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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Chummy, White Bear Theatre – Review
Despite careful set design and casting, this frustrating production fails to impress, and even offends.
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Jam, Finborough Theatre – Review
Pros: Two very fine actors giving top notch performances. Cons: The staging needs a bit of work; in a small space like this, one actor can easily block the view of the rest of the scene, which happened quite a…
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The Mikado, Richmond Theatre – Review
Pros: Lively, lovely and wonderfully funny. Cons: Hard to find any. No, really, it’s very good! The Mikado can be a challenging production. An opera set in Japan but written by two Caucasian Britons in 1885, which has actors running around…
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Tom Molineaux, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
An incredible true story that is well written and well performed. A moment of history that is worth a watch.
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No Dogs, No Indians, Southbank Centre – Review
An intimate and compelling take on Indian heritage and British colonialism.
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Dominoes, The Cat’s Back – Review
If you’re a one-person show Fringe addict come and get your fix.
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Combustion, Tara Theatre – Review
Pros: A stunning performance from Shireen Farkhoy as she navigates difficult subject matter. Cons: There’s a lot to be angry about here and the arguments don’t always follow a logical flow. Tara Theatre is a lovely, warm and really beautiful…
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Blush, Soho Theatre – Review
An insightful and powerful production about the victims and perpetrators of sexual revenge in the digital age.
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Othello, Wilton’s Music Hall – Review
Superb design and movement direction support a tight and powerful contemporary production of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy.
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Richard III, Arcola Theatre – Review
A vibrant depiction of one of England's most cruel sovereigns, which has a strong resonance in contemporary politics but doesn't make the most of it.