Review: Love All
Another first-rank revival from JST, specialists in rediscoveries: a fitting end to Tom Littler’s tenure.
Genre: Theatre
Review: Morning Glory
A small masterpiece of amused, unflinching reveal, which does something no-one else has done at all.
Review: Yellowman
Phenomenal. It’s Aaron Anthony’s and Nadine Higgin’s phenomenal performances that own the Orange Tree’s stripped-back space, and fill it and Yellowman with complexity, heart and utter conviction
Review: Silence
More of a scattering of earth, ashes and love than simply groundbreaking. But caveats aside, groundbreaking it is.
Review: The Doctor
A triumph for all concerned. Juliet Stevenson even gains in stature. Robert Icke’s revival could hardly go better than this.
Review: I, Joan
The title role goes to Isobel Thom, making their professional debut: the greatest I’ve ever seen.
Review: Breathless
A pitch perfect drama with crafted bittersweet comedy which explores the challenges of navigating life whilst not coping with a mental health disorder.
Review: The Comedy of Errors
One of the most vivid, aesthetically cogent, certainly funniest OFS productions
Review: Tam O’ Shanter – Tales and Whisky
Burns' and other gothic poetry and stories told with a dram of whisky
Review: Caitlin
A fascinating insight into the story of a woman who should never have been a walk on part in anyone’s drama
Review: Born Under a Bad Sign
A brilliant exploration of what hope can do when you follow a team that’s not one of the big two…
Review: Megalith
A challenging piece of performance connecting our digital now with a deeper connection to the past earth.
Review: How to Be Lost
A wonderful piece of theatre which uses the considerable abilities of the performers onstage to ironically direct us into how to be lost!
Review: Swell
A fascinating drama based around the effects of impending environmental catastrophe rather than the science of it.
Review: S.O.E.
Well balanced and effective theatrical homage to the bravest and most selfless act that could be imagined.
Review: Call Mr. Robeson
An in-depth musical journey through the life of one of America's most important African-American singers
Review: We Were Promised Honey!
An astonishingly well-crafted and compellingly well told piece of outstanding theatre.
Review: Door to Door Poetry: Nationwide
Don’t slam the door. Don’t be nervous. The door to door poet is at your service.
Review: Space Hippo
Blockbuster shadow puppetry show that is full of fun and has a hippo sized heart
Review: Look no hands
A fascinating tale, a great bike and a glimpse into an unusual manifestation of PTSD
Review: The Man Who Planted Trees
Charming story, masterful storytelling, entertaining and enlightening show imaginatively brought to life with beautiful sets, props and puppets.
Review: The Girl Who Was Very Good At Lying
An outstanding powerful, imaginative and funny exploration of the stories we tell to escape who we are and where we are.
Review: Up Her Sleeve
An insightful journey of a young girl from childhood to adult through a number of difficult periods
Review: Delicious Fruit
A challenging piece of physical theatre based upon the views of the many queer voices heard by our two guides who asked all the questions.
Review: It’s Not Rocket Science
A charming performance taking aim at the misogynistic orthodoxy trying to stop career trajectories reaching towards the stars
Review: Waiting For God
Sarah Mann and Nathan Ariss lead a fine company into a dash to eternity and back. With a memorable finale of two weddings and a funeral.
Review: Cicely and David
An intriguing glimpse into the friendship that started the modern hospice movement (and is a fund raiser for the Hospices of Hope - Ukraine Appeal)
Review: Palimpsest
A very creative and funny show about going on a date and finding yourself in a show.
Review: No Place Like Home
Part epic poem, part solo drama, with music, dance and video art - a problematic portrayal of gay club culture.
Review: About Money
A fantastic dramatic performance of a very difficult topic performed in an exceptionally authentic manner
Review: I Don’t Like Mondays
A fascinating insight into one of the most controversial political topics in the US which confounds us in the UK
Review: Decision – An Irish Dance Play
Joyous, poignant and inventive fusion of theatre and Irish dance.
Review: The Endling
Curious for the curious, entertaining, enlightening, witty, humorous and thought provoking.
Review: Earwig
A fast-paced elegant exploration of female emancipation in the 1920’s world of entomology (things with wings that sting!)
Review: Ghislaine/Gabler
A spell binding multi layered exploration of privilege, entitlement, and the desire to control…
Review: Tinted
A drama about blurred lines of consent as a young visually impaired woman negotiates sex and relationships.
Review: One of Two
Wry, poetic and just plain angry - a comedy drama from a young Scot about him, his twin and why life has treated them differently.
Review: Horse Country
A highly entertaining double act who breathe new life into this modern classic
Review: Wilf
: Profound, hilarious comedy where gay tart Calvin tries to sort out his life and mental health with the help Wilf, a rusty Volkswagen polo.
Review: Winston and David
A beautifully told story of the truest of friendships, cultivated in unlikely circumstances
Review: The MP, Aunty Mandy and Me
A young gay man from a small northern village gets sucked into the heady world of working for his local MP, and faces many big dilemmas.
Review: Around the World with Nellie Bly
An intrepid 19th century traveller in the hands of a first class 20th century story teller. A perfect reminder than adventures aren’t just for boys!
Review: The Last Return
A highly entertaining ensemble performance that is a masterclass in characterisation and comedic timing
Review: Truth’s a Dog that must to Kennel
'Stand up meets metaverse' - Bravo, Tim Crouch, the Fool we need to interpret our sad, new world.
Review: The Kettling
Highly effective piece of youth theatre drama ostensibly covering climate change but including a whole lot more
Review: Beneath
A highly interesting absurdist environmental performance with an intense message given air from under the ocean
Review: Boris the Third
A lighthearted telling of Boris Johnson’s less than successful acting career. Slapstick abounds!
Review: 9 Circles
A monster play of words and ideas that leaves you speechless. Astute, political and personal.
Review: Admiral
A compelling and important subject brought to life by the charismatic Christopher Tajah
Review: Far Gone
Emotional honesty, physical dexterity and an engrossing story fuel this extraordinary coming of age story
Review: Self Service
Original idea, well developed and crafted. Mild-mannered delivery is refreshing!
Review: Velvet Determination
A musical journey through the challenges and career development of a gifted pianist
Review: Jesus, Jane, Mother & Me
A Brilliant Fringe Acting Debut in a Scintillating and Ultimately Shocking Play.
Review: War of the Worlds (On a Budget)
The unmissable, definitive version of a a budget-driven War of the Worlds
Review: Move Fast and Break Things
Intriguing impactful story, characters and fascinating video and puppetry!
Review: All Of Us
As Ken Tynan once said of another debut, I don’t think I could love someone who doesn’t love this play.
Review: Mary, Chris, Mars
Imaginative - and will appeal to families with an interest in space, astronauts and object/shadow puppetry.
Review: The Tempest
A joyous production, that without its gimmicky close, could certainly furnish a way in for many
Review: The Poison Belt
So what could a Sussex-based sci-fi tale of 1913 by Conan Doyle – a space-borne poison belt of gas that hits the earth – possibly have to do with the week of the greatest temperatures known in the UK?
Review: Much Ado About Nothing
This isn’t the most revelatory Much Ado, but the most consummate and complete for a while.
