If you’ve watched the fabulous 3 hour behemouth that is ‘Les Miserables’, you’ll probably regard Jean Valjean as one of the heros of musical theatre. But there is more to the tragic yet melodically perfect character than you might first think. Jean Valjean kickstarts his life of crime with — wait for it — a […]
The Choir of Man may just be the world’s most cheerful public house performance. The smell of beer, the banter between mates, and everyone’s sudden inclination to burst into song—what’s not to love? Conceived by Andrew Kay and helmed by the canny direction of Nic Doodson, The Choir of Man takes us into the heart […]
Nearly 100 years ago, playwright Merton Hodge wrote this hugely successful drama, which played over 1,000 performances at the St Martin’s, the Queen’s (now Sondheim) and the Savoy theatre. It was televised in 1959, starring Alan Bates (Psycho), and was revived in 1960 at the Liverpool Playhouse with John Thaw playing one of the minor […]
These are our current top five shows if you’re new to the London West End theatre scene. They’re not always cheap, but you’ll come away totally wowed and wanting to see it again. HamiltonHamilton is a groundbreaking musical that has redefined the landscape of modern theatre. Written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the show tells the story […]
The world of theatre is a fascinating realm filled with drama, emotion, and artistry. It’s a place where stories come to life, characters become real, and audiences are transported to different times and places. But like any specialised field, theatre has its own unique language. Here are some of the most common terms you might […]
There’s something absolutely magical about stepping into a theatre. The thrill of anticipation that runs down your spine as the orchestra begins to play, the hush that falls over the crowd as the curtain lifts – it’s an experience unlike any other. And it’s best enjoyed when everyone respects the unwritten rules of the theatre. […]
Have you ever gone to the stage door after seeing an awful show, chatted up the lead actress and then shtupped her? After which, the lead actress goes off and shtupps your uncle, and you go off and shtupp your uncle’s girlfriend? Then, for no apparent reason, you decide to join the army, shoot the […]
There are times in life when you willingly, happily, gloriously plunge into an all-consuming vortex of joy. And that is precisely the sensation you’ll experience as you succumb to the irresistible charm of Crazy For You, now playing at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. This riotous production, a West End transfer from the Chichester Festival Theatre, […]
Accidental Death of an Anarchist is a chaotic spectacle that wraps a sobering critique of power and corruption in a cloak of irresistible comedy. This new adaptation by Tom Basden brings Dario Fo and Franca Rame’s classic farce into the present day, infusing it with contemporary relevance. The story unfolds in a police station, the […]
Once upon a time in 1692, a group of young women in Salem, Massachusetts stirred up a fearsome cocktail of fear, paranoia, and deceit, leading to the infamous witch trials. Fast forward to 2023, and Lyndsey Turner’s revival of Arthur Miller’s timeless classic ‘The Crucible’ has brewed its own storm of drama at the Gielgud […]