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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Mr Gillie, Finborough Theatre – review
Pros: A forgotten play gains new resonance in this timely revival. Cons: It’s very wordy, and the first act takes quite a while to pick up momentum. On Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays, a visit to the Finborough Theatre will take…
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The Tempest, The Rose Playhouse – Review
An enjoyable adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s later, well-loved plays. Thoughtful stylisation and creative choices make the play magical at times, but it was just a little bit rough around the edges.
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Terror, Lyric Hammersmith – Review
An original and relevant courtroom drama where the public is called in directly to judge the accused.
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Food, Finborough Theatre – Review
Food is a lovely starter and delicate main course, it just needed a sweet dessert to make it the perfect three course meal.
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Rotterdam, Arts Theatre – Review
A warm hearted and witty show about an underrepresented section of society, albeit slightly unsure of its target audience.
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Flashback, Theatre Utopia – Review
A compelling exploration into male suicide which will leave you wanting to reach out to people you don’t even know.
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The Kite Runner, Playhouse Theatre -Review
A successful adaption of a great book that honours the story and hasn’t got bogged down with the glitz and glamour of the West End.
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Tristan & Yseult, Shakespeare’s Globe – Review
An oddly hilarious adaptation of a tragic love story, Tristan & Yseult triumphs as an exuberant, energetic and irreverent production.
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The English Heart, Etcetera Theatre – Review
Pros: An entertaining and witty script, with energetic performances and wry political insight Cons: Too many weak political gags, and unconvincing regional localisation The English Heart is a play about love, lust, trust and relationships. But it’s also about the…
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An Enemy of the People, Theatro Technis – Review
A thought provoking production that will have you walking away from this perfectly stripped down theatre feeling empowered.