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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Romantic Fools, Canal Café Theatre – Review
Outrageous and dynamic parody on relationships, dating, marriage and meeting that special person.
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Brand New Ancients, Royal Court – Review
Kate Tempest is an intelligent and mesmerizing storyteller. Her unique brand of theatre is well worth seeing.
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The Door, Park Theatre – Review
Cherise CrossDirected by Amy Draper★★★★ Pros: During this psychological thriller, one is never bored or frustrated at not having all the information to hand. Cons: If you like everything spelt out for you, you might find the mystery more irksome…
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Head-Rot Holiday at The Cockpit – Review
Sarah Daniels Directed by Bryn Williams ★★★ Pros: The strength of the play is in the three patients. By presenting individual stories it personalises the issue of mental health, which is otherwise too easy to ignore. Cons: A tough watch…
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Perfect Nonsense, Duke of York’s Theatre – Review
An ambitious production that promised unfettered excitement but which ended up erring more on the side of plodding and predictable.
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Chalk Farm, Bush Theatre – Review
Chalk Farm is a thought-provoking social commentary that should not be missed. Period.
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Siren Song, The Lion & Unicorn Theatre – Review
Written and directed by Lisa McMullin★★★ Pros: The live music, and some strong performances, particularly in the final act. There is also fun and clever wordplay in the script, providing lightness to what is a rather grim look at love…
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Y&P, Camden People’s Theatre – Review
Part of the DYSPLA Festival Devised through the WHITEBOX Development Process Directed by Pete Cain, Chryssanthi Kouri & Gary Thomas ★★★ Pros: Thought-provoking, with good use of projections and media. Cons: The timings are not very clearly billed. Our Verdict:…
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Cell, The Cockpit – Review
Presented by Smoking Apples Theatre & Little Cauliflower Theatre Company ★★★★ Pros: Extraordinary puppetry creates a real affection for Ted and I followed his story with interest and emotion. Cons: Some slight prop mishaps disrupted the magic temporarily. Our Verdict:…