“It’s tradition, Oliver. Traditions are important”, so says Dawn in the Inside No. 9 episode “Last Night of the Proms”, explaining the actions of the Prommers during the Fantasia on British Sea-Songs section of the concert to her teenage nephew. Anyone at the Royal Albert Hall (or watching…
Those worrying that Tilda Swinton — the patron saint of Sunday afternoon arthouse movies and performance art best experienced through reviews — has gone mainstream should make themselves a cup of chamomile tea and relax. There are likely very few famous actors (never mind Oscar winners) queuing …
“It is difficult composing endings. Beethoven and Wagner could do it. Only great composers can do it. I can do it too.” It wasn’t just Richard Strauss’s death-embracing 'Four Last Songs' which fit this theme in the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra’s final Prom of the season, as Franz Schube…
New play that veers off in an unfortunate direction and loses much of its punch as a consequence…
At first glance, Night City appears like your classic boy meets girl – specifically, rideshare driver meets waitress, and takes her to see the dinosaurs at Crystal Palace in the morning light. What emerges from these foundations, however, is an unflinching love letter to London, and a candid illus…
A visually compelling Don Giovanni from Royal Ballet & Opera, with a superb set by Es Devlin and memorable star turn by Aigul Akhmetshina as Donna Elvira.…
What did our critic think of MERE MORTALS at Sadler's Wells?…
What did our critic think of INTERVIEW: 'IT MAKES ME FEEL LUCKY TO JUST BE HERE,' THE WEST END CAST OF INTO THE WOODS at Noël Coward Theatre?…
Adapting classical theatre for a new audience is an exciting task and Darren Raymond has relocated Molière’s farce to a Nigerian-Jamaican family living in England. We are all preparing for Adanna and Sinclair’s impending nuptials, with relatives from both sides gathering at her childhood home. …
Presented as part of a rep season, Flywheel's take on the Chekhov classic works well enough to honour its source…
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When Mark is mugged on the way to college, his reality is shattered. However, through reassembling himself, Mark starts to get a sharper image of the person he wants to be.Boys Cry explores self-image, maturity, life after trauma and definitions of manhood.
Redefining Asian: A panel of BESEA theatre practitioners and academics will interrogate, examine and explore the word Asian can we redefine the boundaries of the term to make it more inclusive in our collective cultural reference?
House fires begin privately, and more often than not, its the smoke that kills. A gentle reminder of the power and influence trauma can have on our lives, and the strength needed to heal.
A one woman production of Swan Lake. In an hour. In French. Sort of.*Final London performances*The giraffe-limbed clown and raconteur is delighted to perform her Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated show for one last big hurrah. Think big. Think weird. Matthew Bourne would be...
Claphams most magical event of the year is back! Don your helmets and join us for the 4th year of our popular bike ride.Enter a dreamlike world where the ordinary appears extraordinary. On our family friendly, adapted cycle accessible route you will see the Common come alive...
Striking performance poetry, disarming comedy, and a celebration of gender fluidity from a Transwoman playfully establishing her voice.Dont let the world put you in a box, but do reserve the right to make an exhibition of yourself!AlicedLumiereAlicedLumieregenerally prefers to...
I regret that you have been in bed, though not with me.Through carefully crafted letters that are awaited with anticipation, Vita Sackville-West and Virginia Woolf begin an exquisite romance. Filled with sharp intelligence, wit and elegance, both iconic womens letters conquer...
LGBTQ+ adults read aloud their teenage diaries, poetry & fanfic. Throwback to cringey crushes, earnest angst & GCSE Art.The night where LGBTQ+ adults read aloud from their REAL teenage diaries, poetry, fanfictions and more!A handful of brave queer folk take to the mic to re-tell...
The gentle gathering of a personal fairytale moment, through a friendly chat about stories and how they connect with us.Come and have a quiet chat with The Librarian about how stories stay with us and connect us to our everyday lives. A peaceful half hour of considering and...
Award winning comedian and raconteur Elf Lyons invites you for an hour of revelry, raconteuring and comedy your great-grandad would consider 'indecent' for a lady to listen to.Consider yourself a filth queen? Come and join the party.Elf is fed up with being told Dont say that...
