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London theatre reviews written by Marian Kennedy

The following reviews are written by Marian Kennedy. Reviews include Sadler's Wells, London West End and Off-West End. Read latest London West End and Off-West End reviews by all reviewers.

Jack v Giant at the Polka Theatre

February 20, 2023 Last updated: February 20, 2023 6:05 pm By Marian Kennedy

Polka Theatre - Jack v Giant. Photo by Steve Gregson.

Based in Wimbledon the delightful Polka Theatre has been making theatre for children aged 0-13 since 1979. Its latest production, Jack v Giant, running to 26th March has been written by Polka’s Artistic Director and CEO, Peter Glanville, and Barb Jungr. Directed by Roman Stefanski, Jack v Giant is a clever, dual-layered musical. One layer connects with children in terms they understand while the other offers adults capitalism and the unequal distribution of wealth in our society to think … [Read more...]

The Lehman Trilogy at the Gillian Lynne Theatre

February 10, 2023 Last updated: March 15, 2023 7:14 pm By Marian Kennedy

The Lehman Trilogy West End 2023. L-R Hadley Fraser, Nigel Lindsay, Michael Balogun © Mark Douet copy.

The National Theatre and Neal Street production of The Lehman Trilogy directed by Sam Mendes returns to London for a limited run preceded by its triumph on Broadway where in 2022 it was laureled by 5 Tonys. Awarded best play, best director, best scenic design and best lighting. On its return to London, with a different cast and with its West End director Zoe Ford Burnett, The Lehman Trilogy continues to earn these accolades. It’s such an interesting, thought-provoking play. Taking its … [Read more...]

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Grandad, Me and Teddy Too at Polka Theatre

December 11, 2022 Last updated: December 12, 2022 7:53 pm By Marian Kennedy

Grandad, Me and Teddy Too - Photo credit Steve Gregson.

Wimbledon’s Polka Theatre is one of those amazing jewels of dedicated children’s theatre found scattered through the community hubs of London. Its lovely building has been dynamically arranged to engage visiting children before they see any drama and this creates a fun and positive atmosphere. Grandad, Me and Teddy Too, directed by Sarah Argent, is a delightful, cosy piece of theatre for very young children below the age of 5. Beneath a seemingly simple narrative with a cast of just two … [Read more...]

Sleeping Beauty at Sadler’s Wells

December 8, 2022 Last updated: December 8, 2022 10:31 pm By Marian Kennedy

Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty © Johan Persson.

Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty at Sadler’s Wells is a magnificent and moving reinterpretation of this ancient story through dance and is not to be missed. All the enchantments and charm of the fairytale are referenced before it is is transported along new dramatic pathways into the present day, telling poignantly of connections across time, recognised though invisible. Bourne calls the show a gothic romance. It could be called a beautiful and exciting time machine. On every level this … [Read more...]

Henry V at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, The Globe

November 25, 2022 Last updated: November 25, 2022 9:51 pm By Marian Kennedy

Oliver Johnstone and Joshua Griffin in Henry V. Photographer: Johan Persson.

This is an enjoyable and dynamic production of Henry V at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Does it matter that there is innovative action and that it is highly edited with both inserts and innuendo from other Shakespeare plays? It might be if you want to see a completely true-to-the-text version of Henry V. In this show, the intended emphasis is on rhetoric as an art of concealment, where words and processes will be employed to suggest reason though this is no more than a brittle veneer. … [Read more...]

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