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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Sophie, Ben and Other Problems, Tabard Theatre – Review
The After School Club showcase serious potential that should be nurtured and encouraged in this funny and big hearted play about love.
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Mark Thomas: Showtime from the Frontline at Theatre Royal Stratford East – Review
Extremely entertaining, hilarious and interesting show about the struggles of setting a comedy workshop in the heart of the Jenin refugee camp in Palestine.
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Coconut, Ovalhouse Theatre – Review
Pros: Kuran Dohil’s professional stage debut is brilliant and side-splittingly funny. She captivates the audience with her powerful stage presence. Cons: Does well to avoid sweeping generalisations, but includes some religious stereotypes, especially in the portrayal of convert Simon. Guleraana Mir’s play Coconut tells the…
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Scene, Camden People’s Theatre – Review
Pros: Sharp dialogue intelligently addresses difficult issues with a wonderfully warm and light-hearted tone. Cons: An occasional few nervous jitters came through, but these merely added to the sincerity of the piece. Ayo, a captivating, earnest black girl, and Flo,…
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Reared, Theatre503 – Review
A realistic representation of not often exposed social and familial concerns, this relevant modern drama is a must see.
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The Secret Letters of Gertie and Hen, New Wimbledon Studio – Review
Over two-and-a-half hours long, this new play is still very much work in progress and would benefit from a drastic pruning.
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Arcadia, Bridewell Theatre – Review
Humble but well accomplished production of one of the best plays of the 20th century.
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The Sleeper, The Space – Review
Poignant and thought-provoking play which invites us to look at the refugee problem from the refugee’s perspective.
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Plastic, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
This magnificent piece of storytelling comes to life in the hands of a brilliant cast, and the coming of age tale will resonate with many an audience.
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Death of a Hunter, Finborough Theatre – Review
Passionless and to a certain degree dull solo play about the last hour in the life of American writer Ernest Hemingway.