Aliya Al-Hassan is UK Managing Editor of BroadwayWorld. A London-based theatre critic and journalist, she has a life-long passion for the arts, with a focus on theatre. She is always keen to promote new work and smaller venues. Follow her on Twitter @aliyajaderosa
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First Show:
Swan LakeFavorite Show:
Krapp's Last Tape with Michael GambonFavorite Stories:
BWW Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, New Wimbledon Theatre, 23 August 2016
August 24, 2016
August 24, 2016
It is rare that you might see a Jewish florist, a sadistic dentist and a giant singing, flesh-eating plant on the same stage, but in Little Shop of Horrors, this is all part of the show.
BWW Review: THE FALL, Finborough Theatre, 10 August 2016
August 11, 2016
August 11, 2016
As part of the celebrations of its 60th anniversary, the National Youth Theatre is presenting a trio of new plays at the Finborough Theatre. This week sees Olivier Award-nominated writer James Fritz's world premiere of The Fall, a mini epic in three parts, exploring the stark realities of contemporary themes of home ownership, financial difficulties and the care system in this country.
BWW Review: ROTTERDAM, Trafalgar Studios 2, 29 July 2016
July 29, 2016
July 29, 2016
As a new year approaches, Alice is attempting to come out to her parents. Her partner of seven years, Fi, has a revelation of her own; she wants to become a man.
BWW Review: PROUD, Finborough Theatre, 18 July 2016
July 19, 2016
July 19, 2016
Commissioned by the Finborough Theatre in its search for exciting new works from Canada, Proud is the European premiere of a satirical political play written by multi-award winning, Canadian playwright Michael Healey. It is the third in a trilogy of his plays centred around exploring Canadian values.
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