powerful and emotional

Excellent theatre from the Finborough in this contemporarily relevant play about the historical conflict between Scottish and English identities.

An excellent, relatively risk-free chance to get to know some new playwrights.

by Colleen MurphyDirected by Jennifer Bakst★★★★ Pros: A sweet story with stunning performances from two terrific performers. Cons: The storyline occasionally felt a bit clunky. Our Verdict: A beautifully acted piece which was often very funny in its tragedy. A touching account of friendship and fragility. Courtesy of Finborough Theatre The premise of a world-weary adult who enters into an unlikely friendship with an eternal optimist who inspires them into self-improvement is not especially original. However, Armstrong’s War is sufficiently ...