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A New Take on Twelfth Night

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By Dorothy Grace Franklin Photo:  Marc Brenner I had the pleasure to see the summer season’s last production of “Twelfth Night” at the Globe. Being a massive literature fan, especially Shakespearean, I was thrilled to hear I would be studying this play for my school course, and I was even more thrilled to hear a production of it was taking place when I was visiting London. The use of the Globe’s staging was intriguing to say the least. With a deer carcass hung from the ceiling (in reference to the numerous conversations and comparisons between love and hunting), and a … Continue reading A New Take on Twelfth Night

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Romeo & Juliet at the Globe Theatre, between modernity and wake up call

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By Constance Drugeot Image: Marc Brenner After living in London for three years, I finally went to see a play at the Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. For my first time, I decided to book the iconic Romeo & Juliet, directed by Ola Ince and Rachel Lemon, as assistant director.  Having studied Shakespeare’s works as part of my studies for a long time but having never seen a live theatre production of Romeo & Juliet before, I was really looking forward to it! So, on a Saturday matinee in early October, I finally stepped inside the famous Globe Theatre. The theatre in … Continue reading Romeo & Juliet at the Globe Theatre, between modernity and wake up call

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After Too Many Years Lost in History, the Six Queens are Ready to Take Their Crowning Glory on Broadway

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By Helen Sullivan  Image: Joan Marcus Six has not had the most conventional path to open on Broadway, to say the least. Hours before the show was set to open, Broadway was shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Family and friends were in town to celebrate, gifts were ready at the theatre for cast and crew, and the after party was all booked for the show’s triumphant opening. Until, finally, 18 months later, Six was ready to take their crowning glory on Broadway. The show resumed previews at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on September 17th to sold-out crowds and … Continue reading After Too Many Years Lost in History, the Six Queens are Ready to Take Their Crowning Glory on Broadway

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‘Oh my god, we’re back again’: & Juliet’s grand reopening

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By Clélia Gessner Art by @enjoy_the_party_ On March 14, 2020, the last two & Juliet shows were performed in the form of a staged concert (as there was no one to play the character of May). I was there for those two special shows, not knowing they would be the last ones for a long time. 559 days later, the doors of the Shaftesbury Theatre finally reopened for the public to see & Juliet again, and I was there to see it happen. This, to me, was so special.  As you might know, before the pandemic & Juliet was one … Continue reading ‘Oh my god, we’re back again’: & Juliet’s grand reopening

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Matilda announces full West End cast

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Right before celebreating its 10th birthday, Matilda will make its return to the West End this September. At the Cambridge Theatre, Imogen Cole, Alyssa D’Souza, Alex Munden and Zoe Simon will take turns in playing the title role. They will be joined on stage by Carly Thoms as Miss Honey, Elliot Harper as Miss Trunchbull, Sebastian Torkia as Mr. Wormwood and Annette McLaughlin as Mrs. Wormwood. Kaspar Cahill-Ritter, Sienna Clarke, Rosie Gell-Marquez, Beth Gilmour, Louie Gray, and Gracie Hodson-Prior will be reprising their role in the show. The young cast also includes Hari Aggarwal, Thommy Bailey Vine, Kieron Bell, Tom … Continue reading Matilda announces full West End cast

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Heathers the Musical to return to the West End on June 22

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Welcome back to the Candy Store !  Heathers the Musical will make its return on June 22 in the West End at the Theatre Royal Haymarket with its opening night on June 28. The cast is led by Christina Bennington as Veronica Sawyer and Jordan Luke Gage as JD. Jodie Steele will reprise her role as Heather Chandler alongside Bobbie Little as Heather Duke, and Frances Mayli McCann as Heather McNamara. The cast also includes Lauren Ward as Fleming/Veronica’s Mother, Madison Swan as Martha, Simon Bailey as Ram’s Dad/Big Bud Dean/Coach, Joaquin Pedro Valdes as Ram Sweeney, and Steven Serlin as … Continue reading Heathers the Musical to return to the West End on June 22

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A “The Queen’s Gambit” musical adaptation is in the works

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Gather ’round fans of the Netflix hit-show ! Following its huge success on the streaming platform, “The Queen’s Gambit” is getting a musical adaptation as Level Forward has announced it won the rights to adapt the novel for the stage. “Told through a brave and fresh point of view, audiences are already sharing in the friendship and fortitude of the story’s inspiring women who energize and sustain Beth Harmon’s journey and ultimate triumph,” said Level Forward CEO Adrienne Becker and producer Julia Dunetz. Centered around Beth Harmon, a woman who becomes one of the world’s greatest chess players, the show … Continue reading A “The Queen’s Gambit” musical adaptation is in the works

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Turbine Theatre announces an upcoming season of shows!

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By Dorothy Grace Franklin  Picture: all rights reserved On August 14th, the Turbine Theatre announced a festival of live entertainment. The festival will take place over several weeks (starting on the 26th of August), and is to be performed next to the Battersea power station in London.  One of the many performances is a concert staging of the musical Hair, with an all-star cast, including Layton Williams as Hud, Grace Mouat as Crissy and Jodie Steele as Sheila. Arlene Phillips will direct the concert, set to play from the 4th of September until the 6th of September. Turbine Theatre also … Continue reading Turbine Theatre announces an upcoming season of shows!