Review: LOOT at Desert Ensemble Theatre
As one audience member who fell asleep remarked, “Farce is hard”. That gave the opening to this review. Farce IS hard if you don’t understand how it is to be directed so that it works effectively. This review was extremely difficult to write because Desert Ensemble Theatre is high on the list of professional quality community theatres in the desert.
LOOT Comes to Desert Ensemble Theatre Next Month
Tickets are now available for Desert Ensemble Theatre’s (DET) production of Loot, by Joe Orton (1965). The genre-changing black comedy runs from November 15–24 In Theatre 3 at the Palm Springs Cultural Center.
Cast Set for the Criterion Theatre's 150th Anniversary Gala Performance
To celebrate its 150th anniversary, the Criterion Theatre will host a special gala performance on 24 June 2024 at the historic venue in the heart of London’s West End. Directed by Michael Fentiman, the gala will be hosted by Stephen Fry, celebrating the theatre’s rich history featuring songs, sketches and scenes from the last 150 years.
Review: WHAT THE BUTLER SAW, Perth Theatre
Cross-dressing, guns, psychiatry, politics, incest, adultery and accidental overdoses interlace in Joe Orton's final and most subversive play. Unfortunately to a modern audience it feels dated.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal for WHAT THE BUTLER SAW UK Tour
London Classic Theatre has released photos from inside rehearsal of the UK tour of Joe Orton’s farce What The Bulter Saw which will now tour to Cambridge Arts Theatre from 17-20 July in addition to the 15 previously announced theatres across the UK.
Interview: Nick Ullett Throws A THEATRICAL CATASTROPHE of THE BIRTHDAY PARTY
Nick Ullett’s The Birthday Party: A Theatrical Catastrophe world premiered March 2, 2024 at the Rogue Machine at the Matrix. Lisa James directs Nick in his real-life account of the cancellation of The Birthday Party in 2014. After a successful opening weekend, Nick found some time to answer a few of my queries.
Full Cast and Team Set for MACBETH, Starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma
Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the location, cast, and creative team for the highly-anticipated spring production of Macbeth. Directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin, Macbeth stars Tony and BAFTA Award-winner Ralph Fiennes and Olivier Award-winner Indira Varma as the leading lord and lady. Learn more about the location, cast, and creative team here!
Cast Set For THE INTERVIEW at Park Theatre
Original Theatre in association with Park Theatre presents the world premiere of The Interview at Park Theatre from 27 October until 25 November 2023. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring here!