All explorers are men.  Beady men at that.  So says Rory, who isn’t a man, even though she has a man’s name.  Although Rory is short for Arora, which isn’t much better in her eyes. We find all this out, plus so much more, within the first few minutes that follow Rory bounding onto the stage, already chatting to an audience that hasn’t even had the chance to settle down into their seats. She’s a bundle of pure energy and ...

Pros: A virtuoso performance from Milly Thomas both as writer and performer, easily holding the attention with the slightest glance or mannerism. Cons: A dissection of emotional frailties and dysfunctional relationships is often uncomfortable to watch. I had to steel myself reading the programme for this one woman, one act monologue written and performed by the brilliant Milly Thomas. The play begins with a sparse set populated with three mirrors and a long narrow table, which we soon learn is ...

The transfer of this play from Theatre503 is well deserved, allowing BU21 to shine even brighter to a whole new audience.

A hilarious, fun and relatable musical with a strong spirit

The three female stars of Vanities: The Musical chat about the show, going from West End stages to Trafalgar Studios' more intimate space, and the importance of putting more strong women on stage.

Boa is a moving reflection on a couple’s life together, from meeting to parting and all the triumphs and pitfalls along the road. Walter’s and Paul’s performances alone are worth the visit.