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Madani Younis launches his first season at The Bush
David Richards reports from The Bush Theatre as new Artistic Director Madani Younis outlines his plans for his first season.
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Fourthwall’s Favourites: February
Fourthwall’s round-up of what to see this coming February.
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Training: ALRA North launches online TV station
The Academy of Live and Recorded Arts are launching a new online TV station from their Wigan base.
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Greenwich Playhouse loses home in first casualty of the Olympics?
Curtain down on Greenwich Playhouse after thirteen years.
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Blog: Uncovering The Faction #10
Up and running, there’s time for Gareth to find amusement in the smallest details.
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Blog: Uncovering The Faction #9
All three Faction shows are now up and running and Gareth has a second to take a moment’s pause to contemplate this achievement and to ruminate on Miss Julie.
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Greenroom Gossip: Mulligan on drama school auditions
Last month actress Carey Mulligan told an American newspaper that she was rejected from every drama school she auditioned for.
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Blog: Uncovering The Faction #8
Gareth wonders whether Miss Julie, the third show in The Faction’s rep season, might be suffering from ‘third-child’ syndrome.
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Review: DNA, Rose, Kingston ***
Amy Stow reviews Dennis Kelly’s DNA at the Rose, Kingston and finds it packs a lot of punch.
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Review: The Pitchfork Disney, Arcola ****
Amy Stow reviews a near-perfect revival of Phillip Ridley’s seminal play, The Pitchfork Disney, at the Arcola.
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Review: The Bee, Soho Theatre *****
As part of its world tour, The Bee returns to its original home, The Soho Theatre, London. David Richards reviews.
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Review: The Faction’s Miss Julie, New Diorama ***
David Richards is drawn into The Faction’s mesmerising blend of physical action and theatricality in the final play in their rep season, Miss Julie.
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Training: The wicked whispers of agent “interest”
Signing with an agent is the final piece in the ‘actor training’ jigsaw. Yet what type of agency is right for you?
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Blog: Uncovering The Faction #8
Gareth wonders whether Miss Julie, the third show in The Faction’s rep season, might be suffering from ‘third-child’ syndrome.
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Comment: My First Time
Editor JBR recalls his first time, and offers readers the opportunity to win £50 in Theatre Tokens
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Gender, Race, Sexuality – Is what you can’t help holding you back?
Hannah Berry looks at the thorny issue of stereotyping in the industry.
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Theatre Review: The Little Dog Laughed – Garrick Theatre
Set in LA and New York, The Little Dog Laughed tells the story of a closet gay actor and the hurdles he faces when confronting his sexuality, writes Benjamin Potter.
Hunky Rupert Friend plays Hollywood actor Mitchell supported by agent Diane played by sassy Tamsin Creig who does a jaw dropping job of commanding the stage like a movie set.Gemma Arterton known for her bond girl role, plays Ellen, the rentboy’s lover. Sounds a bit twisted? Gemma does an excellent job of playing on the vulnerability of her character and exposing this to the audience.
Young Harry Lloyd played sexy rentboy Alex and cleverly presented the change from service provider to lover. A promising graduate of the Webber Douglas Academy.
Jon Clark’s creative choice of lighting keeps the piece fresh and moving however a little dampened by the tacky funk music that accompanies the performance.
This avant-garde story presents stigma of the film industry towards homosexuality in the most comprehensible light. I would advise any young actor to see this piece to be inspired by the work of these actors, for a good chuckle and an outstanding piece of writing… Beg, borrow or steal a ticket! You must go!
The Little Dog Laughed is booking until 10th April 2010 at the Garrick Theatre.
Published on January 27, 2010 · Filed under: Reviews;
says:
Lol, “Sexy rentboy Alex”
Great review thanks, I just stumbled and faved you
Greg