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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Luna Gale, The Hampstead Theatre – Review
A thought-provoking look at the complex, overwhelming and often bleak world of child protection services in America.
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The Air Around Us, Theatre503 – Review
This true-story gives an intimate and authentic look into one man’s life in a changing Battersea.
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hang, Royal Court Theatre – Review
Pros: 70 minutes of faultless acting and impeccable design, with heart-wrenching writing to boot. Cons: If you’re looking for current affairs or a satirical view on capital punishment, this is not the play to find it Debbie Tucker Green and I have…
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Chef, Soho Theatre – Review
A powerful combination of meaty script and dynamic acting make this a delicious and poetic production.
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1984, Playhouse Theatre – Review
A strong group of actors, fantastic medley of light, sound, video and the set itself make for an intriguing and unforgettable experience.
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The Pyramid Texts, Soho Theatre – Review
An intensely emotional evening. Prepare to explore fear, regret, success, failure and familial relationships. It’s exhausting but brilliant.
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Toilet Party, The Courtyard – Review
Great group of actors explore identity and destiny in a nicely unpretentious venue, but the supernatural script doesn’t wash.
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Henry V, The Tramshed Theatre – Review
A wonderful, high energy and delightfully easy to understand re-telling of a Shakespearean classic.
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The Picture of Dorian Gray, St James Studio – Review
Dorian’s story can teach us all a thing or two about the cult of youth.
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Reality, Ovalhouse – Review
An interesting exploration of the relationship between exploitation and entertainment in reality TV. The ideas are compelling and the acting is strong, but play would benefit from tighter structure and plot.