A smart interpretation that allows for extra elements of understanding into Orwell’s work.
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Might Never Happen, King’s Head Theatre – Review
A passionate and gripping piece of theatre, exploring different perspectives and accounts of street harassment, that questions what we as a society can do to move forward on this issue.
Read More »Richard II, Arcola Theatre – Review
An exciting, modern-day take on Shakespeare's political drama that's particularly pertinent just before the Mayoral election.
Read More »Calais, Barons Court Theatre – Review
This play could be incredibly thought-provoking and moving, but some points are so obvious that spectators sadly don’t get a chance to come to their own conclusions.
Read More »The Social Notwork, Lion and Unicorn Theatre – Review
A well written and enthusiastically acted piece with superbly rendered characters. The whole play shows great potential, but seems a little reticent to delve into deeper issues.
Read More »The Easter Rising and Thereafter, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
An innovative approach to storytelling, as leading figures from Irish history cross swords in a rousing clash of ideals.
Read More »Hamlet, Who’s There?, Park Theatre – Review
Pros: An incredible Hamlet, internally desperate and silently anguished, and a claustrophobic and unnerving atmosphere Cons: Heavy abridgement, and slightly hammed up Ophelia and Gertrude. Back to the Park Theatre, and back to Hamlet, this time abridged and renamed Hamlet, Who’s There? Fresh productions of this most over-performed tragedy do beg the question ‘what’s new about it?’ Too often the answer is not enough. Putting on Hamlet is always tricky, admittedly, and to truly do it justice the audience has to ...
Read More »Sket, Park Theatre – Review
Pros: Hilarious, recognisable and dark in equal measure, this hits all the spots in one solid hour of entertainment. Cons: The ending is abrupt and less well-rounded than the rest of production, and feels as though it misses something. On the face of it, Sket is one of those playground comedies, a lens through which we can all look back at our teenage years and cringe until we laugh. Sket has all the raw ingredients: the pouting and popular girl ...
Read More »Blue on Blue, Tristan Bates Theatre – Review
A production that bravely addresses issues some theatre-makers wouldn’t dream of handling, and worthy of all the coverage it receives.
Read More »Your Ever Loving, Theatre N16 – Review
The story of Paul Hill is told with just the right balance of sensitivity, brutal reality and humour. It is an incredibly thought provoking and engaging play.
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