There are no holds barred in this clever and uncompromising portrayal of the brutality of war.
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Hommo, The Lion and Unicorn Theatre – Review
A play that feels lost in translation. The writer clearly has a lot to express, but the text needs more workshopping to communicate its motive to an audience. Hommo feels a bit insular and needs to be made a lot more accessible.
Read More »The End of History, Tristan Bates Theatre – Review
This misguided attempt to write ‘the second-best historical musical in the West End’ falls flat overall.
Read More »Border Tales, The Place – Review
A clichéd portrayal of a Northern ‘bigoted homelander’ dealing with people from different cultural backgrounds. Worth seeing for the excellent and poignant music and dance.
Read More »Phoenix Rising, Smithfield Car Park – Review
Working with young care leavers, The Big House produces exceptional performances that combine raw and resounding topics with excellent technical elements.
Read More »Awkward Conversations with Animals I’ve F*cked, Lion and Unicorn Theatre – Review
Weird, odd, exceptionally creative and hilariously funny, this is a unique and entertaining show.
Read More »No Place like Hope, Old Red Lion Theatre – Review
Portraying a terminal illness while maintaining some degree of entertainment is always a tough call, but they just about pull it off.
Read More »David Hoyle: Diamond, Soho Theatre – Review
An explosion of energy, glitz, dance and drama which provides an interesting exploration into LGBT history and social inequality.
Read More »The Dark Room, Theatre503 – Review
Once again Theatre503 comes up trumps with this disturbing yet compelling and worthwhile play that examines our failure to protect those most in need.
Read More »The Retreat, Park Theatre – Review
An undeniably funny exploration of individual ‘spiritualism’, although The Retreat is more than just a meditation on meditation.
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