Hugo Nicholson is an actor, writer, arts journalist, producer and award winning film maker. Originally from just outside Newcastle he recent work includes Three Sisters and the Cherry Orchard at the Union Theatre and various London radio projects.
Hugo Nicholson
Review: THE WINTER’S TALE at the National Theatre
By Hugo Nicholson Thursday, February 14 2019, 14:20
When looking to introduce children to Shakespeare, The Winter’s Tale might not seem like an especially sensible place to start. Despite its universal themes (love, forgiveness, jealous), its focus on young people, and the famous bear-based stage direction, the play’s wildly convoluted plot is enough to leave any audience utterly perplexed, no matter their age.
Review: LOVE-LIES-BLEEDING at The Print Room at The Coronet
By Hugo Nicholson Wednesday, November 21 2018, 13:58
Despite first being staged in in 2005, Don DeLillo's Love-Lies-Bleeding - receiving its UK debut at The Print Room at The Coronet - feels timely and totally contemporary. This perhaps owes a lot to the nature of the issues explored at the play's core, though it's also testament to DeLillo's writing, Jack McNamara's powerful staging, and strong performances from each of the cast.