David Hare’s adaptation is good, but James McArdle is better in the National’s gripping new production of Ibsen’s meandering epic, Peter Gynt.
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Review: I’m Not Running (National Theatre)
David Hare’s latest play “I’m Not Running” lacks his characteristic wit, instead subjecting its audience to a dull and confused evening of fantasy politics.
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Angels in America
To say the National Theatre’s revival of Tony Kushner’s Angels in America has been hotly anticipated, is an understatement. It was an instant sell out and boasts a heavy weight, award winning team. The play is divided into two parts – The Millennium Approaches and Perestroika. So, does the 7-hour double bill live up to…
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National Debates: Death – final matters
In this day and age, few subjects are more difficult to discuss than those of illness and death. Why is it, when both birth and death are such natural and necessary parts of life, only birth has a solid action plan in place? Why have death and illness become untouchable topics of discussion in society?…
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The Red Barn – National Theatre
Runs until 17th January 2017 Robert Icke makes his National Theatre debut directing The Red Barn, a daring production of David Hare’s adaptation of Georges Simenon’s La Main. The Red Barn follows the story of the mysterious disappearance of Ray Sanders (Nigel Whitmey) in a snowstorm. Donald Dodd (Mark Strong) goes out for hours to search…
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The Plough and The Stars – National Theatre
This year marks the centenary of the Easter Rising, and it would seem only fitting for The Plough and The Stars to arrive at the National at the time it has.
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