top of page
strand


Queer Iconography, Daddy Issues and Chain Smoking, Lily Sinko's ‘Magdalena: Woman of Joy’, A New Comedy
Writer and leading woman Lily Sinko brought a new, unique comedy entitled, ‘Magdalena: Woman of Joy’ to Playhouse East from the 10th to...
Grace Mahoney
Jun 11, 20254 min read


Interrogating Instruction: 'An Oak Tree' Returns to the Young Vic After Two Decades
An Oak Tree challenges conventional theatrical forms, offering a rich meditation on grief, belief, and the alchemy of performance.
Emma Todbjerg
Jun 6, 20253 min read


Flawed Characterisation Handicaps Ewan McGregor’s Return to the West End: Reviewing 'My Master Builder' at the Wyndham's
★★ | The curtain rises on architect Henry Solness (Ewan McGregor) striding onstage to deliver a speech upon the unveiling of his latest...
Ashley New
Jun 2, 20255 min read


A GB Shaw Classic Comes to Life at the Garrick Theatre: Reviewing Imelda Staunton's "Mrs Warren's Profession"
Dame Imelda Staunton's dramatic range is complemented by her daughter Bessie Carter’s portrayal of a staunch demeanour undercut by flickers of hesitation.
Rex Heng and Gillian Choy
May 26, 20252 min read


Stepping into the Border of Redemption and Regression: Reviewing 'The Fifth Step' at @sohoplace
Both Lowden and Freeman do the best with the material they’re given, navigating their characters’ psychological spirals with intensity.
Gillian Choy
May 21, 20252 min read


All The World Is Student Theatre: Reviewing ‘As You Like It’ By King’s Shakespeare Company
King’s Shakespeare Company has gained a reputation at King’s College London for remarkable productions - Emma Howard-Littlefield’s directorial debut ‘As You Like It’ is no exception.
Roxy-Moon Dahal Hodson
Apr 11, 20253 min read


Ed Fringe Sweethearts Take on the American Military and LBJ: In Conversation with Xhloe and Natasha
“[A Letter to LBJ] calls the audience to question their own nostalgia and lets us look people in the eye while they do so," the duo says.
Dan Ramos Lay
Mar 27, 20255 min read


The World or the Soul? 'Retrograde' Is a Portrait of a Legend: Apollo Theatre Review
This show is both a tribute to Sidney Poitier and a provocation to artists in times of political upheaval. Ivanno Jeremiah is impressive.
Er Kay Lynn
Mar 24, 20253 min read


Capturing and Captivating Cymru: Reviewing ‘Mr Jones: An Aberfan Story’ at the Union Theatre
The tragedy of the coal spill in the play is dealt with care, a love letter to those who suffered in Aberfan.
Roxy-Moon Dahal Hodson
Mar 23, 20253 min read


Rewritten 'Dear England' Scores in Tackling Gareth Southgate's Rise and Fall: National Theatre Review
As a play about Gareth Southgate's drive to redeem himself to his sport and his country, 'Dear England' is a gripping, moving achievement.
Arianna Muñoz
Mar 22, 20253 min read
bottom of page