Whether you’re a Shakespeare aficionado or a complete novice, you’re sure to be impressed by the magnificent Shakespeare’s Globe. The theatre is a faithful recreation of an open-air playhouse designed in 1599, where many of Shakespeare’s plays were performed. We’re …
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20 Oct
2011
2011
Thursday Theatre News: Mamma Mia, Noel Coward, Young Vic, Billy Elliot & Simon Callow
Firstly, news of an early closure. Cool Hand Luke was booking until 7 January, but it’s now closing on 19 November: bad luck guys… On a more positive note, after 12 years, long-running musical Mamma Mia! is moving. I’ve yet …
Read more...29 Sep
2011
2011
Thursday Theatre News: Matilda, The Globe, Idina Menzel, Anthony Sher and Lauren Samuels
If you’re excited about catching up with Glee tonight, you might also want to look into securing tickets to see Idina Menzel at the Royal Albert Hall next month. Idina, who plays Rachel Barry’s mum, is performing a one-off show …
Read more...26 Sep
2011
2011
Pepys Show Installation in Trafalgar Square
Visitors to Trafalgar Square this morning were intrigued by a pop-up Pepys Show installation. Peeping through holes in the wall, passers-by were treated to a host of fun, 3D images of London events including Chinese New Year, Shakespeare’s Globe plays and …
Read more...30 Jun
2011
2011
Doctor Faustus at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
The new production of Doctor Faustus at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre is a traditional take on the classic Marlowe play where Faustus sells his soul to the devil. The production looks superb and the costumes took us from an earthly Tudor …
Read more...19 May
2011
2011
Thursday Theatre News: Matilda, Miranda Raison, Paul Daniels and Romola Garai
Firstly: we knew it was coming… we just didn’t know when! But now, it’s finally been announced: the London transfer of the hit musical Matilda is coming to the Cambridge Theatre on 22 November (previews from 18 October). That means …
Read more...12 May
2011
2011
Thursday Theatre News: More Musicals, Another King Lear and two new Double Bills
Firstly, fans of Doctor Who will be pleased to hear Arthur Darvill (better known as the Doctor’s companion Rory) will be appearing at the Globe next month. Darvill joins the previously announced Paul Hilton in the cast – Hilton’s playing …
Read more...28 Apr
2011
2011
Thursday Theatre News: Shakespeare, Spice Girls and Sandy McDade
Summer is always a great time to catch some Shakespeare in London, and summer 2011 is no exception. From a superb-sounding season at the Globe, to Pericles at the Open Air Theatre, and of course, THAT all-star Much Ado About …
Read more...14 Mar
2011
2011
Legally Blonde and After The Dance Triumph at the Laurence Olivier Awards
Hit West End Musical Legally Blonde won three gongs last night at the Laurence Olivier Awards, UK theatreland’s “Oscars”. Star of the show Sheridan Smith won Best Actress in a Musical, and co-star Jill Halfpenny took the prize for Best …
Read more...20 Jan
2011
2011
Thursday Theatre News: Jude Law, Niamh Cusack, Les Dennis and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre’s Future Plans
Michael Grandage is clearly hoping to leave his post as Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse with a bang. For his final season, he’s secured Jude Law and Ruth Wilson to star in Eugene O’Neill’s play Anna Christie this summer. …
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