Working with young care leavers, The Big House produces exceptional performances that combine raw and resounding topics with excellent technical elements.
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Picasso, The Playground Theatre – Review
Pablo Picasso's reputation as a womaniser is under scrutiny in The Playground Theatre's inaugural production, but the beauty of the venue overshadows the quality of the play.
Read More »The Mysterious Gentleman, Courtyard Theatre – Review
Illusion and drama intertwine in the life story of JN Maskelyne, father of modern magic in the Victorian era.
Read More »The Trap, Omnibus Theatre – Review
A light-hearted and exhilarating comedy about the current financial struggles and the money lending business loop.
Read More »Interview: Therese Ramstedt on ‘Mission Abort’
Following performances in Edinburgh and Amnesty International's Festival of Choice, Therese Ramstedt reflects on her one-woman show 'Mission Abort'.
Read More »Under Glass, Hackney Showroom – Review
A one-of-a-kind concept, where dance and physical performance create a live art installation.
Read More »Richard III, Cockpit Theatre – Review
Australian director Lawrence Carmichael fills Shakespeare's words with fresh meaning, offering a breath-taking drama and an unexpectedly amusing moment.
Read More »Reunion & Dark Pony, John Harvard Library – Review
Pros: The unusual setting in a library. Cons: The large windows facing a busy street can be quite distracting. A stone’s throw from Borough station, John Harvard library bears the name of the Southwark clergyman who emigrated to Massachusetts in 1637 and bequeathed most of his estate (including 400 books) to the current Harvard University. Now, the structure is also home to a public Local History Library, offering a bright and accessible space for adults and younger readers. To celebrate ...
Read More »The Tempest, Greenwich Theatre – Review
Gently blending British and Malawian features, this production epitomises intercultural theatre.
Read More »Rebel Angel, Old Operating Theatre Museum – Review
A well-written piece about John Keats' decision to abandon the medical profession to become a poet. Inspiring and beautifully performed.
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