Review: The New Tomorrow
There’s a generosity here, a big hug. Theatre itself affirms the value of life to those who might yet shape it for the better.
Genre: Political 0
Review: The Ruins of Empires
A fantastical run through the falls of Empires and how we, as subjects, can and should rise up and take the advantages back for the common good.
Review: The Madness of George III
This magnificent revival poses even more urgent questions. A twitch on the thread for all of us.
Review: Hysteria
An effective cabaret style run at the issues facing women in the 21st century with a popular theatrical style of the previous century which entertains is unsure of itself.
Review: #AIWW The Arrest of Ai WeiWei
Brenton powerfully concertinas a continent’s politics and one artist’s refraction of it. Wong is outstanding
Review: Far Away
Our greatest playwright since Beckett and Pinter. An outstanding revival. Hesitating?
Review: Three Sisters
This spectacular production beats with a fervour and purpose few adaptations achieve. Ellams has made Three Sisters new.
Review: Swive
A Hilliard rather than Holbein, it’s the velocity of Elizabeth’s survival that enthrals
Review: #We Are Arrested
Peter Hamilton Dyer carries this celebration of the conscience to be fully human
Review: A Letter to a Friend in Gaza
Amos Gitai’s curating hope from the ruins, impelling the audience to construct a narrative.
Review: Dr Matt Winning: It’s the End of the World as We Know It
A storytelling lecture about climate change from Dr Matt Winning, one of the world’s funniest climate researchers.
Review: Westminster Hour Part 1 and Part 2
Labyrinthine plots with more twists and turns than the route map for Brexit.
Review: Jonny and the Baptists Love Edinburgh
Bonkers comedy and absurdist songs. And not political, of course.
Review: Like Me
A solo talk that investigates the effect that social media has had on our lives from the perspective of one
Review: Matt Forde: Brexit, pursued by a bear
A wickedly funny indictment of the state of the nation and the fools that have led us here
Review: Cardboard Citizens: Bystanders
Powerful real stories told with phenomenal theatrical flair that will have you thinking 'what would I do?'
Review: Deer Woman
A rightfully angry production that gives voice to a story that needs to be more widely heard
Review: Come Out From Among Them
A fascinating theatrical one man exploration of a phenomenon of politics that is the fundamentalist reason why Northern Irish politics continues to fascinate.
Review: Chagos 1971
A young and new company bring a true story to life of a time long forgotten in a truly interesting manner.
Review: White Girls
An innovative and original insight into volunteering in the jungle of Calais and how naivete turns through experience into knowledge; a journey we all benefit from.
Review: Mark Thomas : The Manifesto
Ludlow proving that it isn't short of eccentric ideas for its own Manifesto
Review: The Mayor’s Debate of Tranquility, Nebraska
A darkly wry commentary on decorum in American politics
Review: Where Are You Really From?
Quirky, creative, and thoroughly entertaining exploration of cultural identity
Review: Gone Edinburgh
Scottish folk music peppered with social justice themes and mischievous grins
Review: The Nights (replacing Crime Story) by Henry Naylor
Provocative work-in-progress exploring British journalism, the Iraq War, and the label of radicalization
Review: #Hypocrisy
A Poetic, Personal Reflection on White Privilege, Terrorism and Instagram Activism
Review: Woke
A solo evocation of a community struggle that alights the energy of the nights and the unbending desire for freedom.
Review: The Milkman’s On His Way
As a storytelling adaptation it couldn’t be bettered. Necessary and uplifting.
Review: History Of Ireland
“A slick combination of politically driven theatre, dance and comedy with more than a touch of the Blarney…”
Review: The Rubenstein Kiss
If you care for grippingly argued, passionate theatre, you must see this.
Review: After Edward
This has to be the smartest debut from this venue since Jessica Swales’ Bluestockings: no wonder the playscripts sold out early.
Review: Blood Knot
With Angela Smith’s phrase ringing in our ears, there’s not going to be a better play anywhere that answers it. Do see it.
Review: Shipwreck
A superb ensemble piece. Of all dramas on these interesting times in America, it’s the one truly necessary.
Review: I’m Not Running
Compelling dissection of what hampers the mindset of our main progressive party.
Review: Sweat
No wonder this play’s just extended its run. Don’t even read this before you try booking.
Review: I’m Not Running
Compelling dissection of what hampers the mindset of our main progressive party.
Review: Private Peaceful
This is as good as a one-person show of this kind gets. Andy Daniel should be up there above his own rows of five-star ratings.
Review: White
Exposing the lunacy of hate groups, the acerbic satire will have you crying with laughter.
Review: The Political History of Smack and Crack
As theatre it Catherine-wheels with anger. As an unsentimental education this takes some beating. Don’t miss it.
Review: Underground Railroad Game
The most radical piece of American theatre I’ve seen, and certainly the bravest. See it.
Review: Mao That’s What I Call Music!
Des Kapital presents a strange brew of pop karaoke and Communist China
Review: Emilia
This is a necessary, thrilling play, its energy and message spill straight into the audience.
Review: A Beginner’s Guide to Populism
A satire of sound bites and xenophobia, expressing the danger of stoking a community’s ignorance, fear and hatred
Review: Gie’s Peace
Inspiring Stories of Courageous Women - An Exploration of War Through Storytelling and Music
Review: Sisterhood
Three Women Convicted of Witch Craft Make Peace with Their Fates and Reveal How Little Has Changed
Review: First Snow / Première neige
Inventive bilingual collaboration where family tensions merge with debate around cultural identity
Review: Animal Farm
A swift and telling production that’s quick-swerving on its feet with memorable vocal projection and physical acting that’s a delight and enticement. This outstanding outdoor version feels special.
Review: Bad Things Happen Here
A scarce modern dystopia, this show will linger with you for many weeks to come
Review: Spun
The genius and universality of this play is that Hussain writes stingingly of what it’s like to be working-class as well as Asian.
Review: One For Sorrow
Cordelia Lynn’s a compelling dramatist whose political imagining is swept into musical paragraphs, landing on rhythmic details, pitches of self-betrayal.
Review: Notes From the Field
What makes this harrowing selection work is how Smith varies, gradates and paces her interviews; and builds a climax. It renders the experience a memorial; it’s what such artistry’s for. You will experience nothing like this and leave reeling.
Review: Translations
In this pitched-perfect National Theatre production in the Olivier, Translations taps as close to its power as it can. This is the version for a generation.
Review: Translations
In this pitched-perfect National Theatre production in the Olivier, Translations taps as close to its power as it can. This is the version for a generation.
Review: Act and Terminal 3
everything – set, actors, script – come mesmerizingly and painfully together.
Review: The Morning After The Life Before
A perfectly rendered, heart-warming, necessary light in the darkest of moments.
Review: A Taco Truck on Every Corner…or Dreaming in English
One woman uses six characters to give a snapshot of the messy political divide in contemporary America
