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‘Dans La Cuisine Des Nguyen’: The Highs And Lows of Musical Theatre, Mothers & More!
Dans la Cuisine des Nguyen, or In the Nguyen Kitchen, is French director Stéphane Ly-Cuong’s incredible first film which discusses themes of identity, rootlessness and belonging.
Zarah Hashim
Aug 16, 20255 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 13, 20254 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 30, 20253 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 29, 20253 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 6, 20253 min read


Flawed Characterisation Handicaps Ewan McGregor’s Return to the West End: Reviewing 'My Master Builder' at the Wyndham's
★★ | The curtain rises on architect Henry Solness (Ewan McGregor) striding onstage to deliver a speech upon the unveiling of his latest...
Ashley New
Jun 2, 20255 min read


Stepping into the Border of Redemption and Regression: Reviewing 'The Fifth Step' at @sohoplace
Both Lowden and Freeman do the best with the material they’re given, navigating their characters’ psychological spirals with intensity.
Gillian Choy
May 21, 20252 min read


Ed Fringe Sweethearts Take on the American Military and LBJ: In Conversation with Xhloe and Natasha
“[A Letter to LBJ] calls the audience to question their own nostalgia and lets us look people in the eye while they do so," the duo says.
Dan Ramos Lay
Mar 27, 20255 min read


The World or the Soul? 'Retrograde' Is a Portrait of a Legend: Apollo Theatre Review
This show is both a tribute to Sidney Poitier and a provocation to artists in times of political upheaval. Ivanno Jeremiah is impressive.
Er Kay Lynn
Mar 24, 20253 min read


A Poignant Real-Life Story Brought to the Stage: Reviewing 'Punch' at the Young Vic
Graham does a good job adapting the autobiography into a play, expertly introducing the concepts of restorative justice to the audience.

Rose de t’Serclaes
Mar 19, 20253 min read
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