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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Le Grand Mort, Trafalgar Studios – Review
A shocking interaction between two desperate men, but it falls short of Stephen Clark’s new text.
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The Test, White Bear Theatre – Review
Pros: Thought-provoking questions are raised in this well-staged drama. Cons: Unnatural performances, an attempt to explore far too much and an unconvincing sci-fi story let this play down. In Ian Dixon Potter’s play The Test, computer scientist Dora may be…
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Rebel Angel, Old Operating Theatre Museum – Review
A well-written piece about John Keats' decision to abandon the medical profession to become a poet. Inspiring and beautifully performed.
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The Revlon Girl, Park Theatre – Review
An uplifting and moving play about grief, hope, kindness – and lipstick.
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Holding The Man, Above The Stag Theatre – Review
Efficient revival of a lightweight gay love story
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The Existence Formula, Tristian Bates Theatre – Review
A meditation on the riddle of existence presented through the mouths of various characters as well as physical theatre.
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And the Rest of me Floats, Rose Lipman Building – Review
A fabulously inventive and insightful journey into gender identity.
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Bullish, Camden People’s Theatre – Review
A triumphant piece of theatre that is entertaining and thought-provoking in equal measure. The ensemble cast have a collaborative relationship which is beautiful to watch.
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Angel, Arcola Theatre – Review
An explosive one-woman play following the story of Rehana ‘the angel’ who joined the fight against ISIS in Syria to try and save her father and liberate her homeland.
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The Knowledge – Charing Cross Theatre, Review
A treat for lovers of London, with beautifully observed characters and situations. Although the plot feels sleepy at times, the contemporary relevance makes it compelling.