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Review: Things Hidden Since the Foundation, EdFringe
A fascinating exploration of the internet and culture.
Read More »The Shape of Pain, Royal Festival Hall – Review
An authentic account of a woman’s experience of love and pain; could be a really special piece with some fine tuning.
Read More »On the Move, Royal Court Theatre – Review
An articulate, thought provoking reminder of the refugee crisis, which will be on everyone’s radar as a major issue in the EU referendum debate.
Read More »Learning How To Die, Ovalhouse – Review
This show has great intentions and a welcoming atmosphere, but became preachy and had an anti-climactic end.
Read More »I think you should be listened to, but……
Eva de Valk considers how theatre discusses extremist views.
Read More »Confirmation, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
A solid and well researched one-man presentation that challenges the way you conceive others.
Read More »I Wish I Was Lonely, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
A theatre workshop rather than a theatre performance. This show offers what feels like a one-sided opinion on the very interesting debate about the first world’s reliance on their mobile phones.
Read More »Hannah, The Unicorn Theatre – Review
Intelligent and nail-bitingly other-worldly, this is an exhilarating and fast-paced production that will appeal to all ages.
Read More »There Has Possibly Been An Incident, Soho Theatre – Review
Chris Thorpe Directed by Sam Pritchard ★★★ Pros: An insightful look into violence and moral ambiguity in the modern world. Cons: Extremely inaccessible and demanding of its audience. I found the staging and the general style of performance very difficult to engage with. Our Verdict: This was very difficult to engage with. Brilliant in some ways, but certainly not easy watching. Courtesy of Soho Theatre I have to say, I feel a little guilty for not having loved this show. It ...
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