Reading Time: 3 minutesO'Neill's semi-autobiographical masterpiece is often seen not only a reflection of his own family, but a profound anatomy of human psyche, which was especially popular in the United States in the 20th century - when Sigmund Freud was as big both in literature and in modern clinic.
Reading Time: 2 minutesCrystal Pite endeavours to ponder upon this query together with her dancing ensemble Kidd Pivot, coming back to UK with her latest Assembly Hall, a story she co-creates with Kidd Pivot's resident playwright Jonathon Young. It elaborates a group of medieval re-enactors who come for their annual meeting in their local community hall, a set ingeniously designed by Jay Gower Taylor, where a shabby basketball racket stands high and lonely, a nostalgic reminder of the old days when people spend plenty of time in communal spaces and being with others. The group faces a pivotal decision: to dissolve or not, decided by their vote. As the narrative unfolds, the awakening of a knight from the past blurs the lines between the real and the medieval re-enactment, rolling the story into turmoil, chaos, and the knight's eventual demise — foreshadowed in the beginning.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWayne McGregor's reimagines Jim Henson and Frank Oz's 1982 cult classic with multimedia projection, an extraordinary soundscape, and a powerful ensemble.
Reading Time: 3 minutesKhaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner delves into a man's guilt, redemption and his arduous journey towards true maturity through crucible of courage. Adapted by Matthew Spangler and directed by Giles Croft, this production of The Kite Runner, a co-production of the Nottingham Playhouse and Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse, endeavours to tell Amir's story through a theatrical showcase.
Reading Time: 3 minutesSchubert's Winterreise is a deep and profound exploration of loneliness, melancholy and self-journey through an incredible chemistry between male voice, piano and the poignant verses by Wilhelm Müller, which was written just one year prior to Schubert’s untimely demise at 31. German conductor Hans Zender orchestrated this masterpiece in 1993 by weaving in a myriad of modern soundscapes and instrumental techniques (such as huge array of percussion) that infuses Schubert with a contemporary flavour and psychological depth.
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis production of Magic Flute, collaborated with ENO, Dutch National Opera, and Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, is of no exception. The medley of everything – Mozart's music, the ENO orchestra, the cast and ensemble, as well as the video and foley artists – creates a unique and irreplaceable chemistry.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe programme that night featured the composition of US composer Andy Akiho, Steve Reich and the world premiere of Stone Fruit composed by Freya Waley-Cohen.
Reading Time: 2 minutesBased on the biographical story of the legendary French actress Sarah Bernhardt, Sarah Quand Même (literally "Sarah Despite All") offers an anatomy of this extraordinary star through the eyes of Susie Lindeman as both the writer and performer. Bernhardt emerged as one of the most renowned actresses of the 19th and early 20th centuries, known for her performance of male roles such as Hamlet, sleeping in a coffin and having lion as her pet. Often referred to as "the Divine Sarah," her fame spanned Europe and the US. Despite facing personal challenges, including the amputation of one of her legs later in life, she continued to perform onstage until her death in 1923.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWritten and performed by Chenxing Liu, this production of Be Water re-examines Lee's philosophy almost half a century later from a different lens of gender, race and of course, the pandemic.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhy Am I So Single offers a fresh take on the trials of modern love.In a world constantly seeking connection, Moss and Marlow's latest venture invites us to laugh, cry, and perhaps find solace in the shared absurdities of seeking love in our modern age.