Speed - - West End Articles Page 8

Routine is Maya’s religion. She lives by her schedule, even factoring in the unforeseen circumstances that might lead her to needing more time to rest on a Saturday. She manages the accounts of a food packaging company and lives in London with her boyfriend. Maya is as normal as it gets. She is our friend, our sister, our neighbour. She might be a bit neurotic, but aren’t we all? Abi Watkinson’s play is a damning look at the cult of productivity, a commentary on societal standards, and a precise indictment against the continuous pressure faced by women to grin and bear it.

As an expat in Dublin, it is easy to inhabit a 'Future Ready' version of the city. The tech hubs, the digital trends, and the fast-paced day-to-day consume us. We often walk these streets without digging into the history of the ground we stand on, treating the past as a distant backdrop rather than a foundation.

Perhaps New York City Ballet Principal, Tiler Peck should rename her self curated programme Turn it On

What did our critic think of GILBERT & SULLIVAN'S PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Wildwood Park For The Arts?

What did our critic think of PILOBOLUS: OTHER WORLDS COLLECTION at Strathmore?

Ivoryton Playhouse will open its 2026 season with I’M CONNECTICUT, a new comedy by Emmy-winning writer Mike Reiss. The production will run in Ivoryton, CT this spring. The play follows a Connecticut scientist navigating love and identity in New York City.

The touring company Showslot—best known for its high-end musical productions—has now brought Dan Brown’s thriller “The Da Vinci Code” (published in Germany as “Sakrileg”) to the travelling stage, following its adaptation of “Murder on the Orient Express”. With striking visual flair and a brisk, dynamic narrative style, the production scores highly, delivering an evening of suspenseful and thoroughly entertaining theatre.

Séamus Miller’s THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF KILLARNEY at Avant Bard Theatre threads staying true to “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” source material while creatively expounding upon it. A musical testament to resilience, Shakespeare himself would stand in line for a ticket.

In this interview, Regina Fernandez shares her insights on performing in The Maltese Falcon, the world‑premiere stage adaptation by Matthew Salazar‑Thompson, based on the classic noir novel by Dashiell Hammett and directed by Todd Nielsen.

Grease will open at Ronde in the fall with a new modern adaption but still with the tough of the 50ths. Energy, joy and nostagic touch in a Grease 2.0

Producing a play called POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive in today’s political climate takes nerve. Aisle Say applauds Kerry Kristine McElone and the Board of City Theatre for having exactly that kind of chutzpah. Mounting this razor-edged farce at a moment when American politics already feels like theater—often absurd theater—is both daring and deliciously appropriate.

George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) has announced the ARTS by George! benefit event, headlined by acclaimed actor and musician Jeff Goldblum and The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra.

The 2025/26 Broadway season is here at last, with many new productions set to arrive before the end of the season. If you don't live in New York City or frequent the Theater District, odds are you haven't seen Broadway's newest marquees! Check out what's up so far below.

After premiering at the Royal Court Theatre, the Olivier Award-nominated Blue Mist will embark on a National tour this June and July.  Learn more about the upcoming show here!

Musical set in the late 1950s with a strong message for today

BATS Improv is continuing its milestone 40th anniversary season with a lineup of unscripted, laugh-out-loud programming across April, May, and June 2026.

McCarter Theatre Center has announced its 2026/27 Theater Series, featuring five productions spanning Shakespearean villainy and more. Learn more here!

The permanent makeup industry often rewards speed, visibility, and dramatic visual trends. Many artists gain attention through marketing tactics or viral aesthetics. In contrast, Jihea Kim has built a reputation based on refined results, long-term client trust, and disciplined technical skill. As a result, the internationally recognized permanent makeup artist now has a clientele stretching far beyond Korea.   

The cast has been announced for NewsRevue at Canal Café Theatre. The Guinness World Record–breaking, longest-running live comedy show in the world continues to delight audiences.

In this blog, I reflect on what it means to stay motivated once the excitement of the new year fades and the semester gets overwhelming. I share how I’ve navigated burnout, and the pressure to always be busy while balancing performances.

Stage stars Rob McClure, Joe Morton, and Steven Pasquale have joined the cast of Cupertino, a new CBS legal drama series from writing and producing team Robert and Michelle King.

The 4th Cyprus Choreography Showcase (SΧK) will take place March 6–8, 2026 at the Rialto Theatre, serving as a platform for the international promotion of contemporary Cypriot choreography.

I grew up with Robert Munsch stories. If you grew up in Canada, it’s likely you did, too—or you’ve read them to your children, or grandchildren.

As the next production of their 53rd Season in Barboursville, Four County Players will present SWEENEY TODD: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, A Musical Thriller, opening March 6 on the Mainstage.

World-record holding, former Gandini Juggling associate artist, Wes Peden will tour his beloved ultra-modern, high energy juggling extravaganza Rollercoaster to the South East this Spring.