438 stories by "Debbie Gilpin"
Friendsical is a light-hearted musical take on one of the most popular TV comedies of recent times " good for a laugh for Friends fans.
Electrolyte is a special piece of theatre that fuses spoken word with all the key components of a gig " a great way to keep the mental health conversation going.
One test of biography jukebox musicals is how much an uninitiated audience member ends up learning about the artist through the course of the show.
Tom Hartwell's play Before 30 is now making its way up to Edinburgh for a stint at the Festival Fringe prior to a one-off performance at the United Solo Theatre Festival in New York this Nov…
"What angel wakes me from my flowery bed?" A plethora of productions of A Midsummer Night's Dream, that's what.
Koko Brown is back with her new show Grey, following on from last year's hit one-woman play White. This instalment of the Colour Trilogy explores depression and black women's mental health.
Carnival reaches Southwark in this vibrant new A Midsummer Night's Dream, with a lively cast &and colourful designs " and don't get comfortable if you're a groundling.
Sirens is a rip-roaring show that shares a vital feminist message and champions increased inclusivity in theatre " consider the history books rewritten!
Exchange Theatre returns with its production of Jean-Paul Sartre's The Flies, running alternately in French and English at The Bunker Theatre for a limited time.
Kill Climate Deniers is a crazy show that's surprisingly considered, as well as cathartic, raising big points and big laughs " a vital part of the climate conversation.
Henry V at The Barn Theatre, Cirencester is an exceptionally well conceived production, with a clear focus on storytelling and great visuals " a Henry V for our times.
The Worst Little Warehouse might be the most energetic performance I've ever seen. I genuinely don't know how Lala Barlow and Robbie Smith do it, pirouetting around the stage while singing, …
Bring it down. Bring it all down and start again An unexpected European election day in the UK and anticipation of Theresa May's resignation formed the backdrop for Kneehigh's London press n…
Beats on Pointe at the Peacock Theatre is an infectiously enjoyable show that's at its best when it focuses entirely on the dance " highly recommended.
"Dance for me, Salome, I beseech you." The final production in this year's Lazarus Theatre Company residency at Greenwich Theatre (following on from The Tempest and Lord of the Flies) is a n…
An energetic cast and an understated performance from Pogo the Summer Street dog are not enough to save this problematic show at the Waterloo East Theatre.
It's no wonder Matilda The Musical has managed to stand its ground in the West End; it's a sheer delight for adults and children alike, brimming with optimism and a clear sense of right and …
A fresh perspective on the classic Henry V, concluding Hal's journey from errant prince to conquering king " an action-packed end to the trilogy.
Henry IV Part 1 is a fast-paced, fun production that speaks to our politically unstable times " a great way to start the new season.
Feast from the East is a series of eight short plays from INK Festival, showcasing the playwriting talent from East Anglia; they're on the road and in London.
I'm not quite sure how I managed to miss Hadestown at the National Theatre before it transferred to Broadway, where it has picked up 14 Tony Award nominations.
A decent production of a slightly bland musical " The Hired Man's 20-30 year span is over-ambitious for the given running time.
Betrayal is a real gem from the Pinter collection, benefiting from the minimalist design and slick direction of this production " Charlie Cox's performance is a real highlight.
An inspired version of The Crucible as a warning from history and a modern day parable " Caoilfhionn Dunne is outstanding as John Proctor.
Night of the Living Dead is an instantly recognisable title; George Romero basically kick-started the zombie genre in his 1968 flick, though they were just 'ghouls' then, a moniker adhered t…
