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Setting Sail: Reviewing ‘The Lady from the Sea’
Photo by Johan Persson Just in time for the stormy change in London’s weather, a rain-soaked take on Henrik Ibsen’s The Lady from the Sea began its run at the Bridge Theatre on the 10 th of September. Alicia Vikander stars as Ellida, with Andrew Lincoln as Doctor Edvard Wangel – a married couple caught in the undertow of their pasts in writer and director Simon Stone’s reimagining of the classic. A true family drama, this production sharpens the domestic tragedy through mode
Emma Todbjerg
22 hours ago4 min read


Riverside Studios ‘Da Vinci’s Laundry’ Review: A Brilliant, Quick-Witted Satire on the Value of Art
'Da Vinci’s Laundry' is sensational in its precision. Nothing is overlooked, and the play never lets up. The compact cast sustains total focus, demanding and rewarding an equally engaged audience. No beats are missed, and the only unscripted pauses between jokes occur during particularly lengthy bouts of laughter, bordering on hysterical. The efforts of the entire team are in plain sight, as the minimalist and white set allows nothing to hide, and it all comes together magnif
Deborah Solomon
Nov 23 min read


House of Jazz 'Community Cabaret': Where Performers Gain a Platform to Explore
House of Jazz is a resource for professional dancers, keeping dancers sharp, adaptable, and ready for the demands of the industry: essentially a hub of some of the best dance talent in London. Their Community Cabaret is one of many events they hold to allow their artists to grow and develop. Many of the artists used the cabaret to explore new disciplines: choreographing, songwriting, or experimenting with interdisciplinary forms.

Rose de t’Serclaes
Oct 53 min read


'50 First Dates: The Musical' Review at The Other Palace: An Unexpected, Unbridled Joy
Unfortunately, the pacing of the show makes it difficult to believe the genuine depth of Lucy and Henry’s romance at first, as the directors/writers have ambitiously attempted to keep the musical’s running time the same as the film’s. Moreover, the sacrifices and grief of Lucy’s family (only examined in “Stay Away”), who every day painstakingly recreate the same day for Lucy, could have been explored more deeply if the show were longer.
Deborah Solomon
Sep 274 min read


Curating the Groove: Ruth Hardie on Event Programming for Human Connection
At the heart of this programme is Ruth Hardie, Head of Public Programming, whose curatorial vision shapes the Centre’s seasonal offerings. With a keen eye for innovation and inclusivity, Ruth helps orchestrate experiences that invite audiences to engage with art in meaningful ways.
Hannah Durkin
Aug 134 min read


Copyright Rock: Review of Jeremy Nedd’s ‘from rock to rock… aka how magnolia was taken for granite’ at the Southbank Centre
The 'Milly Rock', it seems, belongs to no one and to everyone. The copyright questions remain unresolved, and the performance circles back to the essential rocking question: who owns what?
Hannah Durkin
Jul 303 min read


Beyond Steps: Comparing McGregor and Balanchine’s Choreographic Worlds
The breadth of the role of choreographer on today's stage

Rose de t’Serclaes
Jul 293 min read


Where Do We Go When We Die? Michinari Ozawa's Starry-Eyed Vision of Life After Loss in 'Our Cosmic Dust'
Ozawa’s creative style, which fuses traditional techniques with modern visuals and existential questions, is unique to the British landscape.
Jennifer Hensey
Jul 125 min read


Queer Iconography, Daddy Issues and Chain Smoking, Lily Sinko's ‘Magdalena: Woman of Joy’, A New Comedy
Writer and leading woman Lily Sinko brought a new, unique comedy entitled, ‘Magdalena: Woman of Joy’ to Playhouse East from the 10th to...
Grace Mahoney
Jun 114 min read


Interrogating Instruction: 'An Oak Tree' Returns to the Young Vic After Two Decades
An Oak Tree challenges conventional theatrical forms, offering a rich meditation on grief, belief, and the alchemy of performance.
Emma Todbjerg
Jun 63 min read
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