A solidly entertaining production that sometimes tries too hard to underline the play’s contemporary relevance.
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The Taming of the Shrew, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
An immensely enjoyable immersive production of a classic play that makes you think as much as it makes you laugh.
Read More »Macbeth, St Paul’s Church – Review
The Scottish Play with a surreal sci-fi costume twist. Just seven actors tackle the many gory roles, dashing between indoor and outdoor stage areas. The setup is possibly too unorthodox for Shakespeare traditionalists, but it’s invigorating for the rest of us.
Read More »The Tempest, The Rose Playhouse – Review
An enjoyable adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s later, well-loved plays. Thoughtful stylisation and creative choices make the play magical at times, but it was just a little bit rough around the edges.
Read More »A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Omnibus Theatre – Review
Pros: Imaginative, energetic and really entertaining. Cons: The performance is quite long and requires some serious stamina. The other night I had a funny dream. Accompanied by three other people, I was exploring the streets of Clapham Old Town, visiting estate agents, entering empty Italian cafes and interacting with some odd individuals. I had headed to Clapham Common to attend a performance of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream but, instead of the theatre’s address, I was told to wait ...
Read More »Richard III, Arcola Theatre – Review
A vibrant depiction of one of England's most cruel sovereigns, which has a strong resonance in contemporary politics but doesn't make the most of it.
Read More »Twelfth Night, Greenwich Theatre – Review
So cleverly brought together, the partnerships between direction, creation and performance result in a show that’s both hysterical and touching.
Read More »Shit-Faced Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, Leicester Square Theatre – Review
It might be very much a one joke pony, but that one joke has so much to offer it’s worth seeing again and again.
Read More »Montagues and Capulets, CoLab Theatre -Review
Great for under-25 fans of rushing about and 90s rave culture.
Read More »Macbeth, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
A bit of Shakespeare that is well worth a watch, even if just to hear the verse in Scottish. (Note: not all cast use a Scottish accent)
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