Theatre News 8-15 April 2016
‘Poverty porn’: how middle-class theatres depict Britain’s poor (The Guardian, 15 April) Plays such as Boy, Re:Home and Yen serve
How Do You Solve a Problem like the National Theatre?
I’ve struggled with the productions at the National Theatre over the last 18 months or so, I don’t simply blame
May Contain Nuts: Nudity on the stage
I’ll be blunt. I enjoy the prospect of nudity, male or female I am equal opportunities, a bit too much.
Shakespeare @400
23 April 2016 sees the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. Here’s a guide to the best theatrical alternatives in
In praise of…unreserved seating
This post originally appeared on London Theatre Direct 19 March 2016 I am aware some will look at this headline
Are theatre memberships worth it?
This article originally appeared on London Theatre Direct on 14 March 2016. In my ever growing quest for cheap tickets,
“I can’t feel my legs!”- leg room at the theatre
This article originally appeared on London Theatre Direct on 11 April 2016 I was recently worried that I had exhausted
Les Blancs (preview), 23 March 2016
Les Blancs seems to have timed its arrival at the National Theatre (Olivier) perfectly. Its post-war colonial setting in an
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Welcome, I’ve started this blog as alternative to my blog posts on London Theatre Direct, https://www.londontheatredirect.com/News.aspx. It will be a
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