Review: WILKO: LOVE AND DEATH AND ROCK 'N' ROLL, Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Franco Milazzo - Mar 26, 2025
Jonathan Maitland’s portrayal starts when Wilko Johnson at the height of his fame has the bad luck to be marked for death both on screen and off. As Game of Thrones’ mute executioner who lops off Eddard Stark's head, he ends up on Arya Stark's infamous list; months later, he’s given the worst possible news: a tumour in his pancreas meant that Johnson had less than a year left to live.
Review: KIN, National Theatre
by Alexander Cohen - Jan 17, 2024
Breath and breathing and important motifs in Kin, Gecko Theatre Company’s new devised show about migration trauma. Performers inhale in unison as moments of respite and exhale in panting desperation. Sharing the humanity of their experience grants them, and us, hope that they are not alone.
Photos: First Look at the Cast of the UK Revival of KINKY BOOTS
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2022
The New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich and the Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch have released first look images of Keanu Adolphus Johnson (Lola), Matt Corner (Charlie) and Aruhan Galieva (Lauren) from their upcoming production of the award-winning musical Kinky Boots. This new staging marks the first UK revival and regional premiere of the show.
BWW Review: SHARON 'N' BARRY DO 'ROMEO & JULIET', Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch, Online
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 28, 2021
Sharon and Barry have been married for years. They are in lockdown and getting bored. Having come across Sharon’s old school copy to Romeo and Juliet in the attic, they are inspired to help their nephew Alex study the play by acting it out themselves, having inadvertently invited various people to see it on Facebook.
Photo Flash: MACBETH Opens at Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2020
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch opens its Spring 2020 season with a revival of Shakespeare's bloodiest thriller, Macbeth. The revival continues the Theatre's tradition of quality, classic drama and is directed by Douglas Rintoul, following his acclaimed productions of Much Ado About Nothing and UK tour of The Crucible. Most recently, Douglas has directed this Summer's highlight musical adaptation of As You Like It; a European premiere in partnership with the National Theatre. This co-production with Derby Theatre follows successful collaborations on Abigail's Party, Abi and One Man, Two Guvnors.
Photo Flash: First Look At Queen's Theatre Hornchurch And Derby Theatre Production Of MACBETH
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2020
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch will open its Spring 2020 season with a revival of Shakespeare's bloodiest thriller, Macbeth. The revival continues the Theatre's tradition of quality, classic drama and will be directed by Douglas Rintoul, following his acclaimed productions of Much Ado About Nothing and UK tour of The Crucible. Most recently, Douglas has directed this Summer's highlight musical adaptation of As You Like It; a European premiere in partnership with the National Theatre. This co-production with Derby Theatre follows successful collaborations on Abigail's Party, Abi and One Man, Two Guvnors.
BWW Review: ABIGAIL'S PARTY at Grand Théâtre
by David Sousa Lopes - Nov 29, 2018
From the 27th to the 29th of November, the Grand Theatre delighted Luxembourg with the lovely play Abigail's Party. Comedies in English are not that common around the Grand Duchy, so it was no surprise to learn that all three performances were sold out weeks before the opening night.
BWW Review: KINDERTRANSPORT, Richmond Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 25, 2018
At a time when anti-Semitism appears dangerously current and desperate refugees flee their homelands, a revival of Diane Samuels' engrossing play Kindertransport could not be more timely. Anne Simon directs the remarkable true story of a series of rescue efforts that brought thousands of refugee Jewish children to Great Britain from Nazi Germany between 1938 and 1940.