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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Dolphins and Sharks, Finborough Theatre – Review
A smart, well-acted and well-written piece of theatre on power and race relations in America.
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Man to Man, Wilton’s Music Hall – Review
A magnificent depiction of crossdressing for survival in war-torn Germany, brought to life in a scintillating performance.
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The Blinding Light, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
Jermyn Street Theatre’s specially commissioned new play is a fiery concoction of mental distress, marital problems and volatile chemistry that, whilst set in 1896, translates well to a modern audience. A real gem of a show.
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Doubt, A Parable, Southwark Playhouse – Review
An outstanding play that will leave chills on the back of your spine.
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Agent of Influence, Drayton Arms Theatre – Review
A show that seems to have all the correct elements: acting, character, staging, premise. It just needs to be better balanced.
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Talk Radio, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
An energetic and well performed revival of Eric Bogosian's iconic hit which hits all the right contemporary notes.
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Eyes Closed, Ears Covered, Bunker Theatre – Review
Pros: The confident and able cast deliver this play with conviction, in an unusual venue that makes it stand out even more. Cons: A weaker second act loses the flow (and the plot), leading to a distressing climax. Eyes Closed,…
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Five Kinds of Silence, Etcetera Theatre – Review
Pros: I found catharsis in the beginning of the play, which shows the death of the perpetrator. Cons: With only two people in the audience, the cast had to work harder to build the necessary tension. The stage is empty,…
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Deadline Day, Theatre N16 – Review
Pros: An intense and compact drama, the scope of which explores a lot more than just The Beautiful Game. Cons: Some choices aren’t clearly defined enough to fully realise the script’s potential. Liverpool legend Bill Shankly is often quoted as…
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Outlaws to In-Laws, King’s Head Theatre – Review
Seven short plays effectively chart the course of recent gay history.