Naima Khan looks back at March's theatreland happenings.
Best of the News
This month, theatre news was less lame than usual and promised us a West End version of Fatal Attraction. The tardis too makes its way to London's West End with Doctor Who Live! We won't forgive Simon Webbe for his appearance on I'm a Celebrity... but he's putting his voice to use productively now alongside the cast of Sister Act.
Best of Fringe happenings
Fringe theatre disappointed this month with the messy Pandora at Arcola Theatre, the inaccessible Counting the Ways, the wordy Children of Darkness and the confused Gifted. The hidden gem proved to be Dream of the Dog which has now transferred to Trafalgar Studios. Star of the show Janet Suzman, who can roll the most perfect 'r' in her brilliant South African accent lent us some of her time to talk about reconciling the past. One of the best interviewees yet came in the form of Shakespeare-hating playwright David Gale who graced us with his thoughts on his latest work Dash Dash Dash. A welcome guest from the US was the hilarious, heart-warming Mother/Son and we were impressed with The MUJU Crew's comedy sketch show Walls. There's hope for June too as The Man headlines the Arcola's 30th birthday festival of new writing.
Best of Dance Stuff
Sadler's Wells continued its stream of hits by showcasing the moving Susan & Darren, the massively energetic The Merchants of Bollywood and the fascinating Babel. Though not technically a dance show, Elephant at Greenwich Theatre featured some of the most infectious dance on stage this month.
Best of Everything Else
Women Beware Women at National Theatre continues to be excellently staged and oozes with decadence, it ends its run on June 8th. It also provides a stark contrast to the ho-hum Love The Sinner also currently showing at National Theatre. David Greig's Peter Pan at The Barbican proved to be both brilliant and a little inappropriate but hey that's our kind of theatre. Lyric Hammersmith impressed as usual with A Thousand Stars Explode in the Sky and their sell-out hit Ghost Stories transfers to the West End. To end the month Royal Court Theatre presented Ingredient X, with the indomitable Lesley Sharp – not bad but not great.
All in all a mixed month. Here's hoping for a stinking hot June, with loads of outdoor theatre. For recommended shows see our Top 5 picks for June.
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