Theatre 6/25

'Barcelona' at the Duke of York's Review: It Doesn’t Just Sightsee, But Leaves A Permanent Mark

This is an evocative play about the past, present, and future; one word for Collins and Morte’s performances: brilliant.

Oct 31, 20245 min read

So hysterical was the acting that it was easy to forget that the thematic undercurrents driving this story are less than comedic.

Oct 22, 20244 min read

The cast must be applauded for breathing life into the best elements of this play.

Oct 21, 20243 min read

An emotive and narratively-driven account of a wrongful convict's life story, told with extraordinary candour and humanity.

Oct 15, 20244 min read

This play is a twisted and singular success, with echoes of Antigone's tragedy in its melodrama.

Oct 12, 20245 min read

This sweeping, if somewhat flawed, epic tells a grand tale of change and a corrupting American dream.

Oct 11, 20244 min read

To take a page out of the show's book, "I'd Do Anything" to watch this get all the awards and transfers it deserves.

Oct 10, 20244 min read

While everyone has been itching to stage this play in the last decade, it takes work to make an exceptional adaptation.

Oct 7, 20243 min read

At the heart of this play is an ode to the “little man”, as characters on both sides of the war are treated with compassion.

Oct 2, 20243 min read

The musical’s overwhelming success comes from its unique blend of sharp humour, brilliant writing, and heartwarming performances.

Oct 2, 20244 min read