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Mother Courage and Her Children, Southwark Playhouse – Review
Josie Lawrence leads the cast in a production that confronts us with the reality of war while keeping us entertained.
Read More »The Caucasian Chalk Circle, Greenwich Theatre – Review
Pros: Interesting staging, combined with well-rehearsed choreography and movement. Cons: A tad confusing at times and doesn’t work hard enough to fulfil Brecht’s wish of making the audience think. Brechtian theatre is difficult, both in meaning and in staging, so any company that chooses to tackle the challenges that come with this playwright and practitioner’s work, should be commended. If you are not familiar with Bertolt Brecht’s “epic” theatre then you may, at points, wonder what on earth is going on. Particularly ...
Read More »The Caucasian Chalk Circle, Unicorn Theatre – Review
It’s all guts and glory with this ambitious production that makes Brecht’s political messages accessible for teens and adults alike.
Read More »People’s theatre: sharing in the community
As they prepare to open their latest production, Tim Read speaks to Teatro Vivo about collaboration, ownership and sharing space with their local community.
Read More »Mother Courage and Her Children, The Royal Arsenal – Review
Despite uncomfortable conditions, this was a well-performed and directed production in a fittingly historical setting.
Read More »The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, Minerva Theatre, Chichester
Bertolt Brecht, translation by George TaboriDirected by Jonathan Church★★★★ Pros: A really fantastic lead with excellent supporting performances! It’s Brecht. Cons: A little draggy in places. It’s Brecht. Our Verdict: Chichester is always worth a visit, and this is a good all-round production! Courtesy of Tristram Kenton for the Guardian I know the Brecht basics, and I know about the silent scream in Mother Courage, but I’ve never seen a Brecht play in a theatre before. This left me somewhat ...
Read More »The Dark Room, New Diorama Theatre
Written & Directed by David Byrne ★★★★ Pros: An excellent adaptation, some great performances and fantastic direction make this a cohesive and slick piece of work. Cons: Slightly variable individual performances in places, but this is a minor gripe. Our Verdict: A fantastic show from a superb creative team. Definitely worth seeking out, better than many things on the West End and cheaper by miles. Courtesy of Richard Davenport After the success of our last outing to the New Diorama ...
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