Review: DEAR OCTOPUS, National Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina
- Feb 15, 2024
Dodie Smith’s comedy is revived in a desaturated production that crackles with deliciously sly humour. Emily Burns directs a series of majestic tableaux that, while wordy and excessively traditional at times, offer an authentic slice of polite society. It’s not the most action-packed or dramatic piece in existence, but Dear Octopus turns out to be like a classic vintage wine: it’s sophisticated and might be an acquired taste, but it ultimately gets you jolly like only wartime entertainment can.
Alan Doyle Announces New Single 'Welcome Home' & 2024 North American Tour
by Michael Major
- Nov 7, 2023
Canadian singer/songwriter Alan Doyle announces his 2024 North American Tour and the release of his new single 'Welcome Home.' The tour will kick off on February 21 and will include 44 shows across Canada and the U.S. Indie rock singer-songwriter Adam Baldwin will be Doyle's special guest on all dates. Pre-sales begin this Wednesday.
Review: PRIVATE LIVES, Ambassadors Theatre
by Cheryl Markosky
- Sep 14, 2023
A still very debonair Nigel Havers as dashing Elyot, and Patricia Hodge, very much at the top of her game as sensational Amanda – aged 72 and 75 respectively – command the stage of the newly refurbished Ambassadors Theatre.
National Theatre Confirms Twelve New Productions
by Aliya Al-Hassan
- Jun 15, 2023
The National Theatre has announced twelve new productions including a new play by Tim Price and Dear Octopus by Dodie Smith. Olivier Award-winner Rebecca Frecknall will make her National Theatre directorial debut with Federico García Lorca’s modern masterpiece, The House of Bernarda Alba, starring Harriet Walter.
Royal & Derngate Announces Made in Northampton Season 2022-2023
by Stephi Wild
- Jul 7, 2022
James Dacre, the Artistic Director at Royal & Derngate Northampton, has announced the theatre’s new Made in Northampton season, featuring eighteen productions. The programme encompasses plays, musicals, a feature film, On Demand theatre, podcasts and a new interactive digital work.
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