Mark Ravenhill
The week in theatre: Britannicus; Tony! (The Tony Blair Rock Opera); The Haunting of Susan A
Even Timberlake Wertenbaker can’t quite ignite Racine’s tyrannical hero; Harry Hill’s New Labour musical is a gag-filled joy; and the spirits move for Mark Ravenhill
Kate Kellaway
12, Jun, 2022 @9:30 AM
The Haunting of Susan A review – a pint of fear in pub theatre’s ghost story
King’s Head theatre, London
A mixture of ghoulish horror and atmospheric history, Mark Ravenhill’s play vibrates with frights and fury
A mixture of ghoulish horror and atmospheric history, Mark Ravenhill’s play vibrates with frights and fury
Kate Wyver
07, Jun, 2022 @10:48 AM
‘Why didn’t I notice the parallels?’ – Mark Ravenhill on finally seeing his own life in La Bohème
When he embarked upon a gay version of the classic opera, the playwright began to see himself – and elements of his breakthrough play – reflected in the Puccini’s tale of doomed love
Mark Ravenhill
03, May, 2022 @2:31 PM
Is Jerusalem the play of the century? Top playwrights give their verdicts
As Mark Rylance returns to the West End stage as the rambunctious Rooster in Jez Butterworth’s shaggy state-of-the-nation play, six writers consider its power and legacy
Interviews by Andrew Dickson
04, Apr, 2022 @5:00 AM
Blackmail review – play that brought Hitchcock a hit is retooled for today
Handsomely staged, Mark Ravenhill’s version of Charles Bennett’s 1920s thriller includes pertinent concerns about policing and the abuse of power
Chris Wiegand
10, Mar, 2022 @6:01 AM
Mark Ravenhill on Blackmail: the sensational thriller that shook Hitchcock and me
Charles Bennett’s melodramatic suspense drama became a hit 1929 film for Hitch. Now it’s back on stage – minus the first act and with a surprising ending
Mark Ravenhill
22, Feb, 2022 @9:07 AM
‘Hanging on by our fingertips’: theatres fear Omicron’s impact on festive season
With a surge in cancellations across the country, the new strain of Covid might be the biggest threat to the UK’s stage industry yet
Chris Wiegand Stage editor
16, Dec, 2021 @2:21 PM
King’s Head theatre toasts Victoria Wood and Tom Stoppard in season of rare plays
Dramas by Bryony Lavery, Timberlake Wertenbaker and Stephen Jeffreys also feature in readings to mark the venue’s 50th birthday
Chris Wiegand
15, Dec, 2021 @11:00 AM
The week in theatre: Angela; The Band Plays On; Hear Me Out reviews – shopping and ducking
Mark Ravenhill tenderly explores his mother’s life; monologues and music from Sheffield; and actors talk about their favourite speeches
Susannah Clapp
28, Mar, 2021 @9:30 AM
Angela review – Mark Ravenhill's tale of dance and dementia
The playwright takes us inside the mind of his late mother in a poignant audio play that dramatises her shifting sense of self
Arifa Akbar
25, Mar, 2021 @8:00 AM
Playwright Mark Ravenhill: why I took up ballet after my mum died
He tried dance to cope with grief – and found himself in a class with ‘25 mostly retired ladies’. It all fed into a new play, about his mother, his childhood and his obsession with Jemima Puddle-Duck
Chris Wiegand
13, Jan, 2021 @6:00 AM
See you in the virtual bar! Digital dramas capture buzz of theatregoing
Sound Stage, a season of eight new audio plays, will enable audience members to connect with each other virtually
Chris Wiegand Stage editor
13, Jan, 2021 @12:01 AM
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