The Christmas season is upon us once again, but forget about Santa and presents and mince pies. This means it’s also panto season (oh yes it is!). The Marlowe Theatre is back in fine form again this year with a fun-filled telling of the timeless classic, Cinderella. Paul Hendy’s energetic production is a fantastic affair with the perfect blend of both traditional and modern. There are all the usual bits you’d expect from any panto such as ghosts in the woods, outrageously silly costumes, … [Read more...]
Of Mice and Men – Marlowe Theatre Canterbury – Review
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men is one of the best-loved novels of all time. It is deemed a classic work of literature, and for good reason. A poignant and powerful story set in the hard times of the Great Depression, and with themes still just as relevant today as they were eighty years ago, its lasting success and appeal is celebrated in this all-new stage revival by Selladoor Productions. In association with The Marlowe Theatre, the production embarks on a ten-week UK tour by opening at the … [Read more...]
Peter Pan at The Marlowe Theatre Canterbury – Review
We’ll have to do it again then, won’t we! Yes, it’s that time of year once again and panto season is well and truly upon us, heralding the approach of Christmas with jeers, cheers and cries of “It’s behind you!”. The Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury slightly veers from the typical pantomime this year with a truly unique take on Peter Pan, but one which pays off magnificently as Paul Hendy’s production is a magical feat of sheer brilliance and wonder. David Ribi as the adventurous Peter Pan is … [Read more...]
Eddie Izzard returns to the West End with Force Majeure Reloaded
Derren Brown has been wowing London audiences over the Christmas period with performances of his new show, Miracle, at the Palace Theatre. The multi award-winning ‘master of psychological illusion ends his West End run on 16th January to continue with the 2016 leg of his UK Tour, but in return, the man who holds the unofficial comedy world record for his touring show is taking up residency at the theatre in his place. Eddie Izzard performed in 28 countries (and in four languages) in his … [Read more...]
Union Theatre announces new productions for 2016
The Union Theatre have announced new productions coming to the London venue in 2016, which includes the UK professional debut of Fear and Misery of the Third Reich, the first UK revival of Road Show and an adaption of William Shakespeare’s Queen Lear. Fear and Misery of the Third Reich is the black comedy by German playwright Bertolt Brecht which explores how the rise of Nazism affected the ordinary people of Germany and asks the question of not only how it happened, but whether it could it … [Read more...]