Tag: Hampstead Theatre

  • The Firm at the Hampstead Theatre review *****

    The Firm Hampstead Theatre Downstairs, 22nd November 2017 N.B. The Firm is returning to the Hampstead Theatre Downstairs for another run between the 3rd May and 8th June 2019. The Tourist goes to a lot of theatre in London and, trust him, there is no better value than a preview…

  • Slaves of Solitude at the Hampstead Theatre review ***

    Slaves of Solitude Hampstead Theatre, 8th November 2017 As this blog testifies I spend a lot of time in theatres, (too much I think), but the SO is far more circumspect in her choices. Occasionally, very occasionally, the SO’s desire to see a play, and her enjoyment thereof, outstrips mine. Slaves of…

  • Gloria at the Hampstead Theatre review ****

    Gloria Hampstead Theatre, 4th July 2017 Right. This might actually be a review of, albeit dubious, utility. There are 3 weeks or so left on the run and there are  a fair few tickets left. And this is a fine piece of theatre with an interesting premise, formal innovation, enough…

  • Occupational Hazards at Hampstead Theatre review ****

    Occupational Hazards Hampstead Theatre, 20th May 2017 You can learn a lot at the theatre. Rory Stewart is (actually was, given Parliament is dissolved) a junior minister at the Department of International Development. Apparently he has known the playwright here, Stephen Brown, since they were kids. Mr Stewart sounds like…

  • Some ideas for the culturally inclined in London

    Here is a very brief round-up, (apparently I can drone on a bit so have tried to be disciplined), of the current and forthcoming major theatre and exhibition events in London that have caught my eye (and ear). I have a list of classical concerts which is still good to go…