Will Travis Archives - North West End UK

Although the first JB Shorts was produced in March 2009 as a one off ‘festival’ of short plays it has grown each year and is now a much anticipated bi annual event presenting 6 short plays over one evening and last night presented its 27th iteration of the format. Track and Field by Sarah Macdonald Hughes Directed by Martin Gibbons When two women meet at a local athletics club attended by their children, a friendship develops between them as their cheer on their offspring from the sidelines. Performed beautifully by Sarah Macdonald Hughes and Rosina Carbone this hilarious observation of friendship between women was an excellent opener to the evening’s entertainment. Its darkly comic content performed with great rapport between the two actors observed the mundanity o...

The Southwark Playhouse Borough’s production of Julius Caesar offers a futuristic reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic tale of political intrigue and the lust for power. While the adaptation remains faithful to the original text and preserves the integrity of Shakespearean language, it falters in its execution, particularly in its attempts to merge modern technological elements with a centuries-old script. The integration of futuristic concepts—such as the use of advanced technology, weapons, and projections—initially seems like a bold choice. The clash between the antiquated language and the modernized aesthetic often feels forced, making it challenging for the audience to remain fully immersed in the world of the play. That said, the production’s technical achievements were impress...

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JB Shorts 27 – 53two

Julius Caesar – Southwark Playhouse Borough