Brilliant. A thoughtful exploration of the political structure that forms our society, supported by extraordinary acting, direction, and a disturbingly animated set.
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Hole, Royal Court Theatre – Review
Pros: The devil is in the detail: a compassionately crafted show. Cons: Issues with the flow of each segment of the show in to the next. A piece of staging advice on the inside of the playtext of Hole reads ‘The word “Big” can mean any number of things. This might mean people who occupy their bodies in space in a way that feels radical or powerful’. If I was really feeling this Wednesday Humpday, I might leave the review ...
Read More »ear for eye, Royal Court Theatre – Review
Pros: Excellent performances from all concerned. Cons: The fragmented style of the dialogue. Ominous music pervades the auditorium as you enter, and the stage is filled by an opaque screen which resembles a giant TV. Shadowy figures walk up to the screen and look out at the audience before disappearing into the murky background. The piece is just over two hours, without interval, consisting of three distinct parts. Part one is a series of vignettes where most of the 16 strong ...
Read More »The Woods, Royal Court Theatre – Review
Dazzling effects coupled with a fine cast make this stylish production stand out even more.
Read More »Pity, Royal Court – Review
Pros: British clichés and drama tropes are nailed, aided by a vast number of fun props and different music styles, from rap to community brass band tunes. The cast is a deliberate cross-section of modern Britain, with some stand-out performances. Cons: At times it feels like the weirdness factor is cranked up just for a reaction, with little relevance to the plot. A seemingly relentless war section labours its writer’s and director’s point. It must be a nightmare to clear ...
Read More »Rita, Sue and Bob Too, Royal Court Theatre – Review
An upfront, bleakly funny piece about exploitation and control.
Read More »Adventures in Theatreland: Brian’s
Brian picks runs down his pick of the year and awards the inaugural Reggies.
Read More »All The Drama of 2017
Eva de Valk runs down the big theatre news of 2017.
Read More »Goats, Royal Court Theatre – Review
Goats starts with a strong premise and some powerful scenes, but a confusing narrative, a muddled set and patchy performances fail to do it justice.
Read More »The Fall, Royal Court – Review
A faultless ensemble brings the recent events surrounding the student movement in Cape Town vividly to life. Minimal set, maximal talents and sharp dialogue make for a captivating experience.
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