Author: Ian
Sir Peter Hall: 1930-2017 – a photo retrospective
In sad news, the death of Sir Peter Hall, one of the great names in British theatre, has…
Review: Doubt – a Parable, Southwark Playhouse
“What do you do when you’re not sure?” John Patrick Shanley’s play Doubt, a Parable comes lauded…
Review: Mrs Orwell, Southwark Playhouse
“So what you want, in a nutshell, George, is a mistress, housekeeper, nurse, literary executor and mother…
Review: Son of a Preacher Man, Churchill Bromley
“Saying so much more than Just words could ever say” No-one could accuse Craig Revel-Horwood of resting…
Review: Eyes Closed, Ears Covered, Bunker Theatre
“Don’t you ever say you’re a terrible son” The latest copy of the Beano, an illicit jar…
Review: Hairspray, Orchard Dartford
“You can try to stop my dancin’ feet” This mahoosive new tour of Hairspray started in the…
Review: Mamma Mia, Novello
“It’s all very Greek” 18 years since it opened, Mamma Mia continues to tempt people to the…
Round-up of news and treats and other interesting things
The announcement of the new cast for Broadway’s hugely lauded Hello, Dolly! has been a most strange…
Review: Follies, National Theatre
An utterly majestic production of Sondheim’s Follies is a masterpiece for the National Theatre “All things beautiful…
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