Review Roundup: Nia DaCosta's HEDDA Now Playing in Select Theaters
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 24, 2025
Hedda, Nia DaCosta's new film adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler, is now playing in select theaters. Starring Tessa Thompson as the title character, the movie is a reworking of the acclaimed 1891 stage play, now set in the 1950s. Find out what critics say about the movie!
Nia DaCosta’s HEDDA GABLER Film to Premiere at TIFF
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 26, 2025
Nia DaCosta's Hedda, a new film adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's play Hedda Gabler, is among the newly announced movies having their world premiere at the Festival’s 50th edition this September.
Review: HAMLET at American Conservatory Theater Strand Theater
by Steve Murray - Apr 4, 2025
Solo performances of major works are hot these days - Isabelle Huppert, Sarah Snook and Andrew Scott have all performed their own solo shows recently. Izzard herself tackled Great Expectations, also directed by Hamlet’s Selina Cadell, and adapted by brother Mark. This Hamlet, trimmed down for a solo performer, is a daunting memory feat and should be lauded just for that point. In Izzard’s very capable hands, she makes Shakespeare’s tragedy more accessible while injecting her style and personality into the 23 characters presented.
Wilbury Theatre Group Kicks Off 2025 With THE FATHER
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2025
Wilbury Theatre Group has announced the cast and creative team for the professional Rhode Island premiere of The Father: A Tragic Farce by Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton.
Review: BÉRÉNICE at Grand Théâtre
by David Sousa Lopes - Oct 27, 2024
Last week, we had the pleasure of attending Romeo Castellucci’s Bérénice, a show based on the 17th century play by Jean Racine. Our leading actress was the great Isabelle Huppert, around whom an amazing constellation of artists delivered a unique retelling of this timeless tale.
HEDDA GABLER Opens at Coal Mine Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2024
Following the company’s first World Premiere production of DION: A ROCK OPERA last month, COAL MINE THEATRE will conclude the 23.24 season with another first – the staging of a European classic.