Drama
A staple for us and for many if you fancy a more traditional play. When we first started Everything Theatre it was specifically to review drama. We’ve branched out over the years, but it will always be a favourite of ours.
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Review: Christmas Day, Almeida Theatre
A serving of powerful and playful family drama that spans generations, as a Jewish family deals with getting together for a takeaway on 25 December.
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Review: It Happened To Me, Old Red Lion Theatre
A bleak but often revealing insight into Rat Pack star Peter Lawford's career, albeit one which suffers from some factual inaccuracies.
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Review: I Can See The Sun, Etcetera Theatre
A promising work-in-progress exploring intergenerational trauma that becomes a little over-burdened by symbolism and convenient closure.
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Review: Dancing Shoes, Traverse Theatre
In a time of seemingly pervasive toxic masculinity, Dancing Shoes offers a joyful vision of male friendships, solidarity, and the delight of sharing one’s true self.
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Review: Never Tell Me The Odds, Old Red Lion Theatre
A thoughtful reflection on the risks and rewards of connecting with others. This valuable lesson is taught by companions both real and imaginary.
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Review: The Signalman, Drayton Arms Theatre
This two-person Dickens adaptation features a detailed but claustrophobic design and despite obvious effort the story is muddled and unclear.
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Review: Kenrex, The Other Palace
Exceptional stagecraft, virtuoso multi-roling, and live music bring astonishing theatricality to a gripping true crime story.
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Review: The BFG, The Royal Shakespeare Theatre
A hugely impressive adaptation with stunning puppetry, a delightfully witty script, brilliant effects, and fabulous performances.
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Review: Mountains and Seas – Song of Today, Omnibus Theatre
A beautifully bewildering, swirling vortex of challenging thinking and excellent performance that ultimately becomes overwhelming
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Review: Fallen Angels, Menier Chocolate Factory
Quick wit that harks to a theatre era gone by