National Theatre has announced its award-winning production Present Laughter (2019) is returning to the big screen on 18 July with National Theatre Live. Directed by Matthew Warchus, audiences worldwide can watch Andrew Scott in his Olivier award-winning performance as Gary Essendine, a star actor preparing to embark on an overseas tour, alongside Indira Varma, who […]
Brian Butler finds plenty to sing and dance and shout about at Brighton’s Theatre Royal
Brian Butler talks to choreographer/director Bill Deamer about Strictly, Follies and Fred
Brian Butler nestles in the bosom of a fictitious Welsh village and loves it
Brian Butler finds shows are like buses – you wait for ages and then they all come at once
Brian Butler pulls an early cracker to discover online and live Christmas shows
Brian Butler hails the return of live indoor performances
Brian Butler says goodbye to the National Theatre’s streaming with an absolute blockbuster
Brian Butler looks forward to outdoor Lloyd Webber, a Chichester treat and a musical made up on the spot
Brian Butler finds Helen McRory spellbinding as the sad Hester in a much-flawed play
