Archive for July, 2009
X-Factors Diana Vickers in the West End
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, at the Vaudeville Theatre in London opens in October 2009 starring Diana Vickers. It is the first major revival since it’s premiere at the National Theatre and Aldwych Theatre in 1992 where it won the Evening Standard and 1993 Olivier Award for Best Comedy. Add that to the [...]
The Power Of Yes
The Power of Yes could well be one of the most intriguing plays in the West End if you are interested in the current economic situation, and the reasons why we are in this economic depression.
A dramatist seeks to understand the financial crisis.
In retrospect is it fair to say that the idea that banks could [...]
Hello Dolly
Enjoy summer theatre at the Open Air Theatre in London’s Regents Park – this production of Hello Dolly stars Samanth Spiro as Dolly, and features some of the most uplifting music in musical theatre – Put On Your Sunday Clothes, Before the Parade Passes By, and Hello, Dolly! Limited run from 30th July until 12th [...]
Speaking in Tongues
John Simm (Life on Mars, State of Play) returns to the stage this autumn leading an exciting cast including Ian Hart (The Virgin Queen, Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone) and Kerry Fox (An Angel at my Table, Shallow Grave), in the highly charged thriller Speaking in Tongues.
Andrew Bovell’s play will have its West End [...]
Nation
Nation – this is Mark Ravenhill’s exhilarating adaptation of Terry Pratchett’s witty and challenging adventure story, opens at the Olivier Theatre on 11th November 2009 and run until 5th January 2010.
Set in 1860 – two teenagers are thrown together by a tsunami – one wears next to nothing, the other wears a long white dress [...]
Mother Courage and Her Children
Mother Courage and Her Children is perhaps one of the most astonishing stage creations of the twentieth century. Carts dragged across the battlefields, profiteering from a war that destroys her children, one by one.
This production comes to the Olivier Theatre (part of the National Theatre) from 9th September until 11th Octobver 2009.
For more information and [...]
The Shawshank Redemption
The Shawshank Redemption is adapted by Owen O’Neil and Dave Johns, from the film and the novel by Stephen King.
I believe that most people who have seen The Shawshank Redemption at the cinema would acclaim it as an exceptional film – interesting to think of it on the West End stage.
This unforgettable story of courage, [...]
The Mountaintop Review
The Mountaintop at the Trafalgar Studios theatre in London is a portrait of Martin Luther King – the man, rather than the legend. It stars David Harewood (Blood Diamond and Robin Hood) as Martin Luther King.
The move to the Trafalgar Studios is for a limited run only until 5th September 2009. It follows a sold-out, [...]
