REVIEW: Sappho
Reading Time: 2 minutesSappho, the canonical 6th century Ancient Greek poet, is plucked from history and deposited into the focus of this play, entitled Sappho.
Category History
REVIEW: Three Queens
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhilst the conversations that happened the night before Lady Jane Grey’s death will always be lost to history, Rosamund Gravelle manages to capture a totally realistic retelling of what occurred that night.
REVIEW: 1884
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe 1884 Berlin Conference, also known as the West Africa Conference, marks a pivotal milestone in the history of European colonialism in Africa. It is often neglected in history and in the UK - a country constantly shunning its own colonial history. Rhianna Ilube, together with Coney, a Charity specialist in immersive experiences, decides to retell its underpinning story through an innovative game-theatre experience.
REVIEW: Bloody Mary: Live!
Reading Time: 2 minutesBloody Mary: Live! invites its audience into the grim and amusing mind of Mary Tudor as she rebels against her father and argues to justify the nearly 300 people she slaughtered during her reign, earning herself the nickname Bloody Mary
REVIEW: 1979
Reading Time: 2 minutesMichael Healey’s play 1979 previously ran back in 2019 at the Berkeley Street Theatre (also known as the Canadian Stage) in Toronto. Now, the political piece makes its European debut at the Finborough Theatre.
REVIEW: The Interview
Reading Time: 3 minutesOne intriguing subject for exploration is the 1995 Panorama interview where Diana exposed the royal family, conducted by Martin Bashir.
REVIEW: The Motive and Cue
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe greatest thespian of a generation and the most famous film star in the world meet in a rehearsal room. Both need each other deeply. Neither is willing to admit it.
FEATURE: INITIAL CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR UK PREMIERE OF NACHTLAND
Reading Time: 2 minutesCasting is announced today for the UK premiere of Nachtland, a jagged new satire by Marius von Mayenburg, translated by Maja Zade, directed by Tony Award-winning director Patrick Marber. It will run in the Young Vic Theatre Main House from 20 February to 20 April 2024.
REVIEW: Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World
Reading Time: 2 minutesCurrently at the Lowry, “Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World” is an adaptation of the book of the same name by Suffragette relative, Kate Pankhurst.
REVIEW: The Trials of Galileo
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe hour-long monologue, skilfully portrayed by Tim Hardy, unfolds the story of Galileo Galilei as he faces trial by the Catholic Church for heresy.