Reviews
Reviewing is at the heart of what we do. Here you’ll find all the reviews that our wonderful team have written. If you want to find something more specific, why not pick a genre of show instead from the menu.
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The Ferryman, Royal Court Theatre – Review
Pros: First-rate writing and direction, a stellar cast, thoughtful staging and a heartbreaking story. Cons: It is quite long (three hours). It’s Armagh, 1981, and the Carney family, abundant with elders, children, and a goose, are preparing for the annual…
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All Our Children, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
Pros: An engaging and meticulously researched script, combined with superb performances, make for a genuinely harrowing story. Cons: Needless sound effects and some unwieldy dialogue diminish the overall power of the piece. To my shame, this was my first visit…
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This Beautiful Future, The Yard Theatre – Review
Pros: An interesting view on love and war Cons: Some questionable karaoke that might not be to everyone’s taste It is 1944 in occupied France. Two teenagers exchange laughter and kisses and find love in spite of war. The story follows…
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The Toll, Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club – Review
A wonderful evening with profound thoughts, sharp humour and extremely intelligent work; a show not to miss!
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Material Men Redux, The Place – Review
Diverse styles of dance unite with a powerful message.
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The Lounge, Soho Theatre – Review
A surreal, precise and joyous piece of theatre with room for more questions and more answers about the issues it addresses.
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Radieuse Vermine, Leicester Square Theatre – Review
Dark satire delivered in bright, breezy and impressively physical style.
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The Treatment, Almeida Theatre – Review
Pros: Sophisticated and unusual storytelling Cons: A lack of clear narrative intention 38 performers! That’s how many are credited in the programme for The Treatment. I counted them as I waited for the show to start, wondering would be presented with…
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The Flight of Babuscha Baboon – Review
Pros: A magical experience that will leave you in awe of the skill and mastery that goes into creating marionette theatre. Cons: This is very much a family affair, which can cause some distractions. However, the children’s reaction to the work is…
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Oh Yes Oh No, Camden People’s Theatre – Review
A frank and frequently uncomfortable examination of rape and rape fantasies.