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Review: SUMMER 1954, Richmond Theatre (Jan 28, 2025)

Review: KYOTO, @sohoplace (Jan 17, 2025)

Photos: Jonathan Bailey Rehearses For RICHARD II (Jan 14, 2025)

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Review: SUMMER 1954, Richmond Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 28, 2025

Director James Dacre presents these two short dramas by Terence Rattigan under the banner title Summer 1954, the date when the action is set. An unusual pairing of these unshowy productions convey the intellectually astute and emotionally searing spirit of Rattigan’s writing.
Review: KYOTO, @sohoplace
by Cindy Marcolina - Jan 17, 2025

After a stellar run in Stratford-upon-Avon, Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson’s RSC-fuelled project takes hold of London. Flashback to 1997, the United Nations are desperately trying to draft up an arrangement that might save the Earth. The deadlock on global warming hadn’t eased for years: each representative cautious about their involvement and an American lawyer deep in the pockets of his country’s oil tycoons doing anything to stall. Can the world come together to protect itself?
Photos: Jonathan Bailey Rehearses For RICHARD II
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2025

London Theatre Company has released new photos from the Richard II rehearsal room, starring Jonathan Bailey of Wicked, Bridgerton and Company fame and directed by Nicholas Hytner. Check out the new photos here!
Set Pieces From The Bridge Theatre's GUYS & DOLLS Now Available on eBay
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 2, 2025

The neon signs from The Bridge Theatre's production of Guys and Dolls are now available for bidding on eBay! The production began performances on 3 March, 2023 and will play its final performance on 4 January 2025. 
Interview: 'Sword Fighting? No Problem!': Actor Max Harwood on THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL
by Kat Mokrynski - Jan 2, 2025

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical has been taking The Other Palace by storm since it opened in November 2024. Recently, we had the chance to speak with Max Harwood, who plays Percy Jackson, the titular hero of the tale who goes on a quest after discovering the truth behind his parentage. We discussed how he first got into theatre, his love for the world of Percy Jackson and even which Greek god would be his godly parent!
Critics' Choice: Franco Milazzo's Best Shows Of 2024
by Franco Milazzo - Dec 31, 2024

Writing stage reviews is an adventure I have yet to tire of. This year, I sat in the dark and scribbled hieroglyphics into my notebook in a dark room as I watched opera, cabaret, dance, circus, comedy, clowns, musicals, concert films, buckets of immersive shows (theatre, dining, even panto) and even some theatre.
Critics' Choice: Kat Mokrynski's Top Ten Shows of 2024
by Kat Mokrynski - Dec 31, 2024

Having seen over 320 shows in cities like London, New York, Edinburgh in 2024, it was certainly difficult to narrow it down to my top ten shows of the year, but I have done my best! This list is a mix of plays, musicals and stand-up comedy shows that I have seen as both a critic, as well as some that I went to as a punter.
Critics' Choice: Franco Milazzo's Top 30 Immersive Shows of 2024
by Franco Milazzo - Dec 31, 2024

In 2024, the immersive genre in London and beyond grew and grew and grew, with the independent sector overshadowing the biggest names.
Critics' Choice: Aliya Al-Hassan's Women of the Year 2024
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 19, 2024

Who run the world? Well in 2024, the women certainly showed what they could do.
Critics' Choice: Christiana Rose's Best Children's Shows of 2024
by Christiana Rose - Dec 18, 2024

In an evolving year of children’s theatre, the themes of climate change and sustainability reign supreme, with a lean towards immersive and inclusive theatre with excellent changes in the industry meaning prior access resources are provided as a matter of course. These resources are often made available in the form of helpful visual guides, sensory and symbol maps, all of which are brilliantly inclusive for those with neurodiversity or additional needs.
Photos: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2024

Sheffield Theatres has released production images for Little Shop of Horrors. The musical is currently playing at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. Check out the photos here!
Critics' Choice: Cheryl Markosky's Best Shows of 2024
by Cheryl Markosky - Dec 12, 2024

Grand dame Sian Phillips stealing the show, Adam Cooper giving an unexpected twirl and smaller theatre spaces punching above their weight. These are some of BroadwayWorld reviewer Cheryl Markosky's favourite theatre moments of 2024.
Review Roundup: What Went Right for THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 11, 2024

The first major London revival of Mel Brooks’ musical adaptation of The Producers is now open at the Menier Chocolate Factory, directed by Tony Award-winning Patrick Marber and Broadway choreographer Lorin Latarro.
Review: THE PRODUCERS, Menier Chocolate Factory
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 11, 2024

Good things come to those who wait. Last seen in the West End way back in 2004, starring Nathan Lane and Lee Evans, Mel Brooks' satirical work of genius, The Producers, has finally goose-stepped its way to a glorious return to the London stage at the wonderful Menier Chocolate Factory.
Photos: THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024

Performances are underway for The Menier Chocolate Factory's production of Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan’s The Producers. Check out all new photos here!
Review: BALLET SHOES, National Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 6, 2024

Beloved by parents and children alike, the National Theatre has taken on the first major stage adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s best-selling book Ballet Shoes as their big ticket show this festive season. It is a brave move, as the book is so well known and hasn't been out of print since 1936. However, there's so need to fear, as Kendall Feaver's adaptation is a truly charming and heart-warming family show.
Photos: National Theatre's Adaptation of BALLET SHOES
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2024

The National Theatre has released production photos for the first major stage adaptation of Noel Streatfeild’s best-selling book Ballet Shoes. Check out the photos here!
Interview: ‘It’s Such a Ride': Actors Jessica Rhodes and George Smale on Making Their West End Debuts in STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW
by Sarah OHara - Dec 5, 2024

Broadway World sat down with Jessica Rhodes and George Smale, who have recently made their West End debuts as Joyce and Hopper in Stranger Things: The First Shadow.
Review: THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL, The Other Palace
by Kat Mokrynski - Dec 2, 2024

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an adaptation of the first book in the hit series by Rick Riordan, which follows Percy Jackson, a young boy who discovers that he is a demi-god, the son of Poseidon, and that he must stop a war between the gods by finding and returning Zeus’s master weapon, his lightning bolt.
Review: PRESENT LAUGHTER, National Theatre At Home
by Amber-Rae Stobbs - Nov 29, 2024

A festive treat lands just in time for Christmas

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