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 Caucasian Chalk Circle, Greenwich Theatre – Review
Pros: Interesting staging, combined with well-rehearsed choreography and movement. Cons: A tad confusing at times and doesn’t work hard enough to fulfil Brecht’s wish of making the audience think. Brechtian theatre is difficult, both in meaning and in staging, so any…
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Escape the Scaffold, Theatre 503 – Review
An ambitious, if occasionally incoherent, production.
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A Woman Alone, Etcetera Theatre – Review
Misses the mark on Fo’s biting, dark comedy.
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Big Guns, The Yard Theatre – Review
A pioneering piece of theatre with a provocative script that promises maybe a little too much.
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Heads Up, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
60 minutes of genius writing that is not to be missed.
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Tamburlaine, Arcola Theatre – Review
Ng Choon Ping's forward-thinking production of this Marlowe classic struggles to overcome the limitations imposed by an insufficient cast and the Elizabethan language.
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Suicide at Vine House, 52 Romney Street – Review
Pros: An alternative night out, in a house that’s a real treat for Grand Designs fantasists Cons: Far too long to support the story line presented I have never attended an immersive theatre show that lasted much longer than an hour. I…
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The Kid Stays in the Picture, Royal Court Theatre – Review
An exhibition of a performance. Fast paced and slightly overwhelming at times. Promises Hollywood drama and delivers it in spades.
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Run, The Bunker – Review
A top notch play and incredible one man performance, all let down by issues with the staging. If you go, don't sit down the sides.
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Normal, Styx Theatre – Review
Pros: Gripping plot, strong acting and beautiful design. Cons: The venue has character but is too wide for a psychological thriller and too cold for a winter evening. Can violence ever be considered normal? Is there a good enough reason…