Touring the UK 2020: Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense by The Theatre Chipping Norton and Barn Theatre (Preview)

LONDON – Adapted from the works of the great British humourist PG Wodehouse, two of the smallest producing theatres in the UK have joined forces to tour a brand-new production of the Olivier Award-winning comedy of mishaps, misadventures and mischief. Written by the Goodale Brothers and directed by John Terry, this brand new production is to set off on a 17-week tour of the UK, playing … Continue reading Touring the UK 2020: Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense by The Theatre Chipping Norton and Barn Theatre (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: For the Sake of Argument at Bridewell Theatre (Preview)

LONDON – The cast has been announced for the hard-hitting production For the Sake of Argument, which explores the dangerous power of language after a journalist’s words inspire a young man to enlist in the army. Georgie Farmer (Ready Player One, Warner Brothers; Mowgli, Netflix; Treadstone, USA Network) joins the cast as Mark Bradley, alongside Greg Snowden (Emmerdale, Coronation Street, ITV; My Mind is Free, Rah … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: For the Sake of Argument at Bridewell Theatre (Preview)

London’s VAULT Festival 2020: Sticky Door by Kate Arnstein (Preview)

LONDON –  The multi-award-winning team behind Sexy Lamp and Bicycles and Fish are back with the third part of their It’s a Girl! trilogy. Sticky Door by Katie Arnstein is a personal, honest and funny look at sex, dating and feminism, directed by Ellen Havard (Ad Libido by Fran Bushe, Edinburgh Fringe 2018 and VAULT 2018; Sexy Lamp, Edinburgh Fringe 2019). Set two years after … Continue reading London’s VAULT Festival 2020: Sticky Door by Kate Arnstein (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: The Co-Op by Make It Beautiful (Preview)

LONDON – After a successful run at the Waterloo East Theatre in December, Make It Beautiful are bringing back their show The Co-Op to theatres this January, playing at The White Bear Theatre in Kennington for just five days. Written by and starring Felix Grainger and Gabriel Fogarty-Graveson, with cast member Cara Steele, The Co-Op welcomes audiences to a dysfunctional acting agency, run by actors themselves, that you’ll never … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: The Co-Op by Make It Beautiful (Preview)

In London’s West End 2019: Matt Lucas Steps In To Play Thenardier in the West End’s New Staging of Les Misérables 

LONDON – Matt Lucas will step in to play the role of Thénardier in the new production of Les Misérables at the newly refurbished Sondheim Theatre in the West End where performances began on Wednesday. Lucas returns to the part on Monday 23rd December 2019 for six weeks stepping in for Gerard Carey who, after strict medical advice, was told on the morning of the first performance on Wednesday that … Continue reading In London’s West End 2019: Matt Lucas Steps In To Play Thenardier in the West End’s New Staging of Les Misérables 

London’s VAULT Festival 2020: An Interview with Joe Sellman-Leava of Worklight Theatre

LONDON – Joe Sellman-Leava is an artist who’s concerned. Concerned about a great many things, from issues of immigration, to issues of masculinity, and even issues of toxic fandoms. But across all three of his works, one thing that always remains constant is the personal voice, and using that as a means to amplify the themes and issues explored in each performance. “When I left university, … Continue reading London’s VAULT Festival 2020: An Interview with Joe Sellman-Leava of Worklight Theatre

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: SONDER by Me & Mi Theatre Co

LONDON – In the second play by Mimi Monteith, the young playwright explores the concept of abortion, and pro-choice in a world that becomes increasingly complicated as the days go by. Struck by a fear that she knows, somehow, that the two closest people to her in the world would vote for anti-abortion laws to be passed, SONDER explores the concept of morality and its grey areas. Recalling … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: SONDER by Me & Mi Theatre Co

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: The Young Vic launches YV:IDemystify

LONDON – The Young Vic has announced YV:IDemystify, a free programme of specialist events for theatre creators and makers launching in January 2020. The programme will promote the sharing of best practice models around the creation of theatre work to help open up new pathways in the industry and to provide a toolkit for theatre makers to help them navigate their creative journeys. Each event in the series will … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: The Young Vic launches YV:IDemystify

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Midnight Movie at the Royal Court Theatre (Review)

★★★☆☆ (Performance attended 3/12/19) Learning to find a genuine connection in the digital age with new ways of communication, and the idea of the body on the Internet. LONDON – The beauty of experimental productions lies in how they often bring together completely unexpected methods, ideas and narratives to craft singularly unique experiences in each work. With the Royal Court’s Midnight Movie, a new work by Eve … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Midnight Movie at the Royal Court Theatre (Review)

In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Young Vic Announces Two New Shows For 2020 Season – (Preview)

LONDON – Under the Taking Part programme, London’s Young Vic produces the highest quality participatory work with over 15,000 local people every year, allowing for a diverse range of people to perform in shows that respond to the work on the Young Vic stages. Much like how in previous productions Taking Part has worked alongside prisoners, refugees, homeless people, inpatients and participants with learning difficulties … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2020: Young Vic Announces Two New Shows For 2020 Season – (Preview)