An authentic account of a woman’s experience of love and pain; could be a really special piece with some fine tuning.
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On the Move, Royal Court Theatre – Review
An articulate, thought provoking reminder of the refugee crisis, which will be on everyone’s radar as a major issue in the EU referendum debate.
Read More »Learning How To Die, Ovalhouse – Review
This show has great intentions and a welcoming atmosphere, but became preachy and had an anti-climactic end.
Read More »I think you should be listened to, but……
Eva de Valk considers how theatre discusses extremist views.
Read More »Confirmation, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
A solid and well researched one-man presentation that challenges the way you conceive others.
Read More »I Wish I Was Lonely, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
A theatre workshop rather than a theatre performance. This show offers what feels like a one-sided opinion on the very interesting debate about the first world’s reliance on their mobile phones.
Read More »Hannah, The Unicorn Theatre – Review
Intelligent and nail-bitingly other-worldly, this is an exhilarating and fast-paced production that will appeal to all ages.
Read More »There Has Possibly Been An Incident, Soho Theatre – Review
Chris Thorpe Directed by Sam Pritchard ★★★ Pros: An insightful look into violence and moral ambiguity in the modern world. Cons: Extremely inaccessible and demanding of its audience. I found the staging and the general style of performance very difficult to engage with. Our Verdict: This was very difficult to engage with. Brilliant in some ways, but certainly not easy watching. Courtesy of Soho Theatre I have to say, I feel a little guilty for not having loved this show. It ...
Read More »The Watcher’s Kaleidoscope, The London Theatre
Chris ThorpePresented by New Write Productions★★ Pros: An interesting actor in the central role. Cons: Full of annoying and unprofessional mistakes from start to finish. Our Verdict: A dull and occasionally infuriating evening. Please note that this review was for a preview performance of The Watcher’s Kaleidoscope. The Watcher’s Kaleidoscope is the story of Paul, an awkward but outwardly sweet young man as he deals with the news that he has cancer. As the story develops we see that he ...
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