formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
A new revival of Christopher Marlowe’s pioneering play about the 14th-Century King of England puts the spotlight back on his relationship with his male “favourite” Piers Gaveston. Source: Edward II: Did a gay love affair spark a 14th-Century royal crisis?
The musician lived a wild story of many acts: Jonathan Maitland turned it into a play and read it to him just a year before he died. This is how their encounter went … Source: ‘I hope you enjoy the … Continued
Olivia Fuchs’ production of Janáček’s opera is a remarkable achievement, with Orla Boylan’s riveting performance at its heart. In the pit, Martyn Brabbins is superb. Source: The Makropulos Affair review – immaculately paced and gripping opera storytelling | Scottish Opera … Continued
Abraham Lincoln’s wife was long attacked for everything from her spending to her lack of emotional restraint. But with two new plays about her, she is finally getting better press. Source: ‘She thought of herself as the Queen of America’: … Continued
Greek choreographer Christos Papadopoulos took the honours in the inaugural award, with a strong shortlist showcasing everything from political protest to playing dress-up. Source: Infinite possibilities: the Rose International Dance prize – in pictures | Stage | The Guardian
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) has announced that it will be adapting Roald Dahl’s children novel The BFG for the stage.Working alongside Chichester Festival Theatre and the Roald Dahl Story Company, the new stage adaptation will open at the Royal … Continued