A funny but sad story about what real love between a family looks and feels like, delivered by a super cast. Ella Carmen Greenhill is surely a playwright to keep an eye on.
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The Absence of War, Rose Theatre Kingston – Review
A sleek and striking production of David Hare's (relatively) balanced contemplation on the Labour Party. It is both thought-provoking and riveting while being just as relevant now as it was when it was first presented 22 years ago.
Read More »Mrs Roosevelt Flies to London, King’s Head Theatre – Review
An accomplished, intriguing, interesting show about an accomplished, intriguing, interesting woman. Unfortunately, we never quite get to meet the real Eleanor Roosevelt.
Read More »Birdphobia, The Space – Review
This performance has a unique concept, but could have been executed more effectively.
Read More »Animals, Theatre 503 – Review
Animals poses some truly challenging questions about where our society is heading but the execution of these ideas, at least at present, is a little clumsy.
Read More »In Bad Taste, Jaguar Shoes – Review
A cabaret inspired performance piece that has sparks of magic but that needs to do more to earn its name.
Read More »Lampedusa, Soho Theatre – Review
Eye-opening and ear-poppingly shocking. With subtlety and wit in equal measure, we’re told a story that actually matters.
Read More »Voices, Lion and Unicorn Theatre – Review
Prepared to be baffled by this mix of WWI poetry, interspersed with a veteran’s real life story. Suitable for those already familiar with the poems or those up for a neighbourhood play between drinks.
Read More »King Lear – The Rose Playhouse, Review
It’s the right play, with the right cast, in the right venue. A great addition to the performance history of King Lear.
Read More »Death Row Cowboy, The Courtyard Theatre – Review
A solid production debut – with some great strengths, and a few weaknesses. Three Peas have potential.
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