Red Bull Theater opened John Webster's The White Devil at the Lucille Lortel Theatre Sunday March 31st. The limited Off-Broadway engagement will continue through April 14th. Let's see what the critics had to say.
Written by David Williamson, Nearer the Gods not merely about the greatest leap forward in human knowledge; Newton's discovery of the laws that govern the motion of the universe, and how Edmund Halley, an enthusiastic young astronomer, wrangled his discovery out of him, but about human behaviour and the politics of our mind. It is a story that explores the themes of rivalry, rationality, decency, love, kindness and most importantly the politics surrounding the power of knowledge, all in just two hours and ten minutes.
The National History Museum unveils a brand new theatre in the Jerwood Gallery with Trish Wadley Productions and Dead Puppet Society's The Wider Earth. After sold-out seasons in Australia, it's ready to cast its spell on London as well. The coming-of-age play sees a rebellious and pre-beard Charles Darwin embarking on the voyage that will change his (and our) life.
On Sunday 11 November 2018, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is collaborating with artists and communities to present a unique theatrical performance marking 100 years of Australian wartime and peacekeeping service since the armistice that ended World War I.
Following the hit production Holding The Man comes Tommy Murphy's brilliant new comedy Gwen In Purgatory. Co-produced by La Boite and Company B Belvoir and directed by Australia's finest director Neil Armfield, Gwen plays at La Boite from 29 September after sell-out shows in Sydney.
Following the hit production Holding The Man comes Tommy Murphy's brilliant new comedy Gwen In Purgatory. Co-produced by La Boite and Company B Belvoir and directed by Australia's finest director Neil Armfield, Gwen plays at La Boite from 29 September after sell-out shows in Sydney.
La Boite Theatre will end its run of Shakespeare's HAMLET on March 14th. The production, which began performance February 6th, was directed by David Berthold. The Roundhouse Theatre hosted the production.
David Berthold directs this contemporary and compelling reinvention of Shakespeare's finest tragedy in his first production as Artistic Director of La Boite. David's recent credits include the world premieres of Saturn's Return for the Sydney Theatre Company and six acclaimed seasons of Holding The Man, which transfers to London's West End in May. Performances run from February 6 to March 14.
David Berthold directs this contemporary and compelling reinvention of Shakespeare's finest tragedy in his first production as Artistic Director of La Boite. David's recent credits include the world premieres of Saturn's Return for the Sydney Theatre Company and six acclaimed seasons of Holding The Man, which transfers to London's West End in May. Performances run from February 6 to March 14.
David Berthold directs this contemporary and compelling reinvention of Shakespeare's finest tragedy in his first production as Artistic Director of La Boite. David's recent credits include the world premieres of Saturn's Return for the Sydney Theatre Company and six acclaimed seasons of Holding The Man, which transfers to London's West End in May. Performances run from February 6 to March 14.
Bola Agbaje's new play Off the Endz will open at the Royal Court in the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs from 19 February (previews from 11 February), with a cast including Lorraine Burroughs, Daniel Francis and Ashley Walters.
THE PINEAPPLE QUEEN is raw and confronting theatre. A dark fable and a dance macabre.
All she ever wanted was to be crowned the Glasshouse District Pineapple Queen, wear wonderful dresses, watch romantic movies, and catch the eye of a handsome young man. But when her dancing courtship with William Holden intensifies she is forced to confront the reality of her existence.
THE PINEAPPLE QUEEN is raw and confronting theatre. A dark fable and a dance macabre.
All she ever wanted was to be crowned the Glasshouse District Pineapple Queen, wear wonderful dresses, watch romantic movies, and catch the eye of a handsome young man. But when her dancing courtship with William Holden intensifies she is forced to confront the reality of her existence.
THE PINEAPPLE QUEEN is raw and confronting theatre. A dark fable and a dance macabre.
All she ever wanted was to be crowned the Glasshouse District Pineapple Queen, wear wonderful dresses, watch romantic movies, and catch the eye of a handsome young man. But when her dancing courtship with William Holden intensifies she is forced to confront the reality of her existence.
On Tuesday November 11th at 5:00 PM, The Drama Book Shop located on 250 W. 40th Street will be celebrating the release of the latest volume of the critically-acclaimed series Best American Short Plays and its new editor, Barbara Parisi.