Month: February 2018

Comedy

Again, Trafalgar Studios – Review

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

Drama

The Drill, Battersea Arts Centre – Review

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

Off West End

The Soul of Wittgenstein, Omnibus Theatre – Review

Pros: Subtlety, hilarity and tragedy in equal measure Cons: Restatement of character qualities becomes repetitive in just a few places,…

Drama

The Moor, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review

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

Off West End

The Poetry We Make, The Vaults – Review

Pros: The topic is compelling and presented from an original and timely perspective. Cons: The character of Elliott is underwritten.…

Drama

Arnika, Bridewell Theatre – Review

This play is in need of a thorough edit, but the show is well acted, and the period and place…

Comedy

Cyril’s Success, Finborough Theatre – Review

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

Drama

Screaming Secrets, Tristan Bates Theatre – Review

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

Drama

Macbeth, The Rose Playhouse – Review

A compelling tale of power and ambition that is more relevant than ever, easily finding modern parallels in an age…

Features

Ian Bonar on the ‘Elusive’ Memory that Sparked ‘Be Prepared’

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

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