Have you ever found yourself in a situation where your conscience has been threatened? Where you could only choose the lesser evil? And if so, what would it take for you to betray your beliefs? Thomas Ostermeier’s adaption of the unfortunately timeless An Enemy of the People pushes not only the boundaries of theatre but also challenges … More AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE – REVIEW – DUKE OF YORK’S THEATRE
If you’re looking for light entertainment with a bit of royal glamour this winter, Backstairs Billy has you covered. The new comedy written by Marcelo Dos Santos paints the picture of an unusual friendship in bright aquarelles. A little too colourful, perhaps, but nice to look at, nonetheless. Billy dances on a tightrope like a circus clown, … More BACKSTAIRS BILLY – REVIEW – DUKE OF YORK’S THEATRE
After its run at the National Theatre in 2003 (which starred David Tennant), The Pillowman returns to the more intimate Duke of York’s theatre, with an all-star cast featuring Lily Allen (playing Katurian) and Steve Pemberton (Playing Tupolski). Matthew Dunster directs the first major revival of Martin McDonagh’s Olivier award-winning black comedy which features endless … More THE PILLOWMAN – REVIEW – DUKE OF YORK’S THEATRE
Following a sellout and critically acclaimed run at the Soho with his anti-Christmas show, Mr. Swallow is back to pester, postulate and impress at a very large theatre, wearing roller skates on a raked stage. Wild? You’d hope so! People will come to this show with various different expectations — some will know Nick Mohamed, … More THE VERY BEST AND VERY WORST OF MR SWALLOW – REVIEW – DUKE OF YORK’S THEATRE
The National Youth Theatre REP company was founded a decade ago, as an alternative to expensive drama school training. The company offers free practical training to performers aged 17-25. Now, they bring their lyrical adaptation of Shakespeare’s comedy, Much Ado about Nothing, by poet and playwright Debris Stevenson, to the West End stage. Upon entering … More REVIEW – MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING – DUKE OF YORK’S THEATRE
