BWW Review: HIR, Bush Theatre
Upon being discharged from the Marine Corps, Isaac (Arthur Darvill) goes back home only to find an anarchically ruled household at hand of his mother (Ashley McGuire).
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BWW Review: THE RAILWAY CHILDREN, Exeter Northcott Theatre
Director Paul Jepson expressed in an interview in the show's programme that he was not at all daunted by the technical challenges of staging an adaptation of E.
CD Review: BLONDEL Original London Cast Album
It's been over 10 years since the comedy musical Blondel was last seen on stage in London and with a new production about to open at the Union Theatre, Stage Door Records has released the Original London Cast album as a timely reminder of the wonderfully wacky show.
BWW Review: THESE TREES ARE MADE OF BLOOD, Arcola Theatre
These Tress Are Made Of Blood tells the story of Argentina's Dirty War using cabaret as a vehicle to describe the horrors and the politics that drove it.
BWW Review: GROOMED, Soho Theatre
How can a truth be told? How can a secret be spoken? The shame, guilt and fear of our childhood can haunt us into adulthood.
BWW Review: HAMLET, Harold Pinter Theatre
Following a sold-out Almeida run, Robert Icke's thoughtfully contemporary take on Shakespeare hits the West End, with its original cast mainly intact (Derbhle Crotty succeeds Juliet Stevenson as Gertrude on 4 July).
BWW Review: DIRTY DANCING, Edinburgh Playhouse
The stage adaptation of the iconic 1987 film embarks on a second UK tour, with a stand-out performance by Carlie Milner as Penny.
BWW Review: JULIUS CAESAR, Bristol Old Vic
In this new production, Bristol Old Vic and Bristol Old Vic Theatre School demonstrate that inventive design and captivating young talent is a recipe for a bold, visceral retelling of Shakespeare's political tragedy Julius Caesar.
BWW Review: TRISTAN & YSEULT, Shakespeare's Globe
Another tale of doomed love continues Emma Rice's 'Summer of Love' apace.
BWW Review: THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, Bristol Hippodrome
15-year-old Christopher Boone has an extraordinary mind.
BWW Review: HOLY CRAP!, King's Head Theatre
The Heather Brothers are back with their new heavenly blaspheme musical comedy Holy Crap!.
BWW Review: THE LAST ONES, Jermyn Street Theatre
Anthony Biggs presents the UK premiere of Maxim Gorky's 1908 The Last Ones in a highly dramatic and touching production that nevertheless feels ultimately insubstantial.
BWW Review: TOMMY, Theatre Royal Stratford East
Following a successful national tour, Ramps on the Moon's co-production of The Who's Tommy continues its journey with a run at Theatre Royal Stratford East this month.
BWW Review: JANE EYRE, Richmond Theatre
Before the world had an understanding of the word feminism, Charlotte Bronte was delivering a masterpiece tutorial in female independence and emancipation.
BWW Review: ANATOMY OF A SUICIDE, Royal Court
'My mother says you're tragedy personified,' reports a precocious child to Carol, who recently attempted suicide.
BWW Review: SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH, Chichester Festival Theatre
Continuing Chichester Festival Theatre's run of plays, prior to its first musical offering of the season, is Tennessee Williams' 1959 work Sweet Bird of Youth.
The Political Is Personal This Tony Season: THE GREAT COMET and SWEAT
In this febrile climate, do we want societal critique from our theatre or pure escapism? As I experienced when I recently swapped BroadwayWorld UK Editor duties for a New York trip, both theatrical regions are currently just as charged by provocative, resonant commentary as by jazz hands – as th
BWW Review: THE UGLY ONE, Park Theatre
What is the purpose of life? Is it to climb to the top? In theory, a person's success should be a product of their hard work, talent and ambition.
BWW Review: KISS ME, Trafalgar Studios
Directed by Anna Ledwich, Kiss Me is passionately and heartbreakingly intimate.
BWW Review: FREDERICK ASHTON TRIPLE BILL, Royal Opera House
After recent performances of new choreography from Crystal Pite, Wayne McGregor and Liam Scarlett, one could be forgiven for believing the Royal Ballet has dragged itself reluctantly into the 21st Century.
BWW Review: THE WEDDING SINGER, King's Theatre, Edinburgh
Jon Robyns, Cassie Compton and Ruth Madoc lead an impressive UK tour of the musical adaption of the 1998 hit romantic comedy film.
BWW Review: COVER MY TRACKS, Old Vic
Following the success of Dr Seuss's The Lorax during the festive season of 2015-16, and prior to its return this autumn, the creative team have reunited to create an original piece of theatre from the first solo outing by singer-songwriter Charlie Fink (formerly frontman for Noah and the Whale).
BWW Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY, Birmingham Hippodrome
With a burst of passionate tango and an iconic 'click click', everyone's favourite kooky family has taken up residence at the Birmingham Hippodrome this week, the latest tour venue hosting the UK premiere of The Addams Family musical.
BWW Review: BARBER SHOP CHRONICLES, National Theatre
As eavesdropping opportunities go, the barber shop has everything a playwright could desire: a constant stream of close encounters and a broad range of people willing to sit still and talk.
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