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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A Day by the Sea, Southwark Playhouse – Review
Another London revival of work that might once have been thought a masterpiece, but now may fail to engage a younger audience.
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A Nazi Comparison, Waterloo East Theatre – Review
While ‘Corbynistas’ will love this diatribe against anyone (or anything) leaning to the right, A Nazi Comparison isn’t for those looking for a balanced, intellectual show.
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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Greenwich Theatre – Review
A well-performed production with some wonderful storytelling. A must-see if studying it for GCSE.
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The Tempest, Greenwich Theatre – Review
Gently blending British and Malawian features, this production epitomises intercultural theatre.
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I Remember, Pleasance Theatre – Review
The fairly simple concept of using sounds to compliment a monologue is inventively utilised. With some development and support, it could be a really exceptional piece; A show well-worth seeing.
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The Fall, Royal Court – Review
A faultless ensemble brings the recent events surrounding the student movement in Cape Town vividly to life. Minimal set, maximal talents and sharp dialogue make for a captivating experience.
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Frankenstein, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
An ambitious new take on the gothic masterpiece.
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To Walk In Your Shoes, Theatre 503 – Review
To Walk In Your Shoes is a powerful educational play that stuns you at times and makes you think.
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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…