London for the holidays: Dickens to ‘Hangmen,’ theater for families or not
It's that time of year again: when thoughts turn to turkey and mistletoe, and London seems its most atmospherically Dickensian — even if the snow is the fake kind laid...
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Lopsided London pairing of Shakespeare and ‘Harlequinade’ by Branagh Co.
LONDON — It's at once admirably bold, and curiously old-fashioned: a yearlong, ensemble-led season of plays in the commercial West End, comparable to recent undertakings by Michael Grandage and Jamie...
London for Fall: Heroines take center stage in West End
LONDON — So, there goes a rather soggy summer, in which outdoor theaters thrived despite the stubbornly gray skies, and London lost its wits over the Benedict Cumberbatch "Hamlet." If...
Nicole Kidman a chilly force at center of ‘Photograph 51’ in London
It's 17 years since the London stage last saw Nicole Kidman, when she starred in "The Blue Room," David Hare's adaptation of Arthur Schnitzler's play, and many were as eager...
Review: Benedict Cumberbatch is Hamlet, and London goes insane
Madness. That's the first word that springs to mind in the face of the hysteria that has surrounded Benedict Cumberbatch's appearance in "Hamlet" at the Barbican Theatre, directed by Lyndsey...
Cumberbatch in ‘Hamlet’ is highlight of London’s summer
What's the hottest ticket in London this summer? Elementary. It is, of course, Benedict Cumberbatch in "Hamlet," opening at The Barbican on Aug. 25. This landmark theatrical event is in...
Letter from London: Serving up ‘Sweeney Todd’ and other strong stuff
Lick your lips: the new London theater season is here and it's sure to make your mouth water. There's heavyweight modern drama, intriguing new writing, classical works reinvented and American...
Holidays in the West End: Will you wish for ‘White Christmas’ or ‘Henry IV’?
Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat and theaters across the United Kingdom are poised for the annual glittery blizzard of pantomimes. If your taste runs to the traditional,...
London for fall 2014: A Kinks musical, Lindsay Lohan and the royal family
With the first rustling of autumn comes the beginning of what is invariably the most exciting season of the theatrical calendar. This year, it's looking a little bit rock 'n'...
REVIEW: ‘Shakespeare in Love’ at the Noel Coward Theatre, London
LONDON - "Comedy, love, and a bit with a dog": that, pronounces Philip Henslowe, the Elizabethan theatrical impresario, is the recipe for success. Lee Hall's world premiere adaptation at the...