A funny, well observed study of a woman searching for a new direction in life.
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Thrive, Artsdepot – Review
Pros: Stirring performance that inspires and immerses its young audience members and works to appeal to non-theatre goers. Cons: At times the immersive aspect felt overwhelming and was slightly distracting for me. This being my first trip to Artsdepot, I was impressed with the quality and quantity of space. It has a very open, bright and airy atmosphere; like it’s just waiting for you to create something. Several floors are each filled with different studios and performance spaces. Artsdepot is situated deep ...
Read More »Force of Trump, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
Force of Trump provides an intriguing look at what might happen if Trump became president and the trouble that would ensue.
Read More »Code 2021, Secret Location – Review
Code 2021 has a lot of potential, but suffers from a lack of purpose.
Read More »Shopping and Fucking, Lyric Hammersmith – Review
This is a boldly realised world of heightened consumerism and addiction, but it contains more fun than fulfilling content and more manic energy than meaning.
Read More »Kali, British Museum – Review
The myth of the Hindu goddess Kali, told to grown-ups with spice and a pinch of humour.
Read More »Jekyll and Hyde & Nerve, Greenwich Theatre – Review
A modernist and realistic approach to new writing. Very cleverly written and powerfully executed.
Read More »The Tempest, Platform Islington – Review
A political and emotional adaptation of a classic, recommended for both Shakespeare newbies and hard-core fans.
Read More »Confessional, Southwark Playhouse – Review
An unmissable exploration of sexuality and homophobia, this firecracker of a play is gripping from start to finish.
Read More »Arms And The Man, Watford Palace Theatre – Review
Pros: Some very funny performances Cons: Occasional lulls in energy After Shakespeare, Bernard Shaw (the erstwhile George is discouraged these days) is one of the most frequently produced playwrights in the theatrical canon, and Arms and the Man is a fine example of why his appeal is so enduring. The combination of high intelligence, wit and social awareness can be intoxicating for an audience, and the boldness of his characters is endlessly attractive to actors. In the right hands, Shaw’s ...
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