Review: Red
A fascinating documentary style run at one of the most important cultural events of the twentieth century in a very creative and highly authentic piece of performance.
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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: The Wits
Exhilarating and fresh, this comedy shows just how singular Davenant is, deserving full-scale revival. You’d go far to find as spirited and sure-footed a cast as this.
Review: Stay Happy Keep Smiling, Fury
Where else in Brighton can you see two new acclaimed plays so swiftly?
Review: The Woods
Of this play's witness and power there can be no doubt whatsoever. Compelling and unmissable.
Review: Poet in da Corner
Exemplary, thrilling, adrenalin-shot and shout-worthy. There has to be a part two, and it ought to be soon.
Review: Dirty Dancing
There’s a fitting heart-warming climax to a dream of production. And a surprise to those who think they know the film.
Review: The Outsider
Like so much from The Print Room, this feels like European theatre. And we need it more desperately than ever.
Review: Eyam
A ringing, tolling end to a pioneering season. This play must have a life – and already possesses a miraculous importunity.
Review: Aristocrats
Turner terraces a reading of Aristocrats that heightens Friel’s study in dislocation.
Review: The Graduate
There’s so many reasons to see this production. It’s worth hanging around for returns.
Review: Nests
An authentic tale of two desperadoes, met in the wrong place, at the wrong time, looking for the right solution but one out of three turns out not to be an option.
Review: Square Rounds
Proud Haddock have delivered their own stamp on Harrison’s verse-play, and it’s mostly thrilling
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: Cyrano de Bergerac
A delightful night of theatre in an ensemble piece that brings the leid o oor land tae life fur the fowk tae tak delight wi
Review: Dance Nation
As an airborne metaphor for how you get to be grown-ups, what it does to you, Dance Nation takes as it were some beating.
Review: The Crucible
Identity Theatre Company’s Blue Remembered Hills was a stand-out last year. Directed by Nettie Sheridan and Gary Cook, this is too: strongly-conceived and mostly well-acted with stand-outs: don’t miss it.
Review: Copenhagen
A superb revival that can hardly be bettered, it’s more than enough to persuade us of Copenhagen’s classic status.
Review: The Play That Goes Wrong
A play about amateurs no amateur company should even dare contemplate. There’s genius in the timing of all this. Outstanding.
Review: Emilia
This is a necessary, thrilling play, its energy and message spill straight into the audience.
Review: Hamish Henderson: On the Radical Road
A selection of the political songs and writings of the great Scottish folklorist
Review: Home, I’m Darling
It’s a moment when rejoicing to concur with the general public, as Samuel Johnson once did over Gray’s Elegy, is the only thing to do.
Review: Square Go
Masculinity and absurdity with a swagger and a cheek tae talk so it is, thrown in wi yer ma and yer brother as we see a hilarious fight for the right tae … hide.
Review: South Bend
Highly articulate Scottish American crush that led to a transatlantic love affair that was crushed by the experience of following your dreams but finding a nightmare.
Review: Erewhon
A fascinating adaptation of a novel of its time, presented in a concept of its time but in a timeless fashion for a modern audience.
Review: Ganymede
A square set of love stories that ends with a worthy examination of the meaning of love and acceptance.
Review: That Woman! Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor
A deliciously gossipy peak into the 20th century’s most famous love affair
Review: KillyMuck
A brilliant and brutal portrayal of the inequity and generational desperation of the Benefits Class
Review: Fast
A true story told with skill, passion and tremendous attention to detail (you'll get the shivers)
Review: We’ve Got Each Other
The Bon Jovi Musical that has it all, except everything that is a tour de force, with lights, an incredible Sir Jon sound track and a narrator that brings it all together without the glitz and aplomb but all the flair.
Review: Job-Cher
A funny drama based on what happens when a Dead Ringer Cher double act falls on hard times.
Review: The Way Out
An acoustic dystopian fantasy where the question becomes – is it right to unplug?
Review: Uninvited
Innovative devised expose of the refugee crisis from young voices creatively telling age old tales
Review: The Man Who Planted Trees
Charming, imaginative, entertaining storytelling and puppetry show, extremely well performed - thoughtful, moving story, with a noble message!
Review: Funeral Flowers
Strength and determination shine through in this story of a young woman in they care system
Review: Next Time
A powerful new drama which bears witness to the devastating effects of domestic violence without sensationalising them.
Review: Ad Libido
A moving, painfully funny, brilliantly crafted one woman show that has everything from awkward sex scenes to teenage diaries to talking Yonis.
Review: The Death of Edgar Allan Poe
Equal parts ghost story, biography, gothic theatre, and poetry, The Death of Edgar Allan Poe is a funeral to which you should not be late.
Review: Narcissist in the Mirror
Razor sharp writing and performance. If you’re going to see one play about millenial anx, see this one.
Review: Girl World
A devised exploration of what being a girl means and how to transition to womanhood.
Review: East Belfast Boy
An explosive, impressive and energetic exploration of a sub culture in dance from an area of mass testosterone and masculinity
Review: Istanbul: You’ll Never Walk alone
An iconic night of football told from three perspectives in an enthralling a tale as the one played out in Turkey
Review: Eight
Strong monologues from four actors that show their abilities to hold an audience and deliver a fine piece of writing that belies their age.
Review: The Political History of Crack and Smack
A rip roaring canter through the chaotic lives of two likeable recovering drug addicts
Review: A Life On The Silk Road
An Epic and Unique Journey Through Dance, Music, Puppetry, and Physical Theatre
Review: Feed
Creative, innovative, well-performed and directed, a complete show that entertains and informs!
Review: Woodbine Willie: Poet and Padre
1,000,000 cigarettes: keeping alive the story of an extraordinary ordinary WWI hero
Review: Heather and Harry
Stumble Trip Theatre smash it with wonderful hyper energetic Lecoq inspired madness
Review: When the Friendship has Sailed
A gentle comedy with one really fun device; the singing goldfish.
