Although set in the 1970s, has never felt so relevant.

A delightful treasure trove for theatre lovers is up for grabs.

Sara West takes us on a whirlwind tour of lunchtime theatre and its origins

A series of outstandingly performed one-act plays

Starting rather emotionally frozen, Glass is the story of a young girl made entirely of glass, and the comic and tragic reality of her doomed love. Maybe in comparison to the older casts that follow, this younger set of performers never really get into their stride. Despite being suspended ethereally on a wooden plank in the air the piece feels rather flat. Kill is up next, following the blood-soaked stories of the curse of the house of Atreus. Exposing their ...

Pro’s: Two exceptional Caryl Churchill scripts Con’s: Committed but inexperienced actors With thousands of shows competing to make an impact in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, it’s a bold move for a student ensemble to dive into the fray, pitching their production up against veterans and professionals. The young players of the University of Greenwich’s Bathway Theatre Company deserve kudos for taking the plunge with a pair of challenging Caryl Churchill plays. They realise this project with no shortage of commitment ...

A snappy 45 minutes of drama, consisting of two short plays, to fit into your lunch break. However, the performance of Caryl Churchill’s Seagulls far outshines the unremarkable opener, Tennessee Williams’ Every Twenty Minutes.

Whilst enjoyable this felt half done, and left me feeling cheated for both the length and it's lack of any clear meaning.

Both plays show promising intentions, but are ultimately disappointing.

Take twelve accomplished playwrights, an edgy topic, an inclusive venue and an able cast and you have a highly charged and engaging production. Highly recommended, even if the politics of the arts doesn’t excite you!