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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Touch, Soho Theatre – Review
An unflinchingly realistic portrayal of thirtysomething Dee’s dating life, which is as chaotic as her bedsit and temp job. Includes a healthy dose of humour, a whip-smart cast that’s mostly used to its advantage, and a rotating set design that…
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Extravaganza Macabre, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
The thinking person’s summer panto.
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Not John, John Gielgud Theatre (RADA Festival) – Review
A thought-provoking, funny and sympathetic one-man show about how employment – or lack of it – can sometimes be linked to identity and how one man tries to cope with it.
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Takeover, The Bunker – Review
A simple premise, almost flawlessly executed by a talented, young troupe. The writing makes for a provoking social commentary and the raw delivery gives it a refreshing edge.
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Tiresia, Etcetera Theatre – Review
The complex theme is just too academic to be entertaining and fails to deliver a coherent message.
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Lonely Planet, Tabard Theatre – Review
In an US town in the 1980s, the owner of a map shop and his off-beat and flighty companion try to come to terms with the increasing loss of many of their friends to an unspecified disease in this important…
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The Passion of the Playboy Riots, Hen and Chickens Theatre – Review
Pros: Its well-researched and original approach to the dark times of Irish history. Cons: Being unfamiliar with the topic, I found the play difficult to enjoy. If you’re familiar with Irish history and the troubles, The Passion of the Playboy Riots…
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Macbeth, St Paul’s Church – Review
The Scottish Play with a surreal sci-fi costume twist. Just seven actors tackle the many gory roles, dashing between indoor and outdoor stage areas. The setup is possibly too unorthodox for Shakespeare traditionalists, but it’s invigorating for the rest of…
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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.