Did Quarantine Kill the Theatre Critic?
In this long-read, Robert Wallace speaks to a variety of critics to explore where theatre criticism has been, where it is, and where it is going next. Continue reading Did Quarantine Kill the Theatre Critic?
Author: Robert Wallace
Robert Wallace is a writer, and the founder of TheatreGB.
Full casting announced for Singin’ in the Rain at Sadler’s Wells
Full casting has been revealed for the upcoming London revival of Singin’ in the Rain, playing at Sadler’s Wells this summer. Continue reading Full casting announced for Singin’ in the Rain at Sadler’s Wells
“It’s like a musical Black Mirror about The Social Dilemma” – Forristal and Clarke on their new verbatim musical Public Domain
Live streaming from Southwark Playhouse this weekend, Robert Wallace chats to Forristal and Clarke about their new online musical, Public Domain. Continue reading “It’s like a musical Black Mirror about The Social Dilemma” – Forristal and Clarke on their new verbatim musical Public Domain
“It was electric. It was RENT like we’d never experienced it before.” – Joseph Houston on the rollercoaster story of Hope Mill’s RENT
Robert Wallace speaks to Joseph Houston, co-founder and Artistic Director of Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre, as their revival of RENT goes digital. Continue reading “It was electric. It was RENT like we’d never experienced it before.” – Joseph Houston on the rollercoaster story of Hope Mill’s RENT
“You’re not alone in feeling weird, sad, happy, anxious, or anything else” – RashDash on their verbatim lockdown album: Don’t Go Back to Sleep
Robert Wallace talks to RashDash’s Becky Wilkie about the conception, creation and release of their verbatim concept record, Don’t Go Back to Sleep: The Lockdown Album. Continue reading “You’re not alone in feeling weird, sad, happy, anxious, or anything else” – RashDash on their verbatim lockdown album: Don’t Go Back to Sleep
Nominees announced for 2020 Black British Theatre Awards
This year’s ceremony will be held at the Young Vic and broadcast on Sky Arts in late October. Continue reading Nominees announced for 2020 Black British Theatre Awards
Chichester Festival Theatre announces autumn season
CFT announce a diverse season of drama, music, comedy and cabaret when the venue reopens next month. Continue reading Chichester Festival Theatre announces autumn season
Cast announced for Rent at Hope Mill Theatre
Opening at the Manchester fringe theatre next month, full casting has been revealed for the Luke Sheppard helmed-revival. Continue reading Cast announced for Rent at Hope Mill Theatre
Imelda Staunton and Maxine Peake to star in Talking Heads in Sheffield and Leeds
Currently running at London’s Bridge Theatre, Alan Bennett’s starry monologues will tour to theatres in his home county of Yorkshire. Continue reading Imelda Staunton and Maxine Peake to star in Talking Heads in Sheffield and Leeds
Theatre Royal Bath announces casting for Betrayal and Copenhagen
Nancy Carroll and Haydn Gwynne are amongst the big-name actors who reopen the theatre in its Welcome Back Season. Continue reading Theatre Royal Bath announces casting for Betrayal and Copenhagen
Sheffield Crucible announces autumn return with new season of socially distanced shows
Sheffield Theatres have confirmed reopening plans for the venue, with a mix of new and returning shows making up the new season. Continue reading Sheffield Crucible announces autumn return with new season of socially distanced shows
Filmed West End revival of Uncle Vanya confirms cinema release date
Conor McPherson’s acclaimed adaptation of Chekhov’s masterpiece will release to cinemas internationally next month. Continue reading Filmed West End revival of Uncle Vanya confirms cinema release date
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