Marianna Meloni speaks with representatives two of London's leading arts organisations to discover how the theatre world is making their work accessible to audiences.
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Deadly Dialogues, C Venues – C – Review
Multiple stories present different aspects of modern Islam; the outcome is thought-provoking but its potential is not fully realised.
Read More »Trashed, Underbelly Cowgate – Review
'In-Yer-Face' monologue of a man whose entire life is devastated after the death of his young daughter.
Read More »Dust, Underbelly Cowgate – Review
A darkly sarcastic solo performance by a woman who committed suicide.
Read More »Harry, Underbelly Cowgate – Review
A happy play about the sad friendship between two die-hard fans of Harry Styles.
Read More »Brutal Cessation, Assembly George Square Theatre – Review
An approximate profiling of a dysfunctional couple and their crumbling relationship.
Read More »Gazing at a Distant Star, Assembly George Square Studios – Review
The lives of three distinct characters accidentally touch through the means of psychological abuse, radicalisation and self-deprecation.
Read More »Replay, Pleasance Courtyard – Review
Pros: The topic, the text, the direction, the acting, the sound and lighting. Everything in this production is a delight. Cons: There was a bit of noise coming from the adjacent rooms. Laughter and tears chase each other in this intimate drama written and performed by the brilliant Nicola Wren. With a good dose of humour, she gives a potent account of her character’s experience as a female police officer and her struggle to come to terms with her brother’s tragic passing. ...
Read More »Iphigenia (A Rave Fable), The Bread and Roses Theatre – Review
A psychedelic take on the Greek tragedy Iphigenia in Aulis, which combines audiovisual broadcast and enigmatic live performance with highly imaginative but obscure results.
Read More »Opera in the City Festival Brings Accessible Opera to the Bridewell Theatre
A new August festival brings accessible opera at affordable prices to the heart of the City.
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