Chandler meet Matthew, Matthew meet Chandler.
Tim Bano
Articles by Tim Bano
11 February 2016
Reviews • London Theatre • West End & Central
Review: Red Velvet at Garrick Theatre
Garrick Theatre ⋄ 23rd January - 27th February 2016
By Tim Bano
“It’s as if this blood has crimson-stained the velvet upholstery of theatre seats for good” – Tim Bano on how Lolita Chakrabarti’s debut play unveils some of theatre history’s cruelest moments.
8 February 2016
Features
Simon Stokes: “This could be a complete trashing of my reputation.”
By Tim Bano
Tim Bano talks to Simon Stokes, artistic director of Theatre Royal Plymouth, about democracy and Monster Raving Loony, a new play by James Graham.
3 February 2016
Reviews • London Theatre • Opera • Reviews
Review: Found and Lost at Corinthia Hotel
25th January - 3rd February
By Tim Bano
“Is this some kind of cult?” Tim Bano encounters an intriguing promenade opera by Emily Hall, set in the corridors of London’s Corinthia Hotel.
2 February 2016
Reviews • London Theatre • OWE & Fringe
Review: The Mother at Tricycle Theatre
Tricycle Theatre ⋄ 21st Jan 2016 - 12th Mar 2016
By Tim Bano
“She’s a housewife, whose existence was for her children for so many years. Now she is obsolete.” Tim Bano reviews Gina McKee’s performance at Tricycle.
25 January 2016
Features
Gary Owen: “This is not a time to be subtle.”
By Tim Bano
Gary Owen talks to Tim Bano about government cuts, growing up in Wales, and his latest play Iphigenia In Splott.
23 December 2015
Reviews • West End & Central
Bull
Young Vic ⋄ 11th December 2015 - 16th January 2016
By Tim Bano
Hate, greed, and willy waving.
22 December 2015
Reviews • West End & Central
Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Donmar Warehouse ⋄ 11th December 2015 - 13th February 2016
By Tim Bano
It’s all in the game.
18 December 2015
Reviews • West End & Central
A Christmas Carol
Noel Coward Theatre ⋄ 30th November 2015 - 30th January 2016
By Tim Bano
Puppets, yes. Muppets? No.
4 December 2015
• Podcast
Live From Television Centre
By Tim Bano
On Sunday 15th November 2015, Battersea Arts Centre broadcast four theatre shows live from BBC’s Television Centre. Tim Bano watched the broadcast with his sister and his cat, and together they offered an insightful commentary. He also went behind the scenes of TV Centre before the broadcast, so there are bits of that adventure … Continue reading Live From Television Centre
3 December 2015
Reviews • OWE & Fringe
The Knight From Nowhere/ The Bells
Park Theatre ⋄ 24th November - 19th December 2015
By Tim Bano
On Henry Irving, the history of acting and museum-piece theatre.
28 November 2015
Reviews • OWE & Fringe
Ben Hur
Tricycle Theatre ⋄ 19th November 2015 - 9th January 2016
By Tim Bano
Chariots of plywood.
25 November 2015
Features • Q&A and Interviews
Clive Judd: “All my work is about men in crisis.”
By Tim Bano
Tim Bano talks to the director about role-swapping, Simon Stephens, career paths and the full experience of being human.
25 November 2015
Features • Q&A and Interviews
James Garnon: “You can’t sit back, you have to sit forward. What’s the point otherwise?”
By Tim Bano
On Pericles and the particular magic of performing at the Globe and in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
19 November 2015
• Podcast • Uncategorized
Pursued by a Bear: The Bruntwood Story
By Tim Bano
In association with Nick Hern Books. In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting, which celebrates its tenth anniversary this year. Presenter Tim Bano follows the progress of scripts from submission to shortlisting by speaking to judges, readers and writers. Featuring interviews with: Michael Oglesby, Anna Jordan, Sarah Frankcom, Suzanne … Continue reading Pursued by a Bear: The Bruntwood Story