Review: AGATHA, Theatre503
In today’s more progressive world, society still tells women the most fulfilling part of life is to have children. So often they’re told “give it a try” or “you’ll change your mind,” but Florence Howard’s debut play Agatha at Theatre503 boldly says sometimes women don’t want children, and that’s OK.
Cast Revealed For Florence Howard's AGATHA at Theatre503
Gabriella Sills Productions and Theatre503 have announced the full cast for the world premiere of Florence Howard's debut play AGATHA. The play's author Florence Howard plays Aggy, with Trieve Blackwood-Cambridge as Ben and Emily Mytton as Lena.
Photo Flash: First Look at MY BRILLIANT FRIEND at the National Theatre
Following a sell-out run at Rose Theatre Kingston, the acclaimed two-part adaptation of Elena Ferrante's MY BRILLIANT FRIEND by April De Angelis is reworked for the Olivier stage by Melly Still. Niamh Cusack and Catherine McCormack return to the roles they originated as Lenu and Lila.
Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For MY BRILLIANT FRIEND at the National Theatre
When the most important person in her life goes missing without a trace, Lenu Greco, now a celebrated author, begins to recall a relationship of more than 60 years. First meeting on the dangerous streets of post-war Naples, friends Lila and Lenu experience turbulent social and political change, from the rise of the Camorra to the sexual revolution and the transformation of their neighbourhood, city and nation. But even as life repeatedly tries to pull them in separate directions, they remain inextricably bound to one another.
BWW Interview: Gillian Bevan On Playing The Title Role in CYMBELINE
Gillian Bevan has done everything from Holby City and Teachers on TV to RSC productions and extensive musical theatre, including Into the Woods, Billy Elliot and Grand Hotel. She's currently starring in the RSC's Cymbeline - the first woman to play the title role for the company. The production comes to the Barbican next week.