A sensuous and energetic direction of a quintessential American play about nomadic life and love that will transfix your attention.
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Unfaithful, Found111 – Review
A finely written and performed piece of drama in a very interesting venue.
Read More »Orson’s Shadow, Southwark Playhouse – Review
The UK premiere of Orson’s Shadow about the clash of stage and screen titans Olivier and Welles will appeal to drama geeks and engage the rest of us.
Read More »Three Sisters – Southwark Playhouse – Review
A strong cast helps to make the relationships believable but I struggled to fully believe that the drama was unfolding during modern times. With so much technology it is hard to grasp the reasons why the sisters could not just up and leave.
Read More »Dusa, Fish, Stas and Vi, Finborough Theatre
by Pam Gems Directed by Helen Eastman ★★★★★ Pros: A fast-paced, engaging, politically charged show with characters that enter your heart slowly but surely. Powerfully directed and flawlessly executed. Cons: Some may find the tiny estrogen-filled flat a bit claustrophobic by the end… but this is a 4-woman sitcom show after all! Our Verdict: Another great period show at the Finborough. Head to Earl’s Court before the show sells out! Courtesy of Jagged Fence Productions “Is Valium habit-forming?” asks Dusa ...
Read More »The Seagull, Southwark Playhouse
Anton Chekhov in a new version by Anya ReissDirected by Russell Bolam★★★★ Pros: A dazzling cast of talented, dynamic actors with some excellent scriptwriting from a future legend (you heard it here first!). Also, the ice-cream served at the interval is worth the ticket price alone. Cons: I struggled with the first few scenes. This had more to do with the actors slowly getting into their roles than any issue with the script. Not a big deal, however, as the ...
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