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Is is too much of a pun to say ‘As you like it…but I think you will?’ …ok then I won’t. But you get the idea.As You like it takes place predominantly in the forest of Arden, so it was the perfect setting with the backdrop of trees in Bute Park. Complete with occasional animalContinueContinue reading “Everyman: As You Like It”

Last night saw the opening night of show 2 in Everyman’s Festival repertoire, this time musical theatre with Neil Simon’s Sweet Charity. Set against the backdrop of 1960s New York, Sweet Charity follows the life (and many loves!) of Charity Hope Valentine (Helena-May Harrison). The girl who proclaims her religion in love, doesn’t get off toContinueContinue reading “Everyman Festival: Sweet Charity”

‘As Is’ is the first AIDS play, the first response to a crisis, from those on the front line. It could be asked why then is this still relevant over 30 years on, but it is precisely because it is that first response that gives it such drive, such impact still. And that the crisisContinueContinue reading “Review: As Is”

High Society is a really beautiful production, in the literal sense. Staged in the round once again at the Old Vic its small set makes the most of the in the round setting, and of the ensemble who conduct perfectly choreographed scene changes. From the opulent living room to a pool the world of HighContinueContinue reading “High Society, The Old Vic.”

Last night the 2015 Everyman festival opened in style with Blackadder III. It’s a tough job opening a festival but Blackadder’s hilarious Regency England adventure was perfect for the first night. Firstly though, a confession: I’ve never seen Blackadder. I am the turnip headWell I’ve seen bits. And I’ve seen quite a bit of ‘Blackadder Goes Forth’ContinueContinue reading “Everyman Festival: Blackadder III”

Firstly credit to my friend Jen for getting up at an ungodly hour, and braving a slightly scary day seat queue for this one.I’ve seen Memphis twice now, once in New York and again in London. Both times I confess it was really to see the leading man (Adam Pascal and Killian Donnelly respectively) butContinueContinue reading “Memphis lives in me.”

I’m really excited that to kick off my new re-vamped theatre review blog I’ve been invited by Everyman Theatre in Cardiff to be one of their bloggers for the summer festival!A lot of people in Cardiff will be familar with the Everyman theatre festival which happens every summer. For those who aren’t every year EverymanContinueContinue reading “Everyman Festival Preview”

So it came to my attention that today is the last day of Nick Hytner’s time at the National Theatre. I’ve not seen nearly as much as I’d like there while he’s been there, hampered by not being closer. However I thought I’d share some highlights. I’ve stuck to those plays I’ve seen live ratherContinueContinue reading “Goodbye Hytner thanks for the plays!”

December 22nd, 8pm, Eastern Standard time….wait that’s not quite right.Nine years ago, 22nd December, 8pm (Eastern standard time) I finally saw Rent on Broadway. It’s fair to say that night changed my life, and changed me. A fairly bold statement, but after 4 years and one PhD that is (half) about Rent, I think that’sContinueContinue reading “525, 600 minutes and then some; Rent and me nine years later.”

Advanced warning this isn’t really a review. The play has closed anyway, and I’m not able to be really objective enough about this to say much in the way of critical content. So let’s agree to disagree and call it a reflection.My Night With Reg is known by me, and possibly by many others asContinueContinue reading “My Night With Reg”