Two new pieces of varying quality open this festival that champions the new and the different.
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The Great Gatsby, The Lord Stanley – Review
No thrills, no spills. A jazz-era take on a great American classic that left us feeling cold.
Read More »Bayadere, The Ninth Life, Linbury Studio – Review
A clever collaboration between a classical dance narrative (La Bayadère), dance history and modern thought and interpretation.
Read More »Vernon God Little, The Space – Review
An enjoyable show which makes excellent use of an intimate venue.
Read More »Found, The Hope Theatre – Review
An entertaining and engaging play, which will keep you guessing until the end.
Read More »The Chair, Unicorn Theatre – Review
Although the writing could do with some tightening to increase its cross-generational appeal, Lagden’s onstage presence is so captivating and the props and sound are so well worked that this short piece stands up.
Read More »Creditors, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
An excellent tale energetically performed by a great cast, but this re-written version of Strindberg’s 1888 play doesn’t always ring true to present day.
Read More »These Trees Are Made of Blood, Southwark Playhouse – Review
A powerful study of right-wing politics in South America, told with originality and compassion.
Read More »Mmm Hmmm, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
An out of this world a cappella production that needs to be seen to be believed!
Read More »The Heart of Things, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
An unconvincing slice of family life with the emotional punch of a ropey sitcom.
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