An engrossing piece of work-in-progress devised theatre, filled with fun and creative promise.

An absurd, comic and touching play about gender and sexuality set in a dusty Midwestern town with plenty of hay and chickens to match.

A touching version of Orhpeus and Eurydice that is at times exceptional. The show adds something to the original story by bringing it up to date, which was quite unexpected.

This gripping, sweetly savage performance lures you in with its uneasy charm.

The show is meant to teach you that language is dead, but Christopher Brett Bailey articulates some very challenging ideas in such an articulate manner that it makes that statement hard to believe.

Well-acted, this play had feeling but was too disjointed to really connect with.

We talk to the Ovalhouse's Director of Theatre about nativities, Classics and feminism.

A slick and professional production that could have been a bit more edgy and in-depth with its storytelling, given the fairly unusual theme.

A scrapbook of stories and memories that may only skim the topics' surfaces but in a charming and visually stunning way.

Stan’s Cafe ★★ Pros: It was interesting to hear of the views of Burton on cures for and causes of melancholy – some of which were surprisingly modern. Cons: A long performance with not enough to sustain interest and fully engage the audience. Our Verdict: A difficult performance that still feels like a work in progress. At 2hours 40 minutes it could be significantly shorter while retaining the overall content. Credit: Graeme Braidwood I do not usually research a production’s ...