Review: MACBETH at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Dara Homer - Apr 15, 2024
STC’s Macbeth highlights brutal pairs: war and domestic life, grief and humor, brief words and permanent consequences. While the setting could feel unassuming—indeed, audiences must make their way through the parking lot of a Home Depot when arriving via metro—it also shows how extravagant it is to create a theatre space from scratch. This over-the-top, hollowed-out aesthetic fits the world of the play, where titles and status belie a fear of impermanence. Combined with raw, vulnerable performances, this is a powerful take on the timeless tragedy.
Book Review: THE ACTOR AND THE SPACE, Declan Donnellan
by Cindy Marcolina - Apr 13, 2024
His first publication went viral (once again, in a way) when Mr Jeremy Strong of Succession fame featured it in his GQ interview about his essentials, saying he swears by it. Declan Donnellan succeeds at describing the indescribable, putting the ephemeral art of acting on paper in another gem of a book. The Actor and the Space admits it’s not trying to be a manual of any kind, specifying that, ultimately, every single choice is personal and down to the individual - but the result becomes a light in the dark. Yes, it’s a collection of invaluable suggestions and advice on how to approach a dramatic text to attain the best results, but, curiously, it swiftly turns into an celebration of the human experience.
Review: MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Wilton's Music Hall
by Franco Milazzo - Apr 11, 2024
Serving as a kind of Barber of Seville of theatre, Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of the most accessible of Shakespeare’s plays. Its blend of mystic romance, daffy dramatists and fairy-powered shenanigans is not short on rambunctious comedy turns but, in the hands of Flabbergast Theatre, that aspect is turned up to eleven.
Ice Spice to Star Alongside Denzel Washington in HIGH AND LOW from Spike Lee
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 10, 2024
Ice Spice, the popular rapper, will be making her acting debut in Spike Lee's next film. A remake of the 1963 Akira Kurosawa thriller, she will join Denzel Washington (who was previously announced) in her first feature film. In a Tweet, Apple confirmed production on the film with a photo of Lee and Washington.
Phoenix Theatre Ensemble To Present METAMORPHOSIS, An Immersive Experience
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2024
Join Phoenix Theatre Ensemble for their limited run of METAMORPHOSIS, an immersive experience inspired by Franz Kafka's classic novella. Created by PTE Company Members Clara Francesca & Leo Lion, catch the performances at KafkaTech at Studio Exhibit Photography Studios.
Olivier Awards 2024: The Full List of Winners
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 14, 2024
The biggest stars of London theatre gathered today at the Royal Albert Hall for the Olivier Awards 2024, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Find out about Sunset Boulevard and the night's other big winners!