Reading Time: 2 minutesIt's hard to tell how many times a timeless tale can be retold without losing its appeal and becoming predictable or dull. However, Tanika Gupta's ambitious adaptation of the Dickensian chronicles of the British class convinced me that great stories can still be relevant today if they carry a message that resonates with current societal issues.
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe lively and welcoming Bush Theatre, the venue again for the returning Red Pitch. Before we were asked to take our seats, we were invited to have some drinks and hear a few speeches. Lynette Linton (Artistic Director of the Bush Theatre), Daniel Bailey (Director of ‘Red Pitch and Associate Artistic Director of the Bush Theatre), Mimi Findlay (Executive Director of the Bush Theatre), and Lenny Henny, got us all excited for the upcoming show and the upcoming season at the Bush and celebrated all forms of British theatre, Black theatre, and Asian theatre.
Reading Time: 3 minutesUK theatres have reopened their doors following the pandemic-induced lockdown, but a persistent problem of accessibility for both disabled performers and audiences has come to the forefront. The shift to online streaming during the pandemic brought a new sense of inclusivity for disabled and chronically ill people, raising hopes for a more accessible future in theatre.
Reading Time: 5 minutesWith the cost of living escalating the need for accessible theatre schemes becomes more important. But how do you go about finding these cheap easy ways to get to the theatre?
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Reading Time: 3 minutes"How very" of a show was Heathers at Liverpool Empire. I was welcomed with open arms to Westerberg High. Full of dry humour, savageness, pure camp and a lot of energy, the production is a worthy adaptation of the 80s high-school cult classic – be it, a more sanitised one.
Reading Time: 2 minutesCatching him at the Wonderville in London we were introduced to Stuart and his childhood gift of being able to see with the mind’s eye, and for this show Stuart uses his extraordinary abilities to connect with the spirit world. Walking around the audience and being intuitively drawn to members he claims he will bring forward direct messages from the other side.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Liverpool Empire played host to BOST's Chitty Chitty Bang Bang this weekend from Thursday 11th to Saturday 13th May. A musical adaptation from the Dahl’s and Hughes 1968 musical fantasy film production, this performance had something to please the whole family. As it was very kid friendly and had a little of everything from all-encompassing teamwork to a love-story, villains, dance numbers and even a flying car!
Reading Time: 3 minutesFirst produced at Toronto’s Tarragon Theatre in 1996, Jason Sherman’s The Retreat sees its European premiere at the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre, directed by Emma Jude Harris.
Reading Time: 3 minutesPunchdrunk is known throughout the theatre world as masters of immersivity and attention to detail. It's no surprise their popular show 'The Burnt City' has extended it's residency in Woolwich into September 2024.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn PurSUEt is a one woman show about stalking Sue Perkins. This premise, coupled with the silly promo shots with a life-sized cardboard Sue, led me to expect pure frivolity; in actuality, writer-performer Eleanor Higgins’ debut show has a lot to say about obsession, addiction and denial – whilst also packing in the laughs.