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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Good King Richard, Drayton Arms – Review
Richard III transforms from ‘monster’ to martyr before our eyes, in an entertaining historical drama undermined by its reliance on archetypes.
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All Your Wants and Needs Fulfilled Forever, The Vaults – Review
A witty and interesting piece of theatre that deals with grief in the most unexpected but unique way. Completely gripping and wonderfully weird.
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Eggs, VAULT Festival – Review
An examination of female friendship in a society full of pressure and pain. Eggs is complex in its questioning of society, relationships and life and yet it is delightfully easy to watch.
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Hello Norma Jeane, Park Theatre – Review
Marilyn Monroe is alive and well and planning her comeback. An intriguing premise and intriguing plot with some energetic performances that is occasionally delightful but not quite satisfying.
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The Odyssey, Wilton’s Music Hall – Review
Pros: The show’s imagination, creativity and atmosphere are outstanding examples of how to bring a classic to life. Cons: Some may find the flashing lights, loud metal music and smoke a bit much. Wilton’s Music Hall is a charming piece of…
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Antigone, The Hope Theatre – Review
A haunting, passionately performed, and accessible all-female adaptation of a Greek tragedy.
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What I Learned From Johnny Bevan, Soho Theatre – Review
This is a whirlwind hour of delectably angry poetry that tells a pertinent story and is delivered with an enthralling vigour.
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Happiness is a Cup of Tea, Vault Festival – Review
A courageous performance of a deeply emotional theme, told with a unique voice. Annie McKenzie’s creative exploration of grief, relationships and purpose is a show to look out for, and with some bolder stylistic decisions, could become unmissable.
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Firebird, Trafalgar Studios – Review
This is a brave, well-intended and well executed production: the creative team are clearly invested, highlighting the issue of child abuse in a meaningful way.
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One Festival Programme A, The Space – Review
A marvellous visual journey to the moon, guided by a talented physical performer.