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As the new contemporary circus work 'The Exploded Circus' tours the UK, Mimbre Artistic Director Lina Johansson tells us about the process of bringing this female-led production to life.

An atmospheric play exploring contemporary themes of feminism and domesticity, that doesn’t make its point clearly enough.

An original adaptation of Stefan Zweig’s novella which, despite a brilliant central performance, doesn’t suit the theatrical medium.

As the company tours their double bill of Mozart works across the UK, Pop-Up Opera founder Clementine Lovell shares the company's approach to making opera accessible.

Pros: The beautifully written script and the performances of Sinead Cusack and Michael Cardone, closely followed by the remainder of the cast. Cons: Very, very occasionally, there was a slight tendency towards Porridge like characterisation. Calling herself a ‘Victorian do-gooder’, Lady Anne Tree conducted a long campaign to be allowed to teach prisoners skills through which they could have paid work whilst in prison and improved prospects upon their release.  Her proposal was approved as late as 1992, and the ...

A pleasant but not particularly memorable trip down musical theatre lane.

A heartfelt portrait of young love, heartache, regrets and hope.

Witty play with an absurdist influence which leaves the door open to multiple interpretations about work and labour relations.

Pros: A pleasant, well-appointed venue and the opportunity to see an infrequently performed Shakespeare play. Cons: The scenic backdrop relied on styling from the 1950s and 1960s, and didn’t sit particularly well with the tone of the play. This particular visit to the theatre represented two firsts for me. It was my first visit to the Bridewell Theatre in the City of London. Although signposting announced the theatre’s location in Ludgate Circus, it was a struggle to find it as I weaved through a ...

Pros: As a piece of theatre, this will entertain many. Cons: As a piece about anxiety, it seems at times almost to send up the subject matter. Cards on the table: I suffer from anxiety. It controls my whole life in ways most people will never realise, and what people see as unsociable is in fact me avoiding anything that could heighten my anxiety. Even reviewing can trigger it. I might seem confident and relaxed, but what people don’t see ...