Drama – Page 20 – FringeReview

Conor Lovett stuns in this cut-down stand-up Beckett-novels-for-beginners-and-enders three-hour whistlestop. A tour de force as well as a tour de farce of Beckett’s genius.

Published May 22, 2016 by Simon Jenner

Review: This Is How We Die

A stream of words and sound that is overwhelmingly intense

Published May 20, 2016May 22, 2016 by Alice Booth

Review: The Bald Prima Donna

Spirited pacey revival of Ionesco’s first play, with one stand-out performance and superbly idiomatic one. A perfect introduction to the playwright.

Published May 20, 2016May 23, 2016 by Simon Jenner

Review: Boy

A superbly bleached-out vision of a seventeen-year-old’s prospects on a stunning conveyer-belt set. Not a comfortable but necessary seventy minutes.

Published May 19, 2016 by Simon Jenner

Review: A Dirty Get-Away!

Brilliantly silly and profound meditation on the nature of memory loss as innocence

Published May 19, 2016 by Simon Jenner

Review: Persona

Clean focused reading by Bexelei Theatre's young talent of Jon Barton's new play on trolling

Published May 18, 2016 by Simon Jenner

Review: An Enemy of the People

Howard Davies directs a fine cast led by Hugh Bonneville in Chichester's generously human revival of the ultimate whistleblowing drama

Published May 18, 2016 by Simon Jenner

Review: Can I Start Again Please

A still and thoughtful piece tackling the most challenging of subjects

Published May 18, 2016 by Alice Booth

Review: Sex, Strokes, Death, Denial

Jack Duffel's new play mixes extreme naturalism with verse in a play creatively probing death and displacement in the family

Published May 17, 2016 by Simon Jenner

Review: Thorn

Tremendously energised one-man play about an Australian minister's son on a mission, but which one?

Published May 17, 2016May 17, 2016 by Simon Jenner

Review: Airswimming

Superb revival of Charlotte Jones’s play abut two women incarcerated for fifty years for bring different.

Published May 16, 2016May 16, 2016 by Simon Jenner

Review: Broken Glass

Superb revival of Miller's late classic. Jerry Lyne's production is one of NVT's finest.

Published May 13, 2016 by Simon Jenner

Review: Groomed

Patrick Sandford's groundbreaking play, acted by himself, of his own childhood abuse, acted alongside a sax player...

Published May 12, 2016May 12, 2016 by Simon Jenner

Review: All That Fall

Exhilarating version of an 'unstageable' radio classic of Beckett's triumphs

Published May 11, 2016 by Simon Jenner

Review: Distortion

Disquieting premiere about sexual abuse torturing the memories of a child, her adult self, and her abuser

Published May 10, 2016 by Simon Jenner

Review: Sparkleshark

A captivating and engaging piece of transformative storytelling

Published May 10, 2016May 10, 2016 by Lisa Douglas

Review: Glengarry Glenn Ross

Riveting must-see revival of Mamet's breakthrough play at the Rialto directed by Roger Kay

Published May 9, 2016 by Simon Jenner

Review: The Caretaker

Timothy Spall leads a strong cast in this magisterial, beautifully-orchestrated revival of Pinter's breakthrough play.

Published May 7, 2016 by Simon Jenner

Review: Cyprus Avenue

Devastating drama about the DNA of bigotry; and it all starts in surreal farce

Published May 7, 2016 by Simon Jenner

Review: Insomnia

Superbly conceived speculative gambit by ZLS Theatre. Prepare to be immersed.

Published May 7, 2016May 7, 2016 by Simon Jenner

Review: The Bula Loop

A searing but warm-hearted examination of autism in the family.

Published May 6, 2016 by Simon Jenner

Review: King Lear

Michael Pennington triumphs in his tragedy in this superbly clear King Lear directed by Max Webster. Gavin Fowler’s Edgar rises with him.

Published May 4, 2016 by Simon Jenner

Review: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Dominic Cooke's revival of August Wilson's breakthrough play shows what we've been missing: a master American dramatist. Sharon D Clarke presides as Mother of the Blues

Published May 4, 2016 by Simon Jenner

Review: X

Vicky Featherstone brings a little science friction to McDowall's science fantasy world, as he moves from his familiar lair

Published May 2, 2016May 3, 2016 by Simon Jenner

Review: East

Sizzling standout revival of Berkoff's first play

Published May 2, 2016 by Simon Jenner

Review: The Maids

A sister-blister ferocity stalks this tautly oppressive – and political - Jamie Lloyd revival of Genet’s breakthrough play. Uza Aduba excels in a strong cast.

Published May 2, 2016 by Simon Jenner

Review: The Father

Florian Zeller's masterpiece now touring with ATG, with Kenneth Cranham giving the performance of his career so far

Published April 26, 2016 by Simon Jenner

Review: Cleansed

Stunning if interventionist revival of Sarah Kane's astonishing 1998 play directed by Katie Mitchell, with a towing performance from Michelle Terry

Published April 26, 2016 by Simon Jenner

Review: Deathwatch

Riveting revival of Genet's first play, with his final, explicit revisions

Published April 26, 2016 by Simon Jenner

Review: Les Blancs

A superb realization of Lorraine Hansberry's unfinished masterpiece

Published April 21, 2016 by Simon Jenner

Review: Of Mice and Men

Fresh and memorable retelling of a classic

Published April 21, 2016April 21, 2016 by Simon Jenner

Review: Dealer’s Choice

A stunning insight into gambling, memorably dealt

Published April 19, 2016April 19, 2016 by Simon Jenner

Review: International Waters

An intriguing evening of disaster, mayhem and murder in a cocktail frock

Published April 13, 2016 by Donald Stewart

Review: The Silent Treatment

Scotland's leading integrated theatre company deliver an evening you should not keep quiet about

Published April 6, 2016 by Donald Stewart

Review: The Devil Speaks True

A unique take on PTSD amongst soldiers

Published March 22, 2016 by Alice Booth

Review: The Tempest

DAFT take 88 London Road by storm

Published March 13, 2016March 13, 2016 by Paul Levy

Review: 12 Angry Women

Twelve Angry Women, 16 Angry Pieces

Published March 9, 2016 by Tanushka Gill

Review: Broken

A work in progress that looks at preparation for an apocalypse

Published March 8, 2016 by Donald Stewart

Review: Humming

Youth Theatre commentary on the essentials of life, the universe and an apprenticeships in painting and decorating.

Published March 8, 2016 by Donald Stewart

Review: Purposeless Movements

A poignant exploration of cerebral palsy from some who know

Published March 1, 2016 by Donald Stewart

Review: Sherlock Holmes: A Working Hypothesis

Fun, games and subterfuge

Published February 29, 2016 by Alison Hunter

Review: Blackrock

A gritty, tough Aussie show

Published February 25, 2016 by Alison Hunter

Review: I.S.I.S

"An unsettling, funny and mostly well-acted way into the “Truth movement”

Published February 21, 2016 by Paul Levy

Review: The Bookbinder

The Bookbinder

Published February 16, 2016 by Alison Hunter

Review: Cock

An exploration of sexuality within the 21st century confines of unconfined and ill defined relationships.

Published February 14, 2016 by Donald Stewart

Review: Echoes

Echoes by Henry Naylor

Published February 12, 2016 by Alison Hunter

Review: The Albatross 3rd & Main

An engrossing crime comedy caper with depth

Published February 7, 2016February 7, 2016 by Paul Levy

Review: How You Gonna Live Your Dash?

How are you going to spend your life, in 70 minutes of event that might change your mind.

Published February 4, 2016 by Donald Stewart

Review: Tis A Pity She’s a Whore

Students tackle a morality tale that appears to lack much morality

Published January 31, 2016 by Donald Stewart

Review: SELKiE

The seal performs for us and gets his revenge upon us.

Published January 25, 2016 by Donald Stewart

Review: We Always Knew This Day Was Coming

One man’s journey from fireman to girlfriend to boyfriend as told in 1 minute episodes

Published January 25, 2016 by Donald Stewart

Review: Men In The Cities

A bleak and powerful exploration of modern life and the men within it

Published November 27, 2015 by Alice Booth

Review: Disco Pigs

A high-energy snapshot of a fateful night out

Published November 23, 2015 by Alice Booth

Review: The Odyssey

A weaving together of the ancient Greek poem with modern day politics

Published October 29, 2015October 29, 2015 by Alice Booth

Review: Hector

An enthralling little known tragic Victorian tale told sympathetically in a polished performance.

Published October 26, 2015 by Donald Stewart

Review: Every Brilliant Thing

A well-structured and poignant story

Published October 22, 2015 by Alice Booth

Review: Rebecca

A fun and jolly evening at the theatre, with some gothic twists

Published September 30, 2015 by Alice Booth

Review: From Como to Homo

Entertaining, funny and moving! Lynne Jassem's a Dynamo!

Published September 24, 2015September 24, 2015 by Jo Tomalin

Review: Accidents & Other New Work

Amusing and well acted short new plays!

Published September 24, 2015September 24, 2015 by Jo Tomalin

Review: Fake it ’til you make it

A moving and personal look at Chronic Depression

Published September 17, 2015 by Alice Booth

Review: The Gospel According to Jesus, Queen of Heaven

An alternative Jesus preaching love and forgiveness

Published September 11, 2015July 23, 2017 by Erin Hutching

Review: Touch

An intimate piece of theatre addressing questions of self worth and the possibility of true human connection.

Published September 4, 2015 by Josh Gardner

Review: Miss Sarah

An hour of tense and absorbing drama focusing on the unseen victims of missing person cases.

Published September 4, 2015 by Josh Gardner

Review: Tomorrow’s Parties

An intelligent discourse on possible futures

Published September 3, 2015 by Erin Hutching

Review: La Merda

An uncomfortable explosion of pure rage

Published September 3, 2015 by Erin Hutching

Review: A Supposedly Fun Thing I’ll Never Do Again

Wallace Brought to Life

Published September 3, 2015 by Trish Parry

Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

truly unique, highly accessible and utterly hilarious

Published September 2, 2015 by Caitlin Morris

Review: The Gods Are Fallen and All Safety Gone

A gentle, poignant mediation on mother-daughter relationships

Published August 31, 2015 by Erin Hutching

Review: You’re Not Like The Other Girls Chrissy

An utterly delightful one woman show

Published August 31, 2015 by Erin Hutching

Review: Adam Riches is Coach Coach

A brilliant romp on the American sporting Dream of winning at all costs

Published August 29, 2015 by Donald Stewart

Review: Undermined

A compelling solo story of the miner’s strike from the eighties

Published August 29, 2015 by Donald Stewart

Review: Be Better

An eclectic attack on self discovery that has a mixed palate and mixed target

Published August 29, 2015 by Donald Stewart

Review: Fathers & Sons

Fathers & Sons

Published August 29, 2015 by David Andrew Laws

Review: A Fine Line

Previous Fringe First Award winner Ronnie Dorsey brings a wonderful story of love, family, intimacy and loss which is beautifully performed by Judith Paris.

Published August 29, 2015 by Luke Tudball

Review: How You Kiss Me Is Not How I Like To Be Kissed

How You Kiss Me Is Not How I Like To Be Kissed

Published August 29, 2015 by David Andrew Laws

Review: My Name is…

Thought provoking and moving story based on real events

Published August 28, 2015August 28, 2015 by Jo Tomalin

Review: A Girl is a Half-Formed Thing by Eimear McBride

" wonderful words, masterfully adapted, brilliantly brought to life"

Published August 28, 2015 by Luke Tudball

Review: Iphigenia in Splott

One of the best solo plays you will ever see. Anywhere. Ever.