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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En Avant, Marche!, Sadler’s Wells – Review
A melting pot of performing arts which, at times, can be tricky to follow.
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The Burning Gadulka, Drayton Arms Theatre – Review
One musician’s story about his ambivalent love for an obscure folk instrument, in a society whose values lie elsewhere.
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YOUARENOWHERE, Shoreditch Town Hall – Review
Pros: Unique in every way, with stage trickery that is bound to stay with you for the rest of your theatre-going life. Cons: Theatre at its best but something this unconventional will not be for everybody. : Walking along Shoreditch High…
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Gertrude – The Cry, Theatre N16 – Review
A rare chance to see an accomplished revival of a significant work, but be prepared for an uncomfortable evening - both physically and emotionally.
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On the Move, Royal Court Theatre – Review
An articulate, thought provoking reminder of the refugee crisis, which will be on everyone’s radar as a major issue in the EU referendum debate.
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James and the Giant Peach, Polka Theatre – Review
A magical, humorous and innovative adaptation of the classic Roald Dahl tale. An afternoon of entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.
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Empathy Museum, outside Now Gallery – Review
I had reservations about this installation, and was delighted to be proven wrong. Empathy Museum is a fantastic, fun, free pop up which represents something we need much more of in our city.
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Heels of Glory, Chelsea Theatre – Review
There’s only one word that you could really use to describe this show: fabulous!
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This Much, Soho Theatre – Review
An exciting production tackling the role of tradition in modern culture in a responsible, balanced way. A fresh, funny and touching piece of contemporary theatre which audiences should flock to for style as much as content.
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Phaedra(s), Barbican – Review
An emotionally raw trilogy which challenges as much as it intrigues.