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 Diary of a Hounslow Girl, Ovalhouse – Review
A fresh and hilarious play written and performed by such a talented lady that I did not just enjoy the play, I was completely and utterly impressed by it.
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Persuasion, Rosemary Branch Theatre – Review
A slightly confusing production that may be just a bit too faithful to the original story of the novel to work on stage.
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Abominations, Etcetera Theatre – Review
A production with much potential but which felt more like a lecture at times.
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Down and Out in Paris and London, New Diorama – Review
A smart interpretation that allows for extra elements of understanding into Orwell’s work.
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Might Never Happen, King’s Head Theatre – Review
A passionate and gripping piece of theatre, exploring different perspectives and accounts of street harassment, that questions what we as a society can do to move forward on this issue.
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Richard II, Arcola Theatre – Review
An exciting, modern-day take on Shakespeare's political drama that's particularly pertinent just before the Mayoral election.
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Calais, Barons Court Theatre – Review
This play could be incredibly thought-provoking and moving, but some points are so obvious that spectators sadly don’t get a chance to come to their own conclusions.
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The Social Notwork, Lion and Unicorn Theatre – Review
A well written and enthusiastically acted piece with superbly rendered characters. The whole play shows great potential, but seems a little reticent to delve into deeper issues.
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The Easter Rising and Thereafter, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
An innovative approach to storytelling, as leading figures from Irish history cross swords in a rousing clash of ideals.
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Hamlet, Who’s There?, Park Theatre – Review
Pros: An incredible Hamlet, internally desperate and silently anguished, and a claustrophobic and unnerving atmosphere Cons: Heavy abridgement, and slightly hammed up Ophelia and Gertrude. Back to the Park Theatre, and back to Hamlet, this time abridged and renamed Hamlet,…