Happy Christmas

27/11/2020 to 23/12/2020

times: Sun 3.30pm (press night Dec 23, no mat perf Dec 1), ends Dec 23

prices: 13

Jacques Brel - The Rage To Live

26/12/2020 to 13/01/2021

times: From Dec 26, Wed-Mon 9.30pm, ends Jan 13

prices: 11

June Sanders

12th November

"Lotte's Journey - Nov 200
I was surprised to "enjoy" this play as I found myself in tears at the end. I have thought about it for days."

Ginny

05th November

"Lotte's Journey - Nov 2007
A wonderful play with an incredible ending."

Christina Sanderson, MyVillage

23rd October

" Review: Retreat - October 07

‘I’ve come to disturb your peace...’

These words, spoken by the nineteen year old Hannah (Alix-Wilton Regan) to her father’s best friend Harold(Gary MacKay), set the eerie, disquieting tone of the New End Theatre’s recent production, Retreat.

When Hannah unexpectedly turns up at Harold’s remote Welsh cottage after over a year’s absence from his life, middle-age Harold, clad in his woollen cardigan, corduroy trousers and woollen slippers, appears to be the epitome of middle class contentment. But Hannah’s unwanted visit violently throws up the recent past from which he has tried so desperately to escape.

It emerges that both Hannah’s parents were killed in a plane crash; Harold’s wife was killed in a car accident which also crippled his daughter (at times in the play we hear his daughter crying eerily in the background). As Hannah and Harold continue talking into the small hours, gradually emptying the whisky bottle, sordid and twisted truths emerge as it becomes clear how closely their lives are intertwined.

Alix Wilton Regan plays the confused and outwardly tough Hannah with a powerful intensity, bringing real depth to a very challenging and, I’m sure, emotionally draining role. Gary Mackay initially plays Harold as a rather dull and straightforward journalist but gradually unveils his bitterness and the complex and peculiar depths of his character. Interestingly, Hannah reveals little of her true character during the course of the play although the scars of her harrowing experiences become vividly evident. The dialogue and warped but magnetic chemistry between these two characters of opposite sex and different generations is completely absorbing. Ultimately all barriers between them are broken down.

A harrowing psychological drama that stays with you. I woke up the following morning with images from the play flooding into my thoughts. The young director Sophie Lifschutz deserves great credit for this gripping and thought provoking play…"

someguy99

06th May

"Every time I go to this theatre there is a problem front of house. Either the ticket machine isn't working (so we are told to come another day!), or the staff talk throughout the performances, which can be heard from the auditorium. For a venue that claims to be "off west end' as opposed to "fringe", one would expect more."

Josie Nolan

08th January

"Gertrude's Secret - Jan 06
These monologues are pure genius - full of character and subtlety. Prunella Scales in the title role is tautly, disturbingly suburban and brilliantly convincing, but her fellow actors, including Richard Leaf, shine equally brightly, in versatile and understated roles. Jerusha West deserves particular praise for her portrayal of a lonely ten-year-old girl left alone in an Amsterdam hotel while her Dad spends the evening 'conducting business'.

The monologues are all natural, often funny and yet leave you open-mouthed and appalled as a shocking twist brings a darkly resonating close to each. "

player

18th September

"In Your Hands - Sep 06
A fantastic play. So real that its difficult to even call it a play. A must see."

New End Fan

17th July

"Tomorrow Morning 07-06
Thoroughly enjoyed this emotional rollercoaster of a musical. Fantastic strong and evoking performances from all the cast, especially Alistair Robins. Direction and choreography was great, interesting set design that worked perfectly and of course some fantastic musical arrangements.

A must see in a lovely theatre."