Friday, December 19, 2014
A comedy detective, Shakespeare in pointe shoes and audiences turned into actors … our Stage editor picks his standup, dance and theatre highlightsTop of my list of 10 brilliant things in …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:00AM[SHARE]Monday, December 15, 2014
Oily Cart's performance for three-to-five-year-olds plays with textures and smells as much as words and musicAll the way to the Southbank Centre, four-year-old Aggie and I try to remember th…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:12AM[SHARE]Saturday, December 13, 2014
Unicorn theatre, LondonThis sensory show for young children captures the fun and wonder of unwrapping presents on Christmas morningAnyone who has ever been around a baby or a toddler on Chri…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:52AM[SHARE]Tuesday, December 2, 2014
As a film version hits cinemas, its star recalls the weird vibes and epic demands of the Arthur Miller classic at the Old VicMichael Billington on The Crucible: "full of raw power"Susannah C…
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The filmed Off the Page plays will unite Guardian writers with some of theatres most important playwrights and directors Continue reading...
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Filmed version of Sarah Frankcoms cross-gender production to be released in 2015 Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:25AM[SHARE]Monday, November 3, 2014
As Nicole Scherzinger prepares to play Grizabella, can you tell which of these lyrics are sung in Andrew Lloyd Webber's West End musical and which are sung by the Pussycat Dolls? Continue re…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:59AM[SHARE]Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Polka theatre, LondonThis show based on Jeff Browns offbeat novel is loud, colourful and cleverly designed. It will strike a chord for younger siblings Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:54AM[SHARE]Monday, October 20, 2014
Polka theatre, LondonSarah Argents quietly brilliant new play explores the long-distance relationship between a girl and her grandfather with an audience full of teddies Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:03AM[SHARE]Thursday, October 16, 2014
Shakespeare wrote some of the most beautiful sonnets in history but he was also the prince of putdowns. How well do you know the Bard's barbs? Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:55AM[SHARE]Wednesday, October 15, 2014
On Saturday 18 October 2014 were live-streaming a six-hour come-and-go theatre show. Heres what you need to know Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:42AM[SHARE]Friday, October 3, 2014
According to the reviews, the arrestingly husky Lohan has genuine if unstable star presence and breathless naivety in her West End debut Speed-the-Plow: in pictures Why Mamets play is perfec…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:42AM[SHARE]Thursday, October 2, 2014
Short film written by Andrew OHagan and also directed by Anderson imagines Blanche Duboiss story before the events of the Tennessee Williams play Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:00AM[SHARE]Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Do you know your Benedick from your Beatrice? Your Romeo from your Juliet? Match the quote to the character Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:00AM[SHARE]Monday, September 29, 2014
Bouffes du Nord, ParisA series of dramatic fragments presents a shockingly honest insight into parent-child conundrums Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:22AM[SHARE]Singer will make her Theatreland debut in the revival of one of the West Ends longest-running shows Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:43AM[SHARE]Monday, September 8, 2014
This song-and-dance version of Judith Kerrs picture book gets lots of laughs but loses some of the charm of her original story Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:28AM[SHARE]Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Here are 10 striking stage directions can you identify the plays they're taken from? Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:08AM[SHARE]Sunday, August 24, 2014
As Sweet Mambo is staged at the Edinburgh festival, Wim Wenders, music adviser Matthias Burkert and artists including Madeleine Peyroux reflect on Tanztheater Wuppertals eclectic soundtrack …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:17AM[SHARE]Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Former nominees James Acaster and Sam Simmons, and last years best newcomer, John Kearns, are on the seven-strong shortlist for the main prize at the Edinburgh comedy awardsEdinburgh comedy …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:16AM[SHARE]Monday, August 18, 2014
From a Camille OSullivan tearjerker to Alex Hornes madcap contraption, here are the best bits of five of my favourite shows so far. What have been your highlights? Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:15AM[SHARE]Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Both seasoned and new performers at the Edinburgh festival acknowledge the influence America's master of crazy comedy had on their lives and their acts Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:04PM[SHARE]Friday, August 8, 2014
Enigmatically droll comedian Tim Key is in Edinburgh with his standup show Single White Slut, and hell be joining us on Tuesday 12 August at 1pm to take your questions. Hes collaborated with…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:50AM[SHARE]Tuesday, August 5, 2014
It's only five days old and already the fringe has produced some stormers, from James Acaster to Adam Riches. Let us know which shows you've seen and what you made of them Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:58AM[SHARE]Which songs are comedians walking on stage to at the Edinburgh festival this year? Sara Pascoe, Carl Donnelly, Kerry Godliman and others explain their choices Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:00AM[SHARE]Friday, August 1, 2014
At the fringe but not sure what to see? From Pinter at lunchtime to a host of zombie shows, try these suggestions for size Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:23AM[SHARE]Tuesday, June 24, 2014
We invited you to take a photo of your favourite theatre memento and tell us where it came from and what you thought of the show. Here is a selection of the best Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:59AM[SHARE]Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Bill Nighy is back in the West End, appearing in Skylight. How well do you know his stage and screen roles? Match the quote to the film or play Continue reading...
SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:03AM[SHARE]Monday, June 9, 2014
Traditional stories are given a new twist at a festival for young audiences. Writer Mike Kenny and director Wendy Harris explain British company Tutti Frutti's approachIn a tent, sat on a be…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:39AM[SHARE]Monday, May 19, 2014
Have you ever taken home a theatre memento beyond the standard programme and ticket? Share your pictures and tell us what you thought of the showThese items look like leftovers from a romant…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:01AM[SHARE]Thursday, April 24, 2014
The great Shakespearean will be answering your questions on his career, from King Lear to Spamalot, on Monday 28 AprilHe's back at the National Theatre and this time he's howling and stagge…
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