Reading Time: 2 minutesA purrfectly entertaining panto with plenty of laughs and fun songs Corn Exchange Newbury’s festive panto, Dick Whittington, delivers a night of vibrant fun, with an enthusiastic cast, catchy tunes, and a healthy dose of slapstick comedy.…
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Massive Tragedy of Madame Bovary - a playful new adaptation by John Nicholson - jumps right into the climax of the story, introducing us to Emma near the end of the novel’s story as she is already deeply in debt and at her wits’ end.
Reading Time: 2 minutesDebauched Christmas hijinks from two drag stars Are you in need of some anti-Christmas cheer this year? Perhaps a visit to the wacky realm of Séayoncé will be just the treat. After the success of previous shows…
Reading Time: 2 minutes80 minutes of panto fun and banter The Oliver nominated show returns for the festive season, the second time that it has been performed at the historic Wilton’s music hall in east London, bringing seven panto’s in 80 …
Reading Time: 4 minutes“Robin Hood and the Christmas Heist was magnificent evening of splendour, humour and hope for all.” Welcome to a magical and magnificent evening of splendour, humour and hope for all. We are taken back to Nottingham and…
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you’re pulling together your festive to-do list — carol singing, sipping mulled wine, wandering a Christmas market — let me add one unmissable experience: Handel’s Messiah at St Martin-in-the-Fields.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Christmas Thing is an interactive festive variety show by Tom Clarkson and Owen Visser, set in a colorful TV-like studio. It engages the audience with games and storytelling, creating a lively atmosphere. The performers’ uplifting spirits and seamless technical execution contribute to an endearing and chaotic Christmas experience, leaving attendees joyful and satisfied.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Globe Theatre’s Hansel and Gretel, adapted by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage and directed by Nick Bagnall, offers a visually imaginative and occasionally witty take on the classic tale.
Reading Time: 2 minutesNoel Streatfeild’s Ballet Shoes has been reimagined with flair by Kendall Feaver in this lively new adaptation at the National Theatre, directed by Katy Rudd (The Ocean at the End of the Lane).
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Traverse Theatre has announced an exciting quartet of creative appointments, each poised to redefine the boundaries of storytelling and stagecraft as the theatre heads into 2025. With a mission to challenge, inspire, and innovate, these new roles bring together a blend of experienced voices and fresh perspectives to shape the future of performance in Scotland and beyond.