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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HVI: Play of Thrones, Union Theatre – Review
If what you like about Game of Thrones is its blood and boobs approach to storytelling this might just be the show for you, but if you like your Shakespeare more nuanced I’d advise you to give this one a…
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Ivy & Joan, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
These two unrelated one-acts focus on older women on the verge of huge life changes. Both pieces could have been more powerful as full-length plays, and the long monologues often come across as complaining.
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The Grand Tour, Finborough Theatre – Review
Complex, intriguing, serious yet witty. A complex musical that is definitely worth a watch.
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Bette & Joan: The Final Curtain, St James Studio – Review
Smart theatre-making and fearless acting. This is a fascinating portrayal of the real and the imagined in the intertwined lives of Bette Davis and Joan Crawford.
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The Collective Project, Camden People’s Theatre – Review
Like last year, this night of new writing offers fresh work in a fun format. Though not quite as special as previous incarnations, the night offers some great moments.
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A Christmas Carol, Middle Temple Hall – Review
A magical show that’ll give you instant Christmas spirit!
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Nativity In Creakebottom, New Diorama Theatre – Review
This irreverent jolly on the birth of Jesus is laugh-out-loud funny, and was a great way to see in the Christmas period.
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Widowers’ Houses, The Orange Tree Theatre – Review
A really enjoyable production of one of Shaw’s least celebrated plays. Entirely successful and highly recommended!
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A Christmas Carol, The Puppet Theatre Barge – Review
A unique and magical way to experience Dickens’ classic Christmas tale.
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Eric and Little Ern, St James Theatre – Review
Not a story of Morecambe and Wise themselves, but more of a reflection on and reproduction of their comedy act. This is a pleasant and funny walk down memory lane.