Category: Theatre

Posted in Jessica Swale Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

Review: Nell Gwynn, Shakespeare’s Globe

“The lady’s a wit” As a director, Jessica Swale has proved herself one of the finest at…

Posted in Old Red Lion Theatre

Review: The Win Bin, Old Red Lion

“I was actually quite good at swingball you know” As the National Youth Theatre’s annual West End…

Posted in Arcola Theatre Theatre

Review: Octagon, Arcola Theatre

“Do poets get to be happy?” It’s a rare production that really makes you sit up and…

Posted in Hampstead Theatre Theatre

Review: the first half of Mr Foote’s Other Leg, Hampstead Theatre

“Once more unto the breeches” Such is the power of Simon Russell Beale that Mr Foote’s Other…

Posted in Musicals Theatre Union Theatre

Review: The White Feather, Union Theatre

“With principles come responsibilities” It is perhaps a tacit admission of the complexity of the timeline (1914-2006)…

Posted in LGBTQ+ Marius von Mayenburg Theatre

Review: Martyr, Unicorn Theatre

“I have a normal boy with behavioural problems” There’s no doubting that the fight against fanaticism is…

Posted in Howard Goodall Musicals Theatre West End

Re-review: Bend it like Beckham, Phoenix Theatre

“Just look at them now” A third trip back to UB2 and Bend it like Beckham remains…

Posted in National Theatre Theatre

Re-review: Jane Eyre, National Theatre

“I remember when, I remember, I remember when I lost my mind” I hadn’t intended to go…

Posted in Musicals Theatre Theatre Royal Stratford East

Review: The Etienne Sisters, Theatre Royal Stratford East

“I can’t believe my own sister would come with this thievery and anarchy to my door…” Just…