Category Archives: Theatre
“A voluptuous self-crucifixion”
This evening I saw the final play of this year’s holiday. A rather long sabbatical for me, but not as long as the one suffered by the Reverend T Lawrence Shannon in Tennessee Williams’ 1961 play, The Night of the
“A voluptuous self-crucifixion”
This evening I saw the final play of this year’s holiday. A rather long sabbatical for me, but not as long as the one suffered by the Reverend T Lawrence Shannon in Tennessee Williams’ 1961 play, The Night of the
Sir Ian McKellen on stage
A walk in the park for Sir Ian this one. An evening talking about his life and how he got involved with theatre. To mark his 80th year, Sir Ian is touring a number of venues across the United Kingdom,
Sir Ian McKellen on stage
A walk in the park for Sir Ian this one. An evening talking about his life and how he got involved with theatre. To mark his 80th year, Sir Ian is touring a number of venues across the United Kingdom,
‘A Death in the Life of Joe Egg’
Toby Stephens (‘Oslo’, ‘Lost in Space’) and Claire Skinner (‘Outnumbered’) co-star in this new production of a perennially-revived black comedy. They play the parents who cope with the demands of looking after a severely disabled daughter by losing themselves in
‘A Death in the Life of Joe Egg’
Toby Stephens (‘Oslo’, ‘Lost in Space’) and Claire Skinner (‘Outnumbered’) co-star in this new production of a perennially-revived black comedy. They play the parents who cope with the demands of looking after a severely disabled daughter by losing themselves in
‘A Comedy about a Bank Robbery’
The Criterion is a theatre right on Piccadilly Circus. It has a small foyer and is largely below ground. The stairs have very smart wall tiling. I have seen plays ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ and ‘Peter Pan Goes Wrong’
‘A Comedy about a Bank Robbery’
The Criterion is a theatre right on Piccadilly Circus. It has a small foyer and is largely below ground. The stairs have very smart wall tiling. I have seen plays ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ and ‘Peter Pan Goes Wrong’
‘The Doctor’
This was my first visit to the Almeida Theatre in Islington, but I am aware that many of their excellent plays transfer to the West End. This is a great play, but perhaps better suited to trendy Islington. Doesn’t Jeremy
‘The Doctor’
This was my first visit to the Almeida Theatre in Islington, but I am aware that many of their excellent plays transfer to the West End. This is a great play, but perhaps better suited to trendy Islington. Doesn’t Jeremy
‘The Son’
“Everything will be alright”. Of course it wasn’t to be and I do blame the parents completely. The story of an adolescent with mental health issues which come to the fore following his parents divorce and father’s remarriage. Written by
‘The Son’
“Everything will be alright”. Of course it wasn’t to be and I do blame the parents completely. The story of an adolescent with mental health issues which come to the fore following his parents divorce and father’s remarriage. Written by
Hansard – the play
I don’t want to give too much away about this excellent new play by Simon Woods, his first I understand. I absolutely loved it. I do hope he continues writing. Playing at the National Theatre. A two-handler starring Lindsay Duncan
Hansard – the play
I don’t want to give too much away about this excellent new play by Simon Woods, his first I understand. I absolutely loved it. I do hope he continues writing. Playing at the National Theatre. A two-handler starring Lindsay Duncan
‘Bitter Wheat’ – #metoo
This play at The Garrick Theatre started well. It was very amusing – a film producer in Hollywood lives a life centred entirely around himself. Acerbic, sarcastic, verbal, vile but amusing. His staff avoid conflict by obeying his every command,
‘Bitter Wheat’ – #metoo
This play at The Garrick Theatre started well. It was very amusing – a film producer in Hollywood lives a life centred entirely around himself. Acerbic, sarcastic, verbal, vile but amusing. His staff avoid conflict by obeying his every command,
Martin Randall – the best tours
My trip to Russia was organised by Martin Randall Travel London (with an office in Australia too). They are, in my opinion, the leaders in cultural tours. They are well planned, engage experts who really know their stuff and who
Martin Randall – the best tours
My trip to Russia was organised by Martin Randall Travel London (with an office in Australia too). They are, in my opinion, the leaders in cultural tours. They are well planned, engage experts who really know their stuff and who
Mikhailovsky ballet
A wonderful evening at St Petersburg’s Mikhailovsky Theatre for a performance of the ballet ‘Don Quixote’. The Don be the perfect ballet role for me. No dancing, just riding in on a horse and then some prancing around with a
Mikhailovsky ballet
A wonderful evening at St Petersburg’s Mikhailovsky Theatre for a performance of the ballet ‘Don Quixote’. The Don be the perfect ballet role for me. No dancing, just riding in on a horse and then some prancing around with a
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