Frantic Assemble have brought this Shakespeare classic bang up to date, turning it into a modern, relevant tale. If you have ever doubted the accessibility of the Bard’s work, this production will change your mind forever.
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Boris Godunov, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
A good production, but one that has potential to improve.
Read More »Lulu: a Monster Tragedy, The London Theatre – Review
A shocking story of lust and murder that successfully veers from comedy and farce to uncomfortable tragedy.
Read More »Bat Boy, The Musical, Southwark Playhouse – Review
Competent acting, compelling music, and high production values hold together a story that is at its best bizarre and at its worst manic and unpleasant.
Read More »Pig Girl, Finborough Theatre – Review
A chilling and unsettling story that is brought to life admirably.
Read More »One Festival (Programme A), The Space – Review
Although this theatre is far away from anyone and anything, a couple of sterling performances in the second half make the trek worth it.
Read More »If Only . . . , Bread & Roses Theatre – Review
Warm and convincing portrayal of a tender and tumultuous mother-son relationship. Limited in scope but compelling and moving.
Read More »Made in Britain, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
This entertaining piece of theatre about the issues young people in the UK are facing today does not quite manage to convince.
Read More »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 miss.
Read More »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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