Guest Post: Simon Reade On Adapting Patrick Hamilton's TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY, Coming To Southwark Playhouse
by Guest Author - Sep 1, 2026
Patrick Hamilton (1904-1962) wrote his semi-autobiographical trilogy as a dark celebration of the seedy, smoggy, smutty London he inhabited in the late 1920s. Published first as Bob’s story (The Midnight Bell 1929), then with Jenny’s back-story (the salaciously titled The Siege of Pleasure 1932) and finally Ella’s simultaneous story to Bob’s (The Plains of Cement 1934, originally titled ‘Time, Gentlemen, Please’), Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky – A London Trilogy was compiled and published in one volume 1935.
Review: Travel AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS at B St. Theatre
by Courtney Symes - Aug 27, 2026
The B St. Theatre is taking us on a magical journey again, and this time it’s a long one. Eighty days, to be exact. Although it’s been done before, this adaptation of Around the World in 80 Days feels fresh and exciting. Scenic design by Ian Wallace and a brand-new rotating stage breathe new life into Mark Brown’s adaptation of the Jules Verne classic.
EDINBURGH 2026 Review: AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 TOYS, Summerhall
by Cindy Marcolina - Aug 14, 2026
The mise en scène is mesmerising. Little marionettes, Russian dolls, vintage tchotchkes of questionable provenance become his companions. Pervaded by childhood wonder, we join Georges as he flees from his troubles and meets a collection of kooky characters, ending up in various absurd situations. Aided only by a live-feed camera, Phillips delivers an imaginative and inventive piece of theatre with immense storytelling power.
B Street Theatre Unveils 2026 Mainstage And Family Series Seasons
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2025
B Street Theatre has announced its 2026 Mainstage and Family Series seasons as the company marks its 40th anniversary. The lineup includes new works, award-winning plays, and programming for young audiences, along with workshops for a new world-premiere musical.