TRADGE THE THEATRE GEEK

The bitter cold has begun to sting and nip at our noses, and there's arguably no better way to warm ourselves up that to spend the winter season enjoying some terrific theatre. Here are my picks for shows opening over the coming months that have presented plenty of cause for intrigue. ----- LONDON Into The Woods   (Stephen Sondheim/James Lapine) Bridge Theatre: opening 02/12 Tickets : book here " Why would you go into the woods? To sell the cow, To visit mother, To see the ki

Whilst it is always a marvellous joy to see new theatre being showcased on the biggest stages, I feel it is also important to remember the various shows that have been forgotten, neglected, or just not given their due care or attention over the years, and there will invariably be plays, musicals, even ballets and operas, that sadly will go unperformed for years on end. So with this in mind, here are a few of my picks for stage shows for which a revival is long overdue... ----

Lizzi Gee (director/choreographer) Earlier this week I had the chance to attend a press event for upcoming European premiere of “Ride The Cyclone” at Southwark Playhouse Elephant, during which I managed to sit down and chat with Lizzi Gee , director and choreographer for the production. Prior to this, the room was treated. to three sneak peek performances from the show, all of which can be viewed on my TikTok page . Additionally you can view rehearsal photos from Lyric Hammer

Winter's nigh, and summers oer, so to keep us occupied during the inevitable shift from warm summer days to long winter nights, we have a wonderful range of musicals, plays and more set to open this autumn around the UK, here are some of the highlight of what's coming up! ----- LONDON The Importance of Being Earnest (Oscar Wilde) Noël Coward Theatre - opening 17/09 Tickets : book here "The National Theatre’ s sold-out production of The Importance of Being Earnest transfers

As the Edinburgh Festival Fringe approaches, whilst there will always be far too many shows for one to be able to see everything, with an average of 3700 - 3800 different productions playing over the course of late July and through the entirety of August every year, so here is a roundup of just a taster of the various plays, musicals and more that are catching the eye so far for the 2025 festival. HOT MESS, 30.07 - 25.08 Pleasance Two at Pleasance Courtyard We kick things of