An awe-inspiring circus show with truly amazing able-bodied and disabled artists performing together.
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Richard III, Arcola Theatre – Review
A vibrant depiction of one of England's most cruel sovereigns, which has a strong resonance in contemporary politics but doesn't make the most of it.
Read More »London Clown Festival, Hornsey Town Hall – Review
An opening night of cabaret with a few interesting acts, but overall disappointing.
Read More »The Pulverised, Arcola Theatre – Review
The toxic side effects of globalisation through the eyes of four employees of a multinational company.
Read More »Interview: Liam O’Rafferty on ‘Paper Hearts’
'Paper Hearts' director Liam O'Rafferty discusses bringing his debut musical to life.
Read More »It’s Not Yet Midnight…, Roundhouse – Review
A spectacular demonstration of physical abilities by a company with a strong ethos which could benefit from more theatrical direction.
Read More »Expensive Shit, Soho Theatre – Review
Pros: The message about objectification of women is powerful and originally conveyed. Cons: The parts spoken with a Nigerian accent might be harder to understand for those who don’t speak English as a first language. The objectification of female bodies is deeply ingrained in any society, regardless of continent or hemisphere. Whether in Europe, Africa, or elsewhere, a woman is often called to face situations where her qualities and dignity are overshadowed by her physical features. The wolf-whistling and out-loud ...
Read More »Tejas Verdes, Ugly Duck – Review
A simple yet thought-provoking promenade drama about the brutal dictatorship of General Pinochet in Chile.
Read More »Interview: Titas Halder on ‘Escape the Scaffold’
'Escape the Scaffold' playwright Titas Halder tells us more about his visions as a theatre-maker and how it all began with a school assignment.
Read More »Interview: Leon Fleming on ‘Kicked in the Sh*tter’
'Kicked in the Sh*tter' playwright Leon Fleming talks with us about crowdfunding, regional theatre and being inspired by the unsavoury.
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