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Stella Artois and Wimbledon’s The Time Portal
Wednesday night saw me heading down to the press launch of Stella Artois and Wimbledon’s The Time Portal. An all-immersive theatrical experience created by Olivier nominated theatre group Les Enfants Terribles and Framestore. Surrounded by celebrities such as actor Dominic Cooper and Rugby players, Thom and Max Evans did not…
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The UK premiere of Sideways
The iconic novel, which inspired Alexander Payne’s Oscar-winning film, Sideways has been adapted into a West End stage show at St James’ Theatre. I spoke to Rex Pickett, author of the original novel, which he adapted for this show. Sideways follows Miles, an anxiety-ridden writer struggling with his recent divorce,…
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London’s best off-West end theatres – PART II
Jack Studio Theatre This respected South-East London venue provides a diverse selection of theatre ranging from the classics to interesting new writing. Before Christmas their three-hander adaptation of the Hugh Janes’s The Haunting, adapted from the ghost stories of Charles Dickens, was a sell-out hit with the Christmas audiences. I…
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London’s best off-West end theatres – PART I
The Royal Court Theatre Based in Sloane Square this is Britain’s leading national company and is dedicated to new work by innovative writers from the UK and around the world. I recently watched Martin McDonagh’s brilliant black comedy Hangmen here before its West End transfer. Having at least 12 plays…
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BROADWAY MUSICAL In The Heights King’s Cross Theatre Review
In the heights is an amazing tale of young love set in a close knit neighbourhood in New York. Currently at the Kings Cross Theatre it is a vibrant and energizing walk through the hopes, dreams and worries of the upcoming Washington Heights youth. The choreography, a phenomenal rhythmical blend…
