London Theatre News and Reviews

Coronation Street star Gray O’Brien is joined by Tessa Peake-Jones (Only Fools and Horses), Josefina Gabrielle (Sweet Charity) and Daniel Weyman (Comedy Of Errors – Regent’s Park Theatre), in the world premiere of Los Angeles comedy Park Avenue Cat.

This triangle has four corners.  One beautiful woman, two Alpha males and a very confused LA therapist presiding over a love [...]

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Think you know Snow White? Think again!

Bring the whole family and join Filskit on Father’s Day, for a hilarious and unique twist on this deliciously scrumptious tale. Both children and adults alike are invited to follow us as we journey deep into the dark forest and decipher messages from the mysterious Queen, and her two bewildered servants. 
 
Combining a unique [...]

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Following its smash-hit Christmas run at the Lyric Hammersmith Snow Play comes to the Pleasance London in preparation for its residency at the Edinburgh Festival this summer.

Snow has a magical quality that enchants the child in all of us and in this production, devised and brought to you by Italian theatre company Lyngo, there is plenty of it. Directed [...]

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The legendary, unforgettable musical, The Phantom of the Opera at  Her Majesty’s Theatre has extended its London run until 28 April 2012.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s masterpiece The Phantom of The Opera, continues its unprecendented West End run.

Based on a classic French thriller about a terrifying and legendary figure who emerges from the depths of The Paris Opera House and manifests the [...]

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Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers at Phoenix Theatre has extended its London run until 24 Nov 2012.

Written by the legendary Willy Russell, BLOOD BROTHERS tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with tragic consequences. The incredible score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe [...]

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Following a sensational sell-out season at The Courtyard Theatre, the RSC’s production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL transfers to London’s West End this October.
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s new musical version of Roald Dahl’s Matilda is a triumph: enchanting, bold and ingenious’ The Evening Standard.
Roald Dahl’s much-loved story bursts into life on stage in this brand new musical version by Dennis [...]

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Betty Blue Eyes has extended its booking period until 28 Jan 2012 at Novello Theatre London, Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm, Thursday and Saturday matinees at 2.30pm.

Belts are being tightened and the country’s long-suffering citizens are being told by the government that there will be fair shares for all in return for surviving Austerity Britain.  Meanwhile local officials feather [...]

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Jimmy Jewell for Ladida Productions Ltd and Gerald Brunt Productions Ltd present Same Time, Next Year starring Abi Titmuss & Ben Freeman at Jersey Arts Centre from 10th – 14th May 2010.Tabloid sensation turned critically acclaimed actress Abi Titmuss and ex Emmerdale star and West End favourite Ben Freeman will headline a brand new production of the hit 1975 [...]

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The Society for Theatre Research and the judges are pleased to announce the following short list for the Theatre Book Prize for books published in 2010, in alphabetical order:

Actors and Acting in Shakespeare’s Time by John H. Astington (Cambridge University Press)

Diaghilev & the Golden Age of the Ballets Russes 1909-1929 edited by Jane Pritchard (V & A Publishing)

Putting It On: [...]

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Crow Theatre is a South London company taking part in Wandsworth Arts Festival. The Festival is jam packed with Arts events and activities and well worth a visit. Crow are creating a unique piece of Movement Theatre using participation from the local community, to be performed in pub gardens. The piece explores Community issues and Power of the Crowd, [...]

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