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.
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Heart, Ovalhouse Theatre – Review
Well-acted, this play had feeling but was too disjointed to really connect with.
Read More »Rebecca Atkinson-Lord: Woman of great direction
We talk to the Ovalhouse's Director of Theatre about nativities, Classics and feminism.
Read More »Our Big Land, Ovalhouse – Review
A slick and professional production that could have been a bit more edgy and in-depth with its storytelling, given the fairly unusual theme.
Read More »The Secret Life of You and Me, Ovalhouse – Review
A scrapbook of stories and memories that may only skim the topics' surfaces but in a charming and visually stunning way.
Read More »The Anatomy of Melancholy, Ovalhouse – Review
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 ...
Read More »The Lady’s not for walking like an Egyptian, Ovalhouse – Review
Despite lacking a short catchy title, this piece was a strong anarchic performance which made the audience nostalgic for the 80s yet fearful of its politics returning.
Read More »The Act, Ovalhouse – Review
Thomas Hescott & Matthew BaldwinDirected by Thomas Hescott★★★★ Pros: A clever and complex construction dovetailing fact with fiction to great effect and an admirable performance by Matthew Baldwin. Cons: Not really an official ‘con’ but if you expect this to attract a largely gay audience you’d be wrong. This is a piece of theatre for everyone. Our Verdict: An entertaining, witty, poignant and illuminating piece examining what it was like to be gay before decriminalisation. Courtesy of Ovalhouse The Ovalhouse ...
Read More »The Fu Manchu Complex, Ovalhouse – Review
Daniel York Loh Directed by Justin Audibert ★★★ Pros: This show actually produced laughter, rather than just a smile. Cons: Old jokes from the beginning of the show feel a little like they are re-hashed again and again throughout the show with nothing new to add except shock factor. Our Verdict: If you enjoy The Book of Mormon style of comedy then this show is for you. A clever piece performed by 5 strong actors. Although it has a very ...
Read More »Shield, Ovalhouse Theatre
Amaara Raheem ★★★ Pros: Engrossing, poetic commentaries on stories that span continents. Lovely music to accompany the narrative. Cons: Incomprehensible dancing at points that felt disjointed from the rest of the piece. Our Verdict: Good production value that successfully creates an intimate feel and absorbs the audience in the tales that are told. Courtesy of Ovalhouse Set in the Ovalhouse Theatre, Shield by Amaara Raheem encompasses the mediums of movie, music, movement and monologue to portray three stories. One is an ...
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