Matthew Bourne returns to the King's Theatre this week with his powerful interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, reworked for the 21st Century. The story retains most of the classic elements of the traditional fairy tale. The handsome prince (Dominic North), bored and deprived of affection from his mother, the cold-hearted Queen (Nicole Kabera), is growing weary with the … [Read more...] about Review: Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake at the King’s Theatre
Review: Macbeth at the Theatre Royal
The National Theatre brings the visually stunning production of Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth, directed by Rufus Norris (Cabaret, London Road) and designed by Rae Smith (War Horse, This House), to the Theatre Royal as part of their tour of the UK and Ireland until Saturday 23rd February. This stylised depiction of one of Shakespeare's most intense plays is set in a corrupt, … [Read more...] about Review: Macbeth at the Theatre Royal
Review: Trial by Laughter at the King’s Theatre
Trial by Laughter is a comedy play featuring the real life trials and tribulations of 19th century bookseller and pamphleteer William Hone and his partner in crime cartoonist George Cruickshank. The rebellious pair worked together to satire corrupt governments and egotistical royalty. This original production, written by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman, showcases the tale of … [Read more...] about Review: Trial by Laughter at the King’s Theatre
Review: Benidorm Live at the King’s Theatre
Grab your beach towels and slap on some factor 50 as check in is now open at the King's Theatre for Benidorm Live. Its particular brand of saucy seaside humour from the ITV television sitcom Benidorm has successfully switched to stage success with an extended remix of the long running series. Despite being axed nearly 10 years ago after its final tenth series, it still … [Read more...] about Review: Benidorm Live at the King’s Theatre
Review: Abigail’s Party at the Theatre Royal
The comedy classic Abigail's Party by Mike Leigh arrived at the Theatre Royal this week. This piece of time capsule theatre set in 1970s suburbia features a dinner party from hell, hosted by Beverley and her husband Laurence, who invite round new neighbours Angela and Tony and divorcee Sue - who is escaping her teenage daughter Abigail’s first house party. The attention to … [Read more...] about Review: Abigail’s Party at the Theatre Royal