The joy of theatre is the sharing of a common experience. The typical 9 to 5, an experience that many share. Typically multi-tasking and working towards tight deadlines, it can very easily be forgotten as to just how hilarious work place scenarios can be. In a world whereby there is so much seriousness, talented duo Trygve Wakenshaw and Barnie Duncan revel in life’s lighter moments.
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Every January the London International Mime Festival (LIMF) kick starts the year with an impressive dose of international visual theatre. From puppetry to live art, LIMF has showcased the work of some of the biggest movers and shakers in the physical theatre scene.
Hanna examines old themes in new – and genuinely compelling – ways. Nature and nurture, motherhood, blame, responsibility, class and ethnicity all collide in this one-woman monologue that unpacks the consequences of a life-altering mistake made in a hospital wing. This is a poignant personal tragedy, made more affecting by recent news of NHS chaos and cuts post-Christmas 2017.
In his comic triptych Hot Pepper, Air Conditioner and The Farewell Speech, the Japanese director and playwright Toshiki Okada examines office life in contemporary Japan and explores the relationship between temp workers and full-time workers in the declining Japanese economy.
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There’s a special magic in having the hottest tickets in town, one made better when that ticket is a front row seat to Broadway hit and current West End colossal Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre.
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Digital Theatre has officially announced the launch of an online subscription platform that brings the best of live theatre, ballet, opera and classical concerts, to your own screen. Performances can be streamed anytime, anywhere, and to any device.
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Returning to the capital and proudly in its fourth decade, the London International Mime Festival sets the bar when compiling an eclectic programme of mime, physical theatre, circus , mask, puppetry and live art. This year will witness seventeen shows taking over some of London’s much loved venues including Sadler’s Wells, The Barbican and Soho Theatre, each venue transformed by worlds filled with vivacity and inventiveness. Continue reading
The continuing success of right-wing populist parties and Trump’s presidency are worrying at best. Many people feel powerless, hoping that this situation will soon pass. Lion Feuchtwanger contemplated very similar problems in his trilogy Wartesaal (Waiting Room), which he wrote between 1930 and 1939. Feuchtwanger ‘s observations of national socialism in the 1930s were almost visionary and already entailed a theory of swarm intelligence, decades before this phenomenon was actually described.
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It’s the start of 2018 and with it brings an exciting array of theatrical events. An exciting London staple, the 6th annual VAULT Festival has garnered a well respected reputation for showcasing a varied programme of fresh theatre voices. Returning from Wednesday 24th until Sunday 18th March 2018, this year’s programme promises to be the most exciting yet.
A household name on the BBC’s much loved entertainment show ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, Oti Mabuse has dazzled viewers with her ability to craft memorable showstopping routines as well as showcase her technical prowess during professional dance numbers. Strictly has once again finished for the year however fans of the show can watch Oti and fellow Strictly alumni Ian Waite embark on a tour with their debut show Rhythm of the Night. Find out what inspired Oti to become a dancer, how both Oti and Ian approached choreographing the show and what you can expect!