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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Far from Fiction, Lion and Unicorn Theatre – Review
Pros: Far from Fiction explores interesting themes and ideas, and contains some touching moments. Cons: At times the script drags, feeling underdeveloped and poorly edited, and this limits the power of the production. As I’ve mentioned before on this site,…
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Labels, Theatre Royal Stratford East – Review
A superbly crafted study of contradiction and prejudice, confronting us all with uncomfortable truths.
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Hamlet, The Cockpit – Review
A fresh and more humanised version of a timeless classic, good but not particularly memorable.
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Russian Dolls, King’s Head Theatre – Review
This is a must-see production: not only for its skill and artistry, but for its exploration of our culture.
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Wilde Tales, The Space — Review
A fun, light-hearted take on dark stories that is dependent on audience interaction; a well-balanced production.
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Much Ado About Nothing, The Rose Playhouse – Review
A fast-paced, funny and moving piece of punchy Shakespeare.
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X, Royal Court Theatre – Review
A superbly atmospheric production which is ambitious, bleak, a bit incoherent, but frequently thrilling.
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Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, Theatre N16 – Review
Pros: A wonderful play brought to life by two outstanding actors Cons: At times the American accents wavered John Patrick Shanley’s classic play Danny and the Deep Blue Sea tells the story of Danny and Roberta. Both sat alone in…
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The Fifth Column, Southwark Playhouse – Review
Pros: The solid supporting cast have impeccable comic timing and the set is superbly designed. Cons: A combination of clumsy plotting and under-development of central characters means the human story doesn’t illuminate the bigger picture as it should. A night at…
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Henry V, Middle Temple Hall – Review
A superb adaptation of what could have been a dry play, full of emotion that could be seen clearly in such an intimate setting.