This year, we celebrate 6 years in July. Within this time, it’s been great to witness a variety of shows within the capital as well as regionally. We very much look forward to continuing this journey, and seeing what happens next. We’re living in a very exciting time, whereby changes are made within our industry and crucial conversations are being had, and we hope to keep you updated on companies and shows contributing to our theatre landscape. Each week, we bring you the latest theatre reviews and interviews, and have now introduced a weekly newsletter. This is your chance to stay updated on the very latest theatre news, competitions and reviews!

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On Wednesday 14th November, Love Theatre Day, I conducted a Critical Thinking Workshop at the English National Opera. The aim was simple, to encourage a future generation of thinkers to break down their ideas critically.

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Munich Kammerspiele – Season 2018/19

Justice is “out” and immortality is “in”.

Artistic Director Matthias Lilienthal presented the new season together with directors Christopher Rüping, Susanne Kennedy, and Trajal Harrell in June. Whilst the press were enjoying Lebanese pizza and wine, Lilienthal announced  thirteen new productions for 2018/19 of which seven would be world premieres.

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As two independent blogger collectives, both New Ottawa Critics and ourselves are inspired by what theatrically is happening beyond our borders. Each month, we will correspond with all the latest happenings in our cities. This is an opportunity to learn, be inspired, communicate and collaborate! This month, the New Ottawa Critics talk to us about initiatives currently being set up to help diversify the arts.

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Thanks Here’s what to expect from the NT in 2018. Let’s start with the Olivier. Ian Rickson is set to direct Brian Friel’s Translations, a powerful account of language and nationhood. The show will be actor Colin Morgan’s NT debut and will feature designs by Rae Smith, lighting by Neil Austin and music by Stephen Warbeck. Translations opens in May 2018.

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As two independent blogger collectives, both New Ottawa Critics and ourselves are both inspired by what theatrically is happening beyond our borders. Each month, we will correspond with all the latest happenings in our cultural cities. This is an opportunity to learn, be inspired, communicate and collaborate! This month, the New Ottawa Critics tell us more about the significance of the Ottawa Fringe Festival in Canadian theatre culture.

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Introducing a new segment to both Theatrefullstop and New Ottawa Critics. As two independent blogger collectives, we are both inspired by what theatrically is happening beyond our borders. Each month, we will correspond with all the latest happenings in our cultural cities. This is an opportunity to learn, be inspired, communicate and collaborate!

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Today, Rufus Norris, Artistic Director of the National Theatre, has announced what is coming up in the new season: Four world premieres, two European premieres and co-productions with Headlong, Fuel, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Out of Joint, and Improbable, featuring new work by Inua Ellams, Yaёl Farber, DC Moore, Lindsey Ferrentino and Nina Raine.

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