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Armstrong’s War – August 2013 at Finborough Theatre
This fully staged workshop production (prior to its official World Premiere in October 2013 at the renowned Arts Club Theatre, Vancouver, B.C., Canada) is written by multi-award-winning former Canadian Playwright in Residence at the Finborough Theatre, Colleen Murphy. Armstrong’s War … Continue reading
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Tagged Afghanistan, Arts, Canada, Finborough Theatre, London, Performing Arts, Theatre, Vancouver
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A Day In The Death of Joe Egg at the Rose Theatre Kingston through May 18th
At the Rose Theatre, Stephen Unwin is directing Nichols’s A Day in the Death of Joe Egg (1967), which was the playwright’s semi-autobiographical account of his experience of having a seriously handicapped daughter who died at the age of 11. … Continue reading
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Tagged A Day in the Death of Joe Egg, Daily Express, Joe Egg, Nichols, Peter Nichols, Stephen Unwin, The Guardian, Theatre
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Open air production of Julius Caesar June 26th-July 26th
Following the success of last year’s ‘As You Like It’, Iris Theatre returns to St Pauls’ Church, Covent Garden, with ‘Julius Caesar‘. “Set in the intimate gardens of this historic 17th century English church, this open-air production will take you … Continue reading
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Tagged Caesar, Covent Garden, Julius Caesar, Paul, Rome, shakespeare, Theatre, William Shakespeare
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The Life and Sort of Death of Eric Argyle – Soho Theatre April 3rd -20th
Eric Argyle is having a bad Sunday. It’s late. He’s still in his pyjamas. A room full of people are staring at him. And he died at 11.42am, two days ago. An issue that people don’t seem all that receptive … Continue reading
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Tagged Arts, Death, Dublin, Edinburgh, Fringe First, London, Soho Theatre, Theatre
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Jumpers For Goalposts April 5 – 20th at Watford Palace Theatre
The critically acclaimed Kitchen Sink which was staged at the Bush Theatre, was on my short list of great plays in 2012. The Director, Tom Wells, and some of the cast of that play are behind Jumpers for Goalposts opening … Continue reading
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Tagged Bush Theatre, Love, Paines Plough, Royal Court Theatre, Street football, Theatre, Watford, Watford Palace Theatre
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Krister Henriksson in “Doktor Glas” at the Wyndham’s Theatre 16 April to 11 May 2013
Krister Henriksson, who is best know as Wallander in Henning Mankell’s widely praised Swedish TV series is making his West End debut in Doktor Glas, which transfers to London following its acclaimed run in Sweden. Doktor Glas tells the story … Continue reading
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Tagged Doctor Glas, Henning Mankell, Krister Henriksson, London, Sweden, Theatre, Wallander, Wyndham's Theatre
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Merrily We Roll Along Offer at The Harold Pinter Theatre, London – Ticket Offer
See Tickets is offering Top Price £59.50 Seats reduced to £39.00 on performances of Merrily We Roll Along from May 2nd through June 1st. Merrily We Roll Along Offer at The Harold Pinter Theatre, London – See Tickets.
Proof at Menier Chocolate Factory, March 14-April 27th
Proof, the Pulitzer and Tony Award winning play, is opening at the Menier next month. The play has a fantastic cast including Mariah Gale, who was excellent in Gruesome Playground Injuries which i saw this week at the Gate Theatre. … Continue reading
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Tagged Gate Theatre, London, Mariah Gale, Ménière's disease, Menier, Menier Chocolate Factory, Theatre, Tony Award
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How a show that first flops becomes a hit
Interesting read about the art of revivals in the Guardian. I’ve heard great things about Sondheim‘s Merrily We Roll Along which I’m going to see at the Menier Chocolate Factory next week, but also was aware that it was one … Continue reading
The Living Room by Graham Greene at Jermyn Street Theatre March 2013
From the Jermyn Street Theatre: “On the night of her mother’s funeral, Rose Pemberton does not join her Catholic family to say mass. She is in a hotel with Michael, a married psychology lecturer. Graham Greene‘s powerful and shocking play … Continue reading
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Tagged Arts, Catholic, Graham Greene, Jermyn Street Theatre, London, Michael Gambon, Rose, Theatre
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The Print Room – IVY AND JOAN, January 14th-26th
The Print Room in Notting Hill is launching its new space THE PRINT ROOM BALCONY with the premiere of IVY and JOAN by James Hogan. From the Print Room: “Late in life two women start new lives and leave … Continue reading
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time transfers to Apollo Theatre
The National Theatre’s sell-out production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time-based on Mark Haddons’ book- is transferring to the Apollo Theatre on March 1st. It was hard to imagine how Haddon’s book could be translated into … Continue reading
Richard III with Mark Rylance opens on November 6th
Award-winning actor Mark Rylance takes on one of the most villainous characters in history as the title role in Richard III. This production will run in repertory alongside Twelfth Night as part of Shakespeare’s Globe’s “The Play’s the Thing” … Continue reading
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Tagged Apollo Theatre, Mark Rylance, Richard III, Theatre, Tower of London
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The Serpent’s Tooth by Talawa Theatre Company, November 7-17
Founded in 1986, Talawa is Britain’s foremost Black-led Theatre company. The Serpent’s Tooth which opens in November for a brief run is billed as a potent finale to King Lear set in the basement tunnels of Shoreditch Town Hall. From … Continue reading
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Tagged Arts, London, Talawa Theatre, Theatre
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New Season at Donmar Warehouse
The new season at the Donmar Warehouse is open for booking today. Phyllida Lloyd will be directing an all-female cast of Julius Ceasar, Joe Wright will direct Trelawny of the Wells, a celebration of the enchantment of the Victoria Stage … Continue reading
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Tagged Donmar Warehouse, Joe Wright, Josie Rourke, Phyllida Lloyd, Theatre, Trelawny of the Wells
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John Lithgow appearing in The Magistrate at the National Theatre
Bookings for the New Season at the National Theatre have begun, at least for advance booking members. Public booking will open at 8:30am on September 24th. I’m looking forward to seeing John Lithgow in the title role in this “fast, … Continue reading
Theatre Delicatessen Henry V May 22- June 30th
The vast former offices of BBC London will play host to a summer of unique and major sports screenings. Marylebone Gardens will open its doors in May with an immersive, contemporary staging of Henry V by Theatre Delicatessen in the … Continue reading
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Tagged BBC London, Henry V, Marylebone Gardens, Pedal Pusher, Theatre, Theatre Delicatessen
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Going Dark Dec 4th-22nd
According to the Financial Times, you hardly ever go to see a show by Sound & Fury. “With the notable exception of 2009’s Kursk, the company usually presents work in near-total or utter darkness. Even getting the audience settled into … Continue reading
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Tagged Going Dark, Kursk, London, Theatre, Times, Young Vic
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