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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An Injury, Ovalhouse – Review
A trivial depiction of mass violence, presented with a self-indulgent script and a muddled direction.
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Disco Pigs, Trafalgar Studios – Review
A high energy production with excellent movement, staging and good performances, Disco Pigs is an excellent revival of a one of a kind play.
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Chinese Whispers, Greenwich Theatre – Review
An amiable old-fashioned comedy whose overqualified cast makes up for a dull plot.
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Octopus, Tara Arts Theatre -Review
A representation of UK’s reality that will shake you up and leave you mindful
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Bodies, Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Upstairs – Review
An ambitious and far-reaching exploration of family, fertility and international surrogacy.
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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.