The Reluctant Fundamentalist at the Yard Theatre | Theatre review
Theatre has a bright future. The Reluctant Fundamentalist is a beautiful play featuring the stars of tomorrow. Adapted from the international bestseller by Mohsin Hamid, the story becomes a deep,...
View ArticleBlue Stockings at Yard Theatre | Theatre review
Another gem from the National Youth Theatre. This take on Jessica Swale’s debut play, Blue Stocking, is a thoroughly well-performed, entertaining and thought-provoking piece. Set at a women’s college...
View ArticleThe Host at Yard Theatre | Theatre review
The Host is another solid production from the National Youth Theatre, showcasing the young theatrical talent that will no doubt take over the London acting scene. This play tells the story of a woman...
View ArticleHamlet at Park Theatre | Theatre review
Three actors perform Shakespeare’s Hamlet in just 90 minutes, an interesting experiment and certainly not without merit. This adaptation is mercilessly fast-paced, well performed and cleverly staged....
View ArticleMy Name Is Rachel Corrie at Young Vic | Theatre review
Bright, sardonic brilliance. My Name Is Rachel Corrie is a gripping show that’s made up of the most intelligent, idealistic and smirk-inducing prose. It is the story of the peace activist and writer...
View ArticleThe Lady from the Sea at the Donmar Warehouse | Theatre review
The Donmar Warehouse hosts a fine new version of Henrik Ibsen’s The Lady from the Sea, highlighting the divide between men and women at a particularly relevant time. Of course, this divide is always...
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Witness for the Prosecution at London County Hall | Theatre review
Agatha Christie’s marvellous Witness for the Prosecution takes the stand in a unique courtroom setting. This gripping tale, full of passion and betrayal, is a must-watch. What better place to tell this...
View ArticleWonder | Movie review
Wonder is a sweet story of a young boy named Auggie. It’s a little flawed but lighthearted and cheesy in all the right places, as well as having plenty to make people cry. August “Auggie” Pullman...
View ArticleA Christmas Carol at the Old Vic | Theatre review
The Old Vic invites audiences to step into a magical Victorian Christmas this year. This new version of A Christmas Carol by Jack Thorne is full of wondrous festive joy. This is very much the classic...
View ArticleJulius Caesar at the Barbican | Theatre review
Julius Caesar is yet another well-rounded show from the RSC. This is a perfectly performed production that is hard to find fault with, and is part of the RSC’s Rome season, the first time the company...
View ArticleThe Birthday Party at the Harold Pinter Theatre | Theatre review
An utterly unbelievable cast celebrate The Birthday Party as it turns 60 this year. The production is an unrelenting storm of haunting darkness and perfect wit. Harold Pinter’s The Birthday Party...
View ArticleEggsistentialism at Arcola Theatre | Theatre review
Eggsistentialism is a quick-blast half monologue, half stand-up routine. It’s a delight to watch, and as funny as it is honest. Which is very. Written and performed by Joanne Ryan, Eggsistentialism is...
View ArticleGundog at the Royal Court Theatre | Theatre review
Rapid-fire dialogue, strobe lighting and lots of dirt. This is Gundog, written by Simon Longman and directed by Vicky Featherstone. Set on an isolated and run-down English farm, the play follows two...
View ArticleHarold and Maude at Charing Cross Theatre | Theatre review
This uniquely dark romantic comedy makes for a hilariously twisted two hours. Originally written by Colin Higgins in America during the early 1970s, Harold and Maude has been performed all over the...
View ArticleHamlet at Hackney Empire | Theatre review
Paapa Essiedu exceeds all expectations as the iconic Danish prince in this gripping clash of colours and darkness. Once again, a stunning production of Hamlet graces a London stage. Something is rotten...
View ArticleChicago at Phoenix Theatre | Theatre review
Chicago is a raucous American affair oozing with sex, crime and unadulterated fun. See the bright lights of the iconic city and delve into the underworld of lust, lies, jealousy and murder. The...
View ArticleOne Green Bottle at Soho Theatre | Theatre review
What on earth? Hideki Noda’s new play – which is somewhat insane, but in a good way – certainly makes for an unforgettable experience at Soho Theatre. One Green Bottle is set in a Japanese home where...
View ArticleDescribe the Night at Hampstead Theatre | Theatre review
The concept of truth gets picked apart in this creative, yet ultimately disappointing show set over a century in Russia. Written by Rajiv Joseph, Describe the Night focuses heavily on truth and...
View ArticleSchism at Park Theatre | Theatre review
A dark drama with an important message becomes Park Theatre’s latest hit show. Schism is written by and stars Athena Stevens. It begins with Harrison, a failed-architect-turned-maths-teacher attempting...
View ArticleThe Two Noble Kinsmen at Shakespeare’s Globe | Theatre review
A tremendous blast of fun, thrills and hilarity; Barrie Rutter’s The Two Noble Kinsmen is dancing up a perfect storm at Shakespeare’s Globe. The Bard’s final play (a collaboration with John Fletcher)...
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