Anne Neville on directing Hangmen for Questors Theatre

Hangmen has had praise heaped upon from all sides and deservedly so. It’s one of the landmark shows of 2015: powerful, hilarious, and one-hundred per cent memorable.

Eva de Valk casts her expert eye over the shows on offer this Christmas, and suggests something for every taste.

A gripping and hard hitting drama that tickles the funny bone: delightfully macabre.

An absorbing study of a family in decline and the strain that mental health puts on their relationships, but not enough of a meaty story at its core.

Martin McDonaghDirected by Michael Grandage★★★★ Pros: Visually stunning, unabashedly hilarious, and flawlessly performed by an excellent cast including world-famous Daniel Radcliffe. Cons: Whether due to direction or flow of the script, some scenes dragged and lacked the same energy as the production overall. Our Verdict: Another excellent and well-rounded production from Michael Grandage– a must see for theatre lovers and Radcliffe fanatics alike! Courtesy of Michael Grandage Company Michael Grandage, Martin McDonagh, Daniel Radcliffe. I didn’t need any more information ...