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Fresh and powerful, this production is a well thought out adaptation of a much loved play.  

A well realised production with excellent staging and strong performances which feels more timely now than ever.

Pros: Superb cast, strong script and beautiful direction Cons: Unavoidable noise from outside the venue I had the pleasure of seeing this play in 2009 during one of its numerous sold out runs at the wonderful Kings Head Theatre in Islington. I then bumped into some friends at this year’s Edinburgh Festival who had just seen it on the Fringe, so I went again. I’ve now had the delight of seeing this fantastic play for a third time as it ...

Pros: Moving, inspiring and eye-opening. This experience should be part of every school programme. Cons: There is a fair amount of walking up and down the stairs involved so, if you have any access requirements, let the box office know in advance. I arrived at the Battersea Arts Centre after a day of far too much discouraging news on international politics. Most likely, 2016 will be remembered as a year when extensive migration was met with fearful and openly hostile ...

Edmondson’s performance is worth seeing, even if the narrative lacks drama.

A fun, easy-to-consume show that would be great for anyone looking to give something new a go; a production that allows you to sample a range of ballet to work out what you may want to see more of.

A well-constructed duo, but ultimately let down by lacklustre content.

A confronting, challenging and compelling adaptation that engages with love and domesticity to evoke a keen sense of discomfort.

Pros: Brilliant cast, sustained rhythm and a clear script Cons: Although the play is perfectly delivered, the theme is such that the show might seem a bit too long Inside the New Diorama Theatre there are orange seats and a doctor’s bed at the centre of the stage. Harriet, a nurse, accompanies Sophie into the theatre, introduces the young woman to the audience, and then leaves her lying on the doctor’s bed. Still Ill takes as its subject mental illness, ...

A confident debut production with some hard-hitting moments – I just wish the difficult questions posed by the play had been wrestled with in more depth.