In London’s (Off) West End 2018: Agatha Christie’s Witness For The Prosecution at County Hall (Review)

An unusual immersive experience that highlights the theatricality of the court. LONDON – Mistress of mystery Agatha Christie may have had her play Witness for the Prosecution staged countless times before, but perhaps never in an actual courtroom. Staged at the Council Chamber of London’s County Hall on the Southbank, a former headquarters for local government in London, this new production immerses audiences fully in the action … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2018: Agatha Christie’s Witness For The Prosecution at County Hall (Review)

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Neck or Nothing by Fledgling Theatre (Preview)

LONDON – This spring, Fledgling Theatre presents the world premiere of brand new comedy Neck or Nothing this spring, as part of Pleasance Theatre’s You Will Know Their Names new writing season before transferring to Greenwich Theatre Studio. The play takes a close look at the often underreported issue of men’s mental health, following self-taught inventor Jens as he obsesses over creating the most important … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Neck or Nothing by Fledgling Theatre (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Summer Street – The Hilarious Aussie Soap Opera Musical! (Preview)

LONDON – Bringing sun, songs and ’90s nostalgia, AJN Productions is taking Summer Street – The Hilarious Aussie Soap Opera Musical! out for a spin. This new musical is heading to The Blockhouse to delight Brighton Fringe-goers before transferring to Waterloo East Theatre to bring some sun and fun to London. As four Aussie soap stars try to resurrect their careers, there are hilarious and … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Summer Street – The Hilarious Aussie Soap Opera Musical! (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Box Clever by Monsay Whitney and Killymuck by Kat Woods (Preview)

LONDON – Not everyone is born equal; some are born into a life where we automatically have less money, less support and, crucially, less opportunity. This March, the Bunker presents two powerful one-woman plays that explore the political cause and effect of what being born with less means. Kat Woods’ Killymuck, starring Aoife Lennon and directed by Caitriona Shoobridge, offers an insight into how growing up on … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Box Clever by Monsay Whitney and Killymuck by Kat Woods (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Kill Climate Deniers at the Pleasance Theatre (Preview)

LONDON – An action film wrapped in a TED talk, Kill Climate Deniers won the Griffin Playwriting Award ahead of its 2018 premiere in Sydney, Australia, where it provoked, enraged and delighted audiences and critics alike. Set to make its British premiere at the Pleasance this June, it is a bold new satire which blends fact and fiction as it explores in parallel a hostage situation … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Kill Climate Deniers at the Pleasance Theatre (Preview)

Touring The UK 2019: Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes (Preview)

LONDON – Based on the film by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, as well as the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale of the same name, Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes returns for a UK tour this November, with dates set for Plymouth, Salford and Sadler’s Wells in London for a seven week Christmas season.  The double Olivier award-winning production was a sell-out before it even hit its world … Continue reading Touring The UK 2019: Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Fighter by Libby Liburd (Preview)

“I thought about giving up. But then I remembered who was watching.”  LONDON – Inspired by the pioneering British female boxers who fought for their right to fight, Fighter is a new, raucously visceral show from Libby Liburd, combining theatre and live boxing, that promises to pack a real punch. Featuring a cast of actual young boxers, Fighter blurs the boundaries to leave audiences on the … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Fighter by Libby Liburd (Preview)

Television Time: BBC Shows March 2019

This March, the BBC has prepared an exciting line-up of shows to get you hooked as you settle in and binge watch all that the channel has to offer. Check out the list below: BBC EARTH Wild Metropolis This innovative series features a diverse cast of animals that are adjusting to this new world better than we could have predicted. Not only are they applying … Continue reading Television Time: BBC Shows March 2019

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Blue Elephant Theatre’s Spring 2019 Season

LONDON – Having recently won 5 of the 8 People’s Choice Awards from offwestend.com, Camberwell’s Blue Elephant Theatre strides confidently into their Spring 2019 season with a brand new lineup of up and coming artists from a range of disciplines in the months to come, from comedy to sound experimentation, to new writing and even free family storytelling events. See the list in full below: Nothing to Fear Ben … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Blue Elephant Theatre’s Spring 2019 Season

In London’s West End 2019: The Woman In Black Announces New Cast Ahead of 30th Anniversary

LONDON – Susan Hill’s iconic, terrifying The Woman In Black (adapted for the stage by Stephen Mallatratt) is about to celebrate its 30th year in the West End this June. But before it does that, get ready for a brand new cast as announced by PW Productions – starting 19th March 2019, the show will star Stuart Fox as ‘Arthur Kipps’ and Matthew Spencer as ‘The Actor’. Fox reprises the … Continue reading In London’s West End 2019: The Woman In Black Announces New Cast Ahead of 30th Anniversary