Gendered power dynamics, the commodification of art, and abuse in the creative industries: Joe Penhall’s new play certainly feels of the moment, and there’s a particular frisson in seeing such subject matter explored at the Old Vic, which is dealing with the … Continue reading
The actress discusses her role in the new musical version of An Officer and a Gentleman. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here
A new exhibition celebrates ABBA – the band that gets everyone dancing. Read my full Dancing Times article here
The rolling stone is now at home in the West End, as Conor McPherson’s inimitable dramatic take on Bob Dylan transfers from the Old Vic, where it premiered last summer. Described as “a play with songs”, it’s the distinct harmony of two art … Continue reading
Another week, another “shock” dance-off entrant. Yes, nothing will quite match Aston’s exit, but this is still an enjoyably open series. Two more frontrunners (and judges’ favourites) have now landed in the bottom, while those of the genus dark horse … Continue reading
The actors discuss the new musical version of family film Nativity!, now touring the UK. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here
New Orleans comes to Marble Arch via this energetic revival of Clarke Peters’ 1990 tribute to ‘The King of the Jukebox’, swing and blues bandleader Louis Jordan. Occupying a new pop-up, circus tent-style venue – complete with stylish bar serving Southern cocktails … Continue reading
Defiantly rejecting the standard jukebox model, Conor McPherson’s much-anticipated new work mining the back catalogue of Bob Dylan is labelled “a play with songs” – or perhaps that should be a play and songs, with two distinct forms of storytelling weaving around … Continue reading
The actress and musician talks Conor McPherson’s new Bob Dylan-infused play Girl from the North Country. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here
The musical theatre writing partnership talk The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ at Menier Chocolate Factory. Read my full BroadwayWorld interview here
