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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...]
Alan Ayckbourn’s Confusions and Hero’s Welcome to tour UK and US in 2016
Two of playwright Alan Ayckbourn’s works, one a revival and the other a brand new play, are set to tour next year from January 2016. A major revival of Ayckbourn’s acclaimed 1974 play Confusions will embark on a national and international tour alongside his latest play, Hero’s Welcome. The tour opens at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford, where the productions … [Read more...]
The Print Room announces Spring 2016 Season
The Print Room has announced its Spring 2016 season at the Coronet, which runs from 18th January to 7th May 2016. Opening the new season is Peter Schaffer’s Five Finger Exercise, which features Jason Merrells (Stanley), Lucy Cohu (Louise), Lorne MacFadyen (Walter) and Tom Morley (Clive) in the cast. It runs at The Print Room from 18th January to 13th February 2016, … [Read more...]
RSC Shakespeare on Screen film season at the Barbican January 2016
The Royal Shakespeare Company and the Barbican will be screening a series of past productions for the Shakespeare on Screen season in January 2016. Created by the RSC, Shakespeare on Screen is a special festival that will show ‘captivating, rare and never-before-screened productions from 50 years of Shakespeare in performance’. The film season will present nine … [Read more...]
Jamie Muscato to star in new one-man musical at VAULT Festival in 2016
Jamie Muscato will star in the world premiere of Stay Awake, Jake at the VAULT Festival in 2016. The winning show of the 2014 S&S Award, Tim Gilvin’s one-man musical follows Jake on a late-night drive to reunite with his former girlfriend. An unabridged version was performed at the St James Theatre last year, and more recently, it was given a week’s development … [Read more...]
Adult casting announced for UK and Ireland Tour of Billy Elliot
Full adult casting has been revealed for the UK and Ireland Tour of Billy Elliot the Musical in 2016. Annette McLaughlin, Martin Walsh and Scott Garnham will star in the first ever Billy Elliot tour, which opens at the Theatre Royal Plymouth on Wednesday 24th February 2016. Annette McLaughlin is set to play ballet teacher Mrs Wilkinson, alongside Martin Walsh as … [Read more...]
Soho Theatre announces new show listings
Soho Theatre has revealed new 2015/16 show listings for their winter season, which runs from December 2015 to February 2016. In the main theatre space of the London venue, Kim Noble returns from 8th Dec 2015 to 9th Jan 2016 with You’re Not Alone, blending performance, comedy and film in a moving and comic journey that follows one man’s attempts at connection, … [Read more...]
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap announces new West End cast
Agatha Christie’s record-breaking play, The Mousetrap announces a brand new West End cast from 21st December 2015. Joining the London production, which has been running for more than 60 years, are Emma Deegan and Rob Heanley as Mollie Ralston and Giles Ralston. They, in turn, are joined by Timothy O’Hara as Christopher Wren, Eunice Roberts as Mrs Boyle, Laurence … [Read more...]