A Theatrical Firmament: Which “Stars” to See on the London Stage This Winter
Few days ago was Blue Monday — supposedly the most depressing day of the year. New Year’s Eve and Christmas are behind us. It’s cold. Wishes have been made, but…
Soul-Saving Musicals: London Theatres in January
The holidays are over. It’s cold outside. Everyone seems to have already taken down their Christmas trees. The world feels like it’s sliding into some kind of unspeakable nightmare. Tax…
Six Reasons to Go to the Theatre in 2026… and a seventh one too!
In the pre-Christmas, pre-New Year rush, we’re not really thinking about light dresses or spring theatre tickets — but London theatres have long since released their schedules and are already…
Heavenly Melancholy: an Irish tragicomedy at the National Theatre
Playwright John Synge wrote The Playboy of the Western World in 1907. It was staged at the then brand-new Abbey Theatre. The premiere struck like both thunder and a hurricane…
Into the New Year with Theatre: What Is London Preparing for December?
No, there won’t be traditional carols here — but there will be excellent, complex English-language plays and wonderful actors. As 2025 draws to a close, London offers a chance to…
Tom Stoppard Has Died
One of the greatest playwrights of our time is gone. Tom Stoppard has passed away at the age of 88 in his home in Dorset. He lived a long, eventful…
Roman Mints: “Restoring justice has special meaning for me”
One of the brightest and most original musicians of his generation, violinist Roman Mints has performed with dozens of renowned musicians and conductors, and his recordings have been released on…
Tragedies and Dramas: London Theatres in November
Oh, you, the darkest of months. November. Yes, Christmas is coming, and New Year, and gifts, and joy — but for now, here you are: darkness, wind, and even rain…
Askhat Maemirov and Shynargul Kabysheva: “It’s important not to forget to remain human!”
The private theatre The Arts Stage from Kazakhstan is bringing the play “The Black Cloak” by Georgy Khugaev to London. The performances will take place at The Shaw Theatre. Ahead of the…
Five cozy shows for the rest of autumn
This autumn is unusually beautiful — quiet, bright, and warm. It makes you long for something calm and picturesque: walking in the park in a chunky knit sweater, baking pumpkin…
Artemy Troitsky: “My goal is to make sure people have fun and comfortable dancing”
In November, Artemy Troitsky — historian, music critic, host, and writer — will give a series of lectures on Russian rock in Oxford and Edinburgh. In London, however, he’ll be…
Maxim Didenko and Galya Solodovnikova: «Salome» in London
In London, two artists who have long worked together and deeply understand each other — director Maxim Didenko and scenographer Galya Solodovnikova — reunite on stage. Their new Salome, brought…