Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Make of John Caird's Adaptation of SPIRITED AWAY?
by Aliya Al-Hassan
- May 9, 2024
Studio Ghibli’s Oscar-winning Spirited Away, created by legendary animator and director Hayao Miyazaki is re-imagined for the stage by Olivier and Tony award-winning director of Les Misérables, John Caird. The original Japanese cast perform this extraordinary production with wildly imaginative puppets, dazzling set and costume designs and a live orchestra playing the magnificent original film score by Joe Hisaishi.
Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Michael Sheen in NYE?
by Aliya Al-Hassan
- Mar 7, 2024
Michael Sheen is Nye Bevan in this surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state. Written by Tim Price and directed by Rufus Norris, the National Theatre's production of Nye is now open.
Review Roundup: Did Keeley Hawes Impress the Critics in THE HUMAN BODY?
by Aliya Al-Hassan
- Feb 28, 2024
Keeley Hawes and Jack Davenport, make their long-awaited returns to the London stage in The Human Body; a story of political and private passions from writer Lucy Kirkwood. In his final production as Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse, Michael Longhurst directs together with Ann Yee, with whom he previously collaborated on Next to Normal and Caroline, or Change.
Review Roundup: Did Woody Harrelson Hit the Mark in ULSTER AMERICAN?
by Aliya Al-Hassan
- Dec 14, 2023
An Oscar-winning American actor, an English director and a Northern Irish playwright are about to begin rehearsals for a new play — one that could transform each of their careers. But when it turns out that they’re not on the same page, the night threatens to spiral out of control. The eight week run starring Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis and Louisa Harland has now opened; so what did the critics think?
Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of the UK Premiere of NEXT TO NORMAL?
by Aliya Al-Hassan
- Aug 23, 2023
Critically acclaimed Broadway musical Next to Normal has now opened at London's Donmar Warehouse. Caissie Levy stars as Diana, a suburban wife and mother living with bipolar disorder and haunted by her past. Donmar Artistic Director Michael Longhurst directs the long-awaited UK première of this powerful musical about a far from average family.
Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of THE WIZARD OF OZ at the London Palladium?
by Aliya Al-Hassan
- Jul 7, 2023
Starring Georgina Onuorah as Dorothy, award-winning comedian and musical theatre star Jason Manford as The Cowardly Lion, Diversity star Ashley Banjo as The Tin Man in his West End musical debut and The London Palladium legend Gary Wilmot as The Wizard and Professor Marvel, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Wizard of Oz has now opened at the London Palladium.
Review Roundup: DEAR ENGLAND, Starring Joseph Fiennes
by Nicole Rosky
- Jun 21, 2023
The National Theatre is now presenting Dear England, a new play by James Graham, directed Rupert Goold, telling the story of the England men's football team under Gareth Southgate's management. Let's see what the critics had to say...
Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of THE CRUCIBLE, Starring Milly Alcock?
by Aliya Al-Hassan
- Jun 16, 2023
The National Theatre’s acclaimed new production of The Crucible has now opened in the West End for a strictly limited season. Featuring Milly Alcock (House of the Dragon) as Abigail Williams, Caitlin FitzGerald (Masters of Sex) as Elizabeth Proctor, and Brian Gleeson (Bad Sisters) as John Proctor.
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