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Pros: An entertaining and witty script, with energetic performances and wry political insight Cons: Too many weak political gags, and unconvincing regional localisation The English Heart is a play about love, lust, trust and relationships. But it’s also about the heart of England – Boston, Lincolnshire, the home of Brexitland and location of UKIP leader Paul Nuttall’s final bid for power. The opening scene is set just after the referendum, and Marie (in a strong performance by Anya Williams) is ...

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

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

Pros: The cast, the live music and the great use of integrated sign language. Cons: Pete Townshend – bloody good songwriter, questionable grasp on narrative structure. Ramps on the Moon is a long-term collaboration between a number of theatres and theatre companies, whose collective aim is to create shows that are accessible by and inclusive of people who are d/Deaf, disabled and visually impaired. In their latest outing, The Who’s 1969 rock opera Tommy is given a vigorous makeover that ...

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

Blending sensitivity, social commentary and a very British sense of humour, Kiss Me is Richard Bean’s inter-war history lesson with heart. Convincing performances and a cocktail of emotions cancel out the minor irritations, making this play one to watch.

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

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

Two classically written tales performed through stylised macabre.

Refreshing dissection of serious subject matter by a talented young cast.