Year: 2016

Alternative

Shopping and Fucking, Lyric Hammersmith – Review

This is a boldly realised world of heightened consumerism and addiction, but it contains more fun than fulfilling content and…

Drama

Lunch and The Bow of Ulysses, Trafalgar Studios – Review

Faultless performances in a masterful production of two Berkoff relationship plays.

Drama

Straight to the Heart, Above the Arts – Review

A collection of moving and comic stories for a theatrical lunch-time escape.

Alternative

Kali, British Museum – Review

The myth of the Hindu goddess Kali, told to grown-ups with spice and a pinch of humour.

Drama

Jekyll and Hyde & Nerve, Greenwich Theatre – Review

A modernist and realistic approach to new writing. Very cleverly written and powerfully executed.

Drama

The Tempest, Platform Islington – Review

A political and emotional adaptation of a classic, recommended for both Shakespeare newbies and hard-core fans.

Drama

Confessional, Southwark Playhouse – Review

An unmissable exploration of sexuality and homophobia, this firecracker of a play is gripping from start to finish.

Comedy

Arms And The Man, Watford Palace Theatre – Review

Pros: Some very funny performances Cons: Occasional lulls in energy After Shakespeare, Bernard Shaw (the erstwhile George is discouraged these…

Alternative

The Red Shed, The Arts Depot – Review

Mark Thomas' story telling is masterful, creating a vivid picture in the mind of the audience that will last long…

Drama

Getting Better Slowly, New Diorama Theatre – Review

An engaging two-hander relating how someone can be struck down by illness and, given the right treatment, come to terms…

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