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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The Last Ones, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
The cast is good, and there are some tender and comic moments, but overall this production fails to make much impact.
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Barber Shop Chronicles, National Theatre – Review
A thought-provoking new play which depicts Africa's longstanding issues and clichés with a good balance of comedy and drama.
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Landmines, Ovalhouse – Review
Refreshing dissection of serious subject matter by a talented young cast.
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Punts, Theatre503 – Review
An entertaining comedy that talks dirty but acts coy.
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Ordinary Days, London Theatre Workshop – Review
Great songs and a charming cast hide the shortcomings of a familiar plotline involving twentysomething New Yorkers.
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Killology, Royal Court Theatre – Review
More complicated and compelling than its title suggests, Killology is heart wrenching, emotionally draining but highly rewarding. A must see.
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Death of the King, CoLab Factory – Review
A gritty, innovative take on the immersive theatre show.
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5 Guys Chillin’, The King’s Head – Review
An uninhibited, non-judgmental look into the world of chemsex crammed with human experience and empathy, but occasionally loses pace through the frequency of the anecdotes.
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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…