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Adapted from Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller, Patrick Barlow’s The 39 Steps takes us on a chronicle of espionage as a begrudging bachelor embarks into a cat and mouse chase from London to the Scottish highlands as he uncovers the clandestine organisation of German spies.
The premise of The Shark is Broken is deceptively simple; three men in a boat, waiting and talking.
After debuting at Liverpool's Royal Court and successful London and West End transfers, James Graham's adaptation of Alan Bleasdale’s iconic television series is now on a national tour.
It’s a meticulously organised ten-track album.
Director James Dacre presents these two short dramas by Terence Rattigan under the banner title Summer 1954, the date when the action is set.
David Tennant and Cush Jumbo lead a first-rate cast in a raw, visceral, brutal and ultimately hopeful show filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse in London.
Have you ever really stopped to consider the significance of sound, of speech, on everyday life… on theatre? Many of us take these things for granted, yet Ad Infinitum’s new play throws the realities of being deaf into sharp relief.
A gem of a show wrapped in a big red bow, White Christmas at the Mill at Sonning brings a dollop of Golden Age glitz and festive joy to the holiday season.
One of the most exciting, enthralling and exceptional theatre shows of all time.
The National Theatre's Summer 2024 hit is now available on its streaming platform, National Theatre at Home
Grand dame Sian Phillips stealing the show, Adam Cooper giving an unexpected twirl and smaller theatre spaces punching above their weight.
A festive treat lands just in time for Christmas
The Shakespeare North Playhouse are taking audiences on an adventure into a timeless classic, in their production of Alice In Wonderland.
Written by Jude Christian and directed by Francesca Goodridge, this year’s Rock ‘n’ Roll pantomime is Rapunzel - a five star, fabulous, feel-good show that is perfect for all the family to enjoy.
Lovely to look at, but horrid to contemplate
Liverpool’s Royal Court Theatre are known for their twists on fairytale classics, including this year’s Christmas production of Scouse Red Riding Hood.
Intellectually stimulating, if somewhat bloodless, version of a tragedy born of racism, jealousy and naivety
Siân Phillips steals the evening in Theatre Royal Bath's twin-bill tribute to Terence Rattigan's one-act plays: lesser-known Table Number Seven, and The Browning Version – hailed by critics as 'a 70-minute masterpiece' when first performed at London's Phoenix Theatre in 1948.
This is a toolkit to help creatives in a business which is often hard to navigate, and I feel it is an excellent addition to the material currently available on the subject.
Cheese and pineapple on a stick, anyone? The latest musical from Birmingham Rep takes us back to 1970s Britain, where trousers were flared, birthday parties required Iced Gems, and boys definitely didn't play girls in school musicals without everyone having something to say about it.
As Halloween creeps closer, things are starting to get spooky.
If you're looking for sparkles, then Aladdin has you covered.
Following a critically acclaimed run in 2019, Girls Don’t Play Guitars is back at Liverpool’s Royal Court.
The Irish are renowned for good story telling.
“In death we are the same” – a phrase which Kelly Jones’ captivating play (…within a play… within a play) beautifully dissects.
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Trevor Nelson's Soul Christmas The Royal Albert Hall (12/17-12/18) |
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Casino Royale in Concert (12A) The Royal Albert Hall (12/30-12/30) |
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Bring Your Own Baby The Royal Albert Hall (12/01-12/18) |
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Dear Gregor by ON & No News by Silent Shout Jacksons Lane (10/24-10/24) |
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Alex McAleer - Mind Reader The Brewhouse Arts Centre (11/11-11/11) |
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Maestro of the Movies: A Tribute to John Williams with the London Symphony Orchestra The Royal Albert Hall (10/31-10/31) |
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Adam Garcia's Emerald Storm Victoria Theatre Halifax (11/17-11/17) |
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Future Makers The Royal Albert Hall (11/04-11/04) |
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Dick Whittington Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds (11/20-1/17) |
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The Elf Factory Jacksons Lane (12/01-12/06) |
