Laura Sampson

Laura is a London-born arts evangelist and self-confessed jack-of-all-trades. She ended up studying English and Medieval studies at UCL, then worked in publishing before running off to Tokyo to eat sushi and study Noh drama. Now back in London, she's a stage design agent, storytelling promoter, singer, and radio sound engineer, among other things. She loves seeing all kinds of theatre, and she's particularly partial to anything a bit mythological.

Drama

Laura Sampson26 September 2016
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Father Comes Home from the Wars, Royal Court Theatre – Review

High-stakes games are played for ever-darker laughs in this beautifully written interrogation of morality and American history.
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Off West End

Laura Sampson3 September 2016
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Gianni Schicchi / Pagliacci, Arcola Theatre – Review

Fantastic value (if slightly too up-close for some) double bill in London's most exciting opera festival.
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Drama

Laura Sampson23 August 2016
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Thlides, Lion and Unicorn Theatre – Review

A touching, funny and unapologetically absurd exploration of a troubled mind, full of waterslides, Jaffa Cakes and nice one-liners.
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Interviews

Laura Sampson13 July 2016
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Interview with Owen Calvert-Lyons, Head of Theatre and Artist Development at Ovalhouse

Laura Sampson talks to Owen Calvert-Lyons, Head of Theatre and Artist Development at Ovalhouse, about his new role and what's…
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Comedy

Laura Sampson3 May 2016
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Gabriel Bisset-Smith Tells The Most Original And Funny Joke In The Universe!, Soho Upstairs – Review

Sharp writing and infectiously silly clowning combine in a slightly-too-knowing show that haemorrhages charm.
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Alternative

Laura Sampson26 April 2016
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Bards without Borders, Rich Mix – Review

A worthy idea for a Shakespeare 400 tribute, thwarted by fuss and lack of focus.
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Drama

Laura Sampson17 April 2016
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Stench, Conway Hall – Review

Sparky cast had to work hard to compensate for less than ideal setting, and unpolished script.
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Comedy

Laura Sampson6 April 2016
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Jonny and the Baptists: The End is Nigh, Orange Tree Theatre – Review

Light jokes and silly antics sweeten an unmistakable call to arms in this uproarious musical comedy.
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Drama

Laura Sampson28 March 2016
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Women Redressed, Arcola Theatre – Review

A world of female-centred new writing in one long, but rewarding evening – a pleasing balance of entertainment and issue…
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Alternative

Laura Sampson26 February 2016
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Theatre in the Pound, The Cockpit Theatre – Review

The Cockpit's monthly night of work-in-progress is the theatrical equivalent of a bag of pick and mix – fun, sweet,…
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