American Justice is a play set in America written by a British playwright, set during the days of the Obama administration from 2008 when Obama won the election until 2016 when his second term will end. The entirety of the play takes place inside a prison. The cast comprises of two guards, a warden, an inmate and a visitor. We first meet Herb Stevens (David Schaal), an overweight warden who comes across as a bit of a cliche Southern republican. He makes sure everything is in order along with … [Read more...]
The Arts Theatre London West End WC2H 7JB
The Arts Theatre is an independent commercial theatre situated in the heart of London’s West End, providing a dynamic programme of entertainment of all genres.
The main house is a 350-seat proscenium arch theatre which has been in operation since 1927. We also operate Above the Arts, a private members bar and performance space on the first floor.
The Arts is also home to Rooms at the Arts, two bright and airy studios available for hire for rehearsals and workshops, as well as Covent Garden Cocktail Club. We look forward to welcoming you to the West End’s most vibrant theatre complex.
Arts Theatre
Great Newport Street
London, WC2H 7JB
https://artstheatrewestend.co.uk/
A Christmas Carol Review Arts Theatre with Simon Callow
The stage is bare, but for two stacks of three chairs, placed as bookends at the right and left wings. Over each stack is a thread of fairy lights. Our protagonist, and sole cast member, enters, clad in worn suit, overcoat and cravat. Placing his jacket on a hook at the side of the stage, he carefully unwinds the lights, and takes the chairs from their perch. Thus he begins his tale: a story as popular and resonant today as it was when penned by Britain’s greatest novelist in 1843. Last year, … [Read more...]