Playwright James Saunders presents us with a classic scenario. A younger couple and an older couple gather together in a living-room, having not seen each other for nine years. Each spouse has cheated with the spouse of the other, and no-one is really sure why they agreed to meet. Chaos ensues; drama is born. This is the first staging of Bodies since 1979. Certainly Saunders is not a playwright I’ve encountered much in my long and lovely affair with drama. ...

An ambitious and far-reaching exploration of family, fertility and international surrogacy.

Louise Bastock, Henry Agger, Craig Henry, Rosie Frecker, Rebecca Robinson, Matthew Radway Directed by Michael Beigel, Sophie Drewery, Henry Agger, Suvi Peisanen, Chris Lawson, Bella Louden, Matthew Radway ★★★★ Pros: Six mostly excellent short pieces with strong performances and lots of potential. Cons: These are not complete plays and minimal production values make the night feel basic and unpolished. Our Verdict: There was some fantastic new writing and acting talent during the largely enjoyable evening. Courtesy of The Horse & ...