Year: 2016

Drama

Hamlet, Who’s There?, Park Theatre – Review

Pros: An incredible Hamlet, internally desperate and silently anguished, and a claustrophobic and unnerving atmosphere Cons: Heavy abridgement, and slightly…

Cabaret

Closer Than Ever, The Pheasantry – Review

Amusing revue show set in a venue with a speakeasy vibe.

Alternative

Bards without Borders, Rich Mix – Review

A worthy idea for a Shakespeare 400 tribute, thwarted by fuss and lack of focus.

Competitions

Win tickets to Comeback! The Karl Marx Musical

This is your chance to win tickets to see Comeback! The Karl Marx Musical, Upstairs at the Gatehouse. To enter,…

Features

The Rise of the Independent Critic

Network of Independent Critics co-founder Laura Kressly discusses the rise of the independent theatre critic and the consequences of the…

Comedy

Sket, Park Theatre – Review

Pros: Hilarious, recognisable and dark in equal measure, this hits all the spots in one solid hour of entertainment. Cons:…

Reviews

REMOTE, Camden People’s Theatre – Review

A fantastic concept sadly hampered by a confusing plot & indeterminate sincerity.

Features

The Ups and Downs of Self-Producing

Playwright and producer Karen Morash discusses the benefits and challenges of donning multiple hats and producing your own work.

Comedy

I Am Thomas, Wilton’s Music Hall – Review

I Am Thomas is a smart, funny, stylish and thoroughly Scottish paean to a forgotten subversive.

Drama

Blue on Blue, Tristan Bates Theatre – Review

A production that bravely addresses issues some theatre-makers wouldn’t dream of handling, and worthy of all the coverage it receives.

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