Monday, December 11, 2023
The Egg theatre, BathGaming imagery blends with traditional adventure scenery in an exuberant present-day adaptation of JM Barrie's novel
Within a fortnight of Wendy's birth, JM Barrie has M…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:48AM[SHARE]Friday, December 8, 2023
The Egg theatre, BathSet in the cherry orchard that Madame Ranevsky is preparing to leave, this story leads its young audience on a tactile adventure underground
Our host is making a list an…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:06PM[SHARE]Thursday, December 7, 2023
Leeds PlayhouseThis production for over-fours has clever touches, lively performances and splendid puppets but the songs and the story grow monotonous
The ravenous, toothy croc in Roald Dahl…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:54AM[SHARE]Actors to make 'merry mischief' in Samuel Beckett's play at Theatre Royal Haymarket in September
Ben Whishaw is to star in a new London production of Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot, the …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:36AM[SHARE]Tuesday, December 5, 2023
The Flemish theatre run by Michael De Cock has its own 'city dramaturg', functions like a town square and stages shows that reflect a vibrant capital, says the dynamic artistic director
Safe…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:06AM[SHARE]The comedian posted a video of the 'shocking' amount of litter left behind after his performance in a panto, saying, 'You wouldn't treat your own home like that, would you?'
"It's behind you…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:02AM[SHARE]Thursday, November 30, 2023
Watch Mike Birbiglia's hit comedy about mortality, Colm and Brenda Meaney in Enda Walsh's two-hander or choose from a flock of Swan Lakes
Here's Mike Birbiglia's pitch for his Broadway and …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:06PM[SHARE]Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Derby theatreOur heroine is a straight-talker who is not bothered about the ball but still finds romance in Annie Siddons' lively version
In her fresh version of the bridal fairytale, Annie …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:18AM[SHARE]Sunday, November 26, 2023
Lyric Hammersmith, LondonVikki Stone's playful fairytale is staged with fabulous costumes and high-energy songs but falls short of delirious comedy
In 2021, Camila Cabello was a screen Cinde…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:24AM[SHARE]Friday, November 24, 2023
Half Moon theatre, LondonSarah Punshon's Christmas story for over-fours is about the importance of making " and saving " electricity
Here's a lively show that recognises how, in many househo…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:48AM[SHARE]Thursday, November 23, 2023
Polka theatre, LondonWorking best as an origin story, this new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale is poignant but lacks danger
Why is Hans Christian Andersen's Snow Queen so c…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:24PM[SHARE]Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Palace theatre, ManchesterThe new tour of Lin-Manuel Miranda's blockbuster is delivered by an outstanding ensemble
As this UK and Ireland tour is launched, it's tempting to say that Hamilton…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:02AM[SHARE]Monday, November 20, 2023
The show must go on for the trio of hapless performers in Parolin's new production Zonder, which finds the funny side in failure
Contemporary dance and comedy don't exactly go hand in hand b…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:48AM[SHARE]Friday, November 10, 2023
Half Moon theatre, LondonAmal Khalidi and Tatenda Naomi Matsvai's touring play for over-13s evokes two friends' passions and pressures
'Hot orange" is the name given to a basketball in this …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:54AM[SHARE]Ivo van Hove will direct the West End production based on John Cassavetes' 1977 film about theatre
Sheridan Smith is to star in a musical by Rufus Wainwright based on John Cassavetes' 1977 f…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:36AM[SHARE]Thursday, November 9, 2023
Royal Shakespeare theatre, Stratford-upon-AvonThis is a well-crafted, brilliantly acted version of John Masefield's novel about an orphan who travels through time
Going small and swift are t…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:32AM[SHARE]McOnie " who choreographed Jesus Christ Superstar, On the Town and Carousel " takes over from Tim Sheader
Regent's Park Open Air theatre in London has appointed Drew McOnie as its new artist…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:32AM[SHARE]Friday, November 3, 2023
Southwark Playhouse Elephant, LondonStrong voices, polished direction and pop choreography boost this uneven account of Lizzie Borden, accused of killing her father and stepmother
Reclaiming…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:06AM[SHARE]Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The Taiwanese group's compelling dance and William F Buckley Jr and Gore Vidal's heated debates are among November's offerings " plus an interactive theatrical quest
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:33AM[SHARE]Sunday, October 29, 2023
Hope Mill theatre, ManchesterAdapted from the 1995 film, this musical about three drag queens stuck in a US small town is low on tension but has plenty of heart " and wigs
Manchester's mini …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:13AM[SHARE]Royal Exchange theatre, ManchesterNicholai La Barrie's production edits out some of Shakespeare's characters, but amps up the modern-day relevance of this play about a divided community
Rel…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:07AM[SHARE]Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Jermyn Street theatre, LondonOften outrageously funny, Churchill's play grimly reveals the costs and risks involved in private renting
This revival of Caryl Churchill's pungent 1972 comedy a…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:07PM[SHARE]Thursday, October 5, 2023
The playwright and actor's debut drama about life on an eating disorder unit will have its world premiere at the Arcola theatre in London next summer
The Papatango new writing prize has been…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:55PM[SHARE]The Arts Council of Wales has withdrawn its long-term financial support of the English-language theatre company
National Theatre Wales (NTW) has warned that it will be forced to close in six…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:25AM[SHARE]Tuesday, October 3, 2023
The Broadway hit, written by Tina Fey and now on its second North American tour, will open at the Savoy in June
For Mean Girls fans, this is so fetch: the film's musical adaptation, which ra…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:19AM[SHARE]The Hollywood star will appear alongside Andy Serkis and Louisa Harland in David Ireland's black comedy
Woody Harrelson is to return to the London stage in a new production of David Ireland'…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:13AM[SHARE]Sunday, October 1, 2023
Our roundup of stage shows to watch at home includes a revival of Polly Stenham's debut play, London's international dance festival and Patrick Stewart suffering toil and trouble
The first m…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:55AM[SHARE]Thursday, September 28, 2023
The Olivier award-winning actor, whose major film roles included Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series, has died
' 'An actor who let his heart and soul crack open': David Jays on Micha…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:04AM[SHARE]Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Coronet theatre, LondonAurélia Thierrée narrates the tale of a confined 'hysterical' woman while Fukiko Takase dances on a screen behind her
The putrid wallpaper in Charlotte Perkins Gilma…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:07AM[SHARE]Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Coogan will follow in Peter Sellers' footsteps to play multiple roles in stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick's 1964 satirical war film
Steve Coogan is to star in Armando Iannucci's stage ada…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:03AM[SHARE]Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Choreographer Drew McOnie's version of the festive sweet-treat ballet will have a male hero and aims to 'represent those who felt it wasn't for them'
It is a sweet treat of a ballet that enc…
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