Tuesday, September 10, 2024

‘We need safe routes’: artist Es Devlin to open refugee portrait show by Lanre Bakare Arts and Culture Correspondent

Fifty drawings of displaced people will be exhibited in a London church, in collaboration with UN refugee agency Providing safe routes for asylum seekers should be the focus of the UK govern…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:54AM

23.5 Hours review – Lisa Dwan drives striking story of a shattered marriage by Anya Ryan

Park theatre, LondonCarey Crim asks a series of moral questions in her play about a woman facing the aftermath of her teacher husband’s conviction for sexual misconduct Tom, a beloved dram…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:54AM

‘Like a gig with your favourite 90s artists’: KT Tunstall composes Clueless musical by Chris Wiegand

Adaptation of Amy Heckerling’s classic 1995 comedy will open in London in February with a new score by the Scottish musician inspired by its soundtrack Mean Girls has become a West End hit…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:54AM

James Earl Jones, revered actor and voice of Star Wars’ Darth Vader, dies aged 93 by Andrew Pulver

American actor starred in films including The Great White Hope and The Lion King, and won two Tony awards in prolific stage career James Earl Jones was movie royalty, a magisterial star who…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:32AM
Monday, September 9, 2024

V&A celebrates a century of national theatre archive with tribute to avid collector by Arifa Akbar

New exhibition, named after ‘theatrical encyclopedia’ Gabrielle Enthoven, showcases British stage history from the Restoration to Fleabag She was an avid collector of playbills, programm…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:54AM

Letting it go: Frozen fans bid farewell to West End musical by Chris Wiegand Stage Editor

As the Disney blockbuster ends its three-year run at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London, actor Samantha Barks pays tribute to its devoted audience Sometimes it has been a flurry and at other…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:36AM
Sunday, September 8, 2024

Michael Turinsky: Precarious Moves review – unpredictable, uncategorisable and unexpected by Lyndsey Winship

Queen Elizabeth Hall, LondonThe Austrian artist-philosopher muses on disability and choreography, mobility and mobilisation in this quietly thought-provoking show Michael Turinsky comes out …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:06PM

The Band Back Together review – witty reflections on youth and middle-age by Arifa Akbar

Arcola theatre, LondonA trio of friends reconvene in their home town to play together for the first time in two decades Band reunions seem to be in the air, or one band’s, at least. Here i…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:06PM

Actor and playwright Ins Choi: ‘If a character is written truthfully, lovingly, it’s not a stereotype’ by Alice Saville

The Korean Canadian actor and writer on bringing his comedy Kim’s Convenience back to theatre, changing the way Asian people are portrayed, and how he didn’t see the K-culture boom comin…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:42AM

Stopgap Dance Company: Lived Fiction review – a thrillingly inclusive celebration by Sarah Crompton

Queen Elizabeth Hall, LondonAn ensemble of disabled and non-disabled, deaf and neurodivergent dancers create and perform a joyful show combining movement, words and sheer invention For nearl…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:42AM

The week in theatre: G; The Spy Who Came in from the Cold; The Real Thing – review by Susannah Clapp

Royal Court Upstairs, London; Minerva, Chichester; Old Vic, LondonReality is up for debate in Tife Kusoro’s rapid-fire new drama, David Eldridge’s nuanced take on John le Carré, and Tom…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:42AM

Bette Bourne obituary by Neil Bartlett

Actor, activist and founder of the radical drag troupe the Bloolips whose performances influenced mainstream theatre In 1980, the New York magazine the Village Voice captioned a centre-sprea…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:42AM

Nish Kumar: Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe review – navel-gazing with political punch by Brian Logan

Hackney Empire, LondonThe pre-eminent comic political polemicist of our time rants as much as ever, but with added introspection What’s the point of making comedy that reminds everyone how…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:42AM
Friday, September 6, 2024

Twine review – threeway tree metaphors in a fractured exploration of adoption by Arifa Akbar

The Yard, LondonWhile its subject matter is powerful, the story of three split selves is too disconnected to follow, with one scene jumping to another and not joining up to form a whole The …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:48PM

Crones in Cabaret: the funny, brave women for whom age is just a song and dance number by Kelly Burke

Aged between 60 and almost 90, this Australian collective are staging fiery, funny, irreverent and ultimately celebratory shows about very serious topics Sign up for Guardian Australia’s b…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:48PM
Thursday, September 5, 2024

Bec Charlwood: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet) by Bec Charlwood

This comedian pays homage to peak internet (circa 2000-2014), with classics including Cole Hersch, Charlie the Unicorn and a parody song about incels Get our weekend culture and lifestyle em…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:32AM

'It was really sad': Raygun speaks about reaction to Paris 2024 breakdancing performance – video

In her first interview since the Paris Olympics, Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn apologised to the breaking community for the backlash prompted by her performance, saying: 'It is really sad to hear th…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:32AM

US playwright donates £1m to save home of Shakespeare’s daughter by Dalya Alberge

Exclusive: Ken Ludwig gives Shakespeare Birthplace Trust largest private donation in its 177-year history The charity that cares for historic Shakespeare sites in Stratford-upon-Avon has rec…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:32AM

Ballet Nights review – smorgasbord of styles and stars in one thrilling sitting by Lyndsey Winship

Cadogan Hall, LondonImpresario Jamiel Devernay-Laurence brings dance of all flavours to a new audience with this lively serving of latin, hip-hop, ballet and a chef’s kiss tap solo from St…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:32AM
Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Readers on the plays that changed their lives: ‘It gave me access to a world that seemed elite’ by Compiled By Alfie Packham

Our series on theatrical discoveries continues with cherished memories from Guardian readers who felt profoundly moved by works on the stage As part of the Guardian’s series on “the play…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:54AM

The Real Thing review – Tom Stoppard’s gem still shines by Arifa Akbar

Old Vic, LondonPassion and art are dissected in tricksy style in a production that manages to wrongfoot the audience There are several circularities drawn around what is real and what is par…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:54AM
Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Lack of arts schemes for working class will make UK theatre whiter and posher, director says by Lanre Bakare Arts and Culture Correspondent

Tinuke Craig says current black British theatre talent was developed when schemes to improve access were common The lack of investment in arts schemes aimed at working-class children will cr…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:36PM

Rebus: A Game Called Malice review – Rankin’s fine-dining detective faces corpses between courses by Mark Lawson

Cambridge Arts, then touringRebus fans will relish Ian Rankin and Simon Reade’s play in which the spiky Scottish cop must solve a crime at a posh dinner party Ian Rankin gave his spiky but…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:02PM
Sunday, September 1, 2024

Stones in His Pockets review – immersive revival of the rural Ireland film shoot tragicomedy by Clare Brennan

Barn theatre, CirencesterMarie Jones’s 1996 hit play is given a spectacular, Hollywood-style makeover by her son Matthew McElhinney, though the momentum of the drama suffers Throw a stone …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:54AM

G review – gothic dread meets goofy comedy in a thrilling coming-of-age story by Arifa Akbar

Royal Court Upstairs, LondonInspired by urban legends and Afro-surrealism, Tife Kusoro’s spooky tale of three schoolchildren pursued by unknown forces is an audacious original A hand curls…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:54AM

Wing Chun review – kung fu master gets the cinematic treatment in a spectacular show by Sanjoy Roy

Sadler’s Wells, LondonYip Man, who taught Bruce Lee, is the inspiration for this series of awesomely executed showdowns and acrobatics History may be about the past but it speaks to the pr…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:54AM

The week in theatre: The History Boys; A Chorus Line – review by Susannah Clapp

Theatre Royal, Bath; Sadler’s Wells, LondonFresh talent shines, though nuance could try harder, in a 20th anniversary revival of Alan Bennett’s glinting schoolroom comedy, while the Broa…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:36AM

State Ballet of Georgia: Swan Lake; Impasse review – fairytale and indelible reality by Sarah Crompton

London Coliseum; Dance Base, EdinburghThe Tbilisi-based company’s first ever visit to London delivers a precise if traditional take on a classic. Plus, a knockout new duet from Mufutau Yus…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:36AM
Friday, August 30, 2024

Straight from the Strait review – a joyous musical inspired by a little-known Australian story by Steve Dow

QPAC, Brisbane festivalTelling the tale of a historic single day in 1968, this celebration of Torres Strait culture is spirited and generous. Let’s hope it gets a national tour Get our wee…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:32PM

Choreographer Qudus Onikeku: ‘I want to mirror the real world – vibrant, chaotic, problematic’ by Lyndsey Winship

As a child in Lagos, he felt like Billy Elliot, following a passion for dance despite his family’s disapproval. Now, having found success in France, he’s returned to his native Nigeria t…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:32PM

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold review – first staging of le Carré classic is a hot ticket by Mark Lawson

Minerva theatre, ChichesterThis adaptation of the cold war spy thriller elegantly compresses the narrative and boasts star-making performances In John le Carré’s 1963 name-making novel Th…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:32PM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
TBA: Titanic