The Importance of Being Earnest - Olly Alexander. Photo by Danny Kasirye Theatre Olly Alexander to join cast of The National Theatre’s production of 'The Importance of Being Earnest' This ‘bold and brash Wilde reboot’ will run for a limited season at the Noël Coward Theatre from 18 September 2025 until 10 January 2026. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Theatre National Theatre to rerelease The Old Vic’s production of ‘Present Laughter’ with Andrew Scott to cinemas National Theatre has announced its award-winning production Present Laughter (2019) is returning to the big screen on 18 July with National Theatre Live. Directed by Matthew Warchus, audiences worldwide can watch Andrew Scott in his Olivier award-winning performance as Gary Essendine, a star actor p By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts SPOTLIGHT ON: Forbidden love, prison life and murderous music Brian Butler finds plenty to sing and dance and shout about at Brighton’s Theatre Royal By Brian Butler • 3 min read
Arts FEATURE: Strictly His Own Moves Brian Butler talks to choreographer/director Bill Deamer about Strictly, Follies and Fred By Brian Butler • 4 min read
Arts REVIEW: Under Milk Wood @ The National Theatre Brian Butler nestles in the bosom of a fictitious Welsh village and loves it By Brian Butler • 3 min read
Arts FEATURE: Another Openin’, Another Show Brian Butler finds shows are like buses – you wait for ages and then they all come at once By Brian Butler • 5 min read
Arts FEATURE: Lockdown Larder Christmas special 1 Brian Butler pulls an early cracker to discover online and live Christmas shows By Brian Butler • 4 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Indoor performances return Brian Butler hails the return of live indoor performances By Brian Butler • 3 min read
Arts REVIEW: National Theatre @ home – Amadeus Brian Butler says goodbye to the National Theatre’s streaming with an absolute blockbuster By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts P/REVIEW: View From The Sofa 17 Brian Butler looks forward to outdoor Lloyd Webber, a Chichester treat and a musical made up on the spot By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: NT@ home- The Deep Blue Sea Brian Butler finds Helen McRory spellbinding as the sad Hester in a much-flawed play By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts P/REVIEW: View From The Sofa 16 Brian Butler looks forward to more exciting streaming from modern tragedy to drive-in drag and a Jesus musical By Brian Butler • 2 min read
