A play about terrorism that approaches a hot topic with lukewarm arguments.
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Interview: Producer Andrea Leoncini on ‘Her Aching Heart’
Ahead of the revival of Her Aching Heart at The Hope Theatre, producer Andrea Leoncini talks risk, reinvention, and putting LGBT stories in the spotlight.
Read More »Lunar Shadows, Greenwich Dance – Review
A strong and unique dance piece examining displacement.
Read More »The Worst Was This, Hope Theatre – Review
Shakespeare’s greatest hits with a hint of Frankenstein make for an innovative and entertaining new take on the Bard’s work.
Read More »The Beggar’s Opera,
Fresh and powerful, this production is a well thought out adaptation of a much loved play.
Read More »An Inspector Calls, Playhouse Theatre – Review
A well realised production with excellent staging and strong performances which feels more timely now than ever.
Read More »F*cking Men, The Vaults – Review
Pros: Superb cast, strong script and beautiful direction Cons: Unavoidable noise from outside the venue I had the pleasure of seeing this play in 2009 during one of its numerous sold out runs at the wonderful Kings Head Theatre in Islington. I then bumped into some friends at this year’s Edinburgh Festival who had just seen it on the Fringe, so I went again. I’ve now had the delight of seeing this fantastic play for a third time as it ...
Read More »London Stories: Made by Migrants, Battersea Arts Centre – Review
Pros: Moving, inspiring and eye-opening. This experience should be part of every school programme. Cons: There is a fair amount of walking up and down the stairs involved so, if you have any access requirements, let the box office know in advance. I arrived at the Battersea Arts Centre after a day of far too much discouraging news on international politics. Most likely, 2016 will be remembered as a year when extensive migration was met with fearful and openly hostile ...
Read More »Bits of Me are Falling Apart, Soho Theatre – Review
Edmondson’s performance is worth seeing, even if the narrative lacks drama.
Read More »Strindberg’s Women: ‘The Stronger’ and ‘Storm’, Jermyn Street Theatre – Review
A well-constructed duo, but ultimately let down by lacklustre content.
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