A witty and clever new play that explores the relationship between reality and fantasy with a great cast.
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Phoenix Rising, Tristan Bates Theatre – review
A must for people with an interest in DH Lawrence. And even if that’s a subject you couldn’t care less about, this is an excellently scripted exploration of one man’s life, with careful consideration of tiny, but important, moments.
Read More »Different Class, Etcetera Theatre – Review
A new play covering themes pertinent to many young people, and which improved immeasurably once the performers settled into their roles and relaxed.
Read More »Hey Hey 16K, Camden Comedy Club – review
An excellent way to spend an hour; I defy anyone to leave not feeling cheerier for the show they’ve just experienced. And you’ll also leaving humming, which may be slightly more annoying…
Read More »The Wanton Sublime and The Medium, Arcola Theatre – Review
An engaging evening of opera that's perhaps not the best choice for newbies to the genre.
Read More »A Small Family Business, National Theatre – Review
Overall the play seems torn between making a statement and being funny, but the great performances and set easily make up for that.
Read More »Theatre should educate us about mental illness, not increase our paranoia
Everything Theatre blogger Dr Rachel Proctor (FY1) argues that theatre has an opportunity and a responsibility to educate us about the realities of mental illness, not simply increase our misunderstanding and paranoia.
Read More »Young people in theatre audiences aren’t all trouble-makers!
Everything Theatre blogger Rachel Proctor gives her opinion on the treatment of younger people in theatre audiences, concluding that a little more consideration wouldn't go amiss...
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