Although brilliantly scripted, the harshly drawn characters border on caricature and the play as a whole has 1970s written all over it. Ultimately, however, the superior storytelling shines through.

Whilst Elina Alminas was always charming and engaging in the role of Laura, the story lacked real punch and begged for resolution which never really arrived.

Poe’s classic gothic tale is let down by a sketchy adaptation that strips away all semblance of drama.

Pros: I found catharsis in the beginning of the play, which shows the death of the perpetrator. Cons: With only two people in the audience, the cast had to work harder to build the necessary tension. The stage is empty, except for three folding chairs, aligned in front of the audience, and a small table against the wall. On top of it, a bottle of whisky and some glasses. Two loud gunshots break the silence before a man, wearing a ...

The complex theme is just too academic to be entertaining and fails to deliver a coherent message.

Pros: An entertaining and witty script, with energetic performances and wry political insight Cons: Too many weak political gags, and unconvincing regional localisation The English Heart is a play about love, lust, trust and relationships. But it’s also about the heart of England – Boston, Lincolnshire, the home of Brexitland and location of UKIP leader Paul Nuttall’s final bid for power. The opening scene is set just after the referendum, and Marie (in a strong performance by Anya Williams) is ...

Misses the mark on Fo’s biting, dark comedy.

A great production that covered a range of topics and presented a fresh take on an old classic.

A delicious mix of stand-up, cabaret and monologue delivered with real style.

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