Online
During lockdown, online became the only outlet for creatives to share their work. Of course there is nothing like the real live experience, but some theatre is still being made for an online audience. Plus there’s the hybrid theatre that has both a live and online audience, which is a great way to make theatre much more accessible.
We occasional review a show online instead of heading to the venue, so when that happens, it’s only fair to highlight that.
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Review: Grimm Tales for Fragile Times and Broken People, online via Zoom
Light a candle, dim the lights and prepare yourself for an unsettling hour in this macabre, otherworldly production from Creation Theatre. You might also want to get a stiff drink. Because this selection of Grimm’s fairy tales digs deep into…
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Review: Typical, online @ Soho Theatre
A sobering depiction of racism
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Review: The Return, online @ The Cockpit
A breath-taking show using music and movement
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Review: Bored of Knives, online @ Greenwich Theatre
over-ambitious yet touching two-hander
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Review: Dust, online @ Half Moon Theatre
A captivating, imaginative production that uses tiny particles to make big things possible.
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Review: Digital Sharing 2, online @KickItDown Productions
A very enjoyable collection of shows with high production values.
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Review: The Color Purple, Curve online
A captivating production that reminds us of the true power theatre can achieve.
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Review: Covert Firmament Triple Bill, online @ The Living Record Festival
Three audio plays that give a feel of what Covert Firmament has to offer.
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Review: Always on my Mind, online @ Living Record Festival
An intriguing chance to eavesdrop on the dissection of a relationship
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Review: A Coward in Love, online @ Living Record Festival
This short monologue combines a fine performance with some poetic writing.