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Violet Mackintosh

Feb 17, 2020

Diva - Eine Stadt Tanzt (City Dance)

A city is dancing! All you need is a camera and some colour to create art.

Salome Northridge

Feb 16, 2020

LA TRAVIATA

Written in 1853 by Giuseppe Verdi , the world’s most performed opera is entering its 25th anniversary at the Royal Opera House

German Theatre: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf

Violet Mackintosh

Feb 14, 2020

German Theatre: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf

I’m based in Germany at the moment and it seems appropriate to review some German Theatre. This is an American Classic by Edward Albee.

Violet Mackintosh

Feb 2, 2020

BABY REINDEER

Edinburgh Fringe 2019, The Bush Theatre London Coming to The Ambassadors Theatre for a West End Run in April 2020 Also: BAM, New York

Violet Mackintosh

Jan 21, 2020

THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE

The Bridge Theatre The 2017 production which stunned audiences at the Leeds Playhouse comes to London. Get reduced tickets for the last two

Violet Mackintosh

Jan 17, 2020

THE ARRIVAL

The Bush Theatre Not sure what to do with your weekend? The Arrival is at the Bush Theatre for three more performances only and there are st

Violet Mackintosh

Jan 13, 2020

LUNGS

A successful reunion of The Crown Cast? Run – Finished (November 2019) Starring – Claire Foy and Matt Smith Director - Matthew Warchus

Violet Mackintosh

Jan 10, 2020

A TASTE OF HONEY

4 STARS! Trafalgar Studios (National Theatre Tour) Run – Until 29th February 2020

Violet Mackintosh

Jan 10, 2020

2020's Must-see Theatre

The top 10 shows on in London this year. Click to read my 2020 theatre hit-list. Theatre Challenge: see every single one! Which shows are yo

Violet Mackintosh

May 10, 2018

Julius Caesar

“Friends, Romans, Countrymen” is addressed to the integral audience at the new Bridge Theatre in London in this promenade production

Violet Mackintosh

Mar 8, 2017

My Name is Rachel Corrie

Complied from her diary entries, this two-hour long monologue is a glimpse into the life of an incredible brave and funny woman.

Violet Mackintosh

Feb 2, 2017

Goats

A sincere play about the Syrian war and the impact of propaganda and fake news on the remaining inhabitants of a small rural town.

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