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‘The Book Thief’ to open as a new musical in September
The piece will be presented in Coventry and Leicester, after being showcased for the first time in Bolton last year and receiving a WhatsOnStage Award nomination for Best Regional Production. Based on the best-selling novel, the adaptation will include a libretto Timothy Allen McDonald and Jodi Picoult and music and lyrics by Elyssa Samsel and […]
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Review of ‘Titus Andronicus’: “It didn’t die with shame”
Murder and revenge return to the Globe in this new production of Shakespeare’s first and most gruesome tragedy. Guillermo Nazara reviews a re-envisioned approach on this classic tale about pride and honour, to let us know what’s in store within the now blood-stained walls of the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
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Review of Frantic Assembly’s ‘Othello’: “In search for the immortal Shakespeare”
The bard’s most iconic work about mischievous friendship and envy’s destructive feelings is reborn in a new version currently playing at the Lyric Hammersmith until mid-February. Guillermo Nazara shares his thoughts on the production, to let us know if one of the author’s greatest and most famous classics has been properly treated.
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Crítica de ‘Enrique V’: “El amor propio no es un pecado tan vil”
La última entrega de Shakespeare en esta épica historia sobre la sed de poder y la corrupción humana vuelve a las tablas del Globe, en una nueva versión que presenta retoques y escenas adicionales a la obra original. Guillermo Názara revisa esta producción reimaginada de uno de los dramas más impactantes del dramaturgo, para hacernos […]
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Review of ‘Henry V’: “Self-love is not so vile a sin”
Shakespeare’s last installment on this epic tale about power thirst and human corruption returns to the Globe’s boards, in a new version featuring additional tweaks and scenes to the original work. Guillermo Názara reviews this reimagined production of one of the playwright’s most striking dramas, to let us know if the bard’s immortal spirit has […]
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Agatha Christie’s ‘The Mousetrap’ to have its Broadway premiere next year
The piece will be played in New York for the very first time in History. Celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, the show held a special midday gala performance today featuring many notable guests.
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‘La ratonera’ de Agatha Christie se estrenará en Broadway el próximo año
La pieza se interpretará en Nueva York por primera vez en la historia. Para celebrar su 70º aniversario este año, el espectáculo ha celebrado hoy una gala especial a mediodía en la que han participado numerosos invitados notables.
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Review of ‘2:22’: “Time raised hell”
The London scene continues to scream in fear and delight thanks to this eerie tale about the afterlife, now playing on its last weeks at the Criterion Theatre before transferring to its next venue. Guillermo Názara reviews the new cast of the original West End production (soon to fly to the States too), to let […]
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Crítica de ‘2:22’: “El tiempo creó el infierno”
La escena londinense sigue gritando de miedo y deleite gracias a este espeluznante cuento sobre el más allá, que se representa ahora en sus últimas semanas en el Criterion Theatre antes de trasladarse a su siguiente sede. Guillermo Názara repasa el nuevo reparto de la producción original del West End (que pronto volará también a […]
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Explore the depths of the newly refurbished Shaftesbury Theatre
Join us in our private tour through the backstage and most recent innovations of one of West End’s most historically rich venues. From beneath the stage to a walk from the flies, get to know what’s on in front and behind the scenes of & Juliet’s home through our exclusive photo-documentary!
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