Record breaking Woolwich theatre show enters final 8 weeks of run

Record breaking Woolwich theatre show enters final 8 weeks of run

A record-breaking show that has taken over two warehouses in Woolwich will see its run end in September. The Burnt City, an epic immersive visual theatre production enters its final eight weeks,... Read more »
Tragic Sinead O’Connor’s final days: Troubled star was living in London, ‘planned to write new tunes’ and had visited ballet at nearby theatre before her mystery death – amid questions over what remains of her ‘£4m fortune’

Tragic Sinead O’Connor’s final days: Troubled star was living in London, ‘planned to write new tunes’ and had visited ballet at nearby theatre before her mystery death – amid questions over what remains of her ‘£4m fortune’

Sinead O’Connor had just moved back to London at the start of July – calling the city her ‘home’ – and described her hope and excitement at seeing the ballet and writing... Read more »
Britain’s ‘first professional Jewish panto’ to be staged in north London | Theatre

Britain’s ‘first professional Jewish panto’ to be staged in north London | Theatre

The corny gags, slapstick, cartoon baddies and singalongs beloved of traditional pantomime will be given a new spin later this year in what is billed as Britain’s first professional Jewish panto. Red... Read more »
Review: Children’s play Dig at The Broadway theatre, Barking

Review: Children’s play Dig at The Broadway theatre, Barking

With spring attempting to make an appearance, it’s a good time to explore the outdoors – and for little ones, it can often be full of new experiences. Dig, an interactive play... Read more »
The Lyric Theatre does Jack and the Beanstalk

The Lyric Theatre does Jack and the Beanstalk

ALL ROADS lead to the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre for this year’s popular pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk. With Emmanuel Akwafo playing Dame Trott, Maddison Bulleyment starring as Jill, Jodie Jacobs taking on... Read more »
The best theatre of 2022 | Theatre

The best theatre of 2022 | Theatre

10. Prima Facie Jodie Comer made a sensational West End debut in Suzie Miller’s hard-hitting play, which is destined for Broadway in the spring. Best known for her TV role in Killing... Read more »
Sam McArdle’s one-man black comedy THE MANNY to have world premiere at King’s Head Theatre

Sam McArdle’s one-man black comedy THE MANNY to have world premiere at King’s Head Theatre

Sam McArdle has announced the world premiere of his one-man dark comedy show, The Manny, at London’s King’s Head Theatre from 10–14 January 2023. McArdle writes, produces and stars in this comedy... Read more »
Park Theatre announces 2023 season including Clive Anderson and ABBA drag tribute band play

Park Theatre announces 2023 season including Clive Anderson and ABBA drag tribute band play

The Park Theatre in north London has unveiled its 2023 season plans. Kicking off 2023 in the venue’s larger space will be a new musical drama On the Ropes, penned by Dougie... Read more »
London Pub Theatre Awards 2022: winners in full

London Pub Theatre Awards 2022: winners in full

The Finborough (centre) won pub theatre of the year; Yes So I Said Yes (left), with Kevin Trainor, won best production; Siobhan Redmond won the Actors Award for her role in The... Read more »
David Farr: ‘The 60s generation created the most selfish age there has ever been’ | Theatre

David Farr: ‘The 60s generation created the most selfish age there has ever been’ | Theatre

David Farr is perplexed by two small questions: might it be possible to live for ever, and what would it mean if we could? “I’ve heard rumours of Putin having cryogenic chambers,... Read more »