Richard II Seems very few theatre companies, anywhere in the world, present Shakespeare the way audiences would have enjoyed it back in the day – openair theatre, local white men, … Read More
Musical Review: Cats at the Hollywood Pantages
CATS CATS at the Pantages has all-new lighting design by Natasha Katz (Aladdin), all-new sound design by Mick Potter, new choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton) based on the original choreography … Read More
Theatre Review: Rattled
Review: Rattled Rachel Harper is a force of nature in Rattled. Barely taking a breath, Harper performs an intense and personal monologue as Emma, a young woman we meet having … Read More
Review: Richard III at Temple Church
Richard III Antic Disposition’s Richard III at London’s Temple Church Is it fair to give extra credit to a theatre production based on the venue at which it is held? … Read More
Theatre Review: Dear Evan Hansen – Ahmanson Theater, Los Angeles CA
Dear Evan Hansen With a book by Steven Levenson, music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, direction by Michael Greif October 17 through November 25, 2018 Center Theatre … Read More
Black Cat: Bohemia, Southbank’s Udderbelly *****
On the banks of the Thames, in the unchartered realm of the spiegel tent, lurk a troupe of performance aficionados, ready to send shudders through the Udderbelly. Led by cabaret … Read More
Theatre Review: The Lieutenant of Inishmore
The Lieutenant of Inishmore Even US Beasts are aware of the hit BBC tv series Poldark. If you’re into period dramas set in Cornwall, check it out and get to know … Read More
Theatre Review: Bingo
Bingo! Don’t come in late to Bingo – playing through June 24 at The Pleasance Theatre, Islington – because this show starts with a bang. Settle in and, oh, this … Read More
Theatre Review: The Color Purple Live at The Hollywood Pantages
The Color Purple at the Pantages May 29 – June 17 2018 Here is what the official release says: THE COLOR PURPLE is the 2016 Tony Award® winner for Best Musical … Read More
Be Prepared showing at The Vaults Theatre ****
Most of the subjects we consider taboo are so because they are niche; abnormal and therefore unrelatable. Yet to my mind, the biggest cultural taboo is the one inevitable human … Read More
Theatre Review: Think of England
Ever heard of a Tea Dance? During World War II, these wholesome afternoon or evening dances were popular ways of boosting morale for servicemen and small communities. They were mainly … Read More
Theatre Review: Disney’s Aladdin at the Hollywood Pantages
January 10 – March 31, 2018 Hollywood Pantages 6233 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90028 Tickets start at $35 From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of Disney’s ALADDIN, a thrilling new … Read More
Review: The Red Lion
Walking in, you are in the locker room of a small football club, and as you take your seat at Trafalgar Studios, an older man, ostensibly on stage but there … Read More
Review: Inside Pussy Riot
To say what you will encounter at Inside Pussy Riot would ruin the fun, if I can say fun, so this review will be a bit obtuse. But, go. This … Read More