Anthony Walker-Cook

1 month ago

Jonathan Slinger on Absolute Hell and playing a Weinstein-esque character

Set in La Vie en Rose drinking club, Rodney Ackland’s ‘Absolute Hell’ is a new addition to the National Theatre….

2 months ago

Ruthless! The Musical at the Arts Theatre

With glitz, glamour and a healthy amount of theatrical cynicism, Anthony Walker-Cook reviews Ruthless! The Musical and asks, despite its ability…

2 months ago

The Great Wave at the National Theatre

Anthony Walker-Cook considers the very timely The Great Wave, a new play at the National Theatre by Francis Turnly. In…

3 months ago

The Captive Queen at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Shakespeare’s Globe

Rich music and a compelling performance by Angela Griffin make Barrie Rutter’s production of The Captive Queen a worthy viewing…

3 months ago

Theatre Editorial Interview with Peter Forbes, Star of the National Theatre’s Production of Follies

Anthony Walker-Cook, our new theatre editor, talks glitz, glamour and gruelling rehearsals with Peter Forbes, star of the National Theatre’s…

4 months ago

The RSC’s Antony & Cleopatra at the Barbican Theatre

The RSC’s latest production of Antony & Cleopatra offers sizzling performances from its star actors, a unique score by singer-composer Laura…