Cathartic show in which professional performers work with a group of people who have suffered a stroke.
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In the Shadow of the Mountain, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
Despite praiseworthy efforts, rather than challenging the stigma associated with this personality disorder the play only bolsters it.
Read More »Sex With Robots and Other Devices, King’s Head Theatre – Review
A daring, innovative new play offering a frightening glimpse into the potential of robots.
Read More »Not Talking, Arcola Theatre – Review
Pros: Thought-provoking storytelling from an excellent cast. Cons: The phlegmatic British attitude in the telling of the story left me a bit cold, but then I think that was the point. Fans of Mike Bartlett’s previous work (Dr Foster, King Charles III, Earthquakes in London) might be drawn to the Arcola Theatre in the hope of enjoying more of his writing, and they won’t be disappointed. Originally performed as a BBC radio play Not Talking now takes its stage premiere, and the text ...
Read More »Unexploded Ordnances (UXO), Barbican – Review
An engaging but somewhat confused evening of boundary-pushing performance.
Read More »A Gym Thing, Pleasance Theatre – Review
An intensely physical and high octane journey through bigorexia and body dismorphia that could do with an emotional punch.
Read More »Fox Hunting, The Courtyard Theatre – Review
A disturbing, though thoroughly absorbing study of gang culture and knife crime in London.
Read More »Response 3: Reality & Quarry, Old Red Lion – Review
Pros: Identity and the self are touchingly portrayed by a cracking cast of fabulous actors. Cons: The whole show felt a touch too long, especially in the baking hot Old Red Lion! I had no idea what to expect upon entering the wonderful, but none too fancy Old Red Lion Theatre for Response 3: Reality & Quarry. The press release gave nothing away for the first three shorts, Reality, Tourmaline and Dry Feet, while Quarry was introduced with an amusing, yet bemusing, synopsis, along the lines ...
Read More »The Swallow, Cervantes Theatre – Review
A moving play about two strangers united by the loss of a loved one during the Orlando terror attack.
Read More »The Writer, Almeida Theatre – Review
Thrilling, driven and vivid in its quest for freedom of expression, this play will pull the rug from beneath your feet.
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