Author: Ian

Posted in Annie Baker Broadway David Lindsay-Abaire Gina Gionfriddo Jeanine Tesori Joe DiPietro Lee Hall Lynn Nottage Musicals Neil LaBute Not-London Outer Critics Circle Awards Theatre Theatre awards Yasmina Reza

Nominations for 2008-2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards

John Gassner Playwriting Award Annie Baker, Body Awareness Gina Gionfriddo, Becky Shaw Beau Willimon, Farragut North Outstanding…

Posted in Almeida Theatre Jez Butterworth Theatre

Review: Parlour Song, Almeida Theatre

The latest instalment of the Spring programme at Islington’s Almeida theatre is the European première of Parlour…

Posted in Theatre Young Vic

Review: Kafka’s Monkey, Young Vic

Kathryn Hunter is one of those actresses who has never really crossed my radar despite being feted…

Posted in National Theatre Richard Bean Theatre

Review: England People Very Nice, National Theatre

Having had a whirlwind of publicity whipped up around it through accusations of heavy-handed racism, I was…

Posted in Charles Dickens Musicals Theatre

Review: Oliver!, Theatre Royal Drury Lane

This review marks a momentous occasion as it features the first appearance of Aunty Jean, one of…

Posted in Almeida Theatre Theatre

Re-review: Duet for One (times two), Almeida Theatre

Despite already having seen this production when it first opened, you can read my thoughts here, when…

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2009 British Academy Television Awards nominations

Best Actor Stephen Dillane — The Shooting of Thomas Hurndall (Channel 4) Jason Isaacs — The Curse…

Posted in Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals Theatre

Review: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (again), Adelphi

If there was going to be any play or musical that appeared twice on this blog, it…

Posted in Brian Friel Old Vic Theatre

Review: Dancing at Lughnasa, Old Vic

Still utilising the in-the-round format introduced for The Norman Conquests, the Old Vic now hosts the first…