Max Adrian

BWW Review: ArtsWest's HIR Takes Gender/Family Issues to an Absurd Level, and That's Funny?

There seems to be a spate of plays getting a lot of critical acclaim these days that take on societal changes and amp them up to an extreme and absurd level. For example, the recent "Straight White Men" that looked at white male privilege. And now we have the gender conformity examining "Hir" by Taylor Mac, currently playing at ArtsWest. The thing is they keep billing these as comedies and touting them for their daring. Daring, maybe as they tackle subjects that make people uncomfortable, but comedy, no. As was the case with "Straight White Men", "Hir" takes everything to an absurd level, and don't get me wrong I love an absurd comedy, but they do it in such a way that by the end there is not one likable character.

David Tennant-Led HAMLET and More Set for Barbican's 'RSC Shakespeare on Screen' Film Series

London's Barbican Centre recently announced the full lineup for its 'RSC Shakespeare on Screen' film series this January.

David Tennant-Led HAMLET and More Set for Barbican's 'RSC Shakespeare on Screen' Film Series

BroadwayWorld is excited to report that London's Barbican Centre has just announced the full lineup for its 'RSC Shakespeare on Screen' film series this January.

Cheryl Knight to Bring TURN BACK THE CLOCK to Charing Cross Theatre, 1 June

Cheryl Knight's acclaimed show, Turn Back the Clock, A selection of songs & monologues by Joyce Grenfell plays the Charing Cross Theatre for one performance only

Sir Laurence Olivier Stars in Chekov's UNCLE VANYA, Coming to DVD Today

Kultur has announced the DVD release of Sir Laurence Olivier in Anton Chekov's Uncle Vanya available today, August 27, 2013.

Sir Laurence Olivier Stars in Chekov's UNCLE VANYA, Coming to DVD 8/27

Kultur is proud to announce the DVD release of Sir Laurence Olivier in Anton Chekov's Uncle Vanya available August 27, 2013.

Quantum Theatre to Stage CANDIDE, Opens 11/5

The Quantum Theatre will set their next venture, Bernstein's CANDIDE, in the former Don Allen Auto City. The musical is directed by Karla Boos and will play November 5th through 22nd.