Some excellent talent on show; the second piece is very funny but the first is mismatched and misjudged.

We are delighted to announce our latest initiative, Everything Theatre’s Scripts Spotlight Week. 5th-8th February 2014 at the award-winning White Bear Theatre, Kennington. At Everything Theatre, one of our main aims is to share our infectious enthusiasm for theatre with a wide audience. In doing so we hope to get more people into the arts. We also strive to give practitioners at all levels the opportunity to share their work. With this in mind, we have put together a selection ...

Women of Twilight is a hard hitting play which had me gripped from the very beginning and on the edge of my seat as the drama unfolded.

The acting approach used in this production makes for high quality and honest performances, and also works to further express the chief concerns of the play.

James Martin CharltonDirected by Terence Mann★★★★ Pros: An enthralling and colourful look into the private life of one of the most well-known and celebrated actor/playwrights of the 20th century. Excellent characterisation by all three actors, particularly of Noël Coward himself (played by Jake Urry). Cons: As a speculation about Noël Coward’s life and not a biographical dramatisation, there were certain story elements that, while adding to the sympathy for certain characters, did not make immediate sense in the over all ...

Sylvia Rayman Directed by Jonathan Rigby ★★★★ Pros: Solid, gritty drama and a talented company of actresses. Cons: The subject may seem an unlikely source of entertainment for some.  Our Verdict: This lost play is definitely worthy of revival and it deserves wider exposure. Come on West End theatre producers! Courtesy of White Bear Theatre Club It was with mixed feelings that I made my way to the White Bear Theatre in Kennington to see Women of Twilight. I was ...

Jean-Paul SartreDirected by Felix Schaaf and Tom van der Klugt★★★ Pros: A very clever premise, and a surprisingly humorous take on Hell! Cons: Do not see this while there’s football on in the pub. Just. Don’t. Our verdict: Lively, well acted and interesting! Courtesy of White Bear Theatre The idea behind the play is a clever and modern take on Hell. Three souls arrive in the Inferno only to find the fires are not present – instead they are in ...

Aeschylus, translated by Paul Elmer More Directed by Cieranne Kennedy Bell  ★★★ Pros: An ancient and powerful story that is rarely performed, with strong actors and an unusual and intriguing method of storytelling. Cons: At times difficult to follow, and many aspects of the performance are overcompensation for the lack of action.  Our Verdict: Emotionally charged and engaging. This brutal tale will appeal more to those with an interest in Greek mythology, but still has a powerful connection with a ...

Sean Michael Welch Directed by William E.P. Davis  ★★★ Pros: Very funny with plenty of wordplay and physical comedy.  Cons: A few jokes wore out their welcome.  Our Verdict: A hilariously infuriating short piece that features its actors well and rarely ceased to elicit laughs. Courtesy of AXIS Arts Following Unwrap Your Candy, the White Bear houses Gentlemen, Please – the tale of a duel gone terribly, hilariously wrong. Where the previous show fails to find its comedic hot spot, ...

Doug Wright Directed by Nick Bradford ★★  Pros: Good framework and interesting choices, some very funny moments.  Cons: The three pieces were bizarre, but not always in a good way: they didn’t match in tone, and all were quite anti-climactic. Our Verdict: The show made a good effort, and had some interesting things going on, but it wasn’t that enjoyable.  Courtesy of AXIS Arts The White Bear Theatre presented two separate shows this past week, the first being the bizarre ...