Courtauld Impressionists: From Manet to Cézanne
A true celebration of art, with over forty veritable masterpieces showcasing the cream of Impressionism. But is it value for money?
Carmen
Thoughts of an opera novice on the Royal Opera House’s version of a classic
DramaSoc presents: And Then There Were None
An unsettling, psychological murder mystery like no other, was brought to life by Imperial students last week
The Cat in the Hat Strikes Back!
When books are made into movies, fans and critics flock like vultures to tease apart the catastrophe to come. When the holy works of Dr Seuss were converted into a musical by Monty Python’s Eric Idle, similar scenes could be predicted. The story tries to integrate characters from across
NYT Rep’s Macbeth
Macbeth is female – but more than that, she’s human.
Nick Makoha: poetry on the boards
Award-winning poet Nick Makoha turns his hand to theatre with a show pregnant with beauty. Arts writer Calum Drysdale interviews him on his latest work, The Dark.
London and Life Lessons
Anyone who has grown up in a small town or community surrounded by the same people can relate to the feeling of social claustrophobia. During adolescence, when emotions are high and everyone wants to fit in, this becomes even more pronounced. In “Cuckoo”, written by Lisa Carroll and set in
La Bohème | One of opera’s great classics
Let us tell you all about this amazing show, with prose written by experienced writers, well-versed in their chosen topic.
Jeannie: An Enchanting Revival
A long-overdue journey into the repertoire of an overlooked female playwright, this is (shockingly) the first professional production of Jeannie in nearly 80 years. Within two hours we are taken on a whirlwind journey with protagonist Jeannie, who, upon receiving a generous inheritance following the death of her cantankerous father,
Having a laugh at Winter Wonderland
Warm yourself up at Winter Wonderland’s rip-roaring nightly Comedy Club.
Amateur dramatics is a powerful thing
Writer Samuel Welton reflects on the ability of youth theatre to inspire confidence in young people.
Way down, Hadestown: a story of love, loss and wonder
Lights went off as soon as I took my seat. Jazzy Hermes filled the stage with snappy tunes and energy. He introduced Eurydice, Orpheus and the inevitable tragedy waiting to happen in Hadestown , the realm of Hades. A Greek myth transported to a post-apocalyptic Great Depression era setting, Hadestown by