High-stakes games are played for ever-darker laughs in this beautifully written interrogation of morality and American history.

A riveting, entertaining, and impressive show.

A brave and worthwhile production of a classic story, given new life by this youthful and energetic team, and all done in a venue that gives local community centres a good name.

A hilarious display of morbid clowning.

Pros: If you’re a punk-lover, Craig will revive all your emotions. Cons: If you aren’t a punk-lover, you might struggle to keep up with the first ten minutes of Craig’s speech. ‘Sid Vicious is dead but punk CAN’T DIE!’ Craig (Dario Coates) enters his bedroom screaming and puts the Sex Pistols’ music on full blast. Clothes are scattered everywhere on the floor, the bed is unmade and the walls are covered in pictures of Sid Vicious, the band’s doomed frontman. ...

A unique and charming show that’s well worth checking out if puppetry is your thing.

A ponderous, undistinguished play that fails to find any real direction or sense of purpose.

Pros: A strong cast and thought provoking premise Cons: Pace is all over the place Discovering yet another new theatre venue in the capital is always such a treat. However when you’re a South Londoner the idea of heading to somewhere called TheatreN16 suddenly fills with you dread, as you presume it’s in zone 6 north London. Thankfully, and rather randomly, this new creative art space isn’t past the wall and is situated in the heart of the glorious Bedford pub in ...

A powerful, devastating family drama that revels in its complex web of truth, memories and lies.

An honest and brave account of what it is like to suffer from HIV, with good performances from the whole cast and an exceptional design team.