REVIEW: THE LAST TYCOON (Arts Theatre) ★★★
Whenever people think of F. Scott Fitzgerald, they tend to discuss his most famous work – The Great Gatsby. For me however, there is something more appealing about a writer’s lesser known works, especially those that remain unfinished at their death. The Last Tycoon was a little over half finished when Fitzgerald died, completed by […]
AMERICAN IDIOT to hold a special ‘Rock-A-Long’ performance
The critically acclaimed production of Green Day’s hit musical, American Idiot, will be performing a special ‘Rock-A-Long’ performance for one night only on Thursday 8 September 2016. Following the huge success of last year’s event, audience members are encouraged to ‘ROCK OUT’ with the cast, following the musical’s return to its London home at the […]
European Premiere of THE LAST TYCOON to open at the ARTS Theatre
The tragedy of a man obsessed… “He has the power to make anyone’s dreams come true… except his own.” F Scott Fitzgerald’s novel is brought to life in this story of a movie producer slowly working his way to death… Monroe Stahr, the “Boy Wonder” is a man obsessed: with movies, with illusion, with the […]
REVIEW: STIG OF THE DUMP (Arts Theatre) ★★★★
Clive King’s novel, Stig of the Dump, was first published in the UK in 1963. Over fifty years later, the story remains a favourite with young readers. London Contemporary Theatre brings their production of Stig of the Dump to the Arts Theatre following a successful UK tour. The tale has been adapted by Olivier Award […]
REVIEW: AMERICAN IDIOT (Arts Theatre) ★★★★★
As a musical theatre fan growing up in New Zealand, I was fairly limited in what I could actually see on stage. Amateur theatre groups were doing shows such as Oliver!, The King and I and the ever popular… Guys and Dolls. Professionally, we were treated to the big Lloyd Webber shows such as Cats […]
I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE returns to London for one day only
Last year’s critically-acclaimed show I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change will return to the Arts Theatre on Monday 15th August for two shows. Heading up the company once again is Simon Lipkin, who took over the role of Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls earlier this week, opposite Rebel Wilson, and earlier this year […]
Ramin Karimloo and Victoria Hamilton-Barritt join Kerry Ellis in MURDER BALLAD
Fresh from his recent success on Broadway, where he was nominated for a Tony Award in 2015 for Best Actor in Les Misérables, Ramin Karimloo returns to the West End to play the lead role of Tom in ‘Murder Ballad’ opposite Kerry Ellis. Considered by many to be the biggest Musical Theatre star of his […]
Nazi doctor finds ‘cure’ for homosexuality in new play SAVAGE
The creators behind stylish new drama and love story Savage, which uncovers the tragic tale of a Nazi doctor and his ill-conceived “cure” for homosexuality, are proud to announce the cast for the West End premiere production at the Arts Theatre. The show stars Gary Fannin (The Reduced Shakespeare Company; Spectre; 24: Live Another Day) […]
REVIEW: ALL THAT FALL (Arts Theatre)
The soft dappling of sunlight through leafy branches as a pair of birds peck and preen in their nest overhead. A dusty country path and the gentle dance of the grass caught unaware by a sudden breeze. A roaring steam engine thundering headlong into an otherwise sleepy town. Out of Joint’s fantastic production of All […]
Green Day’s AMERICAN IDIOT returns to the Arts Theatre from 8 July 2016
Following on from its critically acclaimed 2015 London run and 2016 UK Tour, Green Day’s explosive Tony Award ® winning musical, American Idiot will be returning to it’s London home at the Arts Theatre, for a strictly limited run from 8 July – 25 September 2016, with press night on Wednesday 13 July. Double platinum […]