Pros: Stylish performances from the three-man cast add real edge to this compelling story. Cons: The play could have used an extra 30 minutes to give the characters more depth. I arrived unfashionably early at the Old Red Lion so had time to absorb the atmosphere in this wonderfully traditional pub. The walls are lovingly adorned with a timeline detailing its 600-year history and photos of luminaries known to have been customers; Karl Marx, Charles Dickens and George Orwell, to ...

Pros: A well-constructed play with fantastically delivered performances and an interesting narrative Cons: Suspension of disbelief is required to accept the events of the story and a lot of unanswered questions remain at the end. As I entered Islington’s Old Red Lion Theatre, I was apprehensive as to how, in just over an hour, a play could effectively consider two such expansive topics such as psychosis and political conflict. It soon became clear that I needn’t have worried. Correspondence follows ...

Director Sean Turner shares his delight at unearthing and then producing, Arthur Miller's lost first play.

A confusing play which unfortunately feels lacking in message

Razor-sharp writing and a superb performance from Kate Kennedy make this a must-see show.

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.

Both history and experience demonstrate the natural affinity between booze and drama. Clare Annamalai hails the humble pub theatre, and looks forward to a time when the regions have their share.

An honest and provocative reflection on football hooliganism in 1980s Leeds. A powerful and important piece for all generations.

This entertaining piece of theatre about the issues young people in the UK are facing today does not quite manage to convince. 

An uneven production with both excellent elements and decidedly clunky bits.