Mark Ludmon

Mark Ludmon has been a journalist for over 20 years, specialising in writing about theatre and the arts as well as bars, pubs and drink. He has been on the theatre judging panel for London’s Olivier Awards and has a masters degree in English literature, specialising in Elizabethan and Jacobean drama. He has an MA in theatre research, criticism and dramaturgy from the University of London’s Royal Central School of Speech & Drama. You can find him tweeting about theatre as @MarkLudmon and writing about theatre at markludmon.com.

REVIEW: Ivy & Joan, Jermyn St Theatre ✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon27th April 201512th January 2015 Off West End, Reviews

For both Joan and Ivy, their lives are about to change, even if they themselves cannot, but James Hogan leaves us with little hope that it will be a change for the better.

REVIEW: Almost, Maine. Park Theatre ✭✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon27th April 20153rd January 2015 Off West End, Reviews

Cleverly and imaginatively crafted, Almost, Maine is a delightful show that will warm the coldest of hearts this winter.

REVIEW: Grand Guignol, Southwark Playhouse ✭✭✭

Mark Ludmon3rd November 2014 Off West End, Reviews

There may be plenty of blood, guts and severed body parts but there is little reason to faint as audience members regularly did at the original Grand-Guignol. It is a darkly entertaining show, with the campness and broad comedy reminding us that the horror is just for fun.