We are incredibly fortunate in the UK, and particularly in London, to enjoy such a rich performing arts culture. Few things make me happier than an evening of good food, wine and the theatre. I have realised, however, that I do a poor job of keeping track of the productions I have seen, so this is my attempt to remedy that. I hope the list grows over time.
Location: Bridge Theatre, London Bridge
By: Henrik Ibsen, adapted by Simon Stone
Key Cast: Alicia Vikander (Ellida Wangel), Andrew Lincoln (Dr Wangel)
Review:
Location: Lyttelton Theatre, National Theatre, South Bank
By: Suzie Miller
Key Cast: Rosamund Pike (Jessica Parks)
Review: we sat on the second row, which meant we were incredibly close to cast. Rosamund Pike was outstanding, carrying the entire production on her shoulders. It was full of energy and you felt the emotion. I’m not surprised that this has been transferred to the West End. A very memorable experience.
Location: Lyttelton Theatre, National Theatre, South Bank
By: Charles Dickens, adapted by Ben Power
Key Cast: Ami Tredrea (Lizzie Hexam), Jamael Westman (Eugene Wrayburn), Scott Karim (Bradley Headstone), Tom Mothersdale (John Rokesmith)
Review: I was beyond excited for this and so pleased we were able to go. My first Dickens adaptation and it was really touching to be watching a performance written about the river from the South Bank. The music was the highlight and I was very pleased that it was later released.
Location: The Old Vic, Waterloo
By: Joe Penhall
Key Cast: James Corden (Alec Beech), Anna Maxwell Martin (Monica), Zachary Hart (Liam)
Location: Royal Opera House, Covent Garden
By: Georges Bizet
Key Cast: Aigul Akhmetshina (Carmen), Freddie De Tommaso (Don José), Łukasz Goliński (Escamillo), Valentina Puskás (Micaëla)
Location: Dorfman Theatre, National Theatre, South Bank
By: Laura Wade
Key Cast: Katherine Parkinson (Judy), Richard Harrington (Johnny)
Location: Lyttelton Theatre, National Theatre, South Bank
By: August Strindberg, adapted by Polly Stenham
Key Cast: Vanessa Kirby (Julie), Eric Kofi Abrefa (Jean), Thalissa Teixeira (Kristina)
Location: Lyttelton Theatre, National Theatre, South Bank
By: Paddy Chayefsky, adapted by Lee Hall
Key Cast: Bryan Cranston (Howard Beale), Michelle Dockery (Diana Christensen), Douglas Henshall (Max Schumacher)