Our weekly digest of some our the best plays we've seen which are still running this week.
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Desdemona: A play about a handkerchief, Park Theatre – Review
A well-crafted and humorous Shakespeare-inspired three-hander, which contained some fun and risqué moments.
Read More »Win tickets to The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance! – Closed
We’re delighted to have teamed up with Jethro Compton and Park Theatre to bring you the opportunity to win a pair of tickets to see their latest show in Park200, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.
Read More »Archimedes’ Principle, Park Theatre – Review
A provocative, challenging piece of drama, with real depth and a creative delivery.
Read More »The Keepers of Infinite Space, Park Theatre – Review
A play full of pathos, rage and loss; riveting to watch. If you want something both cerebral and dramatic with some polemic thrown in too, go and see it.
Read More »A Bad Case of the Mondays, Park Theatre – Review
A highly entertaining way to spend a Monday evening after a day at work, but the unrelenting flow of comedy was a bit much.
Read More »Much Ado About Nothing, Park Theatre – Review
William ShakespeareDirected by Andrew Shepherd ★★★ Pros: A mostly appropriate concept and some excellent performances in a brand-new venue make for a lovely evening. Cons: Whilst nothing was bad about this production, it wasn’t particularly notable, either. Some of the comedy did not come across very well. Our Verdict: Whilst it was a Christmassy, well-crafted performance, there was no laugh-out-loud comedy. Overall, it was a safe production. Credit: Louisa Lewis Park 90 is an intimate thrust space in London’s newest ...
Read More »The Door, Park Theatre – Review
Cherise CrossDirected by Amy Draper★★★★ Pros: During this psychological thriller, one is never bored or frustrated at not having all the information to hand. Cons: If you like everything spelt out for you, you might find the mystery more irksome than intriguing. Our Verdict: An intelligent and thought-provoking production that takes a potentially cerebral subject matter and gives it a soul. Courtesy of 8fold theatre company The Door is the type of the play for which going into detail would ...
Read More »The Barrier, Park Theatre – Review
Sally Llewellyn Directed by Kirrie Wratten ★★ Pros: The set, lighting and audio enhance the performance. The program is full of interesting reading, adding a lot of context to the show. There is a good amount of on-stage action, so the audience sees what is happening. Cons: The story is very simple, especially given the subject matter. The dialogue felt contrived, and the delivery is a bit melodramatic. Our Verdict: Conceptually this story is interesting. Unfortunately, it does not translate to ...
Read More »Skin Tight, Park Theatre
Gary Henderson Directed by Jemma Gross ★★★★ Pros: Stand out performances and well-written dialogue that really hits home. Cons: I would have liked a little more detail on the story of their family, but it’s a really minor quibble considering the packed content of the relatively short play. Our Verdict: A strong production that expertly carries you through highs, lows, laughter and tears. Credit: Andy Colbourne The Park is a newcomer to the London theatre scene: it first opened its ...
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