Everything Theatre Reviews, interviews and news for theatre lovers, London and beyond

Great for those who love explorations of marital drama.

A ragbag assembly of seven short plays results in a genuinely entertaining evening, veering between comedy and pathos while presenting fresh new ideas.

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

Pros: Builds a fantastic relationship between audience and performers. Fast paced, energetic and hilariously clever. Cons: Perhaps not suitable for anyone under the age of 16 and be warned, there is audience participation! Of the many performances mounted this year to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, I was lucky enough to experience Burn Bright Theatre’s production of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare. This outstanding and utterly hilarious performance is a wonderful tribute to Shakespeare’s timeless tales. Combining rehearsed and unrehearsed ...

The play poses an interesting central question, but everything about it is undercooked

A detailed dissection of the biblical setting, but over-long and too polemical.

A great central concept, but as a whole this play, despite excellent acting, doesn’t get off the ground.

Johnny Did Not Come Marching Home, by Sharon M. Andrews, Directed by Tom Skitt Just Desserts, by Will Howells, Directed by Nathaniel Francis Skeleton, by David Payne, Directed by Kuba Drewa Cold Calling, by Suzette Coon, Directed by Tessa Hart Hamlet in Hiding, by Rich Rubin, Directed by Dominic Danson ★★★ Pros: A great survey of new works that showcase some truly blossoming talent. Cons: Not all the pieces are well-fleshed out, and some still require a lot of work. ...

As a piece of visual art alone the three performers – together with fantastic choreography and hypnotic music – are enough to draw your attention for the hour long performance.

This show fuses universal themes with New Zealand culture and features a great, energetic performance.