Month: September 2010

Baz Luhrmann has revealed plans to develop a stage musical version of his hit 1992 film Strictly Ballroom. Luhrmann will direct the production himself, and has signed a multi-million dollar agreement with Sydney-based Global Creatures […]

Sheffield Theatres attracted a strong showing of major critics on Wednesday (22 September, previews from 16 September) as the John Simm-led Hamlet in the Crucible went head-to-head with Michael Gambon’s West End bow in Krapp’s […]

Actor Mackenzie Crook, currently appearing in the UK premiere of American Annie Baker's play The Aliens at the 80-seat Bush Theatre, is best known internationally for his roles in film and television, most notably the […]

NT Live, the National Theatre’s project broadcasting plays to cinemas around the world, has announced its second season today (23 September 2010) continuing the live events which have so far been seen by 180,000 people […]

The National Theatre today (23 September 2010) announced the productions in their new booking period, with Katie Mitchell returning to the to direct a production of Beauty and the Beast following the success of her […]

The National Theatre today (23 September 2010) announced the productions in their new booking period, with Katie Mitchell returning to the to direct a production of Beauty and the Beast following the success of her […]

The National Theatre announced its new season today (23 September 2010), with Katie Mitchell returning to the Cottesloe to direct a devised production of Beauty and the Beast opening on 1 December (previews from 24 […]

My prime reaction to Paul Miller’s tidy and workmanlike production of Hamlet for Sheffield Crucible is of disappointment, for what seemed likely to be inspired casting creates little magic and the interpretation of the play […]

Award-winning puppet musical Avenue Q has confirmed it will embark on a UK tour next year, following its closure at the West End’s Wyndham’s Theatre on 30 October 2010. The tour will kick off at […]

The Sheffield Theatres production of Hamlet opened at the Crucible Theatre last night (22 September 2010), going head-to-head with the West End transfer of the Gate Theatre Dublin’s revival of Krapp’s Last Tape, starring Michael […]