Revivals of this history play usually reflect the politics of the moment. Now a fresh RSC retelling arrives in a world of instability and fractured alliances ... It is also a play that constantly changes its meaning ... ....
An exploration of what constitutes the literary arts – plus all the ‘troubled hearts’ and demons that accompany it – through the lens of Shakespeare’sHamlet. Now, Mother, What’s the Matter?. Only the monsters do not have troubled hearts ... hearts ... What.
White Bear theatre, London. Mark Carey’s play asks why the former best-loved man on TV has been so thoroughly expunged from our comedy pantheon – but doesn’t have a great deal to add ... The reasons are widely known, of course, and rehearsed again here.
King’sHead theatre, London. Levi Kreis embarks on a journey of rediscovery in song, from self-hating adolescence to self-destructive adulthood ... ....
Aldwych theatre, London. Jamie Eastlake’s play about two football fans mixes together song, dance, comedy and dark family drama, with incohesive results ... At Aldwych theatre, London, until 24 January ....
Inua Ellams’ play takes you to different destinations for intimate conversations about sex, queerness, capitalism, football and much more. I first saw Barber Shop Chronicles on National Theatre at Home.
The Renaissance composer wrote hauntingly sublime music – and committed a grisly double murder before descending even further into psychosis ... Now be honest. which would you like to discuss first? ... ....
The Place, London. Intriguing works by Seirian Griffiths, Qi Song and Isadora D’Héloïsa explore in-between states in this month-long showcase of the future of dance ... ....
LONDON (AP) — There’s a new generation this season at the Royal Opera in London, where Jakub Hrůša took over after Antonio Pappano’s 22-year reign as music director, and Speranza Scappucci became the first principal guest conductor in three decades.
The celebrated immersive theatre company has launched a new multiplayer stealth game at its headquarters in Woolwich, south-east London. Photographer Tristram Kenton was granted special access ....