|
|
This week's reviews and interviews. No competition this week, but check in next week as we will be running one from Friday.
|
|
|
|
|
Nathaniel McBride on his new play about the history leading up to the Grenfell Fire.
|
There is also a written interview which can be found here.
|
|
|
|
|
Sixty-Seven @ Lion and Unicorn Theatre
|
|
|
"An impressive comedic and emotional two-hander telling the story of two very different young female office workers" - ET review
|
|
The Blue House @ Blue Elephant Theatre
|
|
|
"Have you ever felt so sad you thought you’d never be happy again?”
|
|
|
|
|
Hysterically funny and stunningly imaginative. Even with its Peaky Blinders moments this amazing show will have you laughing all the way home, discussing its topics and creating things from cardboard long afterwards.
|
|
|
|
|
|
It’s not theatre in any form you probably know it, but it is an evening that shows what depth of talent is out there, making art for all to enjoy.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Two theatre companies that know how to make amazing theatre, three wonderfully diverse plays. It’s an incredible and varied triple bill that demonstrates what is so good about all involved.
|
|
|
|
|
|
This three part production raises interesting questions regarding sexuality, gender and mental health, but its high energy start ends up somewhat deflated.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stephen Hayward’s powerful piece finds light comedy within a powerful message.
|
|
|
|
|
|
A story with a heart wrenching story at its core, but muddled by over complicated plotlines and unnecessary props.
|
|
|
|
|
|
In an entertaining if muddled evening, this play tackles challenging subject matter using dark humour and inventive storytelling.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Yasmin Dawes is impressive in the role, while the play and performance illustrate her story of trauma superbly.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Not your average Heaux, Heaux, Heaux.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|