A superbly crafted study of contradiction and prejudice, confronting us all with uncomfortable truths.
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Metaphors We Live By, Greenwich Dance – Review
This concept-driven dance production promises much, but fails to realise its potential.
Read More »Hamlet, The Cockpit – Review
A fresh and more humanised version of a timeless classic, good but not particularly memorable.
Read More »Russian Dolls, King’s Head Theatre – Review
This is a must-see production: not only for its skill and artistry, but for its exploration of our culture.
Read More »How to Solve a Problem Like Murder, Paradise by Way of Kensal Green
Pros: A well-developed and engaging murder mystery experience in a great venue. With dancing! Cons: There’s a lot of people doing a lot of moving around in a fairly tight space. Two things in life I love very much are immersive theatre and a good murder mystery. So How to Solve a Problem Like Murder, advertised as ‘Cluedo meets the seven deadly sins’, seemed to be made for me. I’m not, however, a massive fan of the imperious way in ...
Read More »Wilde Tales, The Space — Review
A fun, light-hearted take on dark stories that is dependent on audience interaction; a well-balanced production.
Read More »Much Ado About Nothing, The Rose Playhouse – Review
A fast-paced, funny and moving piece of punchy Shakespeare.
Read More »Jack Rooke: Good Grief, Soho Theatre – Review
An unflinchingly honest show that welcomes you in for a frank and funny chat about loss and grief, accompanied by a laugh and a biscuit.
Read More »X, Royal Court Theatre – Review
A superbly atmospheric production which is ambitious, bleak, a bit incoherent, but frequently thrilling.
Read More »Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, Theatre N16 – Review
Pros: A wonderful play brought to life by two outstanding actors Cons: At times the American accents wavered John Patrick Shanley’s classic play Danny and the Deep Blue Sea tells the story of Danny and Roberta. Both sat alone in a New York bar, they begin to chat and find solace in confiding things to each other they haven’t told anyone else. Their troubled lives mean they feel trapped in their own minds. For Danny, he struggles to stop himself ...
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