Player Kings review – Noël Coward Theatre, London ★★★☆☆

'Overlong, uneven and utterly unmissable... an incredible central performance by Ian McKellen'

Read Jim's review now

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Artificially Yours review - Riverside Studios, London ★★★★☆

'A funny and heartfelt piece'

Ethan Skillman reviews Artificially Yours at Riverside Studios

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Theatre-makers! Clowns! Comedians! Circus acts! Magicians! Are you heading to Glastonbury? Me too! I’ll be running previews/interviews ahead of the festival and reviewing the best of Theatre & Circus

Drop me a message if you’re interested in an interview/preview of your set!

Aiyana Bartlett on Testmatch at Orange Tree Theatre

'The first time I read it, I was laughing, crying, getting angry, in shock, in awe - it took me on a ride!'

Read our interview with Aiyana Bartlett about her role in Testmatch at Orange Tree Theatre now

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The State Ballet of Georgia to perform Swan Lake in unique visits to London and Dublin

Graham Watts previews the visit of The State Ballet of Georgia to London Coliseum and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre

Read it now: theartsdispatch.com/the-state-ball…

Spencer Jones on taking Making Friends to Soho Theatre

'Imagine if every audience member took away the chair they were sat on?'

Spencer Jones is driving his car to Soho Theatre via the M5 and M4.

Find out about the show here: theartsdispatch.com/spencer-jones-…

OPENING NIGHT, the new musical starring Sheridan Smith, has announced that it will close on 18 May. It had been due to run until 27 July.

Ticket holders for cancelled dates will be contacted by their point of sale.

Read our review of Opening night here: theartsdispatch.com/opening-night-…

Joann Condon on Little Boxes at New Wimbledon Theatre

'There is such a thin line between comedy and tragedy'

Joann Condon talks to us about her new show, playing New Wimbledon Theatre, and co-founding Alphamum Productions

Read the interview now: theartsdispatch.com/joann-condon-o…

Alex Brain on Cassie and the Lights at Southwark Playhouse

'I hope that audiences will just see the world from a slightly different perspective'

Alex Brain talks about starring in Alex Howarth's Cassie and the Lights at Southwark Playhouse

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Ned Campbell on Beats at King’s Head Theatre

'I knew I had a vision for how I wanted to perform it'

Ned Campbell talks with us about performing Beats at King's Head Theatre

Read the interview now: theartsdispatch.com/ned-campbell-o…

Sun Bear review - Park Theatre, London ★★★☆☆

'A strong, complex one-woman show'

Natalie Evans reviews Sun Bear at Park Theatre.

Read the review now: theartsdispatch.com/sun-bear-revie…

Rosanna Suppa and Robbie Taylor Hunt on Pansexual Pregnant Piracy at Soho Theatre

'The most dizzifyingly joyous way to spend an hour in a hot room'

Rosanna Suppa and Robbie Taylor Hunt talk with us about bringing Pansexual Pregnant Piracy to Soho Theatre with AIRLOCK

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Gunter review - Royal Court Theatre, London ★★★★☆

“A brave, daring, no-holds-barred, risk-taking production”

Jim reviews dirty hare’s Gunter, playing at Royal Court

Read it now: theartsdispatch.com/gunter-review-…

The Light House review – Park Theatre, London ★★★★★

“A shining a beautiful light on the capacity of the human heart”

Natalie Evans reviews #TheLightHousePlay  at Park Theatre

Read it now: theartsdispatch.com/the-light-hous…

Underdog: The Other Other Brontë review - National Theatre, London ★★★★☆

'A wild romp that toes the line between the sober and the surreal'

Read Jim's review of Sarah Gordon's new play at National Theatre now: theartsdispatch.com/underdog-the-o…

Review tomorrow on The Arts Dispatch

Tom England on Princess Smartypants

'A fun filled explosion of music, dancing, and silliness'

Tom England talks about The Wardrobe Ensemble's new family show.

Read it now: theartsdispatch.com/tom-england-on…

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Charlotte Mclean on touring Futuristic Folktales

'Having the trust and support of the collaborators has been second to none'

We talk with Charlotte Mclean about her show's tour

Read it now: theartsdispatch.com/charlotte-mcle…

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