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Delfont MacKintosh have just launched a £25 rate for membership for under-25s. Amongst the membership benefits, this will remove the booking fee, give priority booking and bar discounts. Compared to other London theatres, however ,I am not sure this is the most generous offer for under 25s. Having to pay up front is surely a…
Candy Gigi’s show, Friday Night Sinner, is unapologetically crude and defiantly over-the-top. There are signs warning of the explicit and interactive nature of the show before you go in (and content warnings on the website). If this is not your thing, it is not the show for you. If you can cope with all that,…
Christina Bianco delights, captivates and amuses audiences at the Menier Chocolate Factory in this funny one woman impressions show. A combination of set pieces (one song by multiple divas) and more improvised numbers in response to audience choices, it is a relaxing and diverting night out. Christina Bianco is a comfortable and engaging host, carrying…
Authored by Harry Hill and Steve Brown, Tony! is a noisy musical look back at the Blair era. For those who lived through the era, it is a rousing (perhaps nostalgic) piece of fun. Younger members of the audience did find some elements hard to follow, this is really a piece for those who lived…
The Old Vic is offering a one-week work experience programme for up to 20 participants from London aged 14–18 years old. The course will run from the 10–14 Jul 2023, 10am–4.30pm each day at The Old Vic. A great chance to meet others and learn about a working not-for-profit theatre. The Old Vic says participants will: Over the…
Great news for Ealing children, the wonderful Michael Rosen (and his chocolate cake?) will be at Questors on the 13th May. Watching Michael Rosen in action is absolute pleasure but tickets are almost gone – so act fast! Bookings at the Questors website: http://www.questors.org.uk/event.aspx?id=1064
Applications for Connections, National Theatre’s annual, nationwide youth theatre festival have opened. Every year, Connections commissions new plays for young people to perform. Connections is open to any company of young people aged 13-19. This could be a school, a youth theatre or voluntary organisation. The group does not need to be experienced in staging…
A powerful interview with Lenny Henry about his upcoming play, August in England, at the Bush Theatre. His new one-man show focuses on the injustices of the Windrush Scandal and looks to be a scintillating and important evening. Tickets are selling fast so act quickly. Channel 4 interview
The issue of abortion rights in Malta is a hugely important and topical one and is one which Marta Valetta and Davinia Hamilton clearly are hugely impassioned by. The story of US woman, Andrea Prudente, stuck in Malta with a non-viable pregnancy in 2022 showed the world a side of Malta of which we had…