London: Three Controversies About National Identity
This year has got off to a very slow start, with exciting new British plays being exceedingly...
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Interview: Evgeny Goremykin Of London Russian Ballet School
The London Russian Ballet School is unique in its offer of an authentically Russian ballet...
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Remembering Sarah Kane
When Sarah Kane was still alive, it was vital to support her work — her style was so raw, so...
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“Bat Out of Hell”—The Musical Opens in Manchester. Interview With Director Jay Scheib
Jim Steinman’s Bat Out of Hell – The Musical is opening with a burst of energy at the...
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“Peter Pan Goes Wrong” But Gets Comedy Right
The antithesis of some of the slick, accomplished television premieres of the festive season was...
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From “The Hypocrite” to “Hamilton”: Six Must-See Theatre Shows to Book in London
The Hypocrite Could this be the new One Man, Two Guvnors? Richard Bean is back, with a riotous new...
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“Hedda Gabbler” Adaptation Has Too Much Direction
Theatre conventions are a funny thing. Nowadays, it’s actually quite difficult to see a modern...
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A History Of The Transient In-Yer-Face Theatre
Whether or not it really is a foreign country, the past has a tendency to feel like it’s a long...
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Howard Barker and The Curious Case of the Chinese Play With the All-white Cast
This week, In the Depths of Dead Love opened at The Print Room in London. The play, by Howard...
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Musical About Fidel Castro Aims to Present Historical Complexity
The response to the death of Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro has been striking for its...
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Building Bridges: A Transcultural Collaboration Between Spain and the UK
Rodrigo Arribas (from Span’s Fundación Siglo de Oro) describes the transnational collaborative process that gave rise to his company, which has been the first to present a non-English speaking author at the Shakespeare Globe. Reflecting on the models that have arisen from the collaboration between Spain and the UK, he reflects on what differentiates and unites us in theatre.
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“Wish List” Is A Poor Portrayal Of The Welfare System
You could call it the Corbynisation of new writing. In the past couple of years, a series of plays...
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Feedback, Ladders and Outside Eyes: Talking Dramaturgy with Michael John O’Neill
Dosed up on caffeine on another rainy day in Glasgow. Ideal conditions to talk about dramaturgy...
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In Today’s Popular Shows, Shakespeare’s Iconic Characters Live On
Though Shakespeare’s death didn’t attract much attention in 1616, it’s big news today. To mark its...
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The Best Live Theatre Coming to UK Cinemas in Early 2017
World-class theatre is becoming an ever growing presence in UK cinemas. Chains like Curzon, Vue...
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Open Online Theatre Invites Its Audience to “Walk Into Space”
IJAD Dance Company begins 2017 with two firsts: the launch of its pioneering new digital platform...
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Sending the Spectator Abroad: Some Reflections on Theatre Translation
How does the work of translation affect how we read, understand and spectate? How do translations...
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How Will Brexit Affect Theatre?
For the past six months there has only been one news story in town: Brexit. In a referendum on...
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A Brief History Of Pantomime And Its Importance Now
It’s the time of year when drag collides with family entertainment. Yes, the British pantomime...
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“A Doll’s House”: Actors in Reality Theatre
A lonely corner at night in the London neighborhood of Hackney. A group of strangers meet,...
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