Neil Gordon Archives - North West End UK

Bette and Joan is a lively exploration of the rivalry between two Hollywood legends, Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, set against the backdrop of the making of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?. Directed by Sue Jenkins, this production offers a humorous and sharp dissection of their frenemy dynamic, blending biting wit with illuminating glimpses into their shared struggles. Photo: Simon Annand The play thrives on the fiery chemistry between the leads - "two queen bees in one hive” battling for the same crown. Neil Gordon’s masterful set design, paired with gorgeous costumes, features opposing dressing rooms without actual mirrors. The actresses’ reflections are thus projected onto one another, cleverly underscoring how deeply intertwined their lives are. The initial exchange of barbs an...

Double billings at Frinton Summer Theatre are rare, so it is a real treat to watch two plays in one evening. Forget about ‘shrinkflation’, this really is a case of getting two for the price of one – such is the quality and innovation of these plays which would usually be more at home in a London fringe theatre. ‘The Sociable Plover’ by Tim Whitnall is a dark - very dark – comedy drama, with a twist. The action is centred in a bird hide. Roy Tunt (Christopher Howell) is a keen birdwatcher (twitcher) on a mission to sight the Sociable Plover, the last on his list before ornithological fame awaits him in the record books. Dave John (Jon Scott Clark) is a besuited thug who looks like he means trouble – and he has the attitude to boot. In an awkward, and often funny exchange, the pair’s char...

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Bette and Joan – Park Theatre

Constellations & The Sociable Plover – Frinton Summer Theatre