Pros: Good to see a foreign language production in the West End Cons: A failure of common sense in the use of surtitles Molière’s Tartuffe on the West End stage. A story of bad faith and credulity for the age of MAGA and taking back control, in a version that’s simultaneously accessible to English and French speakers. An admirable project, and one that might have made perfect sense on paper. The same is not true on stage. Christopher Hampton’s adaptation ...
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Stroke Odysseys, The Place – Review
Cathartic show in which professional performers work with a group of people who have suffered a stroke.
Read More »In the Shadow of the Mountain, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
Despite praiseworthy efforts, rather than challenging the stigma associated with this personality disorder the play only bolsters it.
Read More »Sex With Robots and Other Devices, King’s Head Theatre – Review
A daring, innovative new play offering a frightening glimpse into the potential of robots.
Read More »Not Talking, Arcola Theatre – Review
Pros: Thought-provoking storytelling from an excellent cast. Cons: The phlegmatic British attitude in the telling of the story left me a bit cold, but then I think that was the point. Fans of Mike Bartlett’s previous work (Dr Foster, King Charles III, Earthquakes in London) might be drawn to the Arcola Theatre in the hope of enjoying more of his writing, and they won’t be disappointed. Originally performed as a BBC radio play Not Talking now takes its stage premiere, and the text ...
Read More »A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Greenwich Theatre – Review
A fresh, energetic and funny adaptation of a well known Shakespeare favourite. Lives up to the claim of being an accessible introduction, if by chance you haven’t seen it before.
Read More »Unexploded Ordnances (UXO), Barbican – Review
An engaging but somewhat confused evening of boundary-pushing performance.
Read More »H.R.Haitch, Union Theatre – Review
A right Royal romp through an alternative 2011, where prince-in-disguise Bertie and his fiancée, pub chef Chelsea, are about to turn Daily Express readers potty.
Read More »213 Things About Me, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
Despite the play’s moving subject matter, 213 Things About Me fails to engage with the audience and can feel heavy.
Read More »A Gym Thing, Pleasance Theatre – Review
An intensely physical and high octane journey through bigorexia and body dismorphia that could do with an emotional punch.
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