REVIEW: In the Depths of Dead Love (Print Room at the Coronet) ★★★
The most exciting aspect of the world premiere of Howard Barker’s new play is the “Yellowface” controversy. There was a quiet group of protesters on press night, opposite the theatre, holding up placards and handing out flyers to express their dismay. A play that is set in ancient China with characters called Mr Chin, Lady […]
Full cast announced for ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD at the Old Vic Theatre
Half a century after its premiere on The Old Vic stage, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead, the play that made a young Tom Stoppard’s name overnight, returns to The Old Vic in its 50th anniversary celebratory production. Against the backdrop of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, this mind-bending situation comedy sees two hapless minor characters, Rosencrantz (Daniel Radcliffe) […]
Glenda Jackson, Celia Imrie, Harry Melling and Jane Horrocks to star in KING LEAR at the Old Vic Theatre
Further casting has been announced for King Lear, which previews from Tuesday 25 October with a press night on Friday 4 November 2016. A quarter of a century after she gave up acting for politics, double Academy Award-winning legend Glenda Jackson returns to play King Lear in Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy. She will be joined by […]