Portland Mercury3 weeks agoWritingTheater Review: Shaking the Tree's Shadow Play of Family DysfunctionReimagining fairy tales involves a cycle of extraction and insertion of different elements over time. [ more ]
London Unattached - Luxury London Lifestyle4 weeks agoLondonLondon Tide - National Theatre, SouthbankThe adaptation of Dickens' novel 'Our Mutual Friend' in the play 'London Tide' falls short in capturing the complexity and wit of the original work. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle1 month agoBrooklynWhat they're saying: live arts in Brooklyn this week, April 3Zinnie Harris adapted Macbeth with a focus on Lady Macbeth's perspective, undoing the classic story. The play premiered at The Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh and is now staged in Brooklyn, featuring Nicole Cooper and Adam Best. [ more ]
Time Out London4 days agoLondonMark Rylance and J Smith-Cameron from 'Succession' will star in a classic play together in the West End this autumnMark Rylance and J Smith-Cameron to star in 'Juno and the Paycock' revival at the West End. [ more ]
Time Out London1 day agoLondonPaapa Essiedu will star in the West End's epic Death of England trilogyThe Death of England trilogy tackles issues of racism and toxic masculinity among the white British working class. [ more ]
BBC News2 months agoLondonHarry Clarke: Critics say The Morning Show's Billy Crudup is 'magnetic'Billy Crudup praised for magnetic performance in one-man show Harry Clarke Actors increasingly attracted to one-person stage shows recently [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk2 months agoLondonJohn Lithgow stars as Roald Dahl in play about author's antisemitismThe play at Sloane Square Theatre is based on real events in 1983, centering around Roald Dahl and his controversial statements. Sloane Square Theatre is also featuring new plays like ECHO, Dugsi Dayz, and Brace Brace, showcasing diverse themes and experiences. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com2 months agoLondonNo 10 condemns London theatre for hosting Black Out nightsDowning Street condemns theatre's all-black audience 'Black Out' performances. Emphasis on inclusivity in arts venues receiving public funding. [ more ]
London On The Inside2 months agoLondonJeremy O. Harris Is Bringing Slave Play to London and Kit Harington Is StarringSlave Play received a record 12 Tony Award nominations. The UK premiere of Slave Play features a star-studded cast. [ more ]
Funcheap2 weeks agoJavaScriptThe Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show (SF)Experience interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show. Participate in solving a hilarious mystery during dinner. [ more ]
www.hamhigh.co.uk3 weeks agoWritingMillennial dating catastrophe makes a life-affirming night out at the theatreSadie Clarke delivers a life-affirming and hilarious evening at the theatre with her monologue Algorithms. [ more ]
Vulture3 weeks agoWritingAn Evictable Menagerie: Paula Vogel's Mother PlayA play titled Mother Play explores the relationship between a mother and her children over five evictions. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com2 months agoMental healthFor trauma survivors like us, theatre trigger warnings are not a luxury | LettersTheatrical performances can evoke strong emotions and reactions, even causing distress for some audience members. Trigger warnings can help individuals with trauma navigate potential triggers in theatrical performances. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk2 months agoLondonKit Harington returning to West End for UK premiere of Slave PlayKit Harington to star in sexually-explicit play about racism and relationships in the West End The play features an all-Black-identifying audience night, aiming to support writers of color on commercial stages. [ more ]
Time Out London3 months agoLondonSaoirse-Monica Jackson on the best thing she's ever seen in LondonSaoirse-Monica Jackson was blown away by Jodie Comer's performance in the one-woman show 'Prima Facie' at the Harold Pinter Theatre. Jackson described Comer's performance as the best live performance she has ever seen and the most moved she has ever seen an audience. Comer won a Laurence Olivier Award and a Tony Award for her role in 'Prima Facie'. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com3 months agoLondonBudget crisis imperils Royal Court's support for new writersThe Royal Court's literary department is struggling to survive as the venue makes cuts to keep going. Playwrights are concerned that the loss of the literary department will have serious implications for new voices in theatre writing. [ more ]
Playbill3 months agoWeb designPublic Obscenities Extends NYC Encore RunTheatre for a New Audience's encore run of Shayok Misha Chowdhury's Public Obscenities has been extended for an extra week. The play follows a Ph.D. student and his Black American boyfriend on a research trip to Kolkata, where they encounter cultural differences. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com3 months agoLiverpool FCWith hope in his heart: how Jurgen Klopp rescued Liverpool | Jonathan LiewJurgen Klopp's announcement of his departure from Liverpool was filled with theatrics and emotion. Klopp's impact on Liverpool goes beyond his success on the field, as he changed the perception of the city and formed lasting connections. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk3 months agoLondon'Barbie-can' boost: Barbenhemier and My Neighbour Totoro bring huge lift to Barbican ticket salesTicket sales at the Barbican's cinema increased by 32% compared to the previous year. The Royal Shakespeare Company's performance of My Neighbour Totoro is the highest grossing show ever at the Barbican's theatre. [ more ]