Mother Courage and her Children, The National Theatre - Health Wellbeing

Deborah Warner's stunning new production of Mother Courage and her Children brings to Brecht's tragedy of war a stark contemporary resonance; the cyclical presence of war permeates the minds of the audience just as it does the lives and narratives of the characters...

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An Inspector Calls, Novello Theatre - Health Wellbeing

An Inspector Calls, written by J.B Priestley and set in 1912, premiered in the UK after the end of the Second World War in 1946. Over sixty years later, Stephen Daldry's revival has returned to the West End, following its hugely successful inception at the National Theatre...

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As You Like It, Shakespeare's Globe - Health Wellbeing

Yesterday the weather in London was truly dismal; torrential rain persisted throughout the day, and as I battled my way to Bankside through the deluge, I found myself thankful that I wasn't standing for that afternoon's performance of As You Like It. Directed by Thea...

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Second trip to see Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare's Globe - Health Wellbeing

When I first went to see Romeo and Juliet at Shakespeare's Globe, I must confess I found the production disappointing, as my initial review here demonstrates. However, after seeing the final performance of the production on Sunday, I have to say...

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Phèdre, The National Theatre - Health Wellbeing

The National Theatre's much anticipated production of Jean Racine's tragedy Phèdre (in a version translated by Ted Hughes) more than lives up to expectation. Starring Oscar-winner Helen Mirren as Phèdre, queen consort to Theseus (Stanley Townsend), it was always...

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Brief Reviews - Health Wellbeing

Back in April I went to see War Horse and England People Very Nice, but in the midst of exam revision and a busy summer term neglected to write reviews at the time. Nearly three months have passed since I saw these performances and needless to...

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All's Well That Ends Well, The National Theatre - Health Wellbeing

This production of one of Shakespeare's lesser known works under the direction of Marianne Elliott turns the fairytale 'happily ever after' ending on its head. The story centres on Helena, a lowly maid who serves the Countess of Rossillion whilst harbouring a secret love...

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Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre - Health Wellbeing Magazine

Romeo and Juliet is perhaps Shakespeare's most famous play. Written in the same year as one of my personal favourites, A Midsummer Night's Dream, the narrative is universally known. This alone makes it a challenge for any director to maintain the interest of the...

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Death and the King's Horseman, The National Theatre - Health Wellbeing Magazine

Rufus Norris' new production of Wole Soyinka's rarely staged masterpiece was a vibrant if ultimately tragic journey into Yoruban culture. From the rich vibrancy of the communal market, to the symbolic all white ball thrown in honour of a visiting dignitary, the stage...

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