Year: 2017

Drama

Twelfth Night, Greenwich Theatre – Review

So cleverly brought together, the partnerships between direction, creation and performance result in a show that’s both hysterical and touching.

Musicals

Whisper House, The Other Palace – Review

Unexceptional wartime musical with superfluous spooks.

Interviews

Phina Oruche on Writing Her Own ‘Identity Crisis’

'Identity Crisis' creator Phina Oruche on identity, the limits placed on black performers and speaking her own truth through a…

Drama

Threads, The Hope Theatre – Review

Pros: Samuel Lawrence’s powerful and committed approach to an intense character. Cons: The play maintains an exaggerated level of tension…

Comedy

Shit-Faced Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, Leicester Square Theatre – Review

It might be very much a one joke pony, but that one joke has so much to offer it’s worth…

Musicals

2 Become 1 – The 90s Pop Musical, King’s Head Theatre – Review

While the bones of a decent plot were abandoned early on, there is no denying the entertainment value in a…

Drama

Ready or Not, Arcola Theatre – Review

A pertinent, intelligent and often funny tragedy about war, fear and family.

Dance

Men & Girls Dance, The Place – Review

A unique, timely and unforgettable dance work that will make you laugh, cry and think.

Drama

It Is So Ordered, Pleasance Theatre – Review

Pros: The performers have energy and commitment. Cons: Incoherent plot and characterisation. Little variation. Having overcome the travails of TFL, and…

Drama

Key Change, Battersea Arts Centre – Review

A piece that gives insight into prison life.

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