual eclectic mix of more fringe-y experimental offerings). Friday saw the opening of INVASIVE SPECIES following its run at NYC’s Off-Broadway venue, Vineyard’s Dimson last year.
Maia Novi (Maia) and Harrison Osterfield (Performer 3) in Invasive Species at King's Head Theatre - credit Danny Kaan.
By Stuart King Friday, September 5 2025, 09:13
Dublin-based theatre company Dead Centre led by artistic directors Ben Kidd and Bush Moukarzel have joined forces with Zoë McWhinney to adapt the poetry of Odessa-born Ukrainian-America author, Ilya Kaminsky. The result is this stage production of DEAF REPUBLIC, which currently plays at the Royal Court.
Caoimhe Coburn Gray and Romel Belcher in Royal Court Theatre. Photo by Johan Persson.
By Stuart King Thursday, September 4 2025, 09:21
A number of academic sources have speculated on the likelihood that William Shakespeare consulted, or even collaborated with, rival/mentor Christopher Marlowe during his writing of the early historical trilogy Henry VI. Here, playwright Liz Duffy Adams speculatively corrals the pair in a room for 90minutes and permits us to view their interactions and shenanigans as she unveils her theory on events.
Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel in Born With Teeth. Photo by Johan Persson.
By Camille Leadbeater Sunday, August 31 2025, 07:51
Can you capture the entirety of Irish history in under two hours? Should you even try? Most theatrical productions would wisely focus on a singular moment, but Eirann by A Taste of Ireland, now playing at the Peacock Theatre, bravely attempts something altogether bolder: to relay the arc of Irish history, from Viking invasion to modern times, through a mix of traditional Irish dance, song, and music. It’s a high-stakes undertaking and a welcome surprise that the show largely pulls it off.
Eireann by A Taste of Ireland production image. Photo by Danny Kaan.
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