Review: WAR HORSE, National Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jun 3, 2026
Nearly twenty years since its original run at the National Theatre and after worldwide success, Joey has come home. Back on the Olivier stage, the emotional and technical jugganaut that is War Horse has lost none of its impact or thrill.
Photos: WAR HORSE Returns To National Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2026
New production photos have been released for the National Theatre's revival of WAR HORSE. Based on Michael Morpurgo's novel and adapted by Nick Stafford, the award-winning play has returned to the National Theatre nearly two decades after its premiere.
Full Cast Set for WAR HORSE Return at The National Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2026
The full cast has been unveiled for the National Theatre’s production, War Horse, which returns to its original home nearly two decades after its debut and following a recent acclaimed tour of the UK and Ireland.
Edinburgh International Festival Reveals Programme Highlights
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026
Running from 7-30 August 2026, this year's Edinburgh International Festival will present 24 days of world-class performances selected for their artistic and cultural resonance across opera, theatre, music and dance.
Review Roundup: David Harewood and Toby Jones in OTHELLO
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 5, 2025
'O, beware, my lord, of jealousy' Tom Morris’s new West End production of William Shakespeare’s Othello is now open, starring David Harewood as Othello, Toby Jones as Iago and Caitlin Fitzgerald as Desdemona. Directed by Tony Award-winner Tom Morris with music by PJ Harvey, this epic story of manipulation, jealousy and toxic masculinity explores the darker side of power, rage and desire. What did the critics think?
Review: OTHELLO, Starring David Harewood and Toby Jones
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 5, 2025
Director Tom Morris has been busy running the Bristol Old Vic, but now returns to the capital to start a five year partnership with Chris Harper Productions to direct Shakespeare plays for the West End. His Othello looks impressive, is well acted, thoughtful and glossy, but lacking in sufficient darkness.
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Will Transfer to the West End
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2025
Following its run at Leeds Playhouse last summer, Melting Pot has announced that the stage adaptation of the Paranormal Activity films will haunt the West End this winter when it transfers to The Ambassadors Theatre for a 12-week season.
WAR HORSE Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2025
The National Theatre's multi-award-winning production of War Horse will tour to Milton Keynes Theatre beginning next month. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
Interview: Directors Diana Wyenn and John Miyasaki on THE CAMP
by Shari Barrett - Feb 17, 2025
In 1942 during World War II, 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry - two-thirds of whom were American citizens - were unjustly incarcerated in concentration camps within the United States. Inspired by these events, and given how the rise of bigotry is rearing its ugly head in the world today, it’s most appropriate that a new American opera titled The Camp is making its world premiere in Los Angeles. I decided to speak with director Diana and The Camp’s associate director John Miyasaki about this world premiere opera and what inspired her to direct it, how she envisions staging it, and what messages they hope reach audiences.