May 2024 - The Theatre Times

Holes In The Hole

Posted by Jonathan Kalb | 30th May 2024 | New York, Review, Theatre and Politics, United States of America

When I first heard that Suzan-Lori Parks had taken up the story of Thomas Jefferson and Sally...

Prominent American Theatre Scholar, Elinor Fuchs, Dies at 91

Posted by The Theatre Times | 28th May 2024 | Dramaturgy, New York, News, United States of America

Elinor Fuchs, a trailblazing theater scholar, critic, and playwright, passed away on May 28, 2024,...

“Ronja, the Robber’s Daughter:” Theater Conventions for Kids

Posted by Teodora Medeleanu | 22nd May 2024 | Poland, Review, Theatre for Young Audiences

In spite of all open-mindedness, attending family performances as an adult can be, initially at...

Like Mother, Like Son: “Redemption Story” at A.R.T./NY

Posted by Rhiannon Ling | 22nd May 2024 | New York, Review, Theatre and Film, United States of America

My first thought upon entering Redemption Story at A.R.T./NY was that of boldness: I can’t recall...

“Miss Saigon”: Déjà vu. An exclusive interview with Claude-Michel Schönberg

Posted by Lisa Monde | 21st May 2024 | France, Interview, Musical Theatre

Dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the musical Miss Saigon, an exclusive interview with the...

The Return of the Musical “Titanic” to NYC

Posted by Christina Stanton | 19th May 2024 | Musical Theatre, Review, United States of America

Most historic dates and events fade from view after a few years, especially as witnesses age and...

“English,” a Gate to Enriching Desired Dreams

Posted by Azadeh Kangarani | 15th May 2024 | Review, Theatre and Politics, United States of America

Do you speak any languages besides your mother tongue, especially as an adult learner? How do you...

“Earworm:” Entangled in the Political Landscape

Posted by Amin Azimi | 15th May 2024 | Canada, Review, Theatre and Politics

Toronto’s theatre scene thrives on its multicultural identity, a modern-day Tower of Babel...

Legacy of TiyatroTem on the Independent Theatre Scene of Turkey after 2000s

Posted by Deniz Bașar | 15th May 2024 | Essay, Theatre and Decolonization, Turkey

TiyatroTem (2001-2017) was established by Şehsuvar Aktaş (b. 1964) and Ayşe Selen (1955-2017) in...

“Bérénice” at Milan’s FOG Festival

Posted by Margaret Rose | 14th May 2024 | Festivals, Italy, Theatre and Art

Together with Wayne McGregor’s dance piece, UniVerse: A Dark Crystal Odyssey, Romeo Castellucci’s...

Igor Vuk Torbica (1987 – 2020) – Balkan “Prince of Theatre” – The third Igor’s Days

Posted by Emilija Kvočka | 13th May 2024 | Directing, Macedonia, Review, Serbia

He lived for 33 years, and then he left us. He had his first professional direction in the...

From Exile to Redemption

Posted by Marcina Zaccaria | 12th May 2024 | Review, Theatre and Politics, United States of America

Solo Performers John Rwothomack and Fidaa Zidan join forces to unravel the discovery of life after political rallies and prison sentences in Lines.

Obari Gomba’s Grit and the Politics of Vendetta

Posted by Ugochukwu Anad! | 9th May 2024 | Nigeria, Review, Theatre and Politics

On 9th April, the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, produced Obari Gomba’s Grit directed by...

How To Recognise Us? The Foreign Women In London: Theatre Review Of “Don’t Get Me Wrong”

Posted by Xunnan Li | 5th May 2024 | Review, Theatre and Politics, United Kingdom

Amidst the bustling metropolis of London, a group of aspiring theatrical talents (Kelly Guibal, Flavia Di Saverio, Thelma Osorio Euan, Maria Luc, Hana Tamaru, Arianna Folini) took to the stage at The Hen & Chicken Theatre in March 2024 to present their musical production, “Don’t Get Me Wrong”. Through their performance, they delved into the intricate tapestry of challenges and joys experienced by those navigating life in the vibrant yet daunting urban landscape of the UK’s largest city.