By Stuart King Saturday, February 22 2025, 17:09
In a daring and challenging exploration of what it means to be a woman, the Almeida’s recent opening delves into the complexities of relationships where one partner feels the overwhelming need to assume their true self through transitioning.
Otherland by Chris Bush at the Almeida Theatre. Fizz Sinclair and Jade Anouka. Credit Marc Brenner
By Stuart King Friday, February 21 2025, 08:56
A confectioner’s deluge of pink ticker-tape, drifts slowly from high above Drury Lane’s stage, as disco tracks and rumbustious tomfoolery play-out below. It is undoubtedly what Shakespeare himself would have wanted and after a couple of less-than-loved-Lloyds, wonder boy director Jamie is back in his groove, wowing the masses with his accessible versions of the classics. Here, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING succumbs with minimal resistance to his magical makeover.
The cast of Much Ado About Nothing. Photo by Manuel Harlan
By Emmie Newitt Thursday, February 20 2025, 14:42
The world premiere this spring will reunite writer Mohamed-Zain Dada and director Milli Bhatia after the wild success of the Olivier Award-nominated, Blue Mist (Royal Court).
The cast of Speed. Headshots provided by production.
By Emmie Newitt Thursday, February 20 2025, 14:27
The 'playful, graceful adaptation' (Financial Times) which has been a huge hit with audiences of all ages will return for the festive season this year.
Ballet Shoes production image. Photo by Manuel Harlan
By Emmie Newitt Thursday, February 20 2025, 13:50
Joel Tan's shape-shifting play will head to the Royal Court Theatre this spring with performances beginning on 25 April 2025.
The cast of Scenes from a Repatriation. Headshots provided by production.
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