Month: June 2017

Dance

Tangent, Chacony, Gypsy Mixture – Sadler’s Wells

Well-choreographed and well-performed, this stunning evening is contemporary dance at its best.

Comedy

Tristan & Yseult, Shakespeare’s Globe – Review

An oddly hilarious adaptation of a tragic love story, Tristan & Yseult triumphs as an exuberant, energetic and irreverent production.

Drama

The English Heart, Etcetera Theatre – Review

Pros: An entertaining and witty script, with energetic performances and wry political insight Cons: Too many weak political gags, and…

Drama

An Enemy of the People, Theatro Technis – Review

A thought provoking production that will have you walking away from this perfectly stripped down theatre feeling empowered.

Drama

Anatomy of a Suicide, Royal Court Theatre – Review

A powerful and poignant story of three generations of women who struggle with suicide.

Musicals

Tommy, Theatre Royal Stratford East – Review

Pros: The cast, the live music and the great use of integrated sign language. Cons: Pete Townshend – bloody good…

Interviews

Interview: Phil Willmott on ‘Incident at Vichy’

Director Phil Willmott talks criticism, directing at The Scoop and bringing Arthur Miller's 'Incident at Vichy' back to the stage.

Drama

Kiss Me, Trafalgar Studios – Review

Blending sensitivity, social commentary and a very British sense of humour, Kiss Me is Richard Bean’s inter-war history lesson with…

Drama

The Last Ones, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review

The cast is good, and there are some tender and comic moments, but overall this production fails to make much…

Drama

Barber Shop Chronicles, National Theatre – Review

A thought-provoking new play which depicts Africa's longstanding issues and clichés with a good balance of comedy and drama.

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