Tag Archives: harry potter and the cursed child

Why we return to long-running shows

Posted on July 19, 2018 by

BroadwayWorld reviewers reflects on their experiences and share their all-time favourites. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here Advertisements

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BWW Interview: Brian J Smith

Posted on February 1, 2017 by

The actor discusses his role in John Tiffany’s revival of The Glass Menagerie. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here

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Top 10 Plays Set In School

Posted on September 7, 2016 by

Education, education, education – it’s an inescapable topic in theatre. Recent years have seen Future Conditional (kicking off Matthew Warchus’s Old Vic tenure), Matilda the Musical, The Brink, Kin, Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour, and, of course, Harry Potter and … Continue reading →

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LET THERE BE LIGHT: Neil Austin

Posted on August 30, 2016 by

The lighting designer talks collaboration, storytelling and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Palace Theatre

Posted on July 27, 2016 by

During the recent Ghostbusters furore, enraged opponents claimed the movie would ruin their childhood. As someone who grew up with the Harry Potter book series – preparing for GCSEs while the characters stressed over their O.W.L.s – I can happily … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Page to Stage Adaptations

Posted on July 20, 2016 by

From War Horse and Les Mis to Jane Eyre and 1984, here are 10 of the best theatrical translations. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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Capability Brown, Summer Exhibition and Adam Buxton

Posted on July 12, 2016 by

On my July MoveTo Town and Country Arts page: Pick of the month: The big picture Landscape photographers showcase Capability Brown on his 300th anniversary Don’t miss: Seeing double International artistic duos at the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition Commuter corner Adam Buxton’s interviews and Harry Potter Read … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child leads July’s Top 10 new London shows

Posted on June 29, 2016 by

From a magical mega-hit and eye-catching musical revivals to plays with strong social resonance. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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Opinion: Post-Brexit, we need theatre more than ever

Posted on June 26, 2016 by

In seeking to understand the historic, divisive and to some bewildering Brexit vote, I will turn to theatre. Through my regular exposure to it, I can number among my ever-widening acquaintance a young king, a whistleblower, a minimum-wage movie usher, … Continue reading →

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Take Five! Spend Your Tea Break with New Harry Potter Jamie Parker

Posted on June 6, 2016 by

As Harry Potter and the Cursed Child begins previews at the Palace Theatre, relive five of new Harry Potter Jamie Parker’s great performances. Read my full BroadwayWorld article here

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