

Escape Artists: Queer Theatre in London
A LOVELY SUNDAY FOR CREVE COEUR by Tennessee Williams
Print Room @ The Coronet 19 September, 2016
THE PRIME OF MS. DAVID HOYLE by David Hoyle
The Chelsea Theatre 17 September, 2016
LONGING LASTS LONGER by Penny Arcade
Soho Theatre 22 September, 2016 Escape and escapism have long been central themes in theatre, and even moreso in Queer theatre: escaping conformity, loneliness, and death, queer artists have found


'How much do you think we're gonna be worth when freedom comes -?' Father Comes Home fr
Father Comes Home from the Wars (Parts 1, 2 &3) by Suzan-Lori Parks
The Royal Court Theatre 16 September, 2016 ‘Father Comes Home from the Wars (Parts 1, 2 & 3)’ is as ambitious as the title lets on. Suzan-Lori Parks’ play(s) work to create a sprawling, Homeric epic on themes of war, journey, home, return, freedom…and the price paid for it. Suzan-Lori Parks adapts ‘The Odyssey’ and puts it into a modern vernacular, using the backdrop of the American


'Hopefully tomorrow...' Groundhog Day at The Old Vic Theatre
GROUNDHOG DAY book by Danny Rubin; music & lyrics by Tim Minchin
The Old Vic Theatre 14 September, 2016 Weather is about change, and Londoners know that well. The saying ‘If you don’t like the weather in London, wait 15 minutes,’ is absolutely true. Forecasting weather- predicting change- well…good luck with that. ‘Groundhog Day,’ a new musical filling the stage at The Old Vic, centers on the ideas of change, change wanted and change unseen. It’s central character, the w


'New Forms -!' Young Chekhov (Platonov, Ivanov, The Seagull) at The National Theatre
‘Young Chekhov' : 'Platonov,' 'Ivanov,' & 'The Seagull,'
by Anton Chekhov; adapted by David Hare National Theatre September 3, 2016 Wooded landscapes. Decaying summer homes. An onstage stream with reeds. Crickets. Wicker chairs. Everyone waiting unendurably for something to happen: Chekhov. ‘Young Chekhov’ is an impressive accomplishment: three plays by the Russian master playwright presented in repertory, presented in a marathon of 11 hours of drama. Ori


'What country friends is this -?' What's Next in London - MC3 on the Air with Michele C
Before I left for London, I had a chance to sit down with Michele Cuomo, Dean of Arts and Humanities at Montgomery County Community College on MC3 on the Air to talk about my Sabbatical time in London, this project, and some of the things I am looking forward to in the months ahead. The goal of the project, and this blog, is "to send as much information as I can back to the college and community about the London theatre scene, London theatre artists," and what is happening