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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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War Horse film drives demand for stage version
The hype surrounding the release of Spielberg’s film, has triggered huge interest in the award-winning stage production.
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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: 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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Review: The Faction’s Mary Stuart, New Diorama ****
Simultaneously innovative and traditional The Faction’s Mary Stuart, at the New Diorama, impresses Alice Anderson.
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Sky Arts launches search for best amateur theatre company
Sky Arts has today launched its nationwide search for the top amateur theatre company, giving the winner a platform on the West End stage.
Tuesday 17th May 2011 -
Review: Sold – Theatre 503 ****
Theatre 503 continues to punch above its weight, delivering another strong production in Sold, writes Hannah Berry.
Sunday 24th April 2011 -
Review: Precious Little Talent – Trafalgar Studios ****
A play set on a cold Christmas Eve in New York may face more than its fair share of challenges when performed on a sweltering April evening in London.
Monday 11th April 2011 -
Review: One-on-One Festival – BAC – ****
I feel like hiding tonight so it’s lucky that I’ve been moved to The Immersive menu at BAC, writes Honour Bayes.
Monday 11th April 2011 -
Interview: Playwright Ella Hickson
Ella Hickson made her name at the Edinburgh Festival in 2008 with her play Eight, picking up a Fringe First. Her second play transfers to London.
Wednesday 6th April 2011 -
Dame Elizabeth Taylor – the last of the old Hollywood legends
“When people say, ‘She’s got everything’, I’ve got one answer – I haven’t had tomorrow…” Dame Elizabeth Taylor dies aged 79.
Wednesday 23rd March 2011 -
Review: Spelling Bee – Donmar Warehouse ***
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has a deeply likeable cast but is a musical that never quite takes flight, writes Honour Bayes.
Friday 18th March 2011 -
Review: Mogadishu – Lyric Hammersmith ***
Vivienne Franzmann’s bold new play recently won the Bruntwood Playwriting Competition and The George Devine Award 2010. Amy Stow gives her verdict.
Thursday 17th March 2011 -
Review: Fen – Finborough Theatre *****
This problematic play is injected with fresh energy and carefully-crafted characters under Ria Parry’s astute direction, writes Amy Stow.
Thursday 17th March 2011 -
Review: 74 Georgia Avenue – New End Theatre ***
This two-man play demands subtle and touching performances, but are they delivered in this UK premiere? Amy Stow heads up to Hampstead to find out.
Thursday 17th March 2011







