Month: June 2018

Features

Bringing ‘The Exploded Circus’ to Life

As the new contemporary circus work 'The Exploded Circus' tours the UK, Mimbre Artistic Director Lina Johansson tells us about…

Reviews

Blueberry Toast, Soho Theatre – Review

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

Off West End

The Chess Player, OSO Arts Centre – Review

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

Features

How Pop-Up Opera is Making Opera Accessible

As the company tours their double bill of Mozart works across the UK, Pop-Up Opera founder Clementine Lovell shares the…

Drama

Stitchers, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review

Pros: The beautifully written script and the performances of Sinead Cusack and Michael Cardone, closely followed by the remainder of…

Musicals

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Drayton Arms Theatre – Review

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

Musicals

Fragment, Battersea Arts Centre – Review

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

Comedy

Ratchet, The Bread and Roses – Review

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

Drama

The Winter’s Tale, Bridewell Theatre – Review

Pros: A pleasant, well-appointed venue and the opportunity to see an infrequently performed Shakespeare play. Cons: The scenic backdrop relied…

Comedy

Don’t Panic! It’s Challenge Anneka, The Bunker – Review

Pros: As a piece of theatre, this will entertain many. Cons: As a piece about anxiety, it seems at times…

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