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Topic: London
The new items published under this topic are as follows.Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 11:39 PM
London.
DANCES OF DEATH
by August Strindberg new version Howard Brenton from a literal translation by Agnes Broome.
Gate Theatre 11 Pembridge Road W11 3HQ To 6 July 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 3pm.
Captioned 4 July.
Post-show Discussion 27 June, 4 July.
TICKETS: 020 7229 0706.
www.gatetheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 15 June.
Remorseless Strindberg drama sympathetically cast..
DANCES OF DEATH
by August Strindberg new version Howard Brenton from a literal translation by Agnes Broome.
Gate Theatre 11 Pembridge Road W11 3HQ To 6 July 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 3pm.
Captioned 4 July.
Post-show Discussion 27 June, 4 July.
TICKETS: 020 7229 0706.
www.gatetheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 15 June.
Remorseless Strindberg drama sympathetically cast..
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, June 17, 2013 - 05:00 PM
London
STRANGE INTERLUDE
by Eugene O’Neill.
Lyttelton Theatre Upper Ground South Bank SE1 9PX In rep to 1 September 2013.
7pm 17, 21, 22, 24-26 June, 1-4, 9, 10, 16-20, 22-24 July, 9, 10, 12, 19-22, 27-31 Aug.
1pm 22, 26 June, 3, 10, 17, 20, 24 July, 10, 22, 29, 31 Aug.
1.30pm 23 June, 11 Aug, 1 Sept.
Audio-described: 10 Aug 1pm (+ Touch Tour 11.30am), 12 Aug.
Captioned 2 July, 11 Aug 11 1.30pm.
Runs: 3hr 15min One interval.
TICKETS 020 7452 3000.
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/tickets
Review: Carole Woddis 15 June.
A weird, flawed but wonderful play, handsomely revived.
STRANGE INTERLUDE
by Eugene O’Neill.
Lyttelton Theatre Upper Ground South Bank SE1 9PX In rep to 1 September 2013.
7pm 17, 21, 22, 24-26 June, 1-4, 9, 10, 16-20, 22-24 July, 9, 10, 12, 19-22, 27-31 Aug.
1pm 22, 26 June, 3, 10, 17, 20, 24 July, 10, 22, 29, 31 Aug.
1.30pm 23 June, 11 Aug, 1 Sept.
Audio-described: 10 Aug 1pm (+ Touch Tour 11.30am), 12 Aug.
Captioned 2 July, 11 Aug 11 1.30pm.
Runs: 3hr 15min One interval.
TICKETS 020 7452 3000.
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/tickets
Review: Carole Woddis 15 June.
A weird, flawed but wonderful play, handsomely revived.
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Posted by : RodDungate on Monday, June 17, 2013 - 02:53 PM
Patti LuPone accompanied by Seth Rudetsky
Leicester Square Theatre, 6 Leicester Place, London WC2H 7BX to 23 June 2013
Tues-Thurs 7pm. Sat 6.30pm Sun 4.30 pm and 7pm
Runs 2 hr 45 mins One interval
Seth Rudetsky performs his Deconstructing Broadway Show 9.30pm 22 June.
TICKETS 08448 733433
www.leicestersquretheatre,ticketsolve.com
Review: William Russell 16 June
Broadway diva delights.
Leicester Square Theatre, 6 Leicester Place, London WC2H 7BX to 23 June 2013
Tues-Thurs 7pm. Sat 6.30pm Sun 4.30 pm and 7pm
Runs 2 hr 45 mins One interval
Seth Rudetsky performs his Deconstructing Broadway Show 9.30pm 22 June.
TICKETS 08448 733433
www.leicestersquretheatre,ticketsolve.com
Review: William Russell 16 June
Broadway diva delights.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, June 17, 2013 - 02:17 PM
London.
BOYS’ LIFE
by Howard Korder.
King’s Head Theatre 115 Upper Street N1 1QN To 23 June 2013.
Sun, Mon 7.15pm Mat 23 June 3pm.
Runs 1hr 25min No interval.
TICKETS: 020 7478 0160.
www.kingsheadtheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 16 June.
The boys’ own stories artfully composed and clearly played.
BOYS’ LIFE
by Howard Korder.
King’s Head Theatre 115 Upper Street N1 1QN To 23 June 2013.
Sun, Mon 7.15pm Mat 23 June 3pm.
Runs 1hr 25min No interval.
TICKETS: 020 7478 0160.
www.kingsheadtheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 16 June.
The boys’ own stories artfully composed and clearly played.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, June 17, 2013 - 11:43 AM
London.
PAYBACK THE MUSICAL
by Paul Rayfield.
Riverside Studios (Studio 3) Crisp Road Hammersmith, London, W6 9RL To 30 June 2013.
Tue-Sat 7.45pm Mat Thu, Sat, Sun 3pm.
Runs 2hr One interval.
TICKETS: 020 8237 1111.
www.riversidestudios.com
Review: Tilly Lunken 13 June.
Reality TV takes to the stage.
PAYBACK THE MUSICAL
by Paul Rayfield.
Riverside Studios (Studio 3) Crisp Road Hammersmith, London, W6 9RL To 30 June 2013.
Tue-Sat 7.45pm Mat Thu, Sat, Sun 3pm.
Runs 2hr One interval.
TICKETS: 020 8237 1111.
www.riversidestudios.com
Review: Tilly Lunken 13 June.
Reality TV takes to the stage.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 12:36 PM
London.
HARD FEELINGS
by Doug Lucie.
Finborough Theatre above The Finborough Wine Café 118 Finborough Road SW10 9ED To 6 July 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat, Sun 3pm.
Runs 2hr 15min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 847 1652 (24hr no booking fee).
www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 15 June.
Vividly catching the curve of late 20th century England.
HARD FEELINGS
by Doug Lucie.
Finborough Theatre above The Finborough Wine Café 118 Finborough Road SW10 9ED To 6 July 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat, Sun 3pm.
Runs 2hr 15min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 847 1652 (24hr no booking fee).
www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 15 June.
Vividly catching the curve of late 20th century England.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, June 14, 2013 - 04:58 PM
London.
THE AMEN CORNER
by James Baldwin.
Olivier Theatre Upper Ground South Bank SE1 9PX In rep to 14 August 2013.
7.30pm 17-20, 27-29 July, 1, 9-11, 16-20, 25-27, 29 July, 5-8, 12-14 Aug.
2pm 19, 29 June, 10, 17, 20, 27 July, 7, 14 Aug.
3pm 30 June, 21, 28 July.
Audio-described 19 July 7.30pm, 20 July 2pm (+ Touch Tour 12.30pm).
Captioned 28 July, 8 Aug.
Runs 2hr 30min One min interval.
TICKETS 020 7452 3000.
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/tickets
Review: Carole Woddis 12 June.
Hallelujah for this Amen Corner.
THE AMEN CORNER
by James Baldwin.
Olivier Theatre Upper Ground South Bank SE1 9PX In rep to 14 August 2013.
7.30pm 17-20, 27-29 July, 1, 9-11, 16-20, 25-27, 29 July, 5-8, 12-14 Aug.
2pm 19, 29 June, 10, 17, 20, 27 July, 7, 14 Aug.
3pm 30 June, 21, 28 July.
Audio-described 19 July 7.30pm, 20 July 2pm (+ Touch Tour 12.30pm).
Captioned 28 July, 8 Aug.
Runs 2hr 30min One min interval.
TICKETS 020 7452 3000.
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/tickets
Review: Carole Woddis 12 June.
Hallelujah for this Amen Corner.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, June 14, 2013 - 12:39 PM
London.
BLAIR’S CHILDREN
by April de Angelis, Georgia Fitch, Anders Lustgarten, Mark Norfolk, Paula B Stanic.
Cockpit Theatre Gateforth Street NW8 8EH to 22 June 2013.
Tue-Sat 8.30pm.
Runs 1hr 50min One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7258 2925.
www.thecockpit.org.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 11 June.
Dramatic patchwork of lost years is more than the sum of its variable parts.
BLAIR’S CHILDREN
by April de Angelis, Georgia Fitch, Anders Lustgarten, Mark Norfolk, Paula B Stanic.
Cockpit Theatre Gateforth Street NW8 8EH to 22 June 2013.
Tue-Sat 8.30pm.
Runs 1hr 50min One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7258 2925.
www.thecockpit.org.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 11 June.
Dramatic patchwork of lost years is more than the sum of its variable parts.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 10:54 AM
London.
RUTHERFORD & SON
by Githa Sowerby edited by Blake Morrison.
St James Theatre 12 Palace Street SW1E 5JA To 29 June 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 264 2140.
www.stjamestheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 10 June.
Rugged Rutherford at its best showing varied emotional registers.
RUTHERFORD & SON
by Githa Sowerby edited by Blake Morrison.
St James Theatre 12 Palace Street SW1E 5JA To 29 June 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 264 2140.
www.stjamestheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 10 June.
Rugged Rutherford at its best showing varied emotional registers.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 10:50 AM
London/Edinburgh.
TRASH CUISINE
by Nicolai Khalezin and Natalia Kaliada with material by Philippe Spall, Aleh Sidorchyk, Stephanie Pan, Clive Stafford-Smith.
Young Vic (The Maria) 66 The Cut SE1 8LZ To 15 June.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat 13, 15 June 2.45pm.
Post-show Discussion 11 June.
TICKETS: 020 7922 2922.
www.youngvic.org
then Pleasance Grand Pleasance Courtyard 60 Pleasance EH8 9TJ 19-26 August 2013.
3.30pm.
Runs 1hr 45min No interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 4 June.
Theatrical documents of state terror, from ones who know all about it.
TRASH CUISINE
by Nicolai Khalezin and Natalia Kaliada with material by Philippe Spall, Aleh Sidorchyk, Stephanie Pan, Clive Stafford-Smith.
Young Vic (The Maria) 66 The Cut SE1 8LZ To 15 June.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat 13, 15 June 2.45pm.
Post-show Discussion 11 June.
TICKETS: 020 7922 2922.
www.youngvic.org
then Pleasance Grand Pleasance Courtyard 60 Pleasance EH8 9TJ 19-26 August 2013.
3.30pm.
Runs 1hr 45min No interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 4 June.
Theatrical documents of state terror, from ones who know all about it.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 01:40 AM
London.
PARADISE LOST
by John Milton.
Trinity Buoy Wharf 64 Orchard Place London E14 0JY To 22 June 2013.
Tue-Sun 7.30pm Mat Thu & Sat 3pm.
Runs 2hr One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7478 0170.
www.fourthmonkey.co.uk
Review: Tilly Lunken 4 June.
Be guided through a performance of poetry.
PARADISE LOST
by John Milton.
Trinity Buoy Wharf 64 Orchard Place London E14 0JY To 22 June 2013.
Tue-Sun 7.30pm Mat Thu & Sat 3pm.
Runs 2hr One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7478 0170.
www.fourthmonkey.co.uk
Review: Tilly Lunken 4 June.
Be guided through a performance of poetry.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, June 03, 2013 - 11:07 AM
London.
KNEE DEEP
by Casus.
Riverside Studios (Studio 2) Crisp Road W6 9RL To 22 June 2013.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Sun 6pm Mat Sat 5pm.
Runs 1hr No interval.
TICKETS: 020 8237 1111.
www.riversidestudios.co.uk
Review; Timothy Ramsden 2 June.
Extraordinary physical feats.
KNEE DEEP
by Casus.
Riverside Studios (Studio 2) Crisp Road W6 9RL To 22 June 2013.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Sun 6pm Mat Sat 5pm.
Runs 1hr No interval.
TICKETS: 020 8237 1111.
www.riversidestudios.co.uk
Review; Timothy Ramsden 2 June.
Extraordinary physical feats.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, June 03, 2013 - 10:02 AM
London.
RACE
by David Mamet.
Hampstead Theatre Eton Avenue Swiss Cottage NW3 3EU To 29 June 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Wed 2.30pm & Sat 3pm.
Audio-described 15 June 3pm (+ Touch Tour 1.30pm).
Captioned 25 June.
Runs 1hr 25min No interval.
TICKETS: 020 7722 9301.
www.hampsteadtheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 1 June.
Skilfully contrived and presented, though art doesn’t entirely conceal art.
RACE
by David Mamet.
Hampstead Theatre Eton Avenue Swiss Cottage NW3 3EU To 29 June 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Wed 2.30pm & Sat 3pm.
Audio-described 15 June 3pm (+ Touch Tour 1.30pm).
Captioned 25 June.
Runs 1hr 25min No interval.
TICKETS: 020 7722 9301.
www.hampsteadtheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 1 June.
Skilfully contrived and presented, though art doesn’t entirely conceal art.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Saturday, June 01, 2013 - 10:10 AM
London.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
by William Shakespeare.
Shakespeare’s Globe 21 New Globe Walk Bankside SE1 9DT In rep to 12 October 2013.
2pm 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 15, 25 June, 2, 6, 16, 25, 31 July, 6, 13, 31 Aug, 3, 5, 7, 17, 19, 20 Sept, 1, 3, 10 Oct.
7.30pm 3, 4, , 7, 11, 12, 14, 24 June, 1, 5, 10-12, 15, 25, 30 July, 5, 12, 30, 31 Aug, 6, 7, 11, 16, 19, 30 Sept, 2, 19, 21 Oct..
12 am 12 July.
Audio-described 31 Aug 2pm.
BSL Signed 6 July.
Runs 2hr 55min One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7401 9919.
www.shakespearesglobe.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 30 May.
Tension evident but also plenty of Ground lings-fodder.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
by William Shakespeare.
Shakespeare’s Globe 21 New Globe Walk Bankside SE1 9DT In rep to 12 October 2013.
2pm 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 15, 25 June, 2, 6, 16, 25, 31 July, 6, 13, 31 Aug, 3, 5, 7, 17, 19, 20 Sept, 1, 3, 10 Oct.
7.30pm 3, 4, , 7, 11, 12, 14, 24 June, 1, 5, 10-12, 15, 25, 30 July, 5, 12, 30, 31 Aug, 6, 7, 11, 16, 19, 30 Sept, 2, 19, 21 Oct..
12 am 12 July.
Audio-described 31 Aug 2pm.
BSL Signed 6 July.
Runs 2hr 55min One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7401 9919.
www.shakespearesglobe.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 30 May.
Tension evident but also plenty of Ground lings-fodder.
580 more words
Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, May 31, 2013 - 01:12 PM
London.
CHIMERICA
by Lucy Kirkwood.
Almeida Theatre Almeida Street Islington N1 1TA To 6 July 2013.
Mon-Sat7.30pm Mat Sat & 5, 19 June 2.30pm.
Audio-described 22 June 2.30pm (+Touch Tour 12.45pm).
Captioned 11 June.
Post-show Discussion 19 June 7.30pm.
Runs: 3hr One interval.
TICKETS 020 7359 4404 (24 hr).
www.almeida.co.uk
Review: Carole Woddis 29 May 29.
Complex play in admirable production.
CHIMERICA
by Lucy Kirkwood.
Almeida Theatre Almeida Street Islington N1 1TA To 6 July 2013.
Mon-Sat7.30pm Mat Sat & 5, 19 June 2.30pm.
Audio-described 22 June 2.30pm (+Touch Tour 12.45pm).
Captioned 11 June.
Post-show Discussion 19 June 7.30pm.
Runs: 3hr One interval.
TICKETS 020 7359 4404 (24 hr).
www.almeida.co.uk
Review: Carole Woddis 29 May 29.
Complex play in admirable production.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 04:08 PM
London.
THE BLOOD IS STRONG
by David Hutchison.
Finborough Theatre above The Finborough Wine Café 118 Finborough Road SW10 9ED To 4 June 2013.
Sun-Mon 7.30pm Tue 2pm.
Runs 1hr 30min No interval.
TICKETS: 0844 847 1652 (24hr no booking fee).
www.finboroughtheatre.co,.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 26 May.
Play about Scotland flowering gets nipped in the bud.
THE BLOOD IS STRONG
by David Hutchison.
Finborough Theatre above The Finborough Wine Café 118 Finborough Road SW10 9ED To 4 June 2013.
Sun-Mon 7.30pm Tue 2pm.
Runs 1hr 30min No interval.
TICKETS: 0844 847 1652 (24hr no booking fee).
www.finboroughtheatre.co,.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 26 May.
Play about Scotland flowering gets nipped in the bud.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 02:22 PM
SEVEN YEAR TWITCH
by David Lewis.
Orange Tree Theatre 1 Clarence Street TW9 2SA To 22 June 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Tue 2.30pm )+Post-show Discussion), Sat 3pm.
Audio-described 11 June 7.45pm, 15 June 3pm.
Runs 2hr 30min Two intervals.
TICKETS: 020 8940 3633.
www.orangetreetheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 27 May.
Watching yourself, watching others, watching birds under an enjoyably comic microscope.
by David Lewis.
Orange Tree Theatre 1 Clarence Street TW9 2SA To 22 June 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Tue 2.30pm )+Post-show Discussion), Sat 3pm.
Audio-described 11 June 7.45pm, 15 June 3pm.
Runs 2hr 30min Two intervals.
TICKETS: 020 8940 3633.
www.orangetreetheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 27 May.
Watching yourself, watching others, watching birds under an enjoyably comic microscope.
463 more words
Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 11:47 AM
Bath/London.
50 WORDS
by Michael Weller.
Ustinov Studio Theatre Royal Sawclose BA1 1ET To 15 June 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm.
Post-show Discussion 30 May 7.45pm.
TICKETS: 01225 448844.
www.theatreroyal.org.uk/ustinov
then Arcola Theatre 24 Ashwin Street E8 3DL 19 June-20 July 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat 29 June, 6, 13, 20 July.
TICKETS: 020 7503 1646.
www.arcolatheatre.com
Runs 1hr 45min No interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 23 May.
Intense drama superbly executed.
50 WORDS
by Michael Weller.
Ustinov Studio Theatre Royal Sawclose BA1 1ET To 15 June 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm.
Post-show Discussion 30 May 7.45pm.
TICKETS: 01225 448844.
www.theatreroyal.org.uk/ustinov
then Arcola Theatre 24 Ashwin Street E8 3DL 19 June-20 July 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat 29 June, 6, 13, 20 July.
TICKETS: 020 7503 1646.
www.arcolatheatre.com
Runs 1hr 45min No interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 23 May.
Intense drama superbly executed.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, May 27, 2013 - 12:19 PM
London.
NOTHING IS THE END OF THE WORLD (EXCEPT FOR THE END OF THE WORLD)
by Bekah Brunstetter.
Finborough Theatre above The Finborough Wine Café 118 Finborough Road SW10 9ED To 8 June 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat, Sun 3pm.
Runs 1hr 30min No interval.
TICKETS: 0844 847 1652 (24hr no booking fee).
www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 26 May.
Play and production pulse with life as comedy combines with serious point.
NOTHING IS THE END OF THE WORLD (EXCEPT FOR THE END OF THE WORLD)
by Bekah Brunstetter.
Finborough Theatre above The Finborough Wine Café 118 Finborough Road SW10 9ED To 8 June 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat, Sun 3pm.
Runs 1hr 30min No interval.
TICKETS: 0844 847 1652 (24hr no booking fee).
www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 26 May.
Play and production pulse with life as comedy combines with serious point.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 01:38 PM
London.
THE LITTLE SOLDIERS
by Theatre RE.
Cockpit Theatre Gateforth Street NW8 8EH To 2 June 2013.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Sun 5pm Mat Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 55min No interval.
TICKETS: 020 7258 2925.
www.thecockpit.org.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 19 May.
Serious clowning and exhilarating theatre.
THE LITTLE SOLDIERS
by Theatre RE.
Cockpit Theatre Gateforth Street NW8 8EH To 2 June 2013.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Sun 5pm Mat Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 55min No interval.
TICKETS: 020 7258 2925.
www.thecockpit.org.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 19 May.
Serious clowning and exhilarating theatre.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 12:14 PM
London.
RELATIVELY SPEAKING
by Alan Ayckbourn.
Wyndham’s Theatre To 31 August 2013.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat Wed, Thu, Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 482 5120.
www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 20 May.
Inter-generational cross-purposes from the sixties shows rare skill.
RELATIVELY SPEAKING
by Alan Ayckbourn.
Wyndham’s Theatre To 31 August 2013.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat Wed, Thu, Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 482 5120.
www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 20 May.
Inter-generational cross-purposes from the sixties shows rare skill.
435 more words
Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, May 19, 2013 - 01:43 PM
London.
THE TEMPEST
by William Shakespeare.
Shakespeare’s Globe 21 New Globe Walk Bankside SE1 9DT In rep to 18 August 2013.
1pm 26 May, 2, 9, 16 June, 11 Aug.
2pm 30 May, 6, 27, 29 June, 4 July, 7, 14 Aug.
6.30pm 26 May, 2, 9, 16 June, 4, 11, 18 Aug.
7.30pm 22, 23, 29 May, 1, 5, 8, 15, 26, 28 June, 3 July, 6, 9, 13, 14 Aug.
12 am 9 Aug.
Audio-described 16 June 1pm.
BSL Signed 26 May 1pm.
Runs 2hr 50min One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7401 9919.
www.shakespearesglobe.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 17 May.
Playful Tempest at the great Globe itself.
THE TEMPEST
by William Shakespeare.
Shakespeare’s Globe 21 New Globe Walk Bankside SE1 9DT In rep to 18 August 2013.
1pm 26 May, 2, 9, 16 June, 11 Aug.
2pm 30 May, 6, 27, 29 June, 4 July, 7, 14 Aug.
6.30pm 26 May, 2, 9, 16 June, 4, 11, 18 Aug.
7.30pm 22, 23, 29 May, 1, 5, 8, 15, 26, 28 June, 3 July, 6, 9, 13, 14 Aug.
12 am 9 Aug.
Audio-described 16 June 1pm.
BSL Signed 26 May 1pm.
Runs 2hr 50min One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7401 9919.
www.shakespearesglobe.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 17 May.
Playful Tempest at the great Globe itself.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, May 12, 2013 - 01:10 PM
London.
THE HOTHOUSE
by Harold Pinter.
Trafalgar Studios (Studio 1) 14 Whitehall SW1A 2DY To 3 August 2013.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu, Sat 2.30pm.
Runs: 2hr One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 871 7632.
www.atgtickets.com/trafalgarstudios
Review: Carole Woddis !0 May.
Entertaining and still shocking, even after all these years.
THE HOTHOUSE
by Harold Pinter.
Trafalgar Studios (Studio 1) 14 Whitehall SW1A 2DY To 3 August 2013.
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu, Sat 2.30pm.
Runs: 2hr One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 871 7632.
www.atgtickets.com/trafalgarstudios
Review: Carole Woddis !0 May.
Entertaining and still shocking, even after all these years.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, May 10, 2013 - 10:00 AM
London.
PASSION PLAY
by Peter Nichols.
Apollo Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue W1D 7EZ.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu, Sat 2.30pm.
Runs: 2hr 20min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 412 4658.
www.nimaxtheatres.com
Review: Carole Woddis 8 May.
Mordant passions triumphantly at play.
PASSION PLAY
by Peter Nichols.
Apollo Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue W1D 7EZ.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu, Sat 2.30pm.
Runs: 2hr 20min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 412 4658.
www.nimaxtheatres.com
Review: Carole Woddis 8 May.
Mordant passions triumphantly at play.
474 more words
Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, May 06, 2013 - 04:45 PM
London.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim book by George Furth.
Harold Pinter Theatre Panton Street SW1Y 4DN.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.45pm.
Runs 2hr 35min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 871 7622.
www.merrilywestend.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 2 May.
Triumphant backward roll.
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim book by George Furth.
Harold Pinter Theatre Panton Street SW1Y 4DN.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.45pm.
Runs 2hr 35min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 871 7622.
www.merrilywestend.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 2 May.
Triumphant backward roll.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, April 26, 2013 - 11:45 AM
London.
OTHELLO
by William Shakespeare.
Olivier Theatre Upper Ground South Bank SE1 9PX In rep to 18 August 2013.
7.15pm 29, 30 April, 1, 2, 9-11, 24, 25, 28, 29 May, 14, 15, 21, 22, 24-26 June, 2-6, 12, 13, 15, 22-24, 30 July-2, 9, 10, 15-17 Aug.
1.30pm 1, 11, 25, 29 May, 15, 22, 26 June, 3, 6, 13, 24, 31 July, 3, 10, 17 Aug.
2pm 12, 26 May, 16, 23 June, 14 July, 4, 11, 18 Aug.
Audio-described 5 July, 6 July 1.30pm (+ Touch Tour 12pm), 3 Aug 1.30pm (+ Touch Tour 12pm).
Captioned 25 June,14, 23 July.
Runs: 3hr 20min One interval.
TICKETS 020 7452 3000.
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/tickets
Review: Carole Woddis 24 April.
Gains and limits in a story well-told.
OTHELLO
by William Shakespeare.
Olivier Theatre Upper Ground South Bank SE1 9PX In rep to 18 August 2013.
7.15pm 29, 30 April, 1, 2, 9-11, 24, 25, 28, 29 May, 14, 15, 21, 22, 24-26 June, 2-6, 12, 13, 15, 22-24, 30 July-2, 9, 10, 15-17 Aug.
1.30pm 1, 11, 25, 29 May, 15, 22, 26 June, 3, 6, 13, 24, 31 July, 3, 10, 17 Aug.
2pm 12, 26 May, 16, 23 June, 14 July, 4, 11, 18 Aug.
Audio-described 5 July, 6 July 1.30pm (+ Touch Tour 12pm), 3 Aug 1.30pm (+ Touch Tour 12pm).
Captioned 25 June,14, 23 July.
Runs: 3hr 20min One interval.
TICKETS 020 7452 3000.
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/tickets
Review: Carole Woddis 24 April.
Gains and limits in a story well-told.
594 more words
Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, April 21, 2013 - 08:42 PM
London.
CHILDREN OF THE SUN
by Maxim Gorky new version by Andrew Upton from a literal translation by Clare Barrett.
Lyttelton Theatre Upper Ground South Bank SE1 9PX In rep to 14 July 2013.
7.30 23-25; 30 April-4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 30 May, 7, 8, 10-12, 18-20, 227-29 June, 5, 6, 8, 11-13 July.
2.15pm 24 April, 1, 4, 11, 18 May, 8, 12, 19, 29 June, 6, 13 July.
3pm 5, 12, 19 May, 9, 30 June, 7, 14 July.
Audio-described 28 June 28, 29 June 2.15pm (+ Touch Tour 12.45pm).
Captioned 20 May, 9 June.
Runs: 2hr 25min One interval.
TICKETS 020 7452 3000.
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/tickets
Review: Carole Woddis 17 April.
More Russian splendour on the South Bank.
CHILDREN OF THE SUN
by Maxim Gorky new version by Andrew Upton from a literal translation by Clare Barrett.
Lyttelton Theatre Upper Ground South Bank SE1 9PX In rep to 14 July 2013.
7.30 23-25; 30 April-4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 30 May, 7, 8, 10-12, 18-20, 227-29 June, 5, 6, 8, 11-13 July.
2.15pm 24 April, 1, 4, 11, 18 May, 8, 12, 19, 29 June, 6, 13 July.
3pm 5, 12, 19 May, 9, 30 June, 7, 14 July.
Audio-described 28 June 28, 29 June 2.15pm (+ Touch Tour 12.45pm).
Captioned 20 May, 9 June.
Runs: 2hr 25min One interval.
TICKETS 020 7452 3000.
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/tickets
Review: Carole Woddis 17 April.
More Russian splendour on the South Bank.
585 more words
Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, April 21, 2013 - 05:43 PM
London.
#aiww THE ARREST OF AI WEIWEI
by Howard Brenton.
Hampstead Theatre Eton Avenue Swiss Cottage NW3 3EU To 18 May 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Wed 2.30pm & Sat 3pm.
Audio-described 4 May 2pm (+ Touch Tour 1.30pm.
Captioned 14 May (+ transcribed post-show discussion).
Runs 2hr 10min One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7722 9301.
www.hampsteadtheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 20 April.
Statements while under arrest in a reality you could scarcely invent.
#aiww THE ARREST OF AI WEIWEI
by Howard Brenton.
Hampstead Theatre Eton Avenue Swiss Cottage NW3 3EU To 18 May 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Wed 2.30pm & Sat 3pm.
Audio-described 4 May 2pm (+ Touch Tour 1.30pm.
Captioned 14 May (+ transcribed post-show discussion).
Runs 2hr 10min One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7722 9301.
www.hampsteadtheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 20 April.
Statements while under arrest in a reality you could scarcely invent.
515 more words
Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, April 19, 2013 - 12:06 PM
London.
BEAUTIFUL THING
by Jonathan Harvey.
Arts Theatre 6–7 Great Newport Street WC2H 7JB To 25 May 2013.
Mon–Sat 8pm Mat Thu & Sat 3pm.
Runs 2hr One interval.
TICKETS: 0207 836 8463.
www.artstheatrewestend.co.uk
Review: William Russell 17 April.
A beautifully told tale but a fairy tale
BEAUTIFUL THING
by Jonathan Harvey.
Arts Theatre 6–7 Great Newport Street WC2H 7JB To 25 May 2013.
Mon–Sat 8pm Mat Thu & Sat 3pm.
Runs 2hr One interval.
TICKETS: 0207 836 8463.
www.artstheatrewestend.co.uk
Review: William Russell 17 April.
A beautifully told tale but a fairy tale
451 more words
Posted by : RodDungate on Saturday, April 13, 2013 - 05:21 PM
The Revenge of Sherlock Holmes
Book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse
Hoxton Hall, 130 Hoxton Street, London N1 6SH to10 May 2013
Wed-Sat 7.30pm Sun 6pm Mat Sat 3pm Sun 2pm
Runs 3hr One interval
TICKETS: 0207 684 0060
www.hoxtonhall.co.uk
Review: William Russell 11 April.
A musical delight in a Palace of Varieties
Book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse
Hoxton Hall, 130 Hoxton Street, London N1 6SH to10 May 2013
Wed-Sat 7.30pm Sun 6pm Mat Sat 3pm Sun 2pm
Runs 3hr One interval
TICKETS: 0207 684 0060
www.hoxtonhall.co.uk
Review: William Russell 11 April.
A musical delight in a Palace of Varieties
513 more words
Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, April 09, 2013 - 12:56 PM
London.
MOBY-DICK
by Sebastian Armesto adapted from the novel by Herman Melville.
Arcola Theatre 24 Ashwin Street E8 3DL To 4 May 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7503 1646.
www.arcolatheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 8 April.
A surging ocean of ensemble theatre.
MOBY-DICK
by Sebastian Armesto adapted from the novel by Herman Melville.
Arcola Theatre 24 Ashwin Street E8 3DL To 4 May 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7503 1646.
www.arcolatheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 8 April.
A surging ocean of ensemble theatre.
454 more words
Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, April 08, 2013 - 11:53 AM
London.
MY PERFECT MIND
by Kathryn Hunter, Paul Hunter, Edward Petherbridge.
Young Vic (The Maria) 66 The Cut SE1 8LZ To 4 May 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Wed & Sat 2.45pm.
Runs 1hr 30min No interval.
TICKETS: 020 7922 2922.
www.youngvic.org
Review: Timothy Ramsden 5 April.
Genius and madness near allied to comic effect.
MY PERFECT MIND
by Kathryn Hunter, Paul Hunter, Edward Petherbridge.
Young Vic (The Maria) 66 The Cut SE1 8LZ To 4 May 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Wed & Sat 2.45pm.
Runs 1hr 30min No interval.
TICKETS: 020 7922 2922.
www.youngvic.org
Review: Timothy Ramsden 5 April.
Genius and madness near allied to comic effect.
441 more words
Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, April 05, 2013 - 04:38 PM
London.
THE THRILL OF LOVE
by Amanda Whittington.
St James Theatre 12 Palace Road SW1E 5JA To 4 May 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Wed & Sat 2.30pm.
Runs: 1hr 30min No interval.
TICKETS: 0844 264 2140. 0844 264 21400844 264 2140
stjamestheatre.co.uk
Review: Carole Woddis 3 April.
Shot in the dark misses its aim.
THE THRILL OF LOVE
by Amanda Whittington.
St James Theatre 12 Palace Road SW1E 5JA To 4 May 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Wed & Sat 2.30pm.
Runs: 1hr 30min No interval.
TICKETS: 0844 264 2140. 0844 264 21400844 264 2140
stjamestheatre.co.uk
Review: Carole Woddis 3 April.
Shot in the dark misses its aim.
504 more words
Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, April 04, 2013 - 12:04 AM
London.
BEFORE THE PARTY
by Rodney Ackland.
Almeida Theatre Almeida Street Islington N1 1TA To 11 May 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat & 10 Apr, 1 May 2.30pm.
Audio described 27 April 2.30pm (+Touch Tour 1pm).
Captioned 2 May.
Runs: 2hr 30min One interval.
TICKETS 020 7359 4404 (24 hours).
www.almeida.co.uk
Review: Carole Woddis 2 April.
Giving a wonderful time.
BEFORE THE PARTY
by Rodney Ackland.
Almeida Theatre Almeida Street Islington N1 1TA To 11 May 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat & 10 Apr, 1 May 2.30pm.
Audio described 27 April 2.30pm (+Touch Tour 1pm).
Captioned 2 May.
Runs: 2hr 30min One interval.
TICKETS 020 7359 4404 (24 hours).
www.almeida.co.uk
Review: Carole Woddis 2 April.
Giving a wonderful time.
479 more words
Posted by : RodDungate on Monday, April 01, 2013 - 11:26 AM
London.
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
by Simobn Stephens adapted from the book by Mark Haddon.
Apollo Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue W1D 7EZ To 25 May 2013.
Mon, Wed-Sat 7.30pm Tue 7pm Mat Thu, Sat 2.30pm no performance 15, 29 Apr, 13 May.
Runs: 2hr 40min One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7452 3000
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk (no booking fee)
or:
0844 412 4658.
www.nimaxtheatres.com (booking fee).
Review: Carole Woddis 28 March.
A Triumph.
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
by Simobn Stephens adapted from the book by Mark Haddon.
Apollo Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue W1D 7EZ To 25 May 2013.
Mon, Wed-Sat 7.30pm Tue 7pm Mat Thu, Sat 2.30pm no performance 15, 29 Apr, 13 May.
Runs: 2hr 40min One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7452 3000
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk (no booking fee)
or:
0844 412 4658.
www.nimaxtheatres.com (booking fee).
Review: Carole Woddis 28 March.
A Triumph.
606 more words
Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, March 28, 2013 - 12:22 PM
London.
THE LOW ROAD
by Bruce Norris.
Royal Court (Jerwood Theatre Downstairs) Sloane Square SW1W 8AS To 11 May 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat & 18, 25 April, 1, 8 May 2.30pm.
Audio-described 20 Apr 2.30pm.
Captioned 24 Apr.
Post-show Talk 9, 25 Apr 7.30pm.
Runs 3hr One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7565 5000.
www.royalcourttheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 27 March..
First-class travel on the low road to high finance.
THE LOW ROAD
by Bruce Norris.
Royal Court (Jerwood Theatre Downstairs) Sloane Square SW1W 8AS To 11 May 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat & 18, 25 April, 1, 8 May 2.30pm.
Audio-described 20 Apr 2.30pm.
Captioned 24 Apr.
Post-show Talk 9, 25 Apr 7.30pm.
Runs 3hr One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7565 5000.
www.royalcourttheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 27 March..
First-class travel on the low road to high finance.
555 more words
Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 - 02:09 PM
London.
PETER AND ALICE
by John Logan.
Noel Coward Theatre 85-88 St Martins Lane WC2N 4AU To 1 June 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat
Runs 1hr 30min No interval.
TICKETS: 0844 482 5141.
www.michaelgrandagecompany.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 26 March.
Suppositions about the truth behind some famous fictions.
PETER AND ALICE
by John Logan.
Noel Coward Theatre 85-88 St Martins Lane WC2N 4AU To 1 June 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat
Runs 1hr 30min No interval.
TICKETS: 0844 482 5141.
www.michaelgrandagecompany.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 26 March.
Suppositions about the truth behind some famous fictions.
482 more words
Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, March 25, 2013 - 12:00 PM
Scarborough/London.
THE THRILL OF LOVE
by Amanda Whittington.
Stephen Joseph Theatre Westborough YO11 1JW To 23 March 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu 1.30pm Sat 2.30pm.
Audio-described 23 Mar 2.30pm.
Captioned 21 Mar 7.30pm.
TICKETS: 01723 370541.
www.sjt.uk.com
then St James Theatre 12 Palace Street SW1E 5JA 27 March-4 May 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat, 4 Apr & Wed (from 10 Apr) 10 2.30pm.
TICKETS: 0844 264 2140.
www.stjamestheatre.co.uk
Runs 1hr 50min One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 1 March at New Vic Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Little to love and no thrills.
THE THRILL OF LOVE
by Amanda Whittington.
Stephen Joseph Theatre Westborough YO11 1JW To 23 March 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu 1.30pm Sat 2.30pm.
Audio-described 23 Mar 2.30pm.
Captioned 21 Mar 7.30pm.
TICKETS: 01723 370541.
www.sjt.uk.com
then St James Theatre 12 Palace Street SW1E 5JA 27 March-4 May 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat, 4 Apr & Wed (from 10 Apr) 10 2.30pm.
TICKETS: 0844 264 2140.
www.stjamestheatre.co.uk
Runs 1hr 50min One interval.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 1 March at New Vic Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Little to love and no thrills.
501 more words
Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Saturday, March 23, 2013 - 10:27 AM
London.
DARLING OF THE DAY
music by Jule Styne lyrics by E.Y. Harburg book by Nunnally Johnson.
Union Theatre 204 Union Street Southwark SE1 0LX to 20 April 2013.
Tue–Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat & Sun 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.
TICKETS: 0207 261 9876.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/uniontheatre
Review: William Russell 22 March.
A darling show.
DARLING OF THE DAY
music by Jule Styne lyrics by E.Y. Harburg book by Nunnally Johnson.
Union Theatre 204 Union Street Southwark SE1 0LX to 20 April 2013.
Tue–Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat & Sun 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.
TICKETS: 0207 261 9876.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/uniontheatre
Review: William Russell 22 March.
A darling show.
486 more words
Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, March 21, 2013 - 09:20 AM
London.
PROOF
by David Auburn.
Menier Chocolate Factory 53 Southwark Street SE1 1RU To 27 April 2013.
Tue-Sat 8pm no performance 1 April Mat Sat & Sun 3.30pm no performance 24 April.
Runs: 2hr 10min One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7378 1713.
www.menierchocolatefactory.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 20 March.
Increasingly involving, fascinating play that questions certainty.
PROOF
by David Auburn.
Menier Chocolate Factory 53 Southwark Street SE1 1RU To 27 April 2013.
Tue-Sat 8pm no performance 1 April Mat Sat & Sun 3.30pm no performance 24 April.
Runs: 2hr 10min One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7378 1713.
www.menierchocolatefactory.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 20 March.
Increasingly involving, fascinating play that questions certainty.
449 more words
Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 - 05:04 PM
Bath.
THE AMERICAN PLAN
by Richard Greenberg.
Ustinov Studio Theatre Royal To 13 April 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm.
Post-show Discussion 21 March 7.45pm.
Runs 2hr 10min One interval.
TICKETS: 01225 448844.
www.theatreroyal.org.uk/ustinov
Review: Timothy Ramsden 16 March.
Transfers to St James Theatre 12 Palace Street SW1E 5JA 2 July-10 August 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm 7 July at 7pm sold out.
TICKETS: 0844 264 2140.
www.stjamestheatre.co.uk
Elusiveness in play and production is a major strength.
THE AMERICAN PLAN
by Richard Greenberg.
Ustinov Studio Theatre Royal To 13 April 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm.
Post-show Discussion 21 March 7.45pm.
Runs 2hr 10min One interval.
TICKETS: 01225 448844.
www.theatreroyal.org.uk/ustinov
Review: Timothy Ramsden 16 March.
Transfers to St James Theatre 12 Palace Street SW1E 5JA 2 July-10 August 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm 7 July at 7pm sold out.
TICKETS: 0844 264 2140.
www.stjamestheatre.co.uk
Elusiveness in play and production is a major strength.
478 more words
Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, March 17, 2013 - 11:13 PM
London.
PAPER DOLLS
by Philip Himberg adapted from the film by Tomer Heymann.
Tricycle Theatre 269 Kilburn High Road NW6 7JR To 13 April 2013.
Mon-Sat 8pm Mat Wed 2pm Sat 3pm.
Audio-described 19 March.
Captioned 9 April.
Runs 2hr 20min One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7328 1000.
www.tricycle.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 14 March.
Humanity blossoming amid state security like flowers on a bombsite.
PAPER DOLLS
by Philip Himberg adapted from the film by Tomer Heymann.
Tricycle Theatre 269 Kilburn High Road NW6 7JR To 13 April 2013.
Mon-Sat 8pm Mat Wed 2pm Sat 3pm.
Audio-described 19 March.
Captioned 9 April.
Runs 2hr 20min One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7328 1000.
www.tricycle.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 14 March.
Humanity blossoming amid state security like flowers on a bombsite.
502 more words
Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, March 17, 2013 - 09:23 PM
Richmond.
THE MAN WHO PAYS THE PIPER
by G B Stern.
Orange Tree Theatre 1 Clarence Street TW9 2SA To 13 April 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Sat 3pm & 14, 21, 28 Mar, 4 Apr 2.30pm (+Post-show Discussion).
Audio-described 2 Apr, 6 Apr 3pm.
Runs 2hr 50min One interval.
TICKETS: 020 8940 3633.
www.orangetreetheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 16 March.
Another play that ought not to have been forgotten given a fine Orange Tree revival.
THE MAN WHO PAYS THE PIPER
by G B Stern.
Orange Tree Theatre 1 Clarence Street TW9 2SA To 13 April 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Sat 3pm & 14, 21, 28 Mar, 4 Apr 2.30pm (+Post-show Discussion).
Audio-described 2 Apr, 6 Apr 3pm.
Runs 2hr 50min One interval.
TICKETS: 020 8940 3633.
www.orangetreetheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 16 March.
Another play that ought not to have been forgotten given a fine Orange Tree revival.
507 more words
Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, March 15, 2013 - 01:22 AM
London.
DAISY PULLS IT OFF
by Denise Deegan.
Upstairs at The Gatehouse Highgate Village N6 4BD To 14 April 2013.
Tue–Sat 7.30pm Sun 4pm.
Runs: 2hr 30min One interval.
TICKETS: 0208 340 3488.
www.upstairsatthegatehouse.com
Review: William Russell 13 March.
Perfectly Dwyer.
DAISY PULLS IT OFF
by Denise Deegan.
Upstairs at The Gatehouse Highgate Village N6 4BD To 14 April 2013.
Tue–Sat 7.30pm Sun 4pm.
Runs: 2hr 30min One interval.
TICKETS: 0208 340 3488.
www.upstairsatthegatehouse.com
Review: William Russell 13 March.
Perfectly Dwyer.
469 more words
Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, March 14, 2013 - 12:54 AM
London.
MYDIDAE
by Jack Thorne.
Trafalgar Studios (Studio 2) 14 Whitehall SW1A 2DY To 30 March 2013.
Mon–Sat 7.45 pm Mat Sat 3pm.
Runs 1hr 10min. No interval.
TICKETS: 0844 871 7627.
www.atgtickets.com/shows/mydidae/trafalgar-studios
Review: Francis Grin 10 March.
Jack Thorne uncovers brilliance in the mundane.
MYDIDAE
by Jack Thorne.
Trafalgar Studios (Studio 2) 14 Whitehall SW1A 2DY To 30 March 2013.
Mon–Sat 7.45 pm Mat Sat 3pm.
Runs 1hr 10min. No interval.
TICKETS: 0844 871 7627.
www.atgtickets.com/shows/mydidae/trafalgar-studios
Review: Francis Grin 10 March.
Jack Thorne uncovers brilliance in the mundane.
403 more words
Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 - 12:20 AM
London.
MISS JULIE
by Yael Farber based on Miss Julie by August Strindberg.
Riverside Studios (Studio 2) Crisp Road To 19 May 2013.
Tue-Sat 8pm Sun 6pm Mat Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 1hr 30min No interval.
TICKETS: 020 8237 1111.
www.miesjulie.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 11 March.
Stark tragedy of blood, sweat, toil and tears.
MISS JULIE
by Yael Farber based on Miss Julie by August Strindberg.
Riverside Studios (Studio 2) Crisp Road To 19 May 2013.
Tue-Sat 8pm Sun 6pm Mat Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 1hr 30min No interval.
TICKETS: 020 8237 1111.
www.miesjulie.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 11 March.
Stark tragedy of blood, sweat, toil and tears.
456 more words
Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, March 10, 2013 - 09:57 PM
London.
THE AUDIENCE
by Peter Morgan.
Gielgud Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue W1D 6AR To 15 June 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Wed & Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr 25min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 482 5130 (24hr £2 booking fee).
www.theaudienceplay.com (£2 booking fee).
Review: Carole Woddis 7 March.
Right royal, loyal show.
THE AUDIENCE
by Peter Morgan.
Gielgud Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue W1D 6AR To 15 June 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Wed & Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr 25min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 482 5130 (24hr £2 booking fee).
www.theaudienceplay.com (£2 booking fee).
Review: Carole Woddis 7 March.
Right royal, loyal show.
537 more words
Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, March 10, 2013 - 09:12 PM
London.
PURPLE HEART: Bruce Norris.
Gate Theatre above the Prince Albert Pub 11 Pembridge Road W To 6 April 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 3pm.
Captioned 21 March.
Runs 2hr 10min One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7229 0706.
www.gatetheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 6 March.
The war at home as national strains are heard in a single room..
PURPLE HEART: Bruce Norris.
Gate Theatre above the Prince Albert Pub 11 Pembridge Road W To 6 April 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat 3pm.
Captioned 21 March.
Runs 2hr 10min One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7229 0706.
www.gatetheatre.co.uk
Review: Timothy Ramsden 6 March.
The war at home as national strains are heard in a single room..
455 more words
Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, March 10, 2013 - 08:54 PM
London.
LONGING
by William Boyd based on two stories by Anton Chekhov.
Hampstead Theatre Eton Avenue Swiss Cottage NW3 3EU To 6 April 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Wed 2.30pm & Sat 3pm.
Audio-described 6 April 3pm (+Touch Tour 1.30pm).
Captioned 2 April.
Runs 2hr 10min One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7722 9301.
www.hampsteadtheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 23 January.
Skilful Chekhov twinning.
LONGING
by William Boyd based on two stories by Anton Chekhov.
Hampstead Theatre Eton Avenue Swiss Cottage NW3 3EU To 6 April 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Wed 2.30pm & Sat 3pm.
Audio-described 6 April 3pm (+Touch Tour 1.30pm).
Captioned 2 April.
Runs 2hr 10min One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7722 9301.
www.hampsteadtheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 23 January.
Skilful Chekhov twinning.
477 more words
Posted by : RodDungate on Friday, March 08, 2013 - 09:32 AM
London.
TRELAWNEY OF 'THE WELLS'
by Arthur Wing Pinero.
Donmar Warehouse 41 Earlham Street WC2H 9LX To 13 April 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm.
Audio-described 23 Mar 2.30pm (+Touch Tour 1.30pm).
Captioned 25 March.
Runs 2hr 30 min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 871 7624 (booking fee £2.50 per transaction).
www.donmarwarehouse.com
Review: Carole Woddis 28 February.
Delightful respectful revival.
TRELAWNEY OF 'THE WELLS'
by Arthur Wing Pinero.
Donmar Warehouse 41 Earlham Street WC2H 9LX To 13 April 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm.
Audio-described 23 Mar 2.30pm (+Touch Tour 1.30pm).
Captioned 25 March.
Runs 2hr 30 min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 871 7624 (booking fee £2.50 per transaction).
www.donmarwarehouse.com
Review: Carole Woddis 28 February.
Delightful respectful revival.
528 more words
Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Wednesday, March 06, 2013 - 02:41 PM
Manchester/London.
THREE BIRDS
by Janice Okoh.
Royal Exchange Studio St Ann’s Square M2 7DH To 16 March 2013.
Mon-Fri 7.30pm Sat 8pm Mat Thu 2.30pm Sat 3.30pm.
TICKETS: 0161 833 9833.
www.royalexchange.co.uk
then Bush Theatre 7 Uxbridge Road W12 8LJ 20 March-20 April 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm except 21 March 7pm (sold out) no performance 1 Apr. Mat Sat & 27 March, 17 April 2.30pm.
TICKETS: 020 8743 5050.
www.bushtheatre.co.uk
Runs: 2hr 5min One interval
Review: Timothy Ramsden 28 February.
Bad smell in the back-room leaves a good comic taste in the mouth.
THREE BIRDS
by Janice Okoh.
Royal Exchange Studio St Ann’s Square M2 7DH To 16 March 2013.
Mon-Fri 7.30pm Sat 8pm Mat Thu 2.30pm Sat 3.30pm.
TICKETS: 0161 833 9833.
www.royalexchange.co.uk
then Bush Theatre 7 Uxbridge Road W12 8LJ 20 March-20 April 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm except 21 March 7pm (sold out) no performance 1 Apr. Mat Sat & 27 March, 17 April 2.30pm.
TICKETS: 020 8743 5050.
www.bushtheatre.co.uk
Runs: 2hr 5min One interval
Review: Timothy Ramsden 28 February.
Bad smell in the back-room leaves a good comic taste in the mouth.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, March 05, 2013 - 04:29 PM
London.
THE TAILOR-MADE MAN
book by Amy Rosenthal and Claudio Macor music by Duncan Walsh Atkins and Adam Meggido from a play by Claudio Macor.
Arts Theatre 6-7 Newport St WC2H 7JB To 6 April 2013.
Mon–Fri 7.30pm Mat 2.30pm Thu & Sat.
Runs 2hr One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7836 8463.
www.artstheatrewestend.co.uk/bookings
Review: Francis Grin 22 February.
The Roaring Twenties hit the West End.
THE TAILOR-MADE MAN
book by Amy Rosenthal and Claudio Macor music by Duncan Walsh Atkins and Adam Meggido from a play by Claudio Macor.
Arts Theatre 6-7 Newport St WC2H 7JB To 6 April 2013.
Mon–Fri 7.30pm Mat 2.30pm Thu & Sat.
Runs 2hr One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7836 8463.
www.artstheatrewestend.co.uk/bookings
Review: Francis Grin 22 February.
The Roaring Twenties hit the West End.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, March 05, 2013 - 04:08 PM
London.
ABOVE ME THE WIDE BLUE SKY
Young Vic (The Maria) 66 The Cut SE1 8LZ 7-28 March 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Sat & 20 March 2.45pm.
Audio-described 20 March.
Captioned 22 March.
Runs 50min No interval.
TICKETS: 020 7922 2922.
www.youngvic.org
Review: Stewart McGill 28 February at Warwick Arts Centre Coventry.
Well installed but not very theatrical.
ABOVE ME THE WIDE BLUE SKY
Young Vic (The Maria) 66 The Cut SE1 8LZ 7-28 March 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.45pm Mat Sat & 20 March 2.45pm.
Audio-described 20 March.
Captioned 22 March.
Runs 50min No interval.
TICKETS: 020 7922 2922.
www.youngvic.org
Review: Stewart McGill 28 February at Warwick Arts Centre Coventry.
Well installed but not very theatrical.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 - 11:26 AM
London.
A CHORUS LINE
music by Marvin Hamlisch lyrics by Edward Kleban book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante.
The London Palladium 8 Argyll Street W1F 7TF To 13 July 2013.
Mon–Sat 7.45pm Mat Wed & Sat 3pm.
Runs 2hr No interval.
TICKETS: 0844 412 4655.
www.seetickets.com
Review: William Russell 19 February.
All done by mirrors.
A CHORUS LINE
music by Marvin Hamlisch lyrics by Edward Kleban book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante.
The London Palladium 8 Argyll Street W1F 7TF To 13 July 2013.
Mon–Sat 7.45pm Mat Wed & Sat 3pm.
Runs 2hr No interval.
TICKETS: 0844 412 4655.
www.seetickets.com
Review: William Russell 19 February.
All done by mirrors.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, February 14, 2013 - 07:43 AM
London.
DEAR WORLD
music and lyrics by Jerry Herman book by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee
based on The Mad Woman of Chaillot by Jean Giraudoux as adapted by Maurice Valency. New version by David Thompson.
Charing Cross Theatre The Arches off Villiers Street WC2H 6NL To 30 March 2013.
Mon–Sat 7.30pm Mat Wed & Sat 2.30pm.
Post-show Discussion 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 March.
Runs 2hr 40min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 493 0650.
www.charingcrosstheatre.co.uk
Review: William Russell 13 February.
Insane on the Seine.
DEAR WORLD
music and lyrics by Jerry Herman book by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee
based on The Mad Woman of Chaillot by Jean Giraudoux as adapted by Maurice Valency. New version by David Thompson.
Charing Cross Theatre The Arches off Villiers Street WC2H 6NL To 30 March 2013.
Mon–Sat 7.30pm Mat Wed & Sat 2.30pm.
Post-show Discussion 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 March.
Runs 2hr 40min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 493 0650.
www.charingcrosstheatre.co.uk
Review: William Russell 13 February.
Insane on the Seine.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, February 10, 2013 - 02:31 PM
London.
THE CAPTAIN OF KÖPENICK
by Carl Zuckmayer new English version by Ron Hutchinson from a literal translation by Simon Scardifield.
Olivier Theatre Upper Ground SE1 9PX In rep to 4 April 2013.
7.30 12-16 Feb, 1, 2l 4-6, 12-14, 21-23, 25 Mar, 2-4 Apr.
2pm 13, 16 Feb, 2, 3, 6, 13, 23 Mar, 3 Apr.
2.30pm 3, 24 Mar.
Audio-described 22 Mar, 23 Mar 2pm (+Touch Tour 12.30pm).
Captioned Apr 3, 7.30pm.
Runs: 2hr 30min One interval.
TICKETS 020 7452 3000.
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/tickets
Review: Carole Woddis 6 February.
Too big for its jackboots.
THE CAPTAIN OF KÖPENICK
by Carl Zuckmayer new English version by Ron Hutchinson from a literal translation by Simon Scardifield.
Olivier Theatre Upper Ground SE1 9PX In rep to 4 April 2013.
7.30 12-16 Feb, 1, 2l 4-6, 12-14, 21-23, 25 Mar, 2-4 Apr.
2pm 13, 16 Feb, 2, 3, 6, 13, 23 Mar, 3 Apr.
2.30pm 3, 24 Mar.
Audio-described 22 Mar, 23 Mar 2pm (+Touch Tour 12.30pm).
Captioned Apr 3, 7.30pm.
Runs: 2hr 30min One interval.
TICKETS 020 7452 3000.
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/tickets
Review: Carole Woddis 6 February.
Too big for its jackboots.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, February 08, 2013 - 12:35 AM
London.
PORT
by Simon Stephens.
Lyttelton Theatre Upper Ground South Bank SE1 9PX In rep to 24 March 2013.
7.30 14-16, 22, 23 Feb, 1, 2, 4-6, 11-14, 22, 23 March.
2.15pm 16, 23 Feb, 2, 6, 13, 23 March.
3pm 17, 24 Feb, 3, 24 March.
Audio-described 15 Feb; 16 Feb 2.15pm (+Touch Tour 12.45pm).
Captioned 23 Feb 2.15pm, 3 March.
Runs 2hr 20min One interval.
TICKETS 020 7452 3000.
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/tickets
Review: Carole Woddis 29 January.
Good play; pity about the theatre.
PORT
by Simon Stephens.
Lyttelton Theatre Upper Ground South Bank SE1 9PX In rep to 24 March 2013.
7.30 14-16, 22, 23 Feb, 1, 2, 4-6, 11-14, 22, 23 March.
2.15pm 16, 23 Feb, 2, 6, 13, 23 March.
3pm 17, 24 Feb, 3, 24 March.
Audio-described 15 Feb; 16 Feb 2.15pm (+Touch Tour 12.45pm).
Captioned 23 Feb 2.15pm, 3 March.
Runs 2hr 20min One interval.
TICKETS 020 7452 3000.
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/tickets
Review: Carole Woddis 29 January.
Good play; pity about the theatre.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, February 04, 2013 - 01:19 AM
London.
QUARTERMAINE’S TERMS
by Simon Gray.
Wyndhams Theatre 32 Charing Cross Road WC2H 0DA To 13 April 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.3-0pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 482 5120.
www.quartermainesterms.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 30 September.
Passive production that would gain from more drive.
QUARTERMAINE’S TERMS
by Simon Gray.
Wyndhams Theatre 32 Charing Cross Road WC2H 0DA To 13 April 2013.
Mon-Sat 7.3-0pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 482 5120.
www.quartermainesterms.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 30 September.
Passive production that would gain from more drive.
453 more words
Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, January 08, 2013 - 11:59 AM
London.
THE BODYGUARD
based on the Warner Bros film screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan book by Alexander Dinelaris.
Adelphi Theatre Strand WC2R 0NS To 27 April 2013.
Mon–Sat 7.30 pm Mat Wed & Sat 3pm.
Runs 2hr 25min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 579 0094.
www.thebodyguardmusical.com
Review: William Russell 4 November.
Houston, we have a slight problem.
THE BODYGUARD
based on the Warner Bros film screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan book by Alexander Dinelaris.
Adelphi Theatre Strand WC2R 0NS To 27 April 2013.
Mon–Sat 7.30 pm Mat Wed & Sat 3pm.
Runs 2hr 25min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 579 0094.
www.thebodyguardmusical.com
Review: William Russell 4 November.
Houston, we have a slight problem.
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Posted by : RodDungate on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - 09:21 PM
London.
PEOPLE
by Alan Bennett.
Lyttelton Theatre Upper Ground South Bank SE1 9PX In rep to 2 April 2013.
7.45pm 16, 17, 19-22, 26-29 Nov, 3-6, 14, 15, 17-20, 28, 29 Dec, 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15 Jan, 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 11-13, 18-21, 25-28 Feb, 7-9, 15, 16, 18-20, 26-28, 30 March, 1, 2 April.
2pm 17, 29 Nov, 6, 15, 20, 29, 31 Dec, 5, 12 Jan, 2, 9, 13, 20, 27 Feb, 9, 16, 27, 30 March.
3pm 6 Jan, 3 Feb.
Audio-described 12 Jan 2pm (+ Touch Tour 12.30pm), 14 Jan, 9 March (+ Touch Tour 12.30pm).
Captioned 7 Jan, 3, 4 Feb, 27 March.
Runs 2hr 15min One interval.
TICKETS 020 7452 3000.
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/tickets
Review: Carole Woddis 8 November.
It has its pleasures, but Bennett far from his best.
PEOPLE
by Alan Bennett.
Lyttelton Theatre Upper Ground South Bank SE1 9PX In rep to 2 April 2013.
7.45pm 16, 17, 19-22, 26-29 Nov, 3-6, 14, 15, 17-20, 28, 29 Dec, 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15 Jan, 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 11-13, 18-21, 25-28 Feb, 7-9, 15, 16, 18-20, 26-28, 30 March, 1, 2 April.
2pm 17, 29 Nov, 6, 15, 20, 29, 31 Dec, 5, 12 Jan, 2, 9, 13, 20, 27 Feb, 9, 16, 27, 30 March.
3pm 6 Jan, 3 Feb.
Audio-described 12 Jan 2pm (+ Touch Tour 12.30pm), 14 Jan, 9 March (+ Touch Tour 12.30pm).
Captioned 7 Jan, 3, 4 Feb, 27 March.
Runs 2hr 15min One interval.
TICKETS 020 7452 3000.
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/tickets
Review: Carole Woddis 8 November.
It has its pleasures, but Bennett far from his best.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Sunday, September 16, 2012 - 01:42 PM
London.
TABOO
by Boy George and Mark Davies Markham.
Brixton Club House 467-469 Brixton Road SW9N 8HL To 23 December 2012.
Tue–Sun 7.30pm Mat Sat & Sun 3pm.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.
TICKETS: www.atgtickets.com/taboo
Review: William Russell 12 September.
Drugs, drag, and decadence.
TABOO
by Boy George and Mark Davies Markham.
Brixton Club House 467-469 Brixton Road SW9N 8HL To 23 December 2012.
Tue–Sun 7.30pm Mat Sat & Sun 3pm.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.
TICKETS: www.atgtickets.com/taboo
Review: William Russell 12 September.
Drugs, drag, and decadence.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Monday, December 12, 2011 - 08:53 AM
London.
A VERY OLD MAN WITH ENORMOUS WINGS
by Annamaria Murphy.
Little Angel Theatre 14 Dagmar Passage N1 2DN To 29 January 2012.
1pm 15 Dec, 12, 19, 26 Jan.
3pm 17, 18, 20-23, 26-30 Dec, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 Jan.
5pm 16 Dec, 6, 13, 20, 27 Jan.
7pm 14, 15, 17, 18, 20-23, 26-30 Dec, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 21, 22, 25, 26, 28, 29 Jan.
8pm 16 Dec, 6, 13, 20, 27 Jan.
Runs 1hr 40min One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7226 1787.
www.littleangeltheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 11 December.
A very fine show with enormous implications.
A VERY OLD MAN WITH ENORMOUS WINGS
by Annamaria Murphy.
Little Angel Theatre 14 Dagmar Passage N1 2DN To 29 January 2012.
1pm 15 Dec, 12, 19, 26 Jan.
3pm 17, 18, 20-23, 26-30 Dec, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 Jan.
5pm 16 Dec, 6, 13, 20, 27 Jan.
7pm 14, 15, 17, 18, 20-23, 26-30 Dec, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 21, 22, 25, 26, 28, 29 Jan.
8pm 16 Dec, 6, 13, 20, 27 Jan.
Runs 1hr 40min One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7226 1787.
www.littleangeltheatre.com
Review: Timothy Ramsden 11 December.
A very fine show with enormous implications.
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Posted by : RodDungate on Saturday, November 26, 2011 - 11:17 AM
London
Date seen – November 24, 2011-11-25
Matilda
By Denis Kelly and Tim Minchin
Cambridge Theatre, Earlham Street, London WC2H 9HU
Mon – Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30
Runs 2hr 30 min One interval
TICKETS: 0844 412 4652
www.seetickets.com
Review: William Russell
Limitless praise – and all mightily deserved.
Date seen – November 24, 2011-11-25
Matilda
By Denis Kelly and Tim Minchin
Cambridge Theatre, Earlham Street, London WC2H 9HU
Mon – Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30
Runs 2hr 30 min One interval
TICKETS: 0844 412 4652
www.seetickets.com
Review: William Russell
Limitless praise – and all mightily deserved.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, November 10, 2011 - 02:07 PM
London.
HAMLET
by William Shakespeare.
Young Vic 66 The Cut SE1 8LX To 21 January 2012.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat (except 24, 41 Dec) & 30 Nov, 14, 29 Dec, 18 Jan 2pm.
Audio-described 21 Jan 2pm.
Captioned 19 Jan.
Runs 3hr 30min One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7922 2922.
www.youngvic.org
Review: Timothy Ramsden 9 November.
Theatrically overt, even if it’s all in the mind.
HAMLET
by William Shakespeare.
Young Vic 66 The Cut SE1 8LX To 21 January 2012.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Sat (except 24, 41 Dec) & 30 Nov, 14, 29 Dec, 18 Jan 2pm.
Audio-described 21 Jan 2pm.
Captioned 19 Jan.
Runs 3hr 30min One interval.
TICKETS: 020 7922 2922.
www.youngvic.org
Review: Timothy Ramsden 9 November.
Theatrically overt, even if it’s all in the mind.
510 more words
Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, November 08, 2011 - 01:09 AM
London.
THREE DAYS IN MAY
by Ben Brown.
Trafalgar Studios 14 Whitehall AW1A 2DY To 3 March 2011.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm.
Runs: 2hr One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 871 7632.
www.atgtickets.com/trafalgarstudios
Review: Carole Woddis 4 November.
Then and now in Whitehall.
THREE DAYS IN MAY
by Ben Brown.
Trafalgar Studios 14 Whitehall AW1A 2DY To 3 March 2011.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm.
Runs: 2hr One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 871 7632.
www.atgtickets.com/trafalgarstudios
Review: Carole Woddis 4 November.
Then and now in Whitehall.
475 more words
Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Wednesday, November 02, 2011 - 02:55 AM
London.
COLLABORATORS
by John Hodge.
Cottesloe Theatre Southbank SE1 9PX In rep to 21 January 2012.
sold out
Runs 2hr 30min One interval
TICKETS: 09069 104 431.
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk
Review: William Russell 1 November.
Screenwriter’s script may work better when stage takes to the screen.
COLLABORATORS
by John Hodge.
Cottesloe Theatre Southbank SE1 9PX In rep to 21 January 2012.
sold out
Runs 2hr 30min One interval
TICKETS: 09069 104 431.
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk
Review: William Russell 1 November.
Screenwriter’s script may work better when stage takes to the screen.
475 more words
Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Saturday, October 22, 2011 - 12:52 AM
London.
CRAZY FOR YOU
Music by George Gershwin lyrics by Ira Gershwin book by Ken Ludwig.
Novello Theatre Aldwych WC2B 4LD To 17 March 2012.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu, Sat & 25 October 3pm.
Runs 2hr 35min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 482 5171.
www.crazyforyouthemusical.com
Review: Carole Woddis 18 October.
Tap dance to die for, sensual delight.
CRAZY FOR YOU
Music by George Gershwin lyrics by Ira Gershwin book by Ken Ludwig.
Novello Theatre Aldwych WC2B 4LD To 17 March 2012.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu, Sat & 25 October 3pm.
Runs 2hr 35min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 482 5171.
www.crazyforyouthemusical.com
Review: Carole Woddis 18 October.
Tap dance to die for, sensual delight.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Friday, October 21, 2011 - 11:44 AM
LONDON.
A ROUND HEELED WOMAN
by Jane Prowse based on the true story of Jane Juska.
Riverside Studios (Studio 2) Crisp Road Hammersmith W6 9RL To 20 November 2011.
Mon-Sat 8pm Mat Thu & Sat 3pm Sun 4pm.
Runs 1hr 40min No interval.
TICKETS: 020 8237 1111.
www.aroundheeledwoman.com
Review: William Russell.
Later-life sex with Trollope thrown in.
A ROUND HEELED WOMAN
by Jane Prowse based on the true story of Jane Juska.
Riverside Studios (Studio 2) Crisp Road Hammersmith W6 9RL To 20 November 2011.
Mon-Sat 8pm Mat Thu & Sat 3pm Sun 4pm.
Runs 1hr 40min No interval.
TICKETS: 020 8237 1111.
www.aroundheeledwoman.com
Review: William Russell.
Later-life sex with Trollope thrown in.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 01:39 AM
London.
BACKBEAT
adapted for the stage by Iain Softley and Stephen Jeffreys.
Duke of York’s St Martin’s Lane WC2N 4BG To 24 March 2012.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Wed & Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 871 7623.
www.backbeatlondon.com
Review: William Russell 11 October.
A less than fab four.
BACKBEAT
adapted for the stage by Iain Softley and Stephen Jeffreys.
Duke of York’s St Martin’s Lane WC2N 4BG To 24 March 2012.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Wed & Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 871 7623.
www.backbeatlondon.com
Review: William Russell 11 October.
A less than fab four.
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Posted by : RodDungate on Monday, October 03, 2011 - 11:38 AM
London.
GRIEF
by Mike Leigh.
Cottesloe Theatre Upper Ground South Bank SE1 9PX In rep to 28 January 2012.
7.30pm Mats 2.30 some Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sats (see website for details) All performacnes sold out except 29 Dec 7.30pm.
Audio-described 14 Oct, 15 Oct, 2.30pm (+ Touch Tour 12.45pm).
Captioned 10 Oct.
Runs: 2hr No interval.
TICKETS 020 7452 3000
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/tickets
Review: Carole Woddis 28 September.
Also touring to Bath and Cambridge (see below).
Historical grief speaks masterfully to us today.
GRIEF
by Mike Leigh.
Cottesloe Theatre Upper Ground South Bank SE1 9PX In rep to 28 January 2012.
7.30pm Mats 2.30 some Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sats (see website for details) All performacnes sold out except 29 Dec 7.30pm.
Audio-described 14 Oct, 15 Oct, 2.30pm (+ Touch Tour 12.45pm).
Captioned 10 Oct.
Runs: 2hr No interval.
TICKETS 020 7452 3000
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/tickets
Review: Carole Woddis 28 September.
Also touring to Bath and Cambridge (see below).
Historical grief speaks masterfully to us today.
553 more words
Posted by : RodDungate on Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 09:32 AM
London.
CRAZY FOR YOU
book by Ken Ludwig music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin.
Open Air Theatre Queen Mary's Garden Inner Circle Regent's Park NW1 4NU To 10 September 2011.
Review: William Russell 11 August.
Transfers to Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych Novello Theatre WC2B 4LD To 28 July 2012.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu (from 20 Oct), Sat & 25 Oct 3pm.
TICKETS: 0844 482 5171.
www.crazyforyouthemusical.com
The quality sparkles as much as the show-girls.
CRAZY FOR YOU
book by Ken Ludwig music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin.
Open Air Theatre Queen Mary's Garden Inner Circle Regent's Park NW1 4NU To 10 September 2011.
Review: William Russell 11 August.
Transfers to Novello Theatre 5 Aldwych Novello Theatre WC2B 4LD To 28 July 2012.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu (from 20 Oct), Sat & 25 Oct 3pm.
TICKETS: 0844 482 5171.
www.crazyforyouthemusical.com
The quality sparkles as much as the show-girls.
551 more words
Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, June 16, 2011 - 12:21 PM
London.
ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS
by Richard Bean based on The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni literal translation by Francesca Manfrin
Lyttelton Theatre Upper Ground South Bank SE1 9PX In rep to 19 September (performances sold out).
Captioned 24 July.
then tour to 29 October 2011.
Runs: 2hr 50min One interval.
TICKETS 020 7452 3000.
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/tickets
Review: Carole Woddis 14June.
Hugely entertaining.
ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS
by Richard Bean based on The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni literal translation by Francesca Manfrin
Lyttelton Theatre Upper Ground South Bank SE1 9PX In rep to 19 September (performances sold out).
Captioned 24 July.
then tour to 29 October 2011.
Runs: 2hr 50min One interval.
TICKETS 020 7452 3000.
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/tickets
Review: Carole Woddis 14June.
Hugely entertaining.
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Posted by : Geoff on Friday, January 15, 2010 - 02:11 AM
London.
LEGALLY BLONDE.
music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin book by Heather Hatch.
Savoy Theatre The Strand WC2R 0ET To 23 May 2010.
Mon–Sat 7.30pm. Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm. Sun 3pm .
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 871 7687.
Review: Geoff Ambler 13 January 2010.
A musical to delight the other 51%. Well, those who like it pink and fluffy.
LEGALLY BLONDE.
music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin book by Heather Hatch.
Savoy Theatre The Strand WC2R 0ET To 23 May 2010.
Mon–Sat 7.30pm. Mat Thu & Sat 2.30pm. Sun 3pm .
Runs 2hr 30min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 871 7687.
Review: Geoff Ambler 13 January 2010.
A musical to delight the other 51%. Well, those who like it pink and fluffy.
551 more words
Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 09:15 AM
London.
WAR HORSE
by Michael Morpurgo adapted by Nick Stafford.
New London Theatre.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu, Sat 2.30pm.
Audio-described 31 Oct 2.30pm (+Touch Tour 12.45pm).
Captioned 12 Dec. 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr 50min One interval.
TICKETS: 0870 040 0046.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 3 April.
High, upreared and abutting fronts do the biz.
WAR HORSE
by Michael Morpurgo adapted by Nick Stafford.
New London Theatre.
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Mat Thu, Sat 2.30pm.
Audio-described 31 Oct 2.30pm (+Touch Tour 12.45pm).
Captioned 12 Dec. 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr 50min One interval.
TICKETS: 0870 040 0046.
Review: Timothy Ramsden 3 April.
High, upreared and abutting fronts do the biz.
642 more words
Posted by : Geoff on Monday, March 31, 2008 - 10:18 AM
London.
JERSEY BOYS: THE STORY OF FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS
book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice music by Bob Gaudio lyrics by Bob Crewe.
Prince Edward Theatre Old Compton STreet W1D 4HS.
Tue – Sat 7:30pm Mat Tue, Sat, Sun 3pm except 31 May-28 Aug Sun Mat 5pm.
Christmas period 2011 24, 31 Dec 3pm only.
No performance 25 Dec, 1, 2 Jan.
28-30 Dec additional 3pm performances.
Runs 2hr 40min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 482 5151.
www.JerseyBoysLondon.com
Review: Geoff Ambler 19 March 2008.
Oh What A Night! There’s a Big Man In Town and he’s Staying at the Prince Edward.
JERSEY BOYS: THE STORY OF FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS
book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice music by Bob Gaudio lyrics by Bob Crewe.
Prince Edward Theatre Old Compton STreet W1D 4HS.
Tue – Sat 7:30pm Mat Tue, Sat, Sun 3pm except 31 May-28 Aug Sun Mat 5pm.
Christmas period 2011 24, 31 Dec 3pm only.
No performance 25 Dec, 1, 2 Jan.
28-30 Dec additional 3pm performances.
Runs 2hr 40min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 482 5151.
www.JerseyBoysLondon.com
Review: Geoff Ambler 19 March 2008.
Oh What A Night! There’s a Big Man In Town and he’s Staying at the Prince Edward.
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Posted by : Geoff on Monday, August 13, 2007 - 07:16 AM
London.
GREASE
book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey.
Piccadilly Theatre, Denman Street , London, W1D 7DY To 4 September 2010.
Mon-Thu; Sat 7.30pm Fri 8.30 pm Mat Fri 5.30pm Sat 3pm.
Runs 2hr 30 min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 412 6666.
Review: Geoff Ambler 9 August 2007.
Two lacklustre leads and an unimaginative rehashed revival still had the audience in raptures.
GREASE
book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey.
Piccadilly Theatre, Denman Street , London, W1D 7DY To 4 September 2010.
Mon-Thu; Sat 7.30pm Fri 8.30 pm Mat Fri 5.30pm Sat 3pm.
Runs 2hr 30 min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 412 6666.
Review: Geoff Ambler 9 August 2007.
Two lacklustre leads and an unimaginative rehashed revival still had the audience in raptures.
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Posted by : Geoff on Monday, May 28, 2007 - 12:27 AM
Lonon
DIRTY DANCING
by Eleanor Bergstein
Aldwych Theatre
Mon-Thu 7.45pm Fri 5.15pm & 8.30pm Sat 3pm & 7.45pm
Runs 2hr 40min One Interval
TICKETS: 0870 400 0845
www.dirtydancingonstage.com
Review: Geoff Ambler 22 May 2007
A classic movie, recreated on stage with added electricity and mild cheese.
DIRTY DANCING
by Eleanor Bergstein
Aldwych Theatre
Mon-Thu 7.45pm Fri 5.15pm & 8.30pm Sat 3pm & 7.45pm
Runs 2hr 40min One Interval
TICKETS: 0870 400 0845
www.dirtydancingonstage.com
Review: Geoff Ambler 22 May 2007
A classic movie, recreated on stage with added electricity and mild cheese.
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Posted by : TimothyRamsden on Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 11:50 AM
London.
THE THIRTY-NINE STEPS
by Patrick Barlow.
Criterion Theatre.
Mon–Sat 8pm Mat Tue 3pm Sat 4pm.
Runs 2hr One interval.
TICKETS: 0207 437 4370.
Review: Harriet Davis 24tJanuary 2007.
Inventive stuff away from the cutting-edge.
THE THIRTY-NINE STEPS
by Patrick Barlow.
Criterion Theatre.
Mon–Sat 8pm Mat Tue 3pm Sat 4pm.
Runs 2hr One interval.
TICKETS: 0207 437 4370.
Review: Harriet Davis 24tJanuary 2007.
Inventive stuff away from the cutting-edge.
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Posted by : Geoff on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 - 12:22 AM
London.
BLOOD BROTHERS
book music and lyrics by Willy Russell.
Phoenix Theatre To 31 July 2010.
Mon-Sat 7:45pm, Mat: Thu 3pm, Sat 4pm.
Runs 2hrs 30 mins One interval.
TICKETS : 0870 060 6629.
Review: Geoff Ambler 7th December 2006.
It’s not true, it’s just a story … but what a story.
BLOOD BROTHERS
book music and lyrics by Willy Russell.
Phoenix Theatre To 31 July 2010.
Mon-Sat 7:45pm, Mat: Thu 3pm, Sat 4pm.
Runs 2hrs 30 mins One interval.
TICKETS : 0870 060 6629.
Review: Geoff Ambler 7th December 2006.
It’s not true, it’s just a story … but what a story.
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London
WICKED
book by Winnie Holzman music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz based on the novel by Gregory Maguire.
Apollo Victoria To 3 April 2010.
Monday to Saturday 7.30pm Mat Wed & Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr 50min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 826 8000 (booking fee).
www.WickedTheMusical.co.uk
Review: Geoff Ambler 28 September 2006.
A glittering, glimmering emerald in the crown that is West End musical theatre.
WICKED
book by Winnie Holzman music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz based on the novel by Gregory Maguire.
Apollo Victoria To 3 April 2010.
Monday to Saturday 7.30pm Mat Wed & Sat 2.30pm.
Runs 2hr 50min One interval.
TICKETS: 0844 826 8000 (booking fee).
www.WickedTheMusical.co.uk
Review: Geoff Ambler 28 September 2006.
A glittering, glimmering emerald in the crown that is West End musical theatre.
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