Reality on Display: History in Theatre
As an increasing number of Award winning musicals such as Hamilton have their origins in history, Vicky Greer takes a look at what makes people fall in love with these shows.
Browsing: Theatre
Review: A Thousand Splendid Suns at NST City
The gorgeous sequel to Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner is a beautiful piece of literature…
Review: Matilda the Musical at the Mayflower Theatre
Literature Exec Abi reviews the spectacular musical based on the Roald Dahl novel, now playing at Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre.
Treading the Boards: Big Names in the Theatre
Should we celebrate big-name actors in the theatre? Literature Executive Abi discusses.
Review: ‘OAP and Me’, by Showstoppers
Imy reviews Showstoppers’ heart-wrenching new show, an original musical by Jamie Milburn.
Review: I Spy, by Comedy Society
Ellis reviews the Comedy Society’s newest original piece of theatre.
Review: Spring Awakening at the Annex Theatre
Thea and Sophie’s theatre adventures continue with an opening night of ‘sex, death, and rock’n’roll’ à la Showstoppers.
Review: Come From Away at the Phoenix Theatre
Hilary reviews the ‘inspirational’ play telling the story of a community after 9/11.
Review: Grief is the Thing with Feathers at Barbican Theatre
Deputy Editor Sophie reviews this tragic production of love, loss, language, and crows, featuring Peaky Blinders’ Cillian Murphy.
Review: One Man, Two Guvnors at The Annex Theatre
Sophie and Thea enjoy a night of ‘G O O D F U N’ with SUSU Theatre Group.
The Conundrum of Theatre and Diversity
Literature Exec Abi discusses the champions – and disappointments – of diversity within the theatre industry.
Review: Sweeney Todd at The Annex, Southampton
Jack Nash ventures to Victorian London to visit the demon barber of Fleet Street; Sweeney Todd
My Favourite Christmas Tradition: The Pantomime
Literature Executive Abi Cutler reveals her favourite Christmas tradition – the love-it or hate-it annual pantomime.
Musicals: The Immortal Cultural Phenomenon
Is it true that the show will always go on? Ben argues for the cultural immortality of musical theatre.