Ian Youngs wrote a comprehensive analysis on the current state of theatres in the UK. While original productions have decreased over the past decade, there is still a wide array of plays and musicals to choose from. Some theatres have stood out with their unique offerings. Playwright James Graham’s latest drama, “Punch,” received acclaim at Nottingham Playhouse and Young Vic in London, and is set to move to the West End’s Apollo Theatre later in the year.
Award-winning playwright Robert Icke dives into the mind of Raoul Moat with “Manhunt” at Royal Court in London. Nancy Harris brings a psychological thriller, “Our New Girl,” to Belfast Lyric, exploring the challenges of a woman facing work and a troubled son. Meanwhile, Alexis Deacon’s children’s book adaptation, “Beegu,” enchants young audiences at the Unicorn Theatre in London.
Leicester Curve presents the UK stage premiere of “Muriel’s Wedding,” a musical based on the popular 1994 Australian film. Shakespeare’s classic comedy “Much Ado About Nothing” gets a modern twist at the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon. In Hull, Richard Bean’s poignant portrayal of a Humberside family in “To Have and To Hold” takes center stage at Hull Truck Theatre.
Port Talbot’s reaction to a Banksy artwork is explored in “Port Talbot Gotta Banksy” at Sherman Theatre in Cardiff, shedding light on the community’s response. Meanwhile, Irish author Roddy Doyle’s “Two Pints” makes its UK stage debut at Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre. The stage adaptation of “The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry” at Chichester Festival Theatre offers a heartfelt journey of friendship and redemption
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