JAB Comes to the Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2025
Inspired by true events from the Covid pandemic, Jab is an uncomfortably familiar black comedy drama about an NHS worker who is forced to isolate with her sexist husband of 29 years as the country goes into lockdown.
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.
ONE DAY WHEN WE WERE YOUNG Comes to the Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2024
From the Tony Award-nominated writer of Constellations and BBC/Netflix drama Wanderlust, Nick Payne’s timeless play One Day When We Were Young is returning to the stage over a decade since it was first performed.
2024 George Devine Award Shortlist Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2024
Artificial Intelligence, erasure, coercion, faith, unrequited love and social housing amongst subjects explored within the five shortlisted plays announced as contenders for the 2024 George Devine Award.
ANTIGONE [ON STRIKE] Comes to the Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024
Exploring how the media shapes politics and public discourse on immigration, human rights and extremism, this new drama updates Sophocles' Greek tragedy and asks the audience to vote on the narrative.
Park Theatre Welcomes Two New Trustees
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024
Park Theatre will welcome two new trustees to their board: Pia Richards Glockner has been recruited from the venue's Youth Board, a Creative Engagement initiative, and Jaqueline Hurt is at partner at Sheridans. Both are local to the venue; Pia grew up in Finsbury Park and Jaqueline lives in Highbury.
Photos: MACBETH Opens, Starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024
All new photos have been released the opening night of the West End transfer of Macbeth starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo at the Harold Pinter Theatre which took place last night. Those in attendance included Fearne Cotton, Poppy Delevingne, Alex Hassell, Celia Imrie, Aidan Turner and Michael Sheen.
THE GIFT & More Set for Park Theatre Spring 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2024
Park Theatre revealed its first six openings for spring 2025, featuring dark comedy, drama, and interactive shows. The season will feature comedy THE GIFT, exploring past transgressions and much more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
GOING FOR GOLD Comes to the Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2024
Inspired by the true, little-known story of boxer Frankie Lucas, the London premiere of Going For Gold follows the young Black sportsman as he navigates the complexities of a hostile Britain in 1970s London. The
BETTE & JOAN Comes to the Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024
A rivalry for the ages and one of the most famous celebrity feuds of all time will come to life in Bette & Joan in Park90 this Christmas.
AUTUMN Comes to the Park Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2024
Set in the summer of 2016, when the Brexit referendum had made the division between people starker, this adaptation of Ali Smith's Booker Prize shortlisted state-of-the-nation novel is a story of connections across time and experience.
OSTAN to be Presented at Park Theatre This Autumn
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2024
OSTAN at Park Theatre follows Rebin, stuck in the UK immigration system for nearly a decade. Developed by Arzhang Pezhman, it explores themes of displacement, identity, and survival.
Chris Harper Productions Appoints Tom O'Connell as Producer
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2024
Chris Harper Productions has appointed Tom O’Connell as producer. Chris Harper is a Tony and Olivier Award-winning producer who has produced some of the most acclaimed theatrical successes of the last 15 years.