Crazy Coqs

PREVIEW: 9 reasons why we can’t wait for August 2026 starring Cate Blanchett

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  1. Cate Blanchett in Electra/Persona

Blanchett (The Seagull, Barbican) stars opposite Nina Hoss (The Cherry Orchard, Donmar) in Benedict Andrews’ (Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, Apollo Theatre) production fusing ancient myth and modern psychology at the Lyttelton at the National 19 August through 10 October 2026. Tickets

  • Read on for reasons including Abigail’s Party, Kimberley Akimbo and Letitia Wright in The Story
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GIG REVIEW: Jak Malone in Gender, I Hardly Know Her at Crazy Coqs

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By Neil Durham

WORTH A LOOK?: ***1/2

WHEN?: Tuesday 20 August 2024, show also runs twice on 27 August 2024. RUNTIME: 60 minutes (no interval)

Malone won this year’s Olivier for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical for Operation Mincemeat and here encores with the best song from that show Dear Bill.

  • Read on for reasons including how this was a chance to get to know a rising star better as he negotiates his way from his big hit to a new challenge
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