REVIEWS

The Secret Life of Bees – Almeida Theatre

Set in South Carolina in 1964 and tells the story of Rosaleen, who is fighting for her right to vote,…

3 years ago

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical – Hull Truck Theatre

I set off for Hull Truck Theatre, on Friday evening, knowing my worst nightmare - audience participation - is probably…

3 years ago

Splintered – Soho Theatre

‘How do you deal with coming out joyfully in a homophobic culture?’ This is the awkward question asked by Emily…

3 years ago

Dancing at Luhgnasa – National Theatre

Michael casts his memory back to Bellybag, Ireland in 1936 when living in an isolated cottage with his 4 aunts…

3 years ago

The Good Person of Szechwan – Lyric Hammersmith

To celebrate the 80th anniversary of the first performance of Bertolt Brecht’s The Good Person of Szechwan, Lyric Hammersmith is…

3 years ago

Abigail’s Party – Churchill Theatre, Bromley

It's the 1970s, the decade of social aspiration, middle class pretensions, horrible wallpaper, Estee Lauder's "Youth Dew", cocktail cabinets, gin…

3 years ago

Village Idiot – Theatre Royal Stratford East

Village Idiot is a sincere, hearty, and refreshing story about two families and the different needs for freedom, independence and…

3 years ago

Little Scratch – New Diorama

A Thought-Provoking and Emotionally Charged Exploration of Trauma Little Scratch, adapted from Rebecca Watson's novel by Miriam Battye and directed…

3 years ago

Home, I’m Darling! – Sheffield Lyceum

Clever, humorous, warm – Laura Wade’s Olivier-award winning comedy Home, I’m Darling! appropriately leans into the mythologised tonal tropes of…

3 years ago

Pass Out: Utter Filth – Traverse Theatre

For their HND showcase, the emerging performers from PASS at Edinburgh College devised and performed two pieces of theatre, both…

3 years ago