This is a modern retelling of a Celtic myth. Props and sound effects are used in a unique and inventive way; but the play needs a little more development.
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Rove, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
This production is part storytelling, part acoustic folk set and part conversation. Plenty of audience interaction leads to the feeling that this is an intimate, unrepeatable performance.
Read More »Elephant Man, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
Excellent performances and a unique approach balance out a weak script.
Read More »Greywing House, Etcetera Theatre – Review
Though this is a good example of a one-person show, it is not without its flaws. These could be easily fixed to make a great piece of theatre.
Read More »Light, The Pit at The Barbican – Review
Set in a dystopian world where the government monitors our thoughts; we see the family who originated this nightmare through sound, light and movement.
Read More »Ivy & Joan, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
These two unrelated one-acts focus on older women on the verge of huge life changes. Both pieces could have been more powerful as full-length plays, and the long monologues often come across as complaining.
Read More »Shipwrecked! An Entertainment, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
The Jack Studio does it again with another excellent, unique production that effectively incorporates a range of theatrical styles.
Read More »Loaded, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
The speed of the dialogues and rollercoaster relationships keep you captivated for the entire hour of this one act play.
Read More »Do We Do the Right Thing?, New Diorama Theatre – Review
This show is a montage showing excerpts of numerous individuals’ stories. It has some nice moments and great character and narrative potential that is never fulfilled.
Read More »How Nigeria Became: A Story and a Spear That Didn’t Work, Unicorn Theatre – Review
A wonderfully performed, colourful family show full of laughter set in historical Nigeria.
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