Reading Time: 2 minutesAs The Playground Theatre embarks on an exciting new collaboration with acclaimed Lithuanian director Saulius Varnas, we sat down with Peter Tate to discuss their latest project: The Dream of a Ridiculous Man, adapted from Fyodor Dostoevsky's powerful short story.
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe sat down with Yaron Lifschitz, director of Australian contemporary circus company Circa ahead of the UK Premiere of Duck Pond, their reimagining of Swan Lake opening this Christmas at Royal Festival Hall.
Reading Time: 4 minutesCan you give us a brief summary of Folly to be Wise and the central themes it explores? Of course! The play is set over one night around two ex-best friends, boys who grew up together but…
Reading Time: 4 minutesSince Labour's election win in July, there is a cautious hope among artists that systemic issues like food poverty and social care will be addressed. Performers at the State We’re In Festival express determination to hold the government accountable while highlighting the need for bold reforms in benefits and care systems, emphasizing human dignity.
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe show IMPACT, presented at London’s Voila Festival, is a personal narrative blending memory, music, and multimedia. Inspired by a poignant trip to Lockerbie, it explores themes of grace amid tragedy. The performance, featuring original songs, aims to foster community through storytelling while maintaining an uplifting tone despite its serious roots.
Reading Time: 2 minutesJonathan Maitland's play "How to Survive Your Mother" explores a complex mother-son relationship marked by humor, shock, and sadness. Following Jonathan's difficult upbringing with a manipulative mother, the narrative reveals family scandals and personal struggles, blending heartfelt moments with absurdity. The energetic performances and simple staging enhance the emotional impact of this real-life inspired story.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Haunting of Hoxton Hall is an on brand Halloween experience, offering a thrilling mix of vivid storytelling, eerie ghost tales, skilled aerial performances, and physical theatre. This immersive show takes you on a spine-chilling journey, where each moment is designed to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe King in Yellow is a play of unknown origins with the last recorded performance having taken place in Paris 1895.
Reading Time: 2 minutesCleopatra’s Antony, directed by the talented Mo Korede, reimagined Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra with a powerful, contemporary twist.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Massive Tragedy of Madame Bovary - With fast-paced storytelling, misbehaving props and over thirty characters to play, four actors cause havoc as they attempt to recreate the classic yet scandalous French novel Madame Bovary (1856), a book considered so controversial on its release that the author Gustave Flaubert went to court on charges of obscenity. With an eclectic soundtrack and slapstick choreography, Ha Hum Ah Productions and the Minack Theatre shake up the story of Emma Bovary highlighting the anarchy, humour and tragedy from the original in this fresh new adaptation. We sit down with Ben, one of the producers and cast members of The Massive Tragedy of Madame Bovary at Southwark Playhouse to hear more.