RED BUS LONDINIUM

Welcome to Red Bus Londinium, celebrating the wonderful diversity of London’s theatre scene from the intimacy of a pub theatre to the extravagance of the West End. You will also find ideas on how to afford the theatre, so it can be enjoyed by all.

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  Review: Electra / Persona, National Theatre ★★★
  Review: Electra/Persona at the National Theatre is a showcase of its two stars’ talent, but does not sufficiently justify the union of the two pieces.
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  Interview: Shannon Damery on Code Tea Party
  Interview: Shannon Damery talks about Code Tea Party, a dark comedy on caregiving that debuts at the Lambeth Fringe
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  Interview: Paul Bradshaw on tell me straight and aggy
  Interview: Paul Bradshaw’s plays, “tell me straight” and “aggy,” explore queer London life and challenge notions of authenticity in art.
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  Review: The Pass, Pearly Queen Theatre ★★★½
  Review: The Pass at the new and intimate Pearly Queen Theatre immerses audiences in footballer Jason’s emotional journey, exploring sexuality and isolation.
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  Interview: Eirini Konstantinidou on Mara
  Interview: Eirini Konstantinidou talks about MARA, a solo psychological thriller with its world premiere at the Hen and Chickens Theatre in October.
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  Review: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Legacy, Sadler’s Wells ★★★★½
  Review: Currently at Sadler’s Wells, sixty-eight years old and Alvin Ailey’s Amercian Dance Theatre still feels relevant and fresh. Revelations proving a transcendent centrepiece.
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  Review: Darkling, Bush Theatre ★★★★
  Review: Linnea Berthelsen is fiercely brave in Darkling, a devastating Bhopal disaster one-woman play by Titas Halder at Bush Theatre.
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  Review: For Colored Girls who have considered suicide /  when the rainbow is enuf, Yard Theatre ★★★★
  Review: The Yard Theatre production is a welcome opportunity to see Ntozake Shange’s seminal For Colored Girls who have considered suicide /  when the rainbow is enuf
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  Review: Tartuffe (remixed), Marylebone Theatre ★★★½
  Review: Tartuffe (Remixed) modernises Molière’s play, exploring faith and manipulation in a Nigerian/ Jamaican family context and showcasing talented new actors from the Intermission charity.
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  Interview: Space Hamlet
  Interview: the Space Hamlet team on futurism, Vikingness and whether Bowie would like this glam-rock puppet show
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  Review: The Tempest, Golden Hinde ★★★★
  Review: The Tempest on the Golden Hinde (part of the Totally Thames Festival) is a genuine celebration of the boat, the area and Shakespeare.
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  Review: Death Note, Barbican ★★★
  Review: Death Note at the Barbican is visually stunning but has lost some of the nuance and cultural specificity of the anime original
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  Review: Cats, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, ★★★★
  Review: Cats at the Open Air Theatre is a piece of whimsical, light-hearted fun with a fiercely feline but also immensely vigorous ensemble
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  What was it like to stand on stage at Jesus Christ Superstar?
  Jesus Christ Superstar standing: how we found the experience and what you need to know -plain dark clothes, comfy shoes, wear a watch
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  How SeatPlan’s New Tool Found Us a Matinee We Could Afford
  Sponsored post: exploring Seat Plan’s new search tool