Pros: The message about objectification of women is powerful and originally conveyed. Cons: The parts spoken with a Nigerian accent might be harder to understand for those who don’t speak English as a first language. The objectification of female bodies is deeply ingrained in any society, regardless of continent or hemisphere. Whether in Europe, Africa, or elsewhere, a woman is often called to face situations where her qualities and dignity are overshadowed by her physical features. The wolf-whistling and out-loud ...
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Macbeth, Jack Studio Theatre – Review
A bit of Shakespeare that is well worth a watch, even if just to hear the verse in Scottish. (Note: not all cast use a Scottish accent)
Read More »Posh, Pleasance Theatre – Review
A depressingly spot-on portrayal of the workings of the British establishment.
Read More »Tejas Verdes, Ugly Duck – Review
A simple yet thought-provoking promenade drama about the brutal dictatorship of General Pinochet in Chile.
Read More »Honk!, Union Theatre – Review
A joyful family musical with a simple aesthetic that cannot disguise its high production values.
Read More »Chinglish at Park Theatre – Review
This show will transport you to China and make you fall in love with every single character.
Read More »Custody, Ovalhouse – Review
A raw, visceral and, above all, human show. Powerful poetry in play form. Everything theatre should be.
Read More »Incident at Vichy, Finborough Theatre – Review
This Holocaust drama is powerful in its message and delivery, while maintaining a subtlety and elegance in its execution.
Read More »Adam & Eve… and Steve, King’s Head Theatre – Review
The script never quite matches the promise of the plot and lacks real belly laughs, but a bright and talented cast sees it through to a satisfactory conclusion.
Read More »The Caucasian Chalk Circle, Greenwich Theatre – Review
Pros: Interesting staging, combined with well-rehearsed choreography and movement. Cons: A tad confusing at times and doesn’t work hard enough to fulfil Brecht’s wish of making the audience think. Brechtian theatre is difficult, both in meaning and in staging, so any company that chooses to tackle the challenges that come with this playwright and practitioner’s work, should be commended. If you are not familiar with Bertolt Brecht’s “epic” theatre then you may, at points, wonder what on earth is going on. Particularly ...
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