Ng Choon Ping's forward-thinking production of this Marlowe classic struggles to overcome the limitations imposed by an insufficient cast and the Elizabethan language.
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Normal, Styx Theatre – Review
Pros: Gripping plot, strong acting and beautiful design. Cons: The venue has character but is too wide for a psychological thriller and too cold for a winter evening. Can violence ever be considered normal? Is there a good enough reason to hurt an innocent? Can violence received justify the perpetration of further violence to others? These are some of the questions you might have in mind when you leave the Styx Theatre after watching Normal. This piece, written by Scottish playwright Anthony ...
Read More »Classic Theatre Revisited: The Absurd Becomes Immersive in ‘Ionesco/Dinner at the Smiths’’
'Ionesco/Dinner at the Smiths'' puts an immersive spin on an absurdist icon and his work.
Read More »Swifties, Theatre N16 – Review
A self-indulgent and disturbing profile of two Taylor Swift fans on the edge of a mental breakdown.
Read More »Interview: Matthew Seager on ‘In Other Words’
Actor and playwright Matthew Seager discusses 'In Other Words' at The Hope Theatre and the power of music.
Read More »Noh Time Like The Present, LSO St Luke’s – Review
Pros: A rare opportunity to appreciate a form of theatre which has been performed without interruption since the 14th century. Cons: As with anything out of the ordinary, this show can be quite challenging to follow, due to the lack of clear narrative elements. In the wonderful world of performing arts there is a theatrical discipline that has been kept alive from the 14th century to this day. Its name is Noh, or Nogaku, and it is a form of classical ...
Read More »Le Gateau Chocolat: Black, Conway Hall – Review
An inspiring and heartfelt paean to the courage of being true to oneself.
Read More »Scenes From An Urban Gothic, The Vaults – Review
A laugh-out-loud one-man show that combines excellent execution with some highly imaginative and partly obscure content.
Read More »Interview: Tim Wallers on ‘Travesties’
Actor Tim Wallers tells us more about the West End revival of Tom Stoppard's 'Travesties'.
Read More »From home with love: a double bill of new work, Sadler’s Wells – Review
Malta's national contemporary dance company tours the UK with a unique and innovative selection of choreographies and musical choices.
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