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Why not try something new this week? From work transferring fresh from across the pond or down from the Edinburgh Fringe to brand new world premieres, this week’s selection of plays are all relatively new kids on the block.   1) ALL NEW PEOPLE – KING’S THEATRE, GLASGOW Zach Braff takes off the scrubs to [...]

Theatre often has its finger firmly on the pulse of modern society – sometimes, such as in the case of the Tricycle Theatre’s rapid response to the summer riots, even more so than those in power. This week’s top picks recognise theatre’s power to respond to and reflect our world with a selection of plays [...]

Love, in all its many varieties, is a form of timeless theatrical inspiration that never strays far from our stages. From bohemian love triangles to tender romances to incestuous liaisons, this week’s top picks have everything you could wish for in the passion department. Picks by Catherine Love   1) CONSTELLATIONS – ROYAL COURT THEATRE, [...]

As The Iron Lady brings the story of the only female Prime Minister to cinemas across the country, it’s not only on the big screen that the intricacies of power and gender are being examined. From private relationships to public power games, this week’s top picks all touch on the often delicate theme of gender [...]

Panto not your cup of tea? For those who are tired of the traditional Christmas shows, this final instalment of hot picks for the festive season offers a few alternatives to the classic yuletide theatrical fare. Picks by Catherine Love 1) COPYRIGHT CHRISTMAS – BARBICAN, LONDON Economic news is unrelentingly gloomy, but still we shop [...]

It’s something of a truism that Christmas is a time for family, so why not take your family out for a night at the theatre? The next in this series of special festive recommendations takes a look at the best of the bunch when it comes to shows that entertain both the young and the [...]

He’s behind you! Yes, pantomime is on the menu again as it’s time for the second helping of top tips for all the best pantos to be found around the UK this Christmas. Picks by Catherine Love 1) DICK WHITTINGTON – NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE Who better as a panto dame than Dame Edna Everage? The [...]

In the immortal words of Slade … IT’S CHRISTMAS! Well, not quite yet, but we’re well on our way to the festive season as December approaches. Theatres up and down the country are accordingly decking their auditoriums with boughs of holly and inviting the sort of silliness that at any other time of year would [...]