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Pros: Engrossing and catchy . . . I’m still humming the intro! Cons: The political references are meaningful but need to be more clearly articulated. Set in a school’s music room, The State of Things tells the story of seven 16-year-olds who discover that their music course has been removed from the list of  A Level options. All talented and dedicated musicians, they start thinking of possible ways to get their headteacher, Maggie, to reconsider this decision, before realising that the ...

An irresistible, lung bursting blast of 1980s pop culture!

A smart, well-acted and well-written piece of theatre on power and race relations in America.

Actor Danny-Boy Hatchard talks tackling tough subjects onstage and bringing 'Eyes Closed, Ears Covered' to the Bunker Theatre.

A magnificent depiction of crossdressing for survival in war-torn Germany, brought to life in a scintillating performance.

Jermyn Street Theatre’s specially commissioned new play is a fiery concoction of mental distress, marital problems and volatile chemistry that, whilst set in 1896, translates well to a modern audience. A real gem of a show.

Fine performances are let down by a total mess of a show that can’t decide if it’s satire or pantomime and ends up being a sum of little parts that just can’t work together.

Are you one of  those people who know the name of the play, appreciate it is clearly an iconic piece of theatre, but really have no idea what it is all about.  Well, worry no more, because with the assistance of Everything Theatre, you now have the chance to appreciate Samuel Beckett’s masterpiece  and learn what all the fuss has been about. If you want the chance to see what has been thrilling audiences for over 60 years with two ...

An outstanding play that will leave chills on the back of your spine.

A show that seems to have all the correct elements: acting, character, staging, premise. It just needs to be better balanced.