Posts Tagged ‘theatre’
King Lear, Almeida Theatre, stage review: ‘Ramped-up, sexed-up take on the Shakespeare classic’
Yaël Farber’s adaptation keeps the audience ‘gripped throughout’
Read MoreDalston acting studio founded by former EastEnders star to stage its first ever play at the Arcola
Actors East Theatre, set up by James Alexandrou, will perform Casserole from 5-30 March
Read MoreCold War, Almeida Theatre, stage review: ‘A thinking person’s musical’
Anya Chalotra and Luke Thallon delight in this ‘Eastern Bloc Shakespearean tale’
Read MoreThe Lost Library of Spitalfields Market, Greenhouse Theatre, stage review: ‘A seasonal fairy tale for all ages’
This Christmas play at the UK’s first zero-waste theatre is a ‘perfect antidote to hibernal chill’
Read MoreSputnik Sweetheart, Arcola Theatre, stage review: ‘Spinning and spinning’
A ‘lack of emotional clarity’ hampers this adaptation of Haruki Murakami’s novel
Read MorePortia Coughlan, Almeida Theatre, stage review: ‘Impressive depiction of crumbling mental health’
Marina Carr’s drama features a ‘jaw-dropping’ lead performance, but is somewhat let down by its ‘unrelentingly pounding’ subject matter
Read MoreThe Flea, The Yard Theatre, stage review: ‘An epic undertaking’
This retelling of the 1889 Cleveland Street scandal has its flaws, but it ‘will certainly not bore you’
Read More1984, Hackney Town Hall, stage review: ‘Timely reminder of just how thuggish servants of the people can be’
The borough’s municipal heart is a fitting place for this immersive take on Orwell’s famous novel
Read MoreGentlemen, Arcola Theatre, stage review: ‘Ripping ride of dark comedy’
Matt Parvin’s Covid-delayed play explores the culture war with a ‘cruel smile’, but loses steam in its second act
Read MoreNo Man’s Island, The Big House, stage review: ‘A script so authentic it’s like watching a documentary’
This charity production is ‘inventive, funny, powerful and utterly compelling’
Read More‘I don’t see us doing a four-month run of an Ibsen play’: Hoxton Hall’s new boss on harnessing the community and putting fun at the forefront
Stuart Cox recently took charge of the historic local theatre and he has plenty of ideas for its future
Read MoreMy Neighbour Totoro, Barbican, stage review: ‘A germinating, blossoming, unfurling delight’
The stage version of Studio Ghibli’s famous animated film is ‘glorious’
Read MoreThe Cherry Orchard, The Yard Theatre, stage review: ‘Space drama that never quite gets into orbit’
Vinay Patel’s reimagining of the Chekhov classic is ‘weighed down by its own ambition’
Read MoreMariam, The Old Church, stage review: ‘Stand-out performances carry dialogue-heavy script’
This adaptation of Elizabeth Cary’s 1613 play picks up in the second half
Read MoreBlue by Caridad Svich, Fizzy Sherbet, podcast review: ‘Immersion that pushes the boundaries of traditional theatre’
The Hackney-founded women’s theatre podcast is in the midst of its first full season, and this episode is ‘incredible’
Read MoreArts venues across Hackney announce new wave of discounts and freebies as part of Town Hall’s culture recovery effort
Cut-price tickets for young people and low-income families are among the latest offers
Read MoreThe Comedy of Errors, Barbican, stage review: ‘A Shakespeare classic reborn’
Often derided as the bard’s early ‘joke’ work, the famous farce is given a surprisingly smart update at the Barbican
Read MoreStars pay tribute to Hackney Empire as historic theatre celebrates 120th anniversary
Venue to launch line-up for landmark year with cake-cutting ceremony led by Clive Rowe
Read MoreHackney Comedy Experience, EartH, stage review: ‘Hilarious takes on ageing, climate anxiety and Catford – peppered with uncomfortable moments’
Four stars of the British comedy circuit took to the stage in Dalston last week
Read MoreSustainably made play about climate change activism and class identity is coming to Hackney
Boundless Theatre production by award-winning writer Nessah Muthy arrives at Hackney Showroom on 13 November
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