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A memorable and touching presentation of a broken family in which you'll find tiny mirrors of your own experience.

Original theatre-making around the theme of emergency planning and threat response with room for more diverse characters and insights.

Pros: Subtlety, hilarity and tragedy in equal measure Cons: Restatement of character qualities becomes repetitive in just a few places, but that’s it Based on a tidbit of information that philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein spent a period pushing trolleys at Guy’s Hospital during the Second World War, writer Ron Elisha weaves a rich narrative that, in just over an hour, explores philosophy, language, literature, religion, and an intriguing relationship between an Austrian ex-professor and an illiterate Cockney amputee. The performance took at Omnibus Theatre, and the ...

An almost perfect piece of theatre, The Moor is a haunting psychological thriller that explores the blurry lines between memory, truth and fantasy.

Pros: The topic is compelling and presented from an original and timely perspective. Cons: The character of Elliott is underwritten. How would we react if we discovered that our partner of four years was undergoing gender reassignment? Hopefully, many of us would be cool with it, offering support and appreciating the courage of letting one’s true nature flourish. Some others, though, might feel cheated and even try to make the whole thing about themselves. The latter case applies to Elliott (Elena Voce), whom ...

This play is in need of a thorough edit, but the show is well acted, and the period and place are wonderfully evoked through costume and soundscape.

With its gentle comedy, pretty costumes and lively pace, this is an undemanding and pleasant way to spend an evening.

An hour and a half of claustrophobic family argument, peppered with strained witticisms.

A compelling tale of power and ambition that is more relevant than ever, easily finding modern parallels in an age driven by social media - an absolute treat!

Writer/performer Ian Bonar shares the real-life inspiration behind 'Be Prepared' at the VAULT Festival and the 'treacle' comedy at the show's core.